Irina
Effective Russian Language Tutor (all ages, levels, and skills)
I am a native Russian speaker with a PhD in Russian Language and Literature. I have over 20 years of in-depth teaching experience. I teach all ages and all levels students, individually and in groups. During our lessons you will improve all major language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Your home assignments will include watching videos or listening to audio related to the story, doing written exercises, some supplementary reading. You will also be challenged to use ever...
grammar
Russian
Lou R. from San Rafael, CA
Irina was personable and a good listener in the first lesson. This is essential as she attempts to find the best fit between your language learning goals and the challenges of a new language. She provides a variety of media - videos, audios, and print - to facilitate learning. I recommend her enthusiastically.
Darrell W. from Oakland, CA
Not everyone learns language the same way, or for the same purpose. I remember trying to take Russian in college and sitting through classes and wading through assignments with great frustration, finally giving up thinking I just wasn't someone who could learn a difficult foreign language like Russian. I was wrong and Irina has not only made Russian accessible, but also very interesting as she includes a good amount of cultural material in her course of instruction. More importantly, she wants her students to succeed, which requires patience, persistence, and flexibility. I am the kind of student that requires discipline, structure, and a strong instructional hand. With Irina's support, I am amazed at how much Russian I have learned in less than five weeks and feel confident that I will be able to speak it at an acceptable level when I go to Ukraine in about three months. I would highly recommend her to all students.
Roman T. from San Francisco, CA
We moved to the U.S. several months ago and my wife, with a basic knowledge of the English, felt herself pretty uncomfortable and needed some guidance. Irina has been very helpful and understanding in helping my wife to overcome the language barrier. She is a very professional, experienced and patient tutor, we're glad we discovered her profile. I am pretty sure Irina delivers the best tutoring experience in every subject she teaches.
Mira S. from Ross, CA
Irina had a variety of tools at her disposal which all helped tackle language learning from various angles. Great communication, always on time, solid grasp of linguistics. Highly recommend.
Katherine Z. from Oakland, CA
Irina is a great tutor. I worked with her on upper-level conversation in preparation for a trip to Russia, and I hope to work with her again upon my return. She provides excellent instruction of Russian grammar and colloquialisms, and she is always encouraging and patient. Her deep knowledge of Russian literature and culture sets her apart from other instructors I have worked with in the past. It was a real joy to discuss topics with such a knowledgeable teacher, from contemporary Russian culture to 19th and 20th-century literature. Our lessons were customized to the exact topics I wished to cover. I highly recommend her!
Jacky X. from San Mateo, CA
Great tutor, Knowledgeable and patient. She has detailed plan to help the beginners to develop at their own pace.