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Russian teacher Erika Downie

Erika Downie

Professional Teacher
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
French
Slovenian
Danish
Hebrew
Spanish
Cambridge-certified teacher of English & Russian for all levels. TOEFL, FCE, CAE exam preparation.
From Russian FederationLiving in Tours, France (22:13 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 12, 2025
InterestsSports & FitnessReading
My name is Erika and I’m a Russian & English Language teacher. I have a degree in teaching Russian as a Foreign Language from Moscow University and I’ll be happy to help you with mastering this beautiful and rich language. I'm also a CELTA - certified English teacher and I work with adult students of all levels, including TOEFL, FCE, and CAE exam preparation. I was born in Russia and got my education and first university degree, then started my first business there. I later moved abroad, got married, and for many years live, study and work in Europe. This experience gives me an opportunity to help my students with both Russian and English adapting our lessons to any situation we need.
5.0
Rating
36
Students
345
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Russian Lessons

Russian
English
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Russian Speaking Practice В1-С2
B1 -  C2

Conversation

30 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 7% off
Russian structured lesson A1-B2
A1 -  B2

Conversation

39 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 7% off
Russian - for students who started before August 2025
A1 -  C2

Conversation

7 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off

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16 Reviews

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English
Russian
Student andrea
andrea
1 English lesson
Erika was really good to make me feel at ease and i appreciated so much her dedication to teaching. So i would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in pratice english with conversation.
Aug 17, 2025
M***
6 Russian lessons
Erika is a highly dedicated teacher, passionate about languages and teaching. She knows how to facilitate learning, always attentive to the student’s needs and difficulties.
Jul 4, 2025
Student Matjaž Mužar
Matjaž Mužar
6 Russian lessons
Erika is a very kind person. She loves teaching and helping others with the Russian language. I always feel very welcomed in her lessons.
Jun 26, 2025
O***
3 English lessons
Erica is a simply perfect teacher! She gives the best feeling in the world, even to those who are stressed and stutter. She both - leads the lesson and gives the student what he asked for. Her huge smile does not come at the expense of assertiveness!
Jul 22, 2025
Student Mara
Mara
6 Russian lessons
Very attentive to my learning needs
Jun 27, 2025
Student Ilya
Ilya
59 English lessons
The teacher was very professional and friendly during the lesson on italki. She explained everything clearly and always listened carefully to my questions. We used different materials, like PDFs, audio, and online exercises. The lesson was interesting and well-prepared. I liked that the teacher had a clear plan and followed it step by step. She helped me improve my grammar and corrected my pronunciation in a kind and supportive way. I believe she can definitely create a structured learning program. She understands the student’s level and goals and builds the lesson accordingly. I had a great experience and I would strongly recommend this teacher to other students on italki.
Jun 20, 2025
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