English teacher Ryan, Literature MA

Ryan, Literature MA

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Russian
Spanish
Icelandic
German
Serbian
Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish.
From United StatesLiving in San Francisco, United States (16:21 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 19, 2019
InterestsMusicReadingArt
I’m a teacher and translator with a deep love for languages, literature, classical music and nature. I grew up in the snowy mountains of California. I am also the father of a lovely three-year-old, Russian-American bilingual girl. I’ve dedicated myself to maintaining a high level of competency in several languages. I love to play the piano, read, write, and explore the outdoors. Teaching gives me the opportunity to help others while making connections with interesting people around the world. I have 15+ years of teaching experience, an MA in comparative literature, and a BA in Spanish — all of these have equipped me well for the job!
5.0
Rating
238
Students
3852
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
125 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Speaking Lesson with Vocabulary and Grammar Corrections
B1 -  C2

Conversation

967 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 8% off
Complete English Course: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
A1 -  C1

Language Essentials

2,327 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 8% off
Let's talk about literature
B1 -  C2

Conversation

270 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 8% off
Writing workshop (offline)
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

97 lessons completed
USD 24.00

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

208 Reviews

Student Alessandra
Alessandra
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ryan's lessons are "food for thought", always inspiring; he is extremely kind and patient, and his deep questions are like exercises for the brain :) Most importantly, he always makes you feel comfortable, which is very important when speaking a foreign language; in short, time flies during his lessons! Thank you Ryan :)
Sep 7, 2021
Student Mia
Mia
136 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ryan is an excellent teacher. First, His lessons are very organized, I can always learn a lot in every lesson. Second, he is very nice and patient, so I'm not so afraid of making mistakes in his class (I'm always afraid of making mistakes, which is bad, I know). Third, as a linguist, I think he knows what should be focused on in your current English level. In a word, I'm sure I'll continue to learn English from him, and recommend him to people who want to improve their English level.)
Nov 25, 2020
Almaz Zeynalova
4 English lessons
I’m truly grateful to have Ryan as my English teacher. He is incredibly patient, understanding, and always creates a comfortable learning environment. No matter how many times I need to revisit a topic, Ryan explains everything calmly and clearly, without any pressure. His supportive attitude and genuine kindness make every lesson enjoyable and motivating. It’s rare to find a teacher who not only teaches well but also truly cares — and Ryan is exactly that kind of person.
Jul 26, 2025
Student Konstantin
Konstantin
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was my first lesson with Ryan and I am so glad that I've decided to study with Ryan. He is friendly and patient. You are always inspired after a good lesson and I can feel it right now :) Thank you!
Sep 6, 2021
Student Alex
Alex
1 English lesson
You paid a lot of attention to every word I spoke during the lesson, and then you corrected it to show the right way to me. Thank you:)
Jan 6, 2026
Student James Wong
James Wong
29 English lessons
Excellent
Jun 16, 2025
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