Russian TORFL exam and test preparation
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Are you currently preparing for the official Russian TORFL language certificate? Are you still looking for the right class to help you? A personal online Russian class is the optimal way to prepare for the exam for any level (A1-C2)!
How to prepare for the TORFL test?
In order to master a language you need to train all aspects of it. That includes practicing the pronunciation, learning to apply the grammar, as well as reading and writing skills. Your personal Russian teacher will develop the perfect learning strategy to make sure you’re fully prepared for the exam!
What will the Turkish exam preparation cost me?
Professional courses for obtaining a language certificate in normal language schools are usually very costly and take a lot of time. With coLanguage you get a professional Russian course with a native teacher for the fraction of the cost of traditional language schools. Additionally, the online lessons allow you to learn comfortably from home, at any time you want!
Trial exams, learning material and proper guidance
It’s always important to have a teacher who knows, what expects you with the exam and how to properly train for it. Most of our teachers are Russian natives and know exactly how to properly train you. They are already experienced in teaching and will provide you with learning materials, trial exams and useful tips!
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What our students say
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Hello! I am a native Russian speaker. I offer Russian and English lessons for any language experience level. I use individual approach and most suitable teaching methods in each particular learning situation.
M. K.
Well structured and prepared lessons, good balance between grammar, pronunciation and speaking. Fun to work with!
Luba P.
Hello! My name is Andrei, and I'm a professional theater director and educator from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I teach theater all over the world - in Europe and the USA, and I teach Russian online for anyone who studies Russian and loves Russian culture.
Learning and teaching languages is my passion. As a theater director, I interact with Russian language and Russian literature on daily basis, so, when teaching Russian, I strive to share my love of it and spread my knowledge.
No less than Russian, I love English, which allows me to communicate with the world. In 2018, I won a Fulbright competition and as a Fulbrighter and Visiting Scholar I taught Russian theater techniques at two American universities - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Illinois at Chicago. This experience helped me improve my spoken English and convinced me that language is a powerful tool for cultural exchange.
Qualifications & Experience
As a tutor, I've been teaching Russian online for about 2 years. During this time I've taught around 50 students - from beginners to advanced. Among my students I have had an American military pilot, an American embassy officer in Kazakhstan, dozens of college students, and others. I've gained some experience in diagnosing student problems and finding effective tactics to improve their skills.
As a person who was trained a lot in voice and speech class during my studies in the Saint-Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy, I can also help you significantly improve your pronunciation.
Teaching Approach
I believe that it's not enough to learn grammar and vocabulary to master a foreign language. One has to be immersed into a real language, a language people really speak, which is always different from those versions we encounter in various textbooks.
On the other hand, it seems to me important to show students higher examples of the Russian language - the literary language. It's essential to know which speech sounds good and to distinguish it.
I mainly rely on conversational practice. However, as to their homework, I strongly recommend students to listen to Russian speech using various videos and podcasts, and I give them four special techniques for working with these types of materials. I firmly believe that listening can create the basis for future communication skills. There's no doubt that children begin to speak imitating the speech of their parents.
During my lessons I use "Russian in Exercises" written by S.A. Khavronina and A.I. Shirochenskaya - a book published in 2014, which became a bestseller among those who teach Russian as a foreign language, "53 Models of Russian Grammar" by T.M. Dorofeeva and M.N. Lebedeva, various exercises, tables and games, as well as interviewing and retelling.
P. V.
It is a pleasure to have Andrei as my teacher! He is an experienced and passionate teacher and very knowledgeable about all aspects of Russian (grammar, expressions, literature etc.). He also speaks fluent English, which helps when you have more in-depth questions. He is positive, patient and not too 'schoolish', which is what I need. His method is hands on. The first lesson Andrei analysed my level with a few smart tests to find out the focal points for my lessons. He has his own material, but is also open to change the subject of a lesson to suit your own needs. After a few lessons I already connect much better to the Russian language, and I look forward to every new lesson!
Andrei S.
