Hello! I am the creator of a small startup online school Language Bistro. I am a native Russian speaker with a proficiency in English and French, MBA, I have learned English at McGill University. As a holder of a Certificate in Methods of Teaching Russian as a foreign language from the MGU-Russian Language Centre, I interned as Administrator at Russian school in Montreal and continuing to develop my tutoring skills.

Here's how to try it for yourself:

🔹1 - Contact me via Telegram or WhatsApp.

🔹2 - Book a trial. I offer a 30-minute trial for free.

🔹3 - Take personalised lessons with your new tutor via video call Skype/Zoom/Meet etc.

🔹No card is required to book a free trial session. Please only book if you're considering taking lessons.

🔹You can pay one lesson at a time, or buy in bulk for a discount (open a website https://languagebistro.ca to see pricing options).

🔹I'm confident you'll love learning Russian lessons tailored to your goals and learning preferences.

🔹1-on-1 lessons are perhaps the best way to improve speaking skills, and because of this my students use to learn to speak Russian fluently. Tell me what your goals are and I'll tailor the lessons to your needs. I can help with any of the following:

• Practical Russian for travelling or integration
• Business Russian
• Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) exam preparation
• Preparation for school exams – A Levels etc.
• Improving specific skills: speaking, reading, listening & writing
• Grammar (for all levels)
• Improving pronunciation

🔹I offer a trial for free.

🔹The trial session lasts 30 minutes. It allow you to assess whether the teacher is a good fit for you, and get a feel for learning online. I will assess your level and aim to understand your needs and interests so that I can customise any lessons you decide to take.

🔹You'll be encouraged to speak in Russian as much as possible, but of course you can speak in English/French too!

🔹I`m able to teach students of all levels. When you book a trial lesson you'll see if certain levels are not supported.

🔹Usually, you can also see that my programs are suitable for all ages. Online Russian lessons are sometimes taken to support school/college studies. Your tutor will be able to customise the lessons to follow the material and topics covered in the student's exams. Please note that as per our Terms & Conditions, students who are under 18 must get permission from a legal guardian before booking.

🔹Lessons are taught 1-on-1 or in a small group so that you receive your tutor's full attention and can make fast progress. Communicating via video call, you'll be able to talk to your tutor and share learning materials as if you were in the same room.

🔹The tutor use communicative teaching method, many resources and tailor the lessons to your individual needs.

🔹The vast majority of students take 60-minute lessons. But sometimes I also provide the option of 30-minute lessons.

🔹60-minute lessons are recommended for most students. In general, I only suggest considering 30-minute lessons if they're for your child, or you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.

🔹Online lessons is that you can learn anytime, anywhere. Check my profile calendar to make sure my time slots work for you.

🔹If you choose to book lessons with a tutor, you'll be able to purchase them one at a time, or buy in bulk with a volume discount. You can pay securely by card on website LanguageBistro.

🔹You can manually add bookings to your personal calendar. You'll also be able to receive email reminders to help ensure you don't forget to turn up.

🔹You can reschedule or cancel lessons. Note that this can only be done up to 24 hours before the lesson time. This rule is required to protect tutor, who lose income when lessons are cancelled at the last minute.

🔹If you live in Asia, America or Europe, face-to-face Russian lessons may cost anywhere between $15 and $40 (CAD$) per hour. Online tutoring tends to be cheaper than face-to-face because the tutor doesn't need to travel to you. An online Russian lesson could cost from $20 to $25 per hour.

🔹i typically charges between $15/30min and $25 per hour.

🔹There is no 'best way' to learn a language - it depends on your needs, level and budget. If you can't afford to take lessons, you can use a free app such as Duolingo to build your vocabulary. And to improve your listening skills, you can watch TV and listen to podcasts in Russian. But to learn how to actually speak a language, you need to talk to a native speaker on a regular basis and receive accurate feedback so that you improve. If you want to make fast progress, it's best to take 1-on-1 lessons that are tailored to your needs by an experienced Russian teacher.