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Елена Чжан
Community TutorTeaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Tibetan
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationRussian language: it’s not a maze, it’s a puzzle. And I have the picture on the box! :)
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Tibetan
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationRussian language: it’s not a maze, it’s a puzzle. And I have the picture on the box! :)
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From Russian FederationLiving in Harbin, China (08:24 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 29, 2021InterestsReadingFilms & TV SeriesMusicTravelFood
Hi! I’m Elena, a native Russian from Yekaterinburg with a unique perspective—thanks to my time living in Harbin, China. I know firsthand how exciting and challenging learning a new language can be. My specialty is helping students master Russian conversation and grammar at any level, from beginner to advanced. I’m passionate about travel, reading, and exploring new cultures, so I always bring fresh, real-life topics to our lessons. If you want to speak Russian confidently and enjoy the process, let’s start this journey together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Преподаватель РКИ для детей - Учебный центр русского языка МГУ - 2024
Teacher Development Certificate Course - Education First - 2023Six one-hour sessions "Teacher Development Certificate Course", Education First
ТРКИ - Издательство "Златоуст" - 2023ТРКИ: особенности подготовки студентов к сдаче тестов. (Москва)
PLURILINGUAL CLASSROOMS IN ACTION - THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW - 2023PLURILINGUAL CLASSROOMS IN ACTION, THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW (Future Learn Platform)
ТРКИ - ООО "Мир русских учебников" - 2023"ТРКИ: особенности подготовки студентов к сдаче тестов"
Digital technologies in teaching Russian - MGU RUSSIAN, Russian language centre - 2022"Digital technologies in teaching Russian as a foreign language", MGU Russian, Russian language centre (Moscow)
Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language - International Centre of Russian Language - 2022"Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language", International Centre of Russian Language, Moscow
Reading Circles - Relod, Moscow - 2022"Reading Circles: технология организации дискуссии по прочитанному произведению", Релод, Москва
Методические основы в преподавании РКИ - ГОС. ИНСТИТУТ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА им.А.С.ПУШКИНА - 2022"Методические основы и практические приёмы смешанного обучения в преподавании русского языка как иностранного", Государственный институт русского языка им. А.С. Пушкина
Dyslexia and foreign language teaching - Lancaster University - 2021"Dyslexia and foreign language teaching", Lancaster University
(FutureLearn)
Business English Communication skills - University of Washington, Coursera - 2021"Business English Communication skills", University of Washington, Coursera
Soft skills for teachers - Arizona State University - 2021"Soft skills for teachers", Arizona State University
TESOL - Arizona State University - 2020"Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages", Arizona State University
Psycholinguistics - Saint Petersburg State University - 2019Psycholinguistics, Saint Petersburg State University (Coursera)
English for Career Development - University of Pennsylvania, Coursera - 2017English for Career Development, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera
SCO Summit - Российский Союз Молодёжи, Екатеринбург - 2009SCO SUMMIT EKATERINBURG, САММИТ ШОС ЕКАТЕРИНБУРГ, Благодарственное письмо
Education
2021 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Использование ЭО и ДОТ в педагогической практикеУральский институт повышения квалификации, г. Пермь
Удостоверение о повышении квалификации "Использование электронного обучения и дистанционных образовательных технологий в педагогической практике"
2022 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Учитель русского языка и иностранного языка.Уральский институт повышения квалификации и переподготовки, г.Пермь
Диплом о профессиональной переподготовке "Учитель русского языка и иностранного языка. Педагогическая деятельность по проектированию и реализации образовательного процесса в соответствии с ФГОС" .
Квалификация "Учитель русского языка и иностранного языка"
2007 - 2013
Bachelor’s - ЛингвистикаБакалавр Лингвистики по направлению "Лингвистика"
2021 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Преподавание РКИ. Система и методика обучения.Уральский институт повышения квалификации и переподготовки, г.Пермь
Удостоверение о повышении квалификации "Преподавание русского языка как иностранного. Система и методика обучения иностранцев русскому языку"
2022 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Цифровые технологии в преподавании РКИУчебный центр русского языка Московского государственного университета, г. Москва
Удостоверение о повышении квалификации "Цифровые технологии в преподавании РКИ"
2024 - Current
Bachelor’s - Russian as a foreign language for children"Учебный центр русского языка Московского государственного университета".
Программа "Методика преподавания РКИ для детей".
Квалификация "Преподаватель русского языка как иностранного для детей".
5.0
Rating
54
Students
691
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
Russian for beginners. Русский язык для начинающих.
A1 - B1Language Essentials377 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation practice. Разговорная практика.
A2 - C1Conversation224 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Grammar. Грамматика.
A2 - B1Language Essentials66 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Lessons for Children
A1 - C1Kids2 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (17)
Quiz (45)
64 Reviews
Sydney Gonzales
12 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Best teacher! She makes it fun to learn and is very encouraging. She explains things through so you understand. If you are thinking of taking a lesson with her please do it you won’t be sorry! 10/10
Mar 14, 2026
こんにちは
80 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elena is a wonderful teacher. Not only she provided an interesting and fun lesson based on the specific topic, but also she made sure that I understood everything and could learn new words. Thank you!
Jan 28, 2024
Virgil Cortez
11 Russian lessons
Elena is a great Russian teacher in only a handful of lessons. I’ve been able to confidently read and interpret Cyrillic words and phrases with confidence. I’ve gone from 0 knowledge whatsoever to now being able to interpret concisely. She exhibits a highly distinctive teaching methodology, that incorporates a learning style that’s consistent and tranquil yet also highly efficient and effective. Спасибо, Елена, за вашу помощь до сих пор.
Jan 25, 2026
Benjamin
11 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
What a pleasure chatting with Elena. She always has lots of interesting materials prepared to help with vocabulary and ideas for conversation. The time flies by and leaves me feeling more confident about my Russian abilities. Definitely looking forward to our next class!
Apr 11, 2024
Amani
8 Russian lessons
Great teacher! Highly recommended!
Apr 13, 2026
Marta Puszyńska
7 Russian lessons
Elena is a great teacher! Have so much patience and always in a good mood. I am a Russian language beginner and so far everything goes smoothly. Elena provides easy to understand explanations of all the grammar and pronunciation rules. I highly recommend this teacher! :)
Feb 15, 2025
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