

Tatiana D.


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I have been teaching Russian for 17 years to students of all ages.
I am sure you will not be bored. Our lessons will be fun and you will learn a lot!
See you soon!
About Tatiana D.
Hello! Здравствуйте! I look forward to help you reach your goals as soon as possible!
I am from Saint Petersburg, Russia. I have been teaching private lessons for 17 years and always have loved helping my students of all ages.
I went to Saint Petersburg University and earned Master degree in teaching. 13 years ago I got married and moved to the USA.
My lessons are always individual and usually include:
New vocabulary
Reading practice
Conversation practice
Grammar explanations
The lesson times are flexible. In other words,
You choose the time.
You choose the day.
You choose how often you want to have a lesson
Based on my experience, after a few lessons with me you will be able to read some words, count numbers, use common phrases to ask for help and direction.
I'm very friendly and I look forward to help you reach your goals! See you soon!
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Tatiana is great. She is very patient. Even though I'm only a few lessons in, I think I'm going to learn a lot with her.



My kids have been taking lessons with Tatiana for the past 3 weeks. They love it! I was a bit worried because, in the past, they always rebelled against continuing Russian lessons with almost all the other teachers.
So far so good. Tatiana is incredibly patient and positive. Kids love their language sessions, and I love seeing the results. Thank you, Tatiana!


My daughter really loved her lesson! She was inspired to practice more!

Tatiana is an excellent teacher, and taught me colors and their gendered pronunciations!

Tatiana made it easy for me to undedrstand the gendered grammar for Russian

I just had my first lesson and the experience was excellent. I am anxious to stuy and prepare for my next lesson


Tatiana is wonderful! I was aprehensive about being an adult learner, but Tatiana is a wonderful teacher and really takes her time explaining everything. I would definitely recommend lessons with her!


Brilliant, sweet, smart, and a lot of fun! Tanya has made learning Russian ( a language I was very intimidated by) a breeze. She is so easy to ask questions to. VERY PATIENT!! I would highly recommend her to my friends and family!

Tatianna has been such a great teacher! She is so kind and willing to help! The lessons fly by and I am always left with something to work on for the next meeting. She is also very flexible with times and willing to work with you if you ever have to reschedule a lesson.


She’s great so far :)



Tatiana is friendly and has a way of teaching that makes it easy and fun to learn!

Tatiana is a very fun and personable teacher to have. She's very patient and answers questions very well. She offers a very knowledgeable perspective to her lessons thanks to growing up in Russia. I feel like I'm not only understanding how and why the language works the way it does, but also about Russian culture too.

My son is learning so well! Tanya is so kind, patient and knowledgeable!

Well, A few words in the beginning Hi ,hello good morning and so on.a few months later Days, Months, Numbers and now everyday words and phrases
And even though I take very detailed notes . The very next day I receive an Email with all the words and phrases in Russian and English on each lesson!
Also Tatiana will teach you the correct ways to pronounce the words properly .
Much is lost without the proper accent !! No Tone ever of disapproval or on mistakes!! Nothing but positive Help on learning Russian don't pass this opportunity up if you want to learn!!

I always have an enjoyable experience in each lesson. Tanya is very patient with me and works with me on the things I need to learn. My understanding of Russian is improving very well now and will one day equal my speaking ability. My ability was complimented in Ukraine recently.

Want the Russian Language? Then waste no time call Titiana!!
You will get all and more from her lessons ! She knows your needs once you start and you will learn quickly and with the right accent and pronouncing of the
Russian words properly !

Ms. Tatiana D. has been very understanding, knowledgeable and patient with my nine year old son this past year. We are very pleased with her instruction. He looks forward to his weekly lesson. These lessons are his first experience learning Russian. He recently scored in the 99 percentile on his standardized reading score at public school. We think these lessons contributed to him having an even better understanding of the English language.

WOW! In a short time of 4 months and I can talk with my friend in Ukraine enough to understand what is being said and do small sentences .
Tatiana is Excellent at teaching and helping you get the accent right ! Class I bring words or phrases to my hour class and every week I go farther ahead! I had thought this might take years but can see that It's progressing much better thanks to Tatiana!

After a couple of months I can already converse with others that speak Russian
and have learned many words short phrases and able to do small talks already ! Tatiana is really unbelievably good at all words and translations and understands and explains the varies words that have many different meanings same word usage and accent on words is also important and well explained. She is very patient and teaches excellent!!

Ms. Tatiana D. has been very understanding, knowledgeable and patient with my nine year old son this past year. We are very pleased with her instruction. He looks forward to his weekly lesson. These lessons are his first experience learning Russian. He recently scored in the 99 percentile on his standardized reading score at public school. We think these lessons contributed to him having an even better understanding of the English language.

