"Hi, my name is Irina!

I am a native Russian speaker with more than 20 years of experience teaching Russian and German to learners of all ages and backgrounds. I hold an M.A. in Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, specializing in teaching German and Russian as foreign languages (Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, Moscow; Goethe Institute).

Over the years, I have guided professionals in improving communication skills for international work, and helped students prepare for university exams, and language proficiency tests such as the DLPT, ACTFL OPI, and ILR-based assessments at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).

My lessons are interactive, engaging, and tailored to your goals. I cover all aspects of language learning—pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and fluent speaking—using up-to-date authentic materials, multimedia tools, and modern teaching methods. We can also work with your own textbooks and materials if you prefer, so the lessons fit your needs and learning style.

I teach both in person and online. Thanks to modern technology, online lessons are dynamic, interactive, and practically indistinguishable from face-to-face sessions. This makes them a perfect option if your schedule is busy or if you are unable to attend lessons in person.

Whether your goal is academic success, career advancement, or personal enrichment, I will guide you step by step on your language-learning journey !" less...