Hi, I'm Elena, a professional and passionate foreign language teacher. I'm a native speaker of Russian, proficient in English, and fluent in Spanish. I teach Russian (A1-C2), English (A1-B2), and Spanish (A1-B1) as foreign languages Online. I've always wanted to become a teacher and loved learning languages. I have a Master's and a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition as well as 8 years of experience teaching languages to adults and children. In my lessons use the communicative and task-based language teaching approaches. My lessons are tailored to every student and their needs. In my lessons, students use the language in a meaningful and natural way, enrich their vocabulary and acquire grammar effortlessly. My students do various tasks related to various real-life situations such as ordering food, giving advice, making an appointment, or writing an email to a friend. If all that sounds good to you, I'll be over the moon to see you in my lessons.
J. L.
I can highly recommend Elena as a Russian tutor. If necessary, we communicate in English or German. Elena is didactically skillful, adapts flexibly to what the learner needs - currently the ideal learning constellation for me. I very much appreciate the creativity, flexibility and friendly style of communication Elena shows. She is an experienced language tutor. So I like to particularly recommend her lessons.
Elena S.
Hello there! My name is Katrina and I am currently living in Berlin for abour 9 years already, though I was born in Ukraine.
I want to help my students to start their journey in a world of a new language. Language is not only about grammar, its also about communication, support, culture and maybe about finding new friends.
I am offering A1-B2 level language courses. Do you like to start learning Russian, Ukrainian, German, or maybe lets start with English first?
If you are ready to start this journey with me, hop on ;)
S. P.
Many thanks Kati for your good and interesting explanation of the Russian language. The exercises and the way of expressing. I am very happy with you and I'm looking forward to the next lesson. Wish you a great weekend! Best Regards, Sebastian
Katrina B.
Hello everyone and a big warm welcome to all the fellow language learners,
My name is Katerina, I’m a native Russian speaker and a foreign language teacher from St Petersburg, Russia. I’ve always been addicted to learning foreign languages, be it English, German, Spanish, Turkish or Arabic, so turning my passion into my job was just a matter of time. I have a Master’s degree in linguistics which taught me to understand the way the mechanism of a language works and thus to help my students see the logics behind the grammar rules. Being a constant language learner enables me to see the process from both sides and to predict the difficulties my students might face. The fact that I’m not a native speaker of English or German means I’ve been through exactly the same language-learning journey you’re about to take, and thanks to my personal experience as a student, I can make this road smooth for you.
I've had students of all ages, from pre-school kids to senior generation, and I feel comfortable working with both beginners and those who are eager to take their learning process to a new level. In my classes I encourage you to talk in the language we’re studying as much as possible, putting every single bit of knowledge into practice right away. If you’re a Russian-learner, I’d be glad to prove it to you that you can absolutely nail my mother-tongue - and yes, you’ll be able to make a small talk in Russian by the end of the first class even if you’re an absolute beginner! We’ll be focusing on the topics that are most relevant to your goals, while discovering the language and getting to know more about the culture of people who speak it.
I offer a short free trial class, for us to give each other a smile and discuss our teaching pattern, in order to ajust it to your goals and make our lessons the bee's knees :) See you soon!
P. W.
I met Katerina in April 2019. Until this moment, I studied only from a textbook and with audio files. I knew that I needed practice and direction, and I found Katerina's profile on the platform. She works as a teacher for the Russian language, but she also studied German studies at the university, that is, she could help me with my favorite textbook. And so she did. It is very pleasant for me, she looked at the textbook and agreed to work it with me. But that’s not all for a long time. Not only did she prepare additional exercises, but I also wrote a list of what I wanted to develop (dates, numbers, verbs of movement, etc.) and we did all this. It is important for her that the student not only follows the textbooks, but also teaches daily things. So she prepared the material, like videos, polls, on those we worked on. Thank you so much dear teacher.
Ekaterina V.
Hello everyone! My name is Veronika Moguzova and I'm a teacher of Russian as a foreign language. I'm looking forward to start working with you and teach you to speak Russian from beginner to fluent speaker. I'll help you to understand the logic of my own language (yes, there is a logic in it:) and will make your studying very interesting!
