My name is Gulya, and I’ve been living in New Zealand for nine years. I was born in Russia, and my native language is Russian. I only knew a little English from public school before coming to New Zealand, but I chose to study at DynaSpeak because I really wanted to improve my English. I'm currently studying at Level 2, and I’ve found that I get much more speaking practice here than in other places I’ve studied. DynaSpeak has helped me understand New Zealand culture better, and I’m no longer afraid to speak English. My goal is to become a kindergarten teacher, and learning English is the first step towards that dream. One of the most memorable experiences for me was doing class presentations — I really enjoyed preparing mine and listening to others. I especially appreciated my teacher, who made learning enjoyable and supportive.