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Russian conversation class. Conversational Russian course
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This course aims to provide intensive language immersion for students of all levels, starting with everyday situations and moving into formal conversation. We will focus on speaking and listening.
This course aims to provide intensive language immersion for students of all levels, starting with everyday situations and moving up to formal conversation. We will focus on speaking and listening.
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Online from Belgium
About Me
Hi! My name is Dasha, and I’ve been teaching Russian for almost my entire life! Even as a student in Saint Petersburg, I was helping candidates prepare for Russian exams, and since then, teaching has become a core part of who I am.
I teach both groups and private lessons, for adults and teenagers, online and in person. I speak several languages (Russian, English, French, German, and a bit of Dutch and Spanish), which helps me understand the student’s perspective.
I am a co-author of the textbook I Love Russian (A2–B1) and have created several beginner courses, including the Essential Russian mini-course and the Alphabet course. I also develop curricula and exams and prepare students for TORFL and TELC exams.
I’m passionate about language teaching methodology, multilingualism, intercultural communication, and innovative approaches to language learning. I’m always happy to collaborate with students, teachers, and institutions who share my passion for languages!
Education
I hold a Ph.D. in Pedagogy and Language Teaching Methodology (Russian as a Foreign Language), a Master’s in Cultural Linguistics (Master of Philological Education: Cultural Linguistics), and a Bachelor’s in Russian and English as Foreign Languages (Bachelor of Philological Education: English and Russian as Foreign Languages), all from The Russian State Pedagogical University, Saint Petersburg.
Experience / Qualifications
Since 2019, I have been teaching Russian at CLL Centres de Langues (European Institutions Department) and at IHECS Academy in Brussels. In 2018–2019, I worked at the Centre de Langues Marie Haps, Brussels. Prior to that, from 2009 to 2016, I taught Russian at the Intercultural Institute of Language in Saint Petersburg, where I also served as Assistant Director of Studies from 2014 to 2016.
From 2017 to 2019, I taught English to children at Kids&Us Language School in Brussels.
I am a certified TELC examiner.
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
Russian
English
French
German
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Online via webcam
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Private lessons with a professional native teacher. I will help you prepare for the TORFL exam at all levels. The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) is a standardized test supervised by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science that you can also take in Europe. In class, you will use worksheets developed by top Russian universities, as well as materials developed and tested by me to help you prepare for the TORFL exam. The levels: basic, elementary, intermediate, advanced and superior.
Private lessons with a professional native teacher. I will help you prepare for the TORFL exam at all levels. The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) is a standardized test supervised by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science that you can also take in Europe. In class, you will use worksheets developed by top Russian universities as well as materials developed and tested by me to help you prepare for the TORFL exam. The levels: basic, elementary, intermediate, advanced and superior.
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Private Russian lessons for all levels (A1–C2). Lessons are tailored to your needs: conversation, grammar, exam preparation (TORFL/TRKI, TELC) or any other format you require.
The lessons take place online via Zoom with flexible scheduling. All learning materials are included, and I also explain in English, German, or French depending on your needs.
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I believe that learning a language should be engaging, practical, and enjoyable. That's why I don't follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Every student has different goals, interests, and ways of learning, and I adapt my teaching methods accordingly.
What can we work on together?
- Speaking & Conversation: Build confidence and learn to communicate naturally in real-life situations.
- Russian Grammar Made Clear: Understand how Russian works without getting lost in endless rules.
- Russian for Work & Business: Develop practical language skills for professional communication.
- Russian for Travel & Everyday Life: Learn useful expressions and understand Russian-speaking culture.
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- Reading & Writing: Develop your skills through engaging, level-appropriate materials.
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You won't just memorize vocabulary or complete exercises. You'll actively use Russian from the very beginning.
I create personalized learning plans, choose materials based on your interests, and explain complicated topics in a clear, approachable way.
Mistakes are welcome! They're a natural part of learning, and every lesson is an opportunity to grow.
Ready to start speaking Russian?
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