From Intermediateto Advanced
7 weeks of video lectures, practice, and a speaking club with mentors to help you finally sound confident and natural
Venya Pak & Marina Mogilko — course creators11M+
See how the marathon works
A quick walkthrough of the format, the platform, and what to expect over the 7 weeks.
Why a marathon?
It's not just a course — it's a format built to actually get you to Advanced
A clear goal
The marathon has a fixed timeframe and one goal: move from Intermediate to Advanced, with a well-paced program and clear steps toward the result.
Rhythm and progress
Over 7 weeks you build a rhythm: small daily steps, visible weekly progress, more confidence. Like a running marathon — reaching the finish line is already a win.
Team and support
You're surrounded by like-minded learners and a caring mentor. Teamwork, a shared chat, practice with a native speaker, and prizes for activity keep you supported.
A habit, not a burnout
The marathon format builds a regular study habit without overexertion. Afterward it's easier to keep going — momentum and knowledge are already on your side.
Everything you need to reach Advanced
6+ years of feedback went into this format: knowledge, practice, motivation, and support in one program.
Is This for You?
If at least one point feels familiar, you are in the right place
Stuck at Intermediate
You understand simple texts and can get your point across, but progress has stalled for a while
Speech feels translated
You know the words, but sentences sound translated rather than natural — idioms and set phrases are missing
Advanced grammar feels messy
Present Perfect, passive voice, conditionals — the basics are fine, but the nuances still trip you up
You need structure and momentum
Self-study is hard to sustain. You want a clear plan, a mentor, and a team that keeps you accountable
How Learning Works
A simple 4-step system that actually works. Every day you take a small step toward Intermediate.
Watch the lesson
Short 15-20 minute videos. No fluff, only practical content you can apply right away.
Complete tasks
Interactive exercises on the platform: grammar, vocabulary, and listening.
Get feedback
Mentors review your work with detailed comments and actionable corrections.
Lock in results
Review and practice with your buddy. In 7 weeks you speak more confidently and understand more.
Challenge Format
Gamification + team dynamics = much harder to quit halfway
Team format
We can match you with a study buddy based on age, interests, and level. Data from 20,000+ past participants shows teamwork raises your odds of finishing.
Rating system
Special homework is reviewed and scored. Team points add up across the whole marathon, and progress is visible in real time.
LinguaTrip prizes
Winners get a personal consultation with Venya Pak, two free courses of their choice, 3 months of Lingua Speaking Club PRO, and 50-60% discounts on any program.
Guaranteed gift
Everyone who completes the full marathon receives one of our textbooks as a gift, regardless of their rating.
The main goal is practical progress to Advanced. The challenge format keeps your pace high, and prizes are a bonus on top.
Learn English and compete for prizes at the same time.
Course Program
From Intermediate to Advanced — the complete 7-week path
35+ lessons to a confident Advanced level
Your Mentors
Experts who guide you from Intermediate to Advanced
Venya Pak
Lead teacher at LinguaTrip and college English instructor in the US. Certified (TESOL), author of 6 textbooks and 15+ online programs.
Based in Los Angeles, uses English daily, and has taught 62,000+ students worldwide.
Hosts a YouTube channel followed by 780K+ learners.
Marina Mogilko
Co-founder of LinguaTrip. Based in Silicon Valley, leads three YouTube channels with an 11M+ audience.
Scored highly on major exams: TOEFL 117/120 and GMAT 700/800.
Admitted to five US universities for MBA and master's programs.
Angela Pirozzi
Native English speaker, born in the US. Teaching English as a foreign language since 2013.
Holds a master's degree in TEFL from the University of Oviedo, Spain.
Leads the weekly speaking club — helping students turn new grammar and vocabulary into real conversation.
What Graduates Say
Real stories from students who completed the marathon
I've just finished the marathon and I'm ready to share the news! It was an amazing 30 days full of practice and valuable advice. A month ago I started at Upper-Intermediate, and today I got my academic test results showing I reached Advanced level!
Thank you so much for the push! I got a ton of new information and plenty of clever tricks, but most of all — motivation. The course is packed and thought through to the smallest detail.
Thank you not so much for the knowledge (though there was plenty in a month) but for the motivation! Thanks to the marathon I set myself a new life goal — a master's program in the US.
I recommend the plan that splits you into teams — that was the best part for me: you feel responsible for your partner and simply can't slack off. Plus lots of grammar discoveries in modern English.
My first LinguaTrip course, and I don't regret it. It helped close my gaps and become more confident. The lectures are excellent — everything is clear, no leftover questions.
I used to distrust online learning, but this changed my mind. The marathon helped me build a daily English habit and finally move past Intermediate.
Extremely happy! I especially liked how structured and concise the material was. I didn't miss a single day — it was genuinely interesting.
Choose Your Plan
More support means faster results
Lingua Speaking Club PRO
Add more speaking practice to any plan at a discount · Learn more about the club
BASIC
Self-paced learning
Unlimited spots
- 3-month access
- Lecture notes
- Pre-marathon warm-up module
- Level test before and after
- 35 recorded lessons
- Practice tasks after every lesson
- 2-month access to Q&A live sessions
- Discount for any marathon
- Certificate
- Pause access for up to 2 weeks
STANDARD
10 spots
Everything in BASIC, plus
- Private group chat curated by Venya Pak
- Homework checks by Venya Pak
- Speaking club with a native teacher once a week
- Extra cheat sheets and materials
- Challenge participation with a chance to win prizes
- Extra buddy tasks
PRO
5 spots
Everything in STANDARD, plus
- 7 private Zoom lessons with Venya Pak in a small group
- A personal chat with Venya Pak for the whole program
“Bring a friend” STANDARD
5 spots
Everything in STANDARD
Go through the program with a friend and get a discount
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need before you start
Yes — the program supports both card and alternative payment options through our payment providers. If you run into issues, email online@linguatrip.com.
Recordings become available in your account and in the LinguaCourses mobile app (iOS and Android) once the cohort starts. You can also extend access by contacting us.
The program includes private live sessions at the start, middle, and end, plus general broadcasts with Venya. The schedule and recordings appear in your account.
All recordings live in your account and the LinguaCourses app for 3 months from the start date, and you can rewatch them as many times as you like.
It's best to complete it right after each lesson so the material sticks, and you can ask questions before the next lecture in the Telegram chat or live session.
STANDARD and PRO participants can win prizes. Winning teams with the highest ranking score receive a consultation with Venya, free courses, months of Speaking Club PRO, and discounts.
Yes, you can freeze access to the lessons for 2 weeks by emailing online@linguatrip.com. This is available once, and homework deadlines don't shift.
The program is designed for Intermediate learners and closes the gaps needed to reach Advanced. Pre-Intermediate students can join too, though it will be a bit harder.
A lesson runs about 10-15 minutes plus practice, depending on the topic. Lessons are kept dense and focused so the workload stays manageable.
Yes — text notes for every lecture are available in your account from day one. We recommend printing them and adding your own notes as you go.
Everyone who finishes the marathon gets a discount link in the final lesson — it's a discount on a different program, not a refund for this one.
Yes, you can get a full refund before the cohort starts. Terms change once lessons begin — reach out to online@linguatrip.com for details.
Yes — choose the “Bring a friend” STANDARD plan, send us your friend's name and email, and you'll both get access at a discount and can team up together.
Ready to speak at Advanced?
7 weeks to a stronger, more natural English. Join the current marathon cohort.
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