I've been working as a teacher of Russian as a foreign language at well-known university in Moscow (Peoples' Friendship University of Russia) and at private school for expats in Moscow. So I teach students from zero level who further study in Russian at the university and high management of top companies and embassies to know Russian for living in here.
So I can teach you Russian for different purposes: from survival language to high-level speaker needed for further studying in it.
If you have questions I am ready to answer. Feel free to ask:)
M. R.
A highly skilled teacher, with excellent educational skills and a very strong and thorough knowledge of Russian grammar, syntaxis and vocabulary. She has helped me from the first lesson with detecting my weak spots and improving my Russian spoken language with practical exercises. No dull moment so far !
Veronika M.
Hello dear students !
I offer English and Ukrainian lessons. I’m a Bachelor at international relations; I hold a diploma of professional translator and interpreter . I have experience at IELTS test( passed with the score 6,8) ; Certificate TESOL ( business English 60 hours ; 120 hours of teaching English as a second language) . I’m sure we will get on very well as I’m a student at university of Milan (Master program of international relations ) at so I can really understand your needs and find an approach to you . Let’s start our journey. A new language is a door for new opportunities.
S. P.
Thank you very much Marta for your amazing Russian language you gave. It was very educational and interesting! Till next week for the next lesson. Хороших выходных и спасибо! Sebastiaan
Marta T.
Hello! My name is Andrei, and I'm a professional theater director and educator from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I teach theater all over the world - in Europe and the USA, and I teach Russian online for anyone who studies Russian and loves Russian culture.
Learning and teaching languages is my passion. As a theater director, I interact with Russian language and Russian literature on daily basis, so, when teaching Russian, I strive to share my love of it and spread my knowledge.
No less than Russian, I love English, which allows me to communicate with the world. In 2018, I won a Fulbright competition and as a Fulbrighter and Visiting Scholar I taught Russian theater techniques at two American universities - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Illinois at Chicago. This experience helped me improve my spoken English and convinced me that language is a powerful tool for cultural exchange.
Qualifications & Experience
As a tutor, I've been teaching Russian online for about 2 years. During this time I've taught around 50 students - from beginners to advanced. Among my students I have had an American military pilot, an American embassy officer in Kazakhstan, dozens of college students, and others. I've gained some experience in diagnosing student problems and finding effective tactics to improve their skills.
As a person who was trained a lot in voice and speech class during my studies in the Saint-Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy, I can also help you significantly improve your pronunciation.
Teaching Approach
I believe that it's not enough to learn grammar and vocabulary to master a foreign language. One has to be immersed into a real language, a language people really speak, which is always different from those versions we encounter in various textbooks.
On the other hand, it seems to me important to show students higher examples of the Russian language - the literary language. It's essential to know which speech sounds good and to distinguish it.
I mainly rely on conversational practice. However, as to their homework, I strongly recommend students to listen to Russian speech using various videos and podcasts, and I give them four special techniques for working with these types of materials. I firmly believe that listening can create the basis for future communication skills. There's no doubt that children begin to speak imitating the speech of their parents.
During my lessons I use "Russian in Exercises" written by S.A. Khavronina and A.I. Shirochenskaya - a book published in 2014, which became a bestseller among those who teach Russian as a foreign language, "53 Models of Russian Grammar" by T.M. Dorofeeva and M.N. Lebedeva, various exercises, tables and games, as well as interviewing and retelling.
S. .
It was just my first lesson, but learnt a lot. Great interactive methods and good explanation of difficult grammar and vocabulary. Very pleasant sparringpartner and hope to continue lessons with Andrei.
Andrei S.
What will our lessons be like?
- MOTIVATIONAL: I can do more than just be your TEACHER, but also a COACH and a PSYCHOLOGIST concerning your studying process, and a FRIEND you will feel comfortable to talk with.
