Certified native tutor of the Russian language with 15 years of experience

From 24.28 £ /h

Hello!

My name is Irina. I'm Russian. With me, you will learn to speak, write, and read in Russian - without stress, in a relaxed and trusting atmosphere. Your success is my job.

Please, proceed to ruslangnest dot com

First, we'll figure out your needs and level. From there on, we'll move at your pace, according to your preferences, and aligned with your interests.
However, the most challenging part for anyone learning any language is to start speaking and understanding real-life conversations. With me, you'll have a safe space to speak, make mistakes, and improve – a place where you can grow confidently.

Extra information

Please, contact me before booking, I'm available for class 24/7.

Location

Online from Portugal

About Me

Hello! My name is Irina. I'm Russian. With me, you will learn to speak, write, and read in Russian - without stress, in a relaxed and trusting atmosphere. Your success is my job.

Please, proceed to ruslangnest dot com

My teaching approach will depend on your level and needs. It could be just a few lessons, if for instance, you're a student needing extra explanations after school; or a full course, if you want to elevate your language proficiency.

However, most likely, the lesson will encompass phonetics, grammar, and live conversation. Not everyone is confident to start speaking a new language publicly right away; here, with me, you'll always have a safe space to talk, make mistakes, and improve.

Education

In 2003, I completed my studies at Tver State University with a master's degree in Teaching Russian Language. Since 2009, I've been working as a tutor, helping people who speak English to learn the Russian language.

I teach students (over 15 years old) and adults.

Experience / Qualifications

As a certified teacher, I have the linguistic knowledge needed to explain the unique features of the Russian language, such as its system of cases, verbs of motion, differences between animate and inanimate objects, variations in verb tenses, and more. I ensure better understanding by providing relevant comparisons to English.

I offer:
Conversational Russian; Russian for beginners; Intensive Russian; General Russian.

*Conversational Russian. Well, being a native Russian speaker, we can chat about anything :D
I guarantee you: expanding your vocabulary and improving your grammar; learning idiomatic phrases related to different topics; picking up slang (if relevant to the topic).

*Russian for beginners. Beginners are my favorite kind of learners: they're new to the language and don't know about cases yet. I welcome all newcomers and enjoy working with those who are starting from scratch; we'll get along just fine.

*Intensive Russian. Do you have limited time, but you need to learn a language "yesterday"? No problem! We will study 5 times a week, 2-3 hours a day, and by the next day, you'll need to learn a ton of material. Sounds tempting? Come on in! :)

*General Russian. I'll guide you through all the possible structures of the Russian language. It's a lengthy journey if you're starting from scratch, but it will be a calm, steady, and productive process.

First, we'll figure out your needs and level. From there on, we'll move at your pace, according to your preferences, and aligned with your interests.

However, the most challenging part for anyone learning any language is to start speaking and understanding real-life conversation. With me, you'll have a safe space to speak, make mistakes, and improve – a place where you can grow confidently.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Russian

Skills

Russian

Grammar

Reading

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

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