Tatiana is helping me prepare for a college placement test and in our first lesson she was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses from which she created my lesson plan.

If your hungry you go to a Restaurant! You want to learn Russian go to Tatiana!
You will be amazed when someone who truly cares that you learn what will take place!! It' a great experience and a wonderful language as well!!

Awesome! Just starting but learned a lot for first night
Excellent presentation !

Tatiana is very nice and very patient. She works hard to make sure I understand and teaches me practical/useful phrases and words. I have only done 3 lessons so far but she has been great :)

Tatiana is such an amazing teacher. She is incredibly thorough and precise. I can't believe how far I've come in such a short amount of time. I highly recommend Tatiana if you're serious about learning Russian!

Tatiana is a great teacher, very patient and my boys like to take Russian lessons. Unfortunately we are too busy with sports and other activities to continue, but we enjoyed her teaching and if we return to the Russian lessons we will definitely choose Tatiana as a teacher again. She is very kind, lessons are fun and informative.

Tatiana has been a great instructor! She really cares about making each session a learning experience and is very receptive to your learning needs. she makes every session interesting and is very helpful especially while practicing conversational Russian, she will type out for you any corrections so that you can refer to them later! I have found this especially helpful in learning new vocabulary and correct conjugation/tenses. She makes speaking Russian comfortable, even when Im making mistakes, I can tell that my confidence has improved and I'm very happy with my progress.

I've had multiple lessons with Tatiana so far. As a teacher, she's great. A little too tight with the curriculum maybe, but all in all, she's made sure I've understood all the material and reinforces it each lesson. The only issues lies in the catalyst. TakeLessons could provide more options that would allow students to be more interactive with their teachers. I can't even select the Russian keyboard during lessons. All in all, great experiences.

Tatiana and I have completed several lessons. She is patient, thoughtful and pleasant. Her style has proven to be very effective. My vocabulary has quadrupled in this period and I find myself "thinking some words in either English or Russian". The experience has been energizing and fun!

My son has been taking online lessons with Tatiana for over 6 mounts. He feels very comfortable with her and always get's excited for the class. Tatiana is very friendly and explains well. I highly recommend her.
Mariya

Very basic and plain lesson, didn't listen to the parents' direction as to what are the areas for improvement for the student. When asked for different material, Tatiana canceled all future lessons without notifying us directly. She is probably a decent teacher for someone who wants to learn the alphabet only but not for more advanced students.

Tatiana is great Russian instructor that has helped improve my Russian speaking skills tremendously. She's tailored our lessons to focus on speaking the language with some attention to reading and writing, which is exactly what I needed. I've also learned a great deal about Russian culture and the country from our lessons, as she has shown me pictures of the great many places that I can visit when I go to St. Petersburg on vacation in the future. Здорово!

Very patient, friendly, and knowledgeable.

Very accommodating, sweet, and knowledgeable!

Tatiana is an amazing teacher! Highly recommend!

Tatiana is an excellent teacher. She listens very carefully to what I am trying to say in Russian and at the right break corrects my vocabulary and grammar in a way that does not disrupt our discussion and provides immediate feedback. When necessary, she repeats what I was trying to say with correct grammar and vocabulary the way I intended to say it, which is very helpful. She also reinforces previously studied vocabulary by including it in our discussions and asks questions to reinforce earlier points. Finally, she tailors the lessons so that we talk about a wide variety of interesting topics including movies, current events, news, literature etc. This makes it easier to learn and retain vocabulary.

just learning the alphabet ... it was quick and confusing but I got some things out of it... with a little practice, I'm sure it will get easier and not as confusing... Tatiana was very patient with me, but knew what she wanted to get across to me... looking forward to the next class....

Tyana is a wonderful teacher, very patient, very knowledgeable. I've learned more in the four lessons I've taken with her than an entire semester in a formal setting. I look forward to taking more with her.

Very informative and a good mix of leading and letting me lead the session.

My nine year old enjoys taking lessons with Tatiana. She is patient with him when he asks questions.

The lessons with Tatiana have been great! There isn't anything negative I could say about them. I was surprised to find that online courses via video chat were actually very conducive to learning! Tatiana is a great teacher too, she will engage in conversation and when I'm stuck on a word or idea I don't know, she is very proactive about helping me form the sentences and ideas I'm trying to express.

I'm very pleased with the first lesson with Tatiana! She is patient. She made the lesson interesting and entertaining.The lesson was a positive experience and I look forward to the next!

Really liked our first lesson! I liked the approach, the connection was great. I see great benefits for my kids to learn Russian!Looking forward to the next lessons!

