General Russian. All Levels. Choose a class that best suits your needs.
From 12.26 £ /h
I offer an exciting range of General Russian classes for all levels, from beginner to proficiency.
Our core class is an integrated skills class. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. In this class, you'll improve your accuracy (how correct your Russian is) and fluency (how well you can communicate). Lessons have daily and weekly objectives so you know what you’ll learn and how you’ll learn it. I provide you with regular assessments that allow you to keep track of your progress. I use the Communicative Approach, so you'll learn Russian by using Russian—not by listening to grammar lectures and doing worksheets. I feel strongly that this is the most effective method to acquire Russian that students can use in the real world.
Our core class is an integrated skills class. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. In this class, you'll improve your accuracy (how correct your Russian is) and fluency (how well you can communicate). Lessons have daily and weekly objectives so you know what you’ll learn and how you’ll learn it. I provide you with regular assessments that allow you to keep track of your progress. I use the Communicative Approach, so you'll learn Russian by using Russian—not by listening to grammar lectures and doing worksheets. I feel strongly that this is the most effective method to acquire Russian that students can use in the real world.
Extra information
Content tailored to your needs - highly personalized tuition to help you succeed in your goals. Working with me, you will identify the specific language areas and skills that you wish to improve and together create your own special program of learning.
Location
Online from Ukraine
About Me
Certified and Experienced English and Russian Tutor - To all New Students -
Hi there! My name is Marina, I’m an English teacher from Russia. I’m currently living in Ukraine, where I am teaching English/Russian online. I started teaching English/Russian professionally in 2000 shortly after graduating from University. I have my Master's degree in ESL Education, as well as a TESOL certificate (Arizona State University, 2018).
Why learn with me?
My lessons are really interesting, interactive and always designed to help your personal English/Russian needs and goals. So, if you would like to improve your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, I welcome you to join my lessons and we can achieve your goals together.
I possess 17 years of corporate experience in the Finance, Banking, Technology and Construction industries (M.A. Building Engineering, B.A. in Accountancy)
My main areas of teaching are general English/Russian, Business English/ Russian, IELTS preparation, Russian Tests preparation, English for kids.
My areas of specialty are report writing/business and also presentations in English/Russian.
I enjoy developing a strong rapport with my students, combining dynamic and fun classes with a professional style. I will inspire you to succeed on your path to learning and improving your English/Russian whether it be for professional or personal use.
What factors can influence my progress?
– Frequency of lessons
Every lesson begins with a revision of material from previous lessons. The more often you take lessons, the better you remember the revised material and the less repetition you need. If you do less repetition, you have more time for new work and you progress faster.
– Connection quality
It’s very important that your tutors and you can hear each other clearly. Your tutor and you will speak simultaneously a lot of the time, so it’s important that there is no lag. If there are sound issues, your lessons will be less efficient and your progress will be slower.
– Exercises
Between lessons, you will be able to do Exercises that will help you revise on your own as well as practice spelling. If you do these exercises regularly, you will remember previous lessons better and needless repetition.
Hi there! My name is Marina, I’m an English teacher from Russia. I’m currently living in Ukraine, where I am teaching English/Russian online. I started teaching English/Russian professionally in 2000 shortly after graduating from University. I have my Master's degree in ESL Education, as well as a TESOL certificate (Arizona State University, 2018).
Why learn with me?
My lessons are really interesting, interactive and always designed to help your personal English/Russian needs and goals. So, if you would like to improve your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, I welcome you to join my lessons and we can achieve your goals together.
I possess 17 years of corporate experience in the Finance, Banking, Technology and Construction industries (M.A. Building Engineering, B.A. in Accountancy)
My main areas of teaching are general English/Russian, Business English/ Russian, IELTS preparation, Russian Tests preparation, English for kids.
My areas of specialty are report writing/business and also presentations in English/Russian.
I enjoy developing a strong rapport with my students, combining dynamic and fun classes with a professional style. I will inspire you to succeed on your path to learning and improving your English/Russian whether it be for professional or personal use.
What factors can influence my progress?
– Frequency of lessons
Every lesson begins with a revision of material from previous lessons. The more often you take lessons, the better you remember the revised material and the less repetition you need. If you do less repetition, you have more time for new work and you progress faster.
– Connection quality
It’s very important that your tutors and you can hear each other clearly. Your tutor and you will speak simultaneously a lot of the time, so it’s important that there is no lag. If there are sound issues, your lessons will be less efficient and your progress will be slower.
– Exercises
Between lessons, you will be able to do Exercises that will help you revise on your own as well as practice spelling. If you do these exercises regularly, you will remember previous lessons better and needless repetition.