- HOLISTIC: We will develop all four skills: SPEAKING, LISTENING and READING throughout the class and you will practise WRITING during the homework. Writing is a powerful way to stop and think slowly and consciously to help you better understand the language patterns and find the vocabulary you need to express whatever you want at a relaxed pace.
We will work on PRONUNCIATION because it not only allows you to sound more natural and to be understood but to understand the foreign speech better.
- FUN and CREATIVE: I use a bunch of materials and activities and always try to find a way around CONNECTING my student´s interests and hobbies to the studying of Russian.
- FRIENDLY and RELAXED: I create a relaxed atmosphere, which will help you to express yourself with NO FEAR.
- VALUABLE and USABLE: I will use AUTHENTIC language using reduced forms, adapted to your current level because the INPUT should be COMPREHENSIBLE to make the study EFFICIENT.
FLEXIBLE: I am always open to your feedback so we will adapt the methods I use to your current teaching style.
INTERACTIVE: we will go through the vocabulary using real objects and/or gestures when possible.
Why should you book a lesson with me?
- I am a native Russian speaker from Moscow with a “standard accent” and clear diction.
- I am fluent in Spanish, English and Italian so it will not be a problem for me to use it as an Intermediary language with beginners. I will try to speak as much as possible in Russian with Intermediate students and 99% in Russian starting from around B2 level.
- I have experience teaching Russian to native speakers of Spanish, English and Italian (and Russian)
- RUSSIAN was MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT back in school and TEACHING has been my PASSION since then, hence; I devote time to study HOW TO TEACH (I´m taking TESOL course now) and find ways to IMPROVE in that field.
- I will LEAD you throughout the process and share the RESPONSIBILITY with you.
- I LOVE QUESTIONS and MISTAKES because it´s the best way to learn and improve.
- I am a serious person, so I carefully prepare for the lessons, but easy-going, so you will find it comfortable talking to me.
- I enjoy what I am doing (and you will notice that right from the trial lesson!)
SO, WHAT IS KEEPING YOU FROM BOOKING A LESSON WITH ME? :)
A. .
I've been looking for a Russian teacher for years who is truly patient and professional at the same time. Sveta, in my opinion, has it all: it makes me feel good, it gratifies my efforts and at no time does she get impatient while I take my time to answer. He explains everything to me calmly and sympathetically and writes me every word that I don't know so that I can read and understand it. She is a girl of great intelligence, who has managed to learn by herself, living in Moscow, Italian and Spanish impeccably and without an accent. This favors her even more when teaching Russian to others. I recommend it and can't wait to continue learning with it.
Svetlana E.
Hello everyone and a big warm welcome to all the fellow language learners,
My name is Katerina, I’m a native Russian speaker and a foreign language teacher from St Petersburg, Russia. I’ve always been addicted to learning foreign languages, be it English, German, Spanish, Turkish or Arabic, so turning my passion into my job was just a matter of time. I have a Master’s degree in linguistics which taught me to understand the way the mechanism of a language works and thus to help my students see the logics behind the grammar rules. Being a constant language learner enables me to see the process from both sides and to predict the difficulties my students might face. The fact that I’m not a native speaker of English or German means I’ve been through exactly the same language-learning journey you’re about to take, and thanks to my personal experience as a student, I can make this road smooth for you.
I've had students of all ages, from pre-school kids to senior generation, and I feel comfortable working with both beginners and those who are eager to take their learning process to a new level. In my classes I encourage you to talk in the language we’re studying as much as possible, putting every single bit of knowledge into practice right away. If you’re a Russian-learner, I’d be glad to prove it to you that you can absolutely nail my mother-tongue - and yes, you’ll be able to make a small talk in Russian by the end of the first class even if you’re an absolute beginner! We’ll be focusing on the topics that are most relevant to your goals, while discovering the language and getting to know more about the culture of people who speak it.
I offer a short free trial class, for us to give each other a smile and discuss our teaching pattern, in order to ajust it to your goals and make our lessons the bee's knees :) See you soon!
