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Since October 2026
Instructor since October 2026
English for work,
From 30 £ /h
Practical English for work, study, and everyday life, combining engaging conversation practice with clear, constructive feedback tailored to your needs. Having lived in England for many years and graduated from a leading UK university, I bring both strong academic foundations and extensive experience of life in an English-speaking environment. As someone who learnt English as a second language, I understand the challenges learners face and know how to help them overcome these obstacles with confidence.
We focus on what matters the most to you, whether that is speaking with confidence, understanding native speakers at their natural pace, writing clear and effective emails, or preparing for an interview or presentation.
Grammar and pronunciation are addressed as they arise, with concise explanations and practical, real-life examples. I offer subtle constructive feedback that enhances your language skills without interrupting the flow of conversation.
When helpful, I can clarify certain points in Spanish or Russian, while keeping the rest of the lesson in English to ensure an immersive learning experience.
Tell me about your goals, and I will tailor our lessons to your needs, helping you make steady progress in a friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment.
We focus on what matters the most to you, whether that is speaking with confidence, understanding native speakers at their natural pace, writing clear and effective emails, or preparing for an interview or presentation.
Grammar and pronunciation are addressed as they arise, with concise explanations and practical, real-life examples. I offer subtle constructive feedback that enhances your language skills without interrupting the flow of conversation.
When helpful, I can clarify certain points in Spanish or Russian, while keeping the rest of the lesson in English to ensure an immersive learning experience.
Tell me about your goals, and I will tailor our lessons to your needs, helping you make steady progress in a friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment.
Extra information
Lessons take place online (Google Meet or Zoom); I will send the link through Apprentus once the lesson is booked. You will need a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and, ideally, headphones. No textbook is needed as I provide all the materials. In the first lesson we will discuss your level and agree on your goals.
Location
Online from United Kingdom
About Me
Hi! I'm a native Russian speaker, and I teach Russian, Spanish and English. I currently teach Russian online for a language school in London. Spanish and English are languages I learned myself, Spanish at university with a semester in Spain, so I know first-hand what it's like to learn a foreign language, make mistakes and slowly gain confidence.
My teaching approach is practical, friendly and student-centred. We spend most of the lesson in real conversation and everyday situations, and I explain grammar briefly, with examples and in context, rather than through long explanations. If you're learning Russian, lessons can be in English or Spanish, whichever you're more comfortable in.
I enjoy teaching motivated adults at any level, from complete beginners to people who want to speak more naturally, and I also work with younger learners.
Drop me a message with what you'd like to work on, and we'll take it from there.
My teaching approach is practical, friendly and student-centred. We spend most of the lesson in real conversation and everyday situations, and I explain grammar briefly, with examples and in context, rather than through long explanations. If you're learning Russian, lessons can be in English or Spanish, whichever you're more comfortable in.
I enjoy teaching motivated adults at any level, from complete beginners to people who want to speak more naturally, and I also work with younger learners.
Drop me a message with what you'd like to work on, and we'll take it from there.
Education
BA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and German, University of Warwick, graduated 2022, including a semester at a University of Valencia in 2021. Spanish studied from school through to degree level. Secondary education at an independent boarding school in the UK.
Experience / Qualifications
Currently teaching Russian online, one-to-one, for a language school in London. Lessons are built around each student's level and goals: practical communication, clear explanations and confidence in speaking.
Languages: Russian (native), English (near-native), Spanish (fluent, studied to degree level), German (studied to degree level).
Languages: Russian (native), English (near-native), Spanish (fluent, studied to degree level), German (studied to degree level).
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
Russian
Skills
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
A native Russian speaker with a degree in Hispanic Studies from a leading UK university and near-native proficiency in English. I currently teach Russian online for London-based language school, helping English-speaking learners develop their language skills with confidence and clarity.
My lessons are designed for English speakers who want to learn Russian with a tutor who understands both languages and can explain the differences clearly in English.
If you are a complete beginner, we will start with the Cyrillic alphabet, pronunciation, and useful everyday expressions, speaking Russian from the very first lesson. If you already have some knowledge of the language, we will focus on developing your speaking skills, expanding your vocabulary, and tackling more challenging areas, such as the Russian cases system and verbs of motion.
Grammar is introduced naturally, through concise explanations and practical examples rather than lengthy lectures. Where Russian and English differ, I will help you understand the underlying patterns so that you can use the language more accurately and confidently.
Tell me about your goals, and I will tailor our lessons to your individual needs, creating a friendly, supportive environment in which you can make steady progress.
My lessons are designed for English speakers who want to learn Russian with a tutor who understands both languages and can explain the differences clearly in English.
If you are a complete beginner, we will start with the Cyrillic alphabet, pronunciation, and useful everyday expressions, speaking Russian from the very first lesson. If you already have some knowledge of the language, we will focus on developing your speaking skills, expanding your vocabulary, and tackling more challenging areas, such as the Russian cases system and verbs of motion.
Grammar is introduced naturally, through concise explanations and practical examples rather than lengthy lectures. Where Russian and English differ, I will help you understand the underlying patterns so that you can use the language more accurately and confidently.
Tell me about your goals, and I will tailor our lessons to your individual needs, creating a friendly, supportive environment in which you can make steady progress.
Having learnt Spanish myself, explored it academically at university and spent time living in Spain, I understand the challenges learners face at every stage of their journey. I hold a degree in Hispanic Studies from a leading UK university and spent a semester studying at a Spanish university, giving me both a strong formal foundation and first-hand experience of how Spanish is spoken in everyday life.
For beginners, we build a practical base from the very first lesson, focusing on pronunciation, essential verbs, and simple conversations about daily situations. At intermediate and advanced levels, we place greater emphasis on conversation, expanding your vocabulary and working through the challenging grammatical structures, including 'ser' and 'estar', the past tenses, and the subjunctive. Throughout our lessons, we develop your speaking and listening skills while deepening your understanding of how the language works.
I can explain concepts in English or Russian, depending on what works best for you, while keeping our lessons primarily in Spanish to help you develop confidence and communicate more naturally.
Tell me about your goals and I will tailor our lessons to your needs, helping you make steady progress in a friendly, supportive environment.
For beginners, we build a practical base from the very first lesson, focusing on pronunciation, essential verbs, and simple conversations about daily situations. At intermediate and advanced levels, we place greater emphasis on conversation, expanding your vocabulary and working through the challenging grammatical structures, including 'ser' and 'estar', the past tenses, and the subjunctive. Throughout our lessons, we develop your speaking and listening skills while deepening your understanding of how the language works.
I can explain concepts in English or Russian, depending on what works best for you, while keeping our lessons primarily in Spanish to help you develop confidence and communicate more naturally.
Tell me about your goals and I will tailor our lessons to your needs, helping you make steady progress in a friendly, supportive environment.
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