Let's know each other on this first lesson. Tell me about your goals, let's have a small talk, let me show how I usually do my lessons.

INFORMAL TUTORING - You are in charge and you set the direction and pace of our lessons. Choose a  topic, select the material and bring it to class or just stop by for a spontaneous chat. I will still provide detailed feedback during our lesson and point out areas that need more work.

Informal Tutoring

Video presentation of a an example lesson is here https://youtu.be/QVbagJBvBMs
I designed it for those who have already reached a B1 level, but are no longer making progress.  The idea of this course was born as a result of more than eight years teaching and learning online.  Each lesson is based on an interesting news item, event, person, moment in Russian history or something similar.  During the lesson, new words will be used several times in different contexts, and then repeated in subsequent lessons.  (This method is called interval repetition.)  I will also use memory exercises borrowed from translator’s training, interesting exercises for remembering new words and grammar and using them actively, and funny pictures.  All this will help you remember many new words and use them actively.

This is a course for
People who want to improve listening (I have podcast for each lesson https://anchor.fm/yulia-stepanova ) or reading, but find textbooks boring
Those who like to see the stresses marked on words but wonder why this stops happening as early as B1 level.  I make sure that all my texts have stresses marked – that is very important for good pronunciation.
People who work hard to learn words but forget them because of lack of practice.
People who are curious about past and present happenings in Russia, that is, culture, space exploration, literature, history, interesting places and the Russian people
People who are tired of making the same mistakes
People who want a lively discussion and to have fun.

Russian language: a Real Breakthrough ((B1-C2)

This is a structured course based on the best materials for Russian language learning. Games, songs, poetry, screen sharing and whiteboard help make the lesson more interesting, interactive and easy to understand. Recommended strongly if the goal is to pass Russian language exams, because the course is based just on the vocabulary and grammar constructions for the tests.