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Russian with Aksana P.

Brooklyn, New York

4.9
(64)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 14-80
Speaks Russian, Belarusian, Serbian-Croatian, English,
Teaching since 1995
Ph.D. in Russian Language and Literature
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Russian Language Lessons to Improve Your Linguistic Abilities from Beginning to Advanced

I've been teaching Russian language for 19 years. I offer Russian Language lessons/classes: Reading, Writing, Grammar, Conversation Language development, Pronunciation, Social Language Use. My lessons are based on dialogue and discussions. This strategy is extremely effective and beneficial in developing strong instructor-to-students relationships. I think it is essential to study the Russian language in close connection with Russian culture. I try to choose topics that interest the students, help them feel comfortable, and lower their anxiety about making mistakes.

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Teaching Hours

Friday
1 PM-4 PM
Sunday
1 PM-4 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$55

About Aksana P.

4.9
(64)
PhD. in Russian Language and Literature, Immanuel Kant State University of Russia (Kaliningrad State University), Russia, 2002 Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Russian and Belarusian Languages and Literature (Diploma with honors), Belarusian State University, Belarus, 1995. I am a native Russian tutor. Now I live in NYC and teach Russian as a foreign language in CUNY.     I teach the Russian language from the very beginning - elementary, basic level - to higher levels.   The most important goal of my classes is that you enjoy our meetings by keeping interest and feeling the progress.   Individual approach to each student is the key point to success. We study the vocabulary, grammar, and situations related to the student's current activities. As a result all my students successfully use the learned skills for their professional or private life.   During my lessons, I'm trying to reach the best balance between speaking, listening, grammar, conversation and other aspects of the language.   I can help you understand the system of the Russian language, so that you were not limited by phrases that you learn during the lesson, but could make your own sentences, paragraphs, express your thoughts in different ways.   We will pay enough attention to grammar, pronunciation, reading and speaking.   I will explain to you the way Russians talk in their everyday life because some Russian foundations and manners differ from American ones.   As your personal instructor, I'm going to give you honest feedback on your strengths and weaknesses and design a curriculum that fits your needs.   I'll be happy to help you learn the Russian language. Feel free to contact me and ask any questions.   Thank you for your interest - I look forward to seeing you in my classes! Policy: All changes in the schedule (except emergencies) should be made 24 hours before the lesson, otherwise the lesson will be marked as missed.
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64 Reviews
Joe
Teacher's studio
Aksana is terrific. She is very patient and a great way to complement a course you may already be taking or more formal instruction from the most basic concepts to most complex. She explains difficult grammar particularities at a level that is easy to understand. And also is great about incorporating culture. Highly recommend!
Posted Nov 15, 2023
Luke
Teacher's studio
Aksana is a wonderful instructor. She makes learning Russian very enjoyable with her comfortable and positive learning approach. She runs her classes at a pace that allow time to learn really the language. I highly recommend her and hope to work with her again in the future!
Posted Oct 8, 2023
Edward
Teacher's studio
Aksana was patient, kind and clearly wants her students to succeed! Great experience!
Posted Jun 11, 2023
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Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

Aug, 2015 - Present

CUNY

Currently, I teach courses Elementary and Intermediate Russian at CUNY

Assistant Professor

Sep, 2003 - Dec, 2012

Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarus

I designed and taught two graduate courses: Russian as a foreign language - oral and written speech practice, Russian Speech Etiquette. I initiated, designed and introduced new courses in response to specific demands of the marketplace (e.g. a course on Strategies of communicative behavior in Russian, etc.) Tutored and assisted students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts

Education

Master’s Degree in Russian and Belarusian Languages and Literature

Aug, 1990 - Jul, 1995

Belarusian State University

Ph.D. in Russian Language and Literature

Nov, 1999 - Oct, 2002

Immanuel Kant State University of Russia (Kaliningrad State University), Russia

Certifications

Certificate

Jun, 2017

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

OPI Familiarization Workshop

Affiliations

Modern Language Association, The

Jun, 2018

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For more than a century, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature.

Languages

Serbo Croatian

Native Proficiency

Russian

Native Proficiency

Belarusian

Native Proficiency

Serbian-Croatian

Professional Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

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