I. R.
It is a pleasure for me to learn Russian with Ekaterina. She is a very good teacher: clear pronunciation and explanations. She has a lot of patience with me, as I am a beginner. She also talks fluently English.
Ekaterina V.
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Hello, students! I am a fully qualified English, German and Russian teacher with more than 12 years experience teaching languages to students from USA, Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Greece, Australia and 6 years experience in translation field (projects for Google Adsence, Nokia, Skype).
I OFFER ONLY HIGH-PROFESSIONAL LESSONS WITH INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE FOR EVERY STUDENT! I am a Russian native speaker with philological Master's degree in German and English. In University I defended a thesis "Russian Linguistics for foreign speakers", "Russian dialects in West and North part of country" and "German dialects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland". Nowadays, I live in Ukraine teaching Russian and German via Skype to students from all over the world. If you want to improve your language skills or start studying Russian or German, you will definitely like my lessons that are individually tailored for each student according to the level and interest and aimed at your success!
Why you should choose me as Russian tutor? 1) I am native russian speaker, who was born in East Ukraine (russian-speaking region) 2)I have great experience teaching russian online since 2007 3)Since I have started teach russian, I have created my own programms for different levels and teaching directions: Russian for Beginners, Survival Russian for Travellers, Russian for Kids, Russian for Advanced Learners, Business Russian Course. 4)I have philological education and deep knowledges in phonetical, phonological, lexical and another aspects of language. 5) My lessons always professional, well-planned and good-structured. I give russian lessons for students with A1-C2 level.
Why you should choose me as German tutor? (from beginner till indermediate level students only) 1) I have university Masters degree in German language and translation, 2) I researched and defended my diploma topic "German dialects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland" 3) I have experience in translation of scientifical german literature. Please, note! I give german classes for students with A1-B1 Level. Ich gebe deutsche Unterrichtsstunde nur fūr Studenten mit A1-B1 Neveau.
J. E.
I really enjoyed my trial lesson! Yana is a friendly teacher and explains things very clearly. The lesson was fun and engaging and I felt comfortable with the pace. I am looking forward to having some more lessons soon!
Yana B.
Thanks so much, James! I will be happy to teach russian to you!
Hello!
My name is Anna. I am a teacher of foreign languages and a native Russian speaker. If you need to improve your Russian (or English) or start to learn these languages - I am ready to help you.
I can help you at any level. I can also speak French, if it is more comfortable for you. We will study pronunciation, communication, grammar, literature, tourism and travelling. I can adapt a course according to your needs.
Study a foreign language and be happy!
J. D.
I enjoy my lessons with Anna. Her flexible approach makes it possible for me to come up with my own materials (newspaper articles, podcasts and grammatical exercises). At the same time, she provides stimulating and well-presented materials herself. Another aspect of the lessons which I much appreciate is her willingness to give me feedback on recordings that I make and send for her assessment. It is also obvious that Anna has a keen personal interest in language, an awareness that makes the lessons particularly helpful. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending her.
Anna S.
Hello! My name is Andrei, and I'm a professional theater director and educator from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I teach theater all over the world - in Europe and the USA, and I teach Russian online for anyone who studies Russian and loves Russian culture.
Learning and teaching languages is my passion. As a theater director, I interact with Russian language and Russian literature on daily basis, so, when teaching Russian, I strive to share my love of it and spread my knowledge.
No less than Russian, I love English, which allows me to communicate with the world. In 2018, I won a Fulbright competition and as a Fulbrighter and Visiting Scholar I taught Russian theater techniques at two American universities - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Illinois at Chicago. This experience helped me improve my spoken English and convinced me that language is a powerful tool for cultural exchange.
Qualifications & Experience
As a tutor, I've been teaching Russian online for about 2 years. During this time I've taught around 50 students - from beginners to advanced. Among my students I have had an American military pilot, an American embassy officer in Kazakhstan, dozens of college students, and others. I've gained some experience in diagnosing student problems and finding effective tactics to improve their skills.
As a person who was trained a lot in voice and speech class during my studies in the Saint-Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy, I can also help you significantly improve your pronunciation.