My daughter liked her first lesson and will definitely continue learning with Tatiana.

Tanya is a wonderful teacher. She has a great command of Russian and of English as well. She has helped me to advance in my Russian significantly. She is very accommodating and works with me on schedule. She goes above and beyond and really desires to help me to learn and be successful.

First lesson was good - Tanya is very professional. Showed good patience too during tech issues on our end

Learned a lot in today's lesson. I appreciate the homework she gives me and how easy going and educational each lesson is. I'm definitely remembering things easier as each week goes on and gaining more understanding of the language.

What a delightful experience! Great teacher! Looking forward to many more lessons!

Very nice and helpful!

I had an amazing first lesson!! So excited to continue learning from Tatiana!

Great first lesson.

I enjoyed the experience and friendliness she shared towards me. I look forward to our lessons.

Great instructor, very personable and offers good advise on the learning process. She helps by emailing what has been studied so I can review our days work at any time.

I just had my first lesson learning Russian with Tatiana and I really enjoyed it. In our first lesson she took me through the alphabet, explained feminine and masculine differences in the language and proper pronunciation of words. I can tell I'm going to learn a lot from her.

My son had three lessons with Tatiana so far and have learned a russian alphabet and can even read a little bit. I am very happy with Tatian's approach and I highly recommend her.

Tanya is an absolutely amazing teacher! She is so sweet and very knowledgable. :)

Tatiana is a wonderful teacher. She is very friendly and make you feel comfortable. Her lessons are so pleasant that you don't notice the time. I highly recommend her.

I started taking lessons from Tatiana with some experience from college beforehand. She really helps with my focus on learning conversational Russian since I can already read and write in Russian. She's also shown me how important it is to be patient when speaking Russian and she's been very helpful in giving me native speaker knowledge of Russian and assisting with my pronunciation of Russian words.

Tanya is a great teacher, she is very apt in her profession. In two weeks I have learned to read basic words and phrases, from not knowing anything at all. I highly recommend her. Jerry

Tanya is a great instructor--provides good materials and examples, speaks clearly, and is very patient and helpful!

She is really great to work with. She explains everything in detail and makes sure you understand the material. Very very good instructor!

Tatiana has been very accommodating. She has gone out of her way and offered help in translation during my recent trip to Ukraine and a subsequent visit from Ukraine to the US. She puts a good deal of effort into the classes outside of the class time and is always available to help or reschedule to fit into my schedule. I have learned a lot in our classes.

I was nervous but Tatiana is so kind and patient. I was able to relax and enjoy our lesson. I'm looking forward to learning from her again!!

We had a Very good class today. Tanya is exceptionally patient with my mischievous son. I think he responds to her teaching well.

Tatiana teaches Russian to my 10 year old son, who is bilingual.
My son is a bit mischievous and can get destructed during the lesson, so I appreciate Tatiana's soft, but persistent approach to teaching. She is very nice, and it is a pleasure to interact with her, but she also makes sure the lesson plan gets accomplished.
We had 3 lessons with Tatiana and look forward to more.

Tatiana is a superb Russian language instructor. I have greatly enjoyed my lessons. I think that instant feedback from a native speaker who is also fluent in English is critical to learning and understanding another language.

I can highly recommend Tatiana to help you learn and improve your Russian at whatever your current level is - from beginner to fluent. For beginners (like me), Tatiana readily understands the difficulties of learning Russian and answers questions with good explanations and examples. Tatiana is very willing to work with you at whatever pace you feel most comfortable with. And perhaps most important, Tatiana is very patient and makes learning Russian fun!

The lessons have been tailored to my goals. Tanya has gone beyond our lessons to translate the things I want to learn into learning materials and provided cultural insight as well.

I have been very pleased with my lessons with Tanya. She is focussed on what I need to gain from the lessons and thus tailors the lessons to what will best lead to my goals.
I've had the pleasure of knowing Tatiana for approximately 2 years. Though I am not a student of hers she did teach me a few words and sentences in Russian. Tatiana is patient, kind and intelligent. She is able to connect with people. Being from Russia she is an asset because she makes learning the language very interesting with her life experiences.
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Bell
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Private teacher since 2002
Oct 2002 - PresentTeaching Russian and English
Education
Master Degree in Teaching Russian&English
Sep 1997 - Jun 2002Saint Petersburg University
Master Degree in Economics
Sep 1981 - Jun 1986Saint Petersburg University of the Economics
Languages
English
Professional Proficiency
Russian
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Certification in teaching children
Aug 2004Saint Petersburg University
Certified teacher in Russian and English
Aug 2002Saint Petersburg University
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