Education
- Qualified TESOL Teacher (150 hours.). Arizona State University (2018)
- Qualified TEFL Teacher (120 hours).TEFL Professional Development Institute (2017)
- Master of Teaching English.Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages HSEE (Donbas State Pedagogical University) (2000)
- Master of Building Engineering. Donetsk National Technical University (1998)
- Bachelor of Accountancy.College of Engineering, Horlivka, Ukraine (2000)
- Qualified TEFL Teacher (120 hours).TEFL Professional Development Institute (2017)
- Master of Teaching English.Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages HSEE (Donbas State Pedagogical University) (2000)
- Master of Building Engineering. Donetsk National Technical University (1998)
- Bachelor of Accountancy.College of Engineering, Horlivka, Ukraine (2000)
Experience / Qualifications
Many ESP (English for Specific Purposes) teachers don't even know the subject they are teaching. That's okay. My content is written and narrated by me (as an expert in a subject that I'm interested in).
And I am certified EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher.
And I am certified EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher.
Age
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
Russian
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Mon
Tue
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00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
I provide IELTS Online Training for both General and Academic modules. So, you can choose to train yourself according to your requirements.
It's easy to get an average 7 with 4 weeks of preparation provided my assumption is true. If you need a 7+ in writing, then it all comes down to your current quality of language. Without knowing your current quality it is difficult to predict the time frame.
IELTS is not perfect, but it is certainly not unfair. In fact, it is probably the best measure of a person’s English skills.
Do remember that 7 bands in every module is not a piece of cake, so start practicing from now on!
-------- Academic IELTS vs General Training IELTS------------
**** Which one is easier: the IELTS General or the IELTS Academic?
Both versions of the test have the same general format. Your English writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be tested separately no matter which version you take. In fact, there aren’t any differences between the listening and speaking sections at all. Both writing versions involve two writing tasks and both reading versions ask 40 questions in response to assigned readings. Differences begin to appear, however, in the nature of the content and task types.
Ultimately these tests really are 70% similar, and you won’t have a choice as to which format you sit for. So it’s probably better to figure out how hard the IELTS will be for you.
***** What is essential to score a high band?
Most of the students do well in their Listening, Reading and Speaking sessions but scoreless bands in the Writing section. This is due to a lack of sentence formation and also repeated use of the same words within an essay. I would like to add a point on grammar and vocabulary.
Where do you begin? A focused IELTS study plan will show you which areas to study and practice every day, gradually preparing you for test day.
----- IELTS study plan (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
----- The IELTS Writing. Modules test your ability to produce two quite different pieces of writing in a fairly short period of time. Before applying to sit the test, you need to decide whether to take the Academic or the General Training module. Each module is divided into two parts and you have only one hour to complete both pieces of writing.
----- IELTS Reading. Reading Techniques & Strategies.
------ IELTS Listening: Essential Skills and Strategies.
------ IELTS Speaking: IELTS mind map to organize and brainstorm your answer for the speaking
It's easy to get an average 7 with 4 weeks of preparation provided my assumption is true. If you need a 7+ in writing, then it all comes down to your current quality of language. Without knowing your current quality it is difficult to predict the time frame.
IELTS is not perfect, but it is certainly not unfair. In fact, it is probably the best measure of a person’s English skills.
Do remember that 7 bands in every module is not a piece of cake, so start practicing from now on!
-------- Academic IELTS vs General Training IELTS------------
**** Which one is easier: the IELTS General or the IELTS Academic?
Both versions of the test have the same general format. Your English writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be tested separately no matter which version you take. In fact, there aren’t any differences between the listening and speaking sections at all. Both writing versions involve two writing tasks and both reading versions ask 40 questions in response to assigned readings. Differences begin to appear, however, in the nature of the content and task types.
Ultimately these tests really are 70% similar, and you won’t have a choice as to which format you sit for. So it’s probably better to figure out how hard the IELTS will be for you.
***** What is essential to score a high band?
Most of the students do well in their Listening, Reading and Speaking sessions but scoreless bands in the Writing section. This is due to a lack of sentence formation and also repeated use of the same words within an essay. I would like to add a point on grammar and vocabulary.
Where do you begin? A focused IELTS study plan will show you which areas to study and practice every day, gradually preparing you for test day.
----- IELTS study plan (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
----- The IELTS Writing. Modules test your ability to produce two quite different pieces of writing in a fairly short period of time. Before applying to sit the test, you need to decide whether to take the Academic or the General Training module. Each module is divided into two parts and you have only one hour to complete both pieces of writing.
----- IELTS Reading. Reading Techniques & Strategies.
------ IELTS Listening: Essential Skills and Strategies.
------ IELTS Speaking: IELTS mind map to organize and brainstorm your answer for the speaking
English for Engineering, Science, and Technology (EEST) provides you with the English skills you need to communicate effectively in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology.
Listening to and reading scientific and technical explanations, reports, rules and regulations
Presenting and writing explanatory texts on EST topics including data and process analysis
Developing EST vocabulary
Participating effectively in workplace-style discussions.
You will learn about the job search, application, and interview process. My classes will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals.
Listening to and reading scientific and technical explanations, reports, rules and regulations
Presenting and writing explanatory texts on EST topics including data and process analysis
Developing EST vocabulary
Participating effectively in workplace-style discussions.
You will learn about the job search, application, and interview process. My classes will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals.
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