Teaching Approach
I believe that it's not enough to learn grammar and vocabulary to master a foreign language. One has to be immersed into a real language, a language people really speak, which is always different from those versions we encounter in various textbooks.
On the other hand, it seems to me important to show students higher examples of the Russian language - the literary language. It's essential to know which speech sounds good and to distinguish it.
I mainly rely on conversational practice. However, as to their homework, I strongly recommend students to listen to Russian speech using various videos and podcasts, and I give them four special techniques for working with these types of materials. I firmly believe that listening can create the basis for future communication skills. There's no doubt that children begin to speak imitating the speech of their parents.
During my lessons I use "Russian in Exercises" written by S.A. Khavronina and A.I. Shirochenskaya - a book published in 2014, which became a bestseller among those who teach Russian as a foreign language, "53 Models of Russian Grammar" by T.M. Dorofeeva and M.N. Lebedeva, various exercises, tables and games, as well as interviewing and retelling.
P. W.
Let me give you a feedback about my lessons with Andrei in English. I searched for a russian teacher almost 2 years ago, and I was most lucky to find 2 really good teachers with different specialties immediately. Apparently I was one of Andrei's first russian students, and I admire the patience he had with me at that time, because I knew so little in russian, that it must have been a pain with me. At that time I had studied 9 months, using books, audio files, podcasts and articles etc. But I knew I needed to talk to get fluid in russian. As I am over 50, it takes me some more time to learn something than it was during my school time. I can only imagine, how this must have felt to Andrei at our beginning. Andrei comes from the cultural sector, having been a director at a St. Petersburg theatre and a Lecturer to students there. In his intro he states very calmly and somewhat non-passionately, how much he loves the russian language. Believe me, the passion became visible and tangible vehemently later on. There was no theme, we could not touch together, and I feel honored to be instructed by such an intellectual gentleman. Andrei was quite demanding, and early on I had to write texts, which we later on worked through. I tend to write in complicated ways, and he regularly demanded from me to find and use the most common and simple way of expressing my thoughts. This helped me enormously, because I had started at the typical point to simply translate the phases I had built in German, my mother tongue. A translated sencence sounds translated, whereas a natively expressed sentence has the potential to be recognized as "almost russian" :-) As I said, I feel tremendously privileged to learn from Andrei, and I enjoy our lessons enormously, as can be seen from the 136 lessons to this date. I can recommend Andrei to anyone, who looks for more than the mechanics of the language, who enjoys the fire, seeks for context or loves to come up with totally unexpected questions. Andrei loves to see progress, and if you work on your personal progress, it is a pleasure to work with him. Thank you so much, Andrei!
Andrei S.
My dear friends,
learning italian could be easy and funny. If you like my Country, we can have lessons about our culture, traditions and language (of course). We will find your best way to learn, depending on your approach, so if you prefer learning by pictures or by words and books, or also by experiencing the arguments that you study. Try the first free lesson
C. A.
Silvia is a young and enthusiastic Italian teacher. She is using professional and modern materials in order to convey the contents to her students. As a native Italian speaker she is particularly able to assess the level of her students and figure out the needs of them. I would recommend taking Italian classes with Silvia.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
SILVIA B.
My name is Mònica and I have been working as a Spanish teacher for foreigners for more than 10 years. I have a lot of experience working with groups and also giving one-to-one lessons. I have worked with students of all levels, from A1 to C2. I speak English and I know the difficulties that students of different nationalities face in learning Spanish. My classes are communicative and entertaining, emphasizing oral expression, but I also know the grammar system well and I can answer most of the students' questions. I adapt to the needs they may have and try to help them achieve their linguistic goals.
C. A.
Mònica is a native Spanish and Catalan teacher with many years of experience. She adapts her classes to the needs and goals of her students and can teach all levels. She is very friendly and makes her students feel comfortable during her classes. Mònica uses great teaching materials. I recommend taking Spanish and Catalan classes with Mònica
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Mònica L.
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