Learn Russian with a native speaker, taught in English

From 30 £ /h

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 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.

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 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.

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).

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

Russian

Grammar

Culture

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

Spanish with a Hispanic Studies graduate, explained in English or Russian

30 £ /h

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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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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.

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