Russian and Ukrainian Online Lessons for Beginners

From 43.69 £ /h

This course is designed for beginners, who have a busy life at work or at home, but want to use basic Russian in everyday conversations. It will allow you to enhance fluency and communication skills, learn phrases for everyday situations, improve your pronunciation and build up your basic vocabulary.

🏆 WHAT WILL I GET FROM THIS COURSE? 🏆

🔹 You will learn how to read and write in Cyrillic.

🔹 You will be able to shop or travel with basic Russian/Ukrainian and understand simple conversations.

🔹 You will orientate yourself in the city, read a map, and understand street signs and city advertisements.

🔹 You will know how to use the most important elements of basic Russian/Ukrainian grammar in your everyday speech.

🔹 You will communicate with Russian people in the most typical situations at work, in the supermarket, in the street, at a restaurant, etc.

🔹 You will be able to tell about your everyday life, describe your lifestyle, hobbies, interests and plans for future.

🔹 You will feel comfortable in a Russian/Ukrainian speaking environment without an interpreter or a phrasebook.

🔹 You will be able to write short letters and SMS in Russian/Ukrainian and express your opinions.

📖 COURSE SYLLABUS 📖

1. Russian/Ukrainian Alphabet & Phonetics
2. Meeting People. Socializing
3. People and their Jobs
4. Things people carry
5. Family & Friends
6. Food
7. Eating Out
8. Buying Food
9. Work & Daily Routines
10. Seasons & Weather
11. Lifestyles
12. In the Office. Communications
13. Countries & Cities
14. Nationalities & Languages
15. Past Events & Routines
16. Plans for the Future
17. City Life. Going Out.
18. Money & Banking
19. Safe Travel
20. Accommodation
21. Buying Clothes & Souvenirs
22. Hobbies & Interests
23. Holidays & Events
24. Telephoning & Invitations
25. Family Parties. Birthday
26. Russian / Ukrainian Culture. Free Time Activities
27. Health
28. Feelings & Emotions

Location

Online from United States

About Me

My name is Lydia. I'm a professional Russian & Ukrainian coach and language consultant. I provide tailored Russian & Ukrainian lessons for expats in Kiev from beginner to advanced level and Skype classes for people who are going to visit Ukraine for travel and business purposes and interested in Ukrainian culture and lifestyle. At my lessons I use real-life approach which focuses on developing your communication skills and practicing useful language for everyday situations. In addition, I always have an individual approach to each student.

Education

I studied teaching Russian language and literature in Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, and Kyiv. In addition, I have a journalistic background and an experience of working in media and teaching English as a foreign language. I hold a M.A. in Russian Language and Literature and English Studies, a certificate in Economy and International Marketing, and a TESOL certificate.

Experience / Qualifications

Many of my students are professionals who live and work in Russia or Ukraine. Since 2009 I have been teaching General and Business Russian for corporate clients. My students are using their Russian & Ukrainian skills for companies such as Microsoft, Philip Morris, UniCreditBank, Indesit, L’Oreal, Danone, Boeing, Piraeus Bank, etc.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Russian

Ukrainian

Skills

Russian

Ukrainian

Traveling

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Russian & Ukrainian lessons with a Native Teacher Online

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My name is Lydia. I'm a professional Russian & Ukrainian coach and language consultant. I provide tailored online Russian & Ukrainian lessons from beginner to advanced level and online classes for people who are going to visit Russian-speaking countries for travel and business purposes and interested in Russian & Ukrainian culture. At my lessons I use real-life approach which focuses on developing your communication skills and practicing useful language for everyday situations. In addition, I always have an individual approach to each student.

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