This lesson is for us to get to know each other and understand if I am the right teacher for you. And for you to learn some Russian, too, of course:)

I will tell you briefly about my teaching approach (comprehensible input, ALG) if you need me to, and we will have a lesson demonstration.

WARNING: I might not be the right teacher for you. I don't teach grammar to beginners as I believe it interferes with the natural process of language acquisition. Still, at higher levels, we can TALK about grammar if you find the topic fascinating:)

This type of lesson is for new 0-A2 students who want to know about my teaching approach (CI, ALG - Automatic Language Growth) and the reasons behind it.
For beginners, lessons are in a Crosstalk format - I speak in Russian, you speak in English, Spanish, Italian or Malayalam - those are ones I can understand.  
Book a 30-minute session if you are looking for a 100% or close to it demonstration of a class where I would only speak Russian and (optionally) a brief explanation of my methodology in Russian/English/Spanish/Italian.

Book a 60-minute session if you are new to Comprehensible input / ALG and looking for a "more-in-depth" coaching session (in RU, EN, IT, ES) plus a lesson demonstration.

WARNING: I might not be the right teacher for you. I don't teach grammar to beginners as I believe it interferes with the natural process of language acquisition. I also don't encourage early speaking (before you are at least intermediate in comprehension), so if you are seeking for speaking practice as a beginner, I am not a good match for you.

Trial lesson ($15 for 30 mins) for those who have run out of trial lessons (can only be booked once)

This type of lesson is for those looking for comprehensible Russian input. It is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in Russian right from the beginning of their language journey. I will adapt my speech pace to your level and use visuals such as drawings, gestures, and objects to facilitate your comprehension. 

The format is a cross-talk session, which means you are not required to speak Russian in these sessions, or at least not all the time. You can talk in English / Spanish / Italian / German. It is extremely beneficial, especially at the early stages, since you don't take time out of class (hence receive more input), and it also prevents you from creating wrong connections caused by relying on your native language due to the lack of input you had received in Russian. 

We can record our lessons if you want to review them afterward. If we do it on Zoom, I will also send you the audio of only me speaking (100% native comprehensible Russian input) that you can listen to as a podcast afterward.

Comprehensible input sessions / Crosstalk / Conversation for 0-B1 students

This type of lesson is a relaxed, friendly conversation for students who can already communicate in Russian. 
If you just started learning Russian or are at a lower level, please choose the one for 0-B1 students.

On request, we can create a google.doc to add the new vocabulary we come across in the class.

Lessons can be recorded.

Conversation practice (B1+)

This type of lesson is a conversation for intermediate and advanced students who had lessons with me before August, 2025