About
Our Story
E-Learn Academy is an online foreign language school based in Belgrade, Serbia, founded and led by Ivan Maksimović. Ivan is the author of the proprietary method book "English… …simple," the lead professor for all lessons, and the creator of the school's website. His personal journey with English began after high school when he realized he needed the language to avoid functional illiteracy. After private tutoring and roughly five years living in the United States, he returned to Serbia with a mission to simplify the learning curve for others. The school operates under Serbian consumer protection law (Sl. glasnik RS, br. 88/2021), with Ivan Maksimović designated as the person responsible for receiving complaints.
Programs & Trainings
🎓 Individual Online English Lessons — One-to-one live virtual instruction with Ivan Maksimović, covering reading, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation for any proficiency level.
🎓 Group Online English Lessons — Small-group online classes delivered in a virtual environment, following the same comprehensive six-skill curriculum as individual lessons.
🎓 "English… …simple" Book — A proprietary printed method and course book authored by Ivan Maksimović, designed to simplify English grammar and accelerate self-study.
🎓 "English… …simple" Book + Audio MP3 Package — The method book bundled with companion audio files for listening comprehension, pronunciation practice, and revision between lessons.
🎓 Foundational Six-Skill Integration — A mandatory cross-training module ensuring no skill is skipped; every student practices reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation in parallel.
🎓 Pronunciation & Confidence Clinic — A camera-optional speaking track aimed at learners who experience stage fright or classroom anxiety, using errors diagnostically to remove mental blocks.
🎓 Guided Homework & Self-Study Protocol — A structured independent learning component requiring a 1:1 time investment outside class (revision, example writing, audio re-listening, vocabulary drills, and question prep).
🎓 Intensive Immersion Track — A recommended schedule of two to three sessions per week over a minimum of four to five months to achieve measurable, "wow"-level progress.
Specialties
🎯 Online English language instruction for all levels
🎯 Overcoming speaking anxiety and classroom trema (performance fear)
🎯 Camera-optional virtual lessons for maximum comfort
🎯 Balanced, non-segmented skill acquisition (no shortcuts)
🎯 Proprietary method book and audio curriculum
🎯 Adult self-study integration and homework accountability
🎯 Beginner-friendly onboarding with a free trial lesson
Methods & Approach
The academy uses a strict holistic contract: every student must practice all six skills equally—reading, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation—with no shortcuts permitted. Ivan Maksimović treats mistakes and questions as diagnostic tools that reveal cognitive blocks, rather than failures. The method is grounded in a 1:1 class-to-self-study ratio (e.g., 60 minutes of class requires 60 minutes of independent work). Lessons are delivered online via a simple virtual setup explained during a free introductory session, where the student's level is assessed and the technical workflow is established. The school explicitly rejects both ultra-low frequency (one session per week) and overload schedules (five to seven sessions), prescribing two to three sessions weekly as the optimal cognitive load.
Who It's For
Absolute beginners who believe they cannot learn languages; intermediate and advanced learners seeking balanced fluency; individuals aged 7 to 77; professionals and students preparing for life or work in English-speaking environments; learners with a history of poor school performance in English; people suffering from classroom anxiety or fear of public speaking; self-motivated students ready to commit to structured homework and audio practice; and anyone seeking the flexibility to learn from home without camera pressure.
Facilities & Practical Info
E-Learn Academy operates entirely online with no physical classroom requirement. Students need a reliable internet connection and headphones with a microphone for optimal audio quality. All logistics, scheduling, and tech instructions are provided during the free intro lesson. Books and audio materials can be ordered through the website's contact form with postal delivery. Administrative and complaint-handling services are based at the registered address in New Belgrade.
Location
Address: Jurija Gagarina 68, stan 13, Beograd 11070, Serbia
Hours: Schedule arranged individually after registration; see website for current availability and booking.
The "+"
✅ Founder lived in America for ~5 years and learned English through direct experience, translating that hard-won insight into a simplified student journey.
✅ Camera-off option eliminates the NIMH-cited 73% classroom anxiety rate, allowing students to learn in complete privacy without fear of public mistakes.
✅ Strict anti-shortcut policy guarantees "whole" knowledge rather than fragmented, crippled skills at graduation.
✅ Free first lesson serves as both a level assessment and a technical onboarding, ensuring the online format fits the student before any payment.
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