Hi, Any listers looking for an excellent Russian teacher? Mine is on the hunt for some new students, as a couple of hers have just left Russia.
I've gone from an absolutely dismal beginner to strong intermediate/upper intermediate in 2 years. I just got back into Russia from a holiday yesterday and the guys at border control said they couldn't believe I spoke so well, and asked me whether I was born in Russia. I really believe that my progress is largely thanks to her. I enjoy my lessons so much, and I absolutely can't recommend her enough. She is MGU educated, and teaches very creatively, which has worked very well for me - I had previously become a little frustrated with the dry, textbook-reliant Russian teaching style. She has students from all walks of life, all ages and professions, and adjusts lessons to any student's needs. If you want to focus on grammar (for all the masochists out there!), you can just ask her. You need survival Russian, or want to brush up on slang? No problem. As well as all the basics, she is particularly good at teaching Russian literature to foreigners. She doesn't speak full sentences in English (though she knows German very well) but has no trouble communicating with low level students - partially because she has a pretty astounding English vocabulary as a result of years of teaching foreigners - sometimes she will think of the English word before I do! You also don't need to be from an English-speaking country to study with her. She also has Japanese, French and Czech students all of whom seem to have no problems. Ok, enough raving. Aislu Van Rain: 905 725 6704 (If you have a decent Russian level already) You can email her (in English, if you like): [email protected] Or, if you would prefer to talk to somebody in English, call me: Susie: 8 916 552 1828
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