Master the Basics of Phonetics: Speak Russian Confidently from Day 1

From 19.06 € /h

Are you ready to unlock the Russian language? The secret to success lies in a strong foundation. In this lesson, we will focus on the most important part of starting any language: Phonetics and Pronunciation.

What makes this lesson special? I don’t use boring textbooks. Instead, I use exclusive presentations with rich illustrative materials. These visual aids help you create mental associations, making it much easier to memorize the Cyrillic alphabet and complex sounds. What we will do together:

The Alphabet & Beyond: We’ll cover the letters, but more importantly, the sounds they make in real speech.

Articulation Training: As a professional philologist, I will show you exactly how to produce those "tricky" Russian sounds like 'ы', 'ж', 'щ' or the difference between hard and soft consonants.

Visual Learning: My bright and clear slides will guide you through every step, ensuring you don’t feel overwhelmed.

First Words: You will leave the lesson knowing how to read basic words and introduce yourself.
Who is this for?

For absolute beginners: no prior knowledge required.

Materials provided: I provide all necessary materials: a copy of the presentation, links to video or audio materials, and homework (if you choose to complete it).

Extra information

Please have your laptop with the camera open. No prior preparation is required.

Location

Online from Ukraine

About Me

I am a professional philologist and Russian language teacher with over 25 years of experience at the university level. Throughout my career, I have helped hundreds of students from all over the world to master Russian, from absolute beginners to advanced learners. My teaching method is based on a structured and logical approach, making even the most complex grammar easy to understand.

In my classes, I focus on your specific goals—whether it's preparing for the TORFL exam, business communication, or simply conversational practice. I especially enjoy working with passionate and motivated students, as their enthusiasm makes our common progress even more rewarding. I provide all necessary materials and create a supportive, stress-free environment for effective learning. Let's achieve your language goals together!

Education

Master’s Degree in Philology and Russian Language V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (KhNU)

Professional Certificate in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RKI) V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (KhNU)

Professional Development Certificate in Russian Philology and Pedagogy Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)

Experience / Qualifications

Senior Lecturer / Professor of Russian as a Foreign Language More than 25 years of teaching at the university level.

Teaching Russian to international students across various faculties (Medicine, Engineering, Economics).

Designing and implementing comprehensive language curricula for all levels (A1 to C1).

Developing specialized courses for professional communication and academic purposes.

Individual coaching for students worldwide.

High success rate in preparing candidates for the TORFL (ТРКИ) exams (Levels B1, B2, and C1).

Mentoring students in overcoming language barriers and mastering complex grammar structures.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Russian

Skills

Russian

Grammar

Tutoring

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Professional Russian Language Tutoring with a University Expert (25 years exp.)

21.11 € /h

I am a certified philologist with 25 years of experience teaching at the university level (Kharkiv National University and Moscow State University certifications). My goal is to make Russian grammar simple, logical, and accessible, regardless of your current level.
What I offer:
General Russian (A1–C2): Comprehensive development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Exam Preparation (TORFL/ТРКИ): Intensive training using official exam matrices and academic strategies.
Business & Professional Russian: Specialized courses for medicine, economics, and international business.
Conversational Practice: Overcoming the language barrier through structured and engaging dialogues. General Russian (A1–C2): Comprehensive development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Exam Preparation (TORFL/ТРКИ): Intensive training using official exam matrices and academic strategies.

Business & Professional Russian: Specialized courses for medicine, economics, and international business.

Conversational Practice: Overcoming the language barrier through structured and engaging dialogues.

The "Giver's" Grammar: Mastering the Dative Case (А 1)

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Once you know the basics, the Dative Case is your next big step toward natural Russian. It is the case of kindness (giving), communication (calling), and even your own feelings and age!

What makes this lesson different? Forget about endless grammar tables. As a university teacher with 25 years of experience, I show you the logic behind the endings. Why do we say "Мне нравится" instead of "Я нравлюсь"? Why does your age need the Dative case? We will answer these "whys" together.
In this lesson, we will cover:

The Logic of Giving: How to use verbs like give, call, help, and tell.

Emotions & Age: Mastering the "Мне 20 лет" and "Мне холодно" constructions.

Visual Patterns: My illustrated presentations will show you the endings in a way that’s easy to visualize and remember.

Practical Practice: We will create real-life dialogues: "Buying a gift," "Calling a friend," and "Sharing your feelings."

I use a communicative-cognitive approach. First, we see the pattern in a vivid illustration, then we understand the rule, and finally, we use it in a conversation.

Elementary learners (A1): You should already be able to read and know basic Russian verbs.

Intermediate refreshers: If you are confused about when to use the Dative case. My method is based on visual logic. Instead of memorizing grammar tables from a book, you will see how the language works through my PPTX slides. This approach is especially effective for the Dative case, as it allows you to 'see' the direction of the action (to whom/for what) through images and clear patterns."

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