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Larisa F.

Well-organized and Enthusiastic Educator

Well-organized and Enthusiastic Educator

$80/hour

5.0 (467 ratings)

  • 1,234 hours tutoring

About Larisa

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I am a native Russian speaker with extensive teaching experience. I welcome students of all ages to learn or improve their Russian.

As a foreigner, I know exactly how the language learning process works and can deliver my knowledge in a clear and accessible manner. In addition to language skills, my students can expect to gain cultural knowledge, i.e. movies, literature, music, and traditions.

Why do most of us want to learn a language? Probably because we want to communicate with other...

I am a native Russian speaker with extensive teaching experience. I welcome students of all ages to learn or improve their Russian.

As a foreigner, I know exactly how the language learning process works and can deliver my knowledge in a clear and accessible manner. In addition to language skills, my students can expect to gain cultural knowledge, i.e. movies, literature, music, and traditions.

Why do most of us want to learn a language? Probably because we want to communicate with other people in it.

We often teach language through a set of grammar rules and vocabulary lists you need to recite with a teacher.

How effective is this teaching? My answer is not very much. I've been learning English for 12 years, through my middle school, high school, and college years. It became meaningful only when I started communicating.

Think about how you learned to communicate in your native language. We spoke our language a few years before we open a book to learn how to read or do any grammar exercises. We use the language every day, this is how we become knowledgeable in it and able to communicate easily.

How would you learn a new language? By reciting grammar rules one by one? Or maybe through communicating, learning language naturally as you go? Two different options, which would you choose?

I know and use different methods of teaching depending on the abilities and interests of my students, but the basic and the most efficient methods which I apply are Language Immersion and Communicative Approach.

If you are interested in learning the Russian language, getting ready for the Defense Language Proficiency Test, Oral Proficiency Interview, or job interview contact me and I will be happy to help you achieve your goals.

I am a patient, dedicated, and experienced teacher. My professional experience includes teaching Russian and ESL for about 20 years in Russia and in the USA.

For the past two years, I have been tutoring the Russian language private lessons online on the Wyzant platform. My students are people of diffe

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Education

Moscow State University
Biology
Moscow State University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: All changes in the schedule (except emergencies) should be made 12 hours before the lesson. All last-minute cancellations and no show have a full session fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/5/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.
Russian

Russian

As a native Russian speaker, I have studied Russian since elementary school. I am Moscow State University alumni experienced in scientific writing. With my great experience teaching Russian to English speakers, I adapt my lessons to each student in the most efficient and productive way. Also, I deeply appreciate Russia’s literary heritage and constantly read Russian classics.

English

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.

Homeschool

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.
Russian

Russian

As a native Russian speaker, I have studied Russian since elementary school. I am Moscow State University alumni experienced in scientific writing. With my great experience teaching Russian to English speakers, I adapt my lessons to each student in the most efficient and productive way. Also, I deeply appreciate Russia’s literary heritage and constantly read Russian classics.

Most Popular

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I was born and raised in Russia. I started learning English in middle school, then through high school, and my University years. I have taken and passed the Spoken and Written English test required for entry into the Ph.D. program in Biology. Prior to moving to the United States, I taught English to elementary and middle school students. Here in the United States I have taken and passed a complete ESL course at Wake Tech Community College and then a Formal Writing class at North Carolina State University.
Russian

Russian

As a native Russian speaker, I have studied Russian since elementary school. I am Moscow State University alumni experienced in scientific writing. With my great experience teaching Russian to English speakers, I adapt my lessons to each student in the most efficient and productive way. Also, I deeply appreciate Russia’s literary heritage and constantly read Russian classics.

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Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Wonderful lesson plan for all types of learners. She designs each lesson based upon what I am interested in learning. She is extremely encouraging after my first lesson and I look forward to my weekly sessions with her.

Elizbeth, 9 lessons with Larisa

Rock n Roll Russian

Accuracy and flexibility are the key attributes of my Russian lesson with her. I grow with her guidance. Everything is aligned with the energy of her teaching.

Chris, 11 lessons with Larisa

Best session ever!

Learning Russian is a psychological risk because there always the possibility of mental failure. It was necessary to establish a conversational rapport and an operational tempo with Larissa. When I got better speaking Russian, then she was able to add relevant corrections. I feel good because I am not failing with the Russian language. Larissa is there to help me focus on my goals. If you can take the risk, then she is your teacher.

Chris, 11 lessons with Larisa

Best Lesson!

If you put in the work to study the language, then a lesson with L is dynamic and strong. She is Russian native blood, so one must fall into step with her outlook. I have more dexterity with Russian after four lessons with her. The key is...I needed to put in the work. Then lesson crystalizes into something special.

Chris, 11 lessons with Larisa

Patient and fun tutor.

She was easily able to adapt to my level. She gave me an opportunity to ask my questions and her answers were quick and easy to comprehend. She has a sense of humor which is refreshing. Very enjoyable. Already looking forward to next week.

Dan, 21 lessons with Larisa

Patient Smart Rock n Roll

She is a high energy tutor with a friendly smile and a patient disposition. I learned a lot of grammar during our lesson. I have a better understanding of Russian declensions.

Chris, 11 lessons with Larisa

Larisa is a great, knowledgeable and responsive tutor.

I am preparing for a return to Russian-English interpreting work in Russia and am working with Larisa to practice Russian language speaking and to work specifically on vocabulary and phrases related to my new anticipated work. Larisa continues to challenge me and has provided resources I can use to prepare myself during my time in between lessons. I am fortunate to work with such a qualified and talented tutor.

William A. - Tony, 14 lessons with Larisa

Wonderful, Effective and Fun Teacher

As a 60-year-old native English speaker starting from absolute zero prior Russian experience, I am probably not the most likely candidate to learn a new language. I was motivated to try in anticipation of a vacation in Russia. Larisa has been wonderful, a far cry from the language teachers of my youth. The lessons are always fresh, engaging and we have a lot of fun. In our lessons, Larisa makes full use of books, videos, songs, and worksheets. She went above and beyond, sending me screen shots of ATMs during her own vacation in Moscow. After returning from my Russian vacation we have expanded into Russian TV shows and film - the most fun homework I've ever had. I cannot speak highly enough of Larisa.

Thomas, 310 lessons with Larisa

Knowledgeable and patient teacher

Larisa is a great Russian tutor. Very patient with rigorous and thoughtful lesson plans. Her explanations are easy to understand and logical. Highly recommend.

Aaron, 47 lessons with Larisa

Wonderful Russian Lesson!

We learned rudimentary numbers, phrases and pronunciation as well as basic grammatical structure. It was the second lesson so I am beginning to assimilate, but have much work to do! Completely satisfied!

Joseph, 6 lessons with Larisa
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