I am a native speaker of English and Russian is my second language. I studied Russian at university and spent time studying, working and teaching in Russia. I have an introductory certificate in TEFL from my university, and more than 10 years’ experience as a Ru-En translator, mostly for publishing, business and the media.
I am able to help my students with English or Russian, and my aim would be to find out what your needs are in terms of language knowledge and skills and to help you as best as I can.
I worked with adults and younger students in Russia in Krasnodar and Sochi shortly after my graduation. I am fluent in Russian and I also speak conversational German.
I am also able to assist with assimilating translation skills and in advising on translation skills and techniques. Please do get in touch and we can see how we can help each other in learning languages for the good of all of us.
The author Khaled Hoseeini once wrote, in his novel ‘And the Mountains Echoed,’: ‘If culture was a house, then language is the key to the front door, [and] to all the rooms inside.’
I hope I can help you open the door to your language.