Whether you can speak basic Russian or feel confident when holding a conversation with Russian native speakers, this is the right place for you. Here you can find courses for all levels EXCEPT for complete beginners.
Expand your vocabulary range, learn even more endings, and have a lot of fun when practising with other students. We will get you involved in all sorts of language activities, stimulating games, and role-playing. You’re simply going to love it! We will teach you practical phrases in a natural context. We promise to explain Russian grammar step by step and give you tips on how to avoid getting lost in the labyrinth of the ever-changing endings. We touch on Russian culture too, so that you know how to make Russian friends and avoid making cultural faux pas. If you're unsure of the level, we will be happy to assist. Get in touch and come for a free taster lesson! We promise that you will enjoy every single minute of it.
Let us take you on a beautiful and rewarding language adventure!
Convenient
We welcome everyone who already speaks some Russian - from those with limited knowledge of the language to those who can hold a conversation with native speakers. You can choose from a number of evening, lunchtime and weekend courses over 5 levels of fluency. We will happily assess your level if needed and invite you to a free taster group class so that you can check if you like our teaching. Don't worry if you missed the starting date - you can still join in, and we can get you up to speed with the rest of the group! Not all of our courses are listed on the website so please simply get in touch whenever you are ready to improve your Russian and we will find you a suitable course. We welcome new students all year round with just a quick break for Christmas and Easter.
Small Groups
Because people learn best in a small group, we take between 5-7 students per class. Small groups mean plenty of opportunity for you to practice Russian (there is nowhere to hide!), individual attention, and regular feedback from your teacher. You won't get it if you learn with 15+ fellow students!
Come and see it for yourself!
Talented Teachers
We all are Russian native speakers, of course! We have a formal education - Master degree in Russian Language and Literature from great universities and we've completed Teaching Russian as a Second Language Training as well as thousands of hours of teaching experience. We know the job inside out and simply love it - you couldn't be luckier!Come and see us in action!
Great course! The teacher is very nice and competent, she tried to adapt the class to our needs (mostly conversational). A maximum of 6 students, which is good so everyone could participate. Now, next level with upper beginner course!
★★★★★
Morgane Le Berre
Superb, highly recommended. I've taken the beginner and advanced beginner Russian course and am really enjoying it and learning lots. My teacher Tatsiana is great!
★★★★★
Donald Winchester
Why Online Works?
The advantages of learning Russian online are numerous! You can learn from anywhere, be it your home, office, holiday hotel or cafeteria. You can learn at any time as we have teachers located in different time zones. You can save time (and money) on commute and interact with your teacher as if you were in the same room.
How Online Works?
The set up for Online Russian Lessons is easy as we use a popular videoconferencing software package available across all devices. All you need is a computer or a smartphone with access to the internet. We will help you with the setup in advance, no worries!
Level 2
Suitable for students with very limited knowledge of basic Russian expressions and grammar or those who completed a 20-hour course for complete beginners (see Level 1 Course Content)
All classes are Online, London UK time
Course Content
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I have a passport and Russian visa. You will learn how to say “I have” in Russian and learn vocabulary for the things you will definitely need when traveling.
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Welcome to our hotel! You will learn all the essential on how to fill in the check-in form and make your stay in Russia enjoyable.
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My family is big. You will learn to talk about jobs, interests and many more.
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Location, location. You will learn how to use the locative case and talk about places you are in.
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When I was in Russia... You will learn to talk about past events.
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My hobbies - you will be talking about your interests and ways of spending time outside the office.
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When do you go to the gym? You will learn parts of the day.
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Enough is enough. You will learn how to say ”Enough of working today!"
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What time is it? Am I running late? You will learn to tell the time.
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Whatever the weather. You will learn to complain about the weather and enjoy the sunshine.
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Days of the week and parts of the day. You will learn to talk about your weekly routine and plans for the weekend.
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Let’s go out to a Russian restaurant! You will learn how to book a table, ask for the menu, enquire about the dishes, and ask for the bill.
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We'll touch on new grammar but don’t worry - we will make it easy and slow!
Level 3
Ideal for everyone who completed 40-hours of classes or those who are familiar with the curriculum we cover on Level 1 and 2.
All classes are Online, London UK time
Course Content
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Tell me about your day and I can tell you who you are. Share your daily routine and talk about your free time.
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My flat is nice and big. You will learn how to describe objects and have fun with Russian endings.
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You look fabulous! You will learn how to make complements.
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Baikal is the largest lake in the world. You will learn to master superlative degree of adjectives in Russian
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You speak too fast. Can you drive slowly? You will learn to use Russian adverbs correctly.
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Am I allowed to take a picture at the Hermitage? You will learn how to ask for permission and understand what Russian world нельзя stands for.
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I can do it! I'm not able to do it. You will learn how to talk about the things you know how to do or are unable to do.
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Myself and people around me - you will learn to talk about your nationality, languages you speak, country you come from and many more.
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Let's count numbers - numerals 100-1000.
Level 4
Ideal for everyone who completed about 60-hours of classes or those who are familiar with the curriculum we cover on Level 1, 2 and 3
All classes are Online, London UK time
Course Content
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I'm starving! Let's get some groceries for dinner. You will learn to understand recipes and pick up ingredients.
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It fits you well! You will be asking for different sizes and colours, talk fashion and have fun putting together stylish outfits.
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This vs. That. “This car is new and that car is old.”
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Let’s borrow some words from other languages! You will learn useful international verbs and nouns.
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Why don’t we design and furnish our flats and offices! You will learn to name pieces of furniture and describe where they are.
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Which floor? What date? You will learn to count ordinal numbers.
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Walking, driving, swimming, and flying - we will get you on the move with verbs of motion.
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How can we get there? You will learn about public transport.
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Travelling the world - you will learn to talk about the pleasure of visiting new places and meeting new people.
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Does time go, lie or run in Russian? Does snow fall or go?
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Let’s talk big numbers - numerals 1000-100000.
Level 13
This is the B1-level course, ideal for everyone who completed about 280-hours of classes.
All classes are Online, London UK time
Course Content
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Friends and relationships. You will learn to talk about your friends, common interests and plans, their likes and dislikes, gifts they would like to receive.
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Interview time! Let's learn how to interview people. Practice of question and answer words and phrases.
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Instrumental case. What did you dream of becoming when you were a child? You will learn to talk about your hobbies, career plans and future aspirations.
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Wellbeing and healthy lifestyle. How often do you see a doctor? How do you manage daily workload and stress? You will learn to talk about all these and more.
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Reflexive verbs. "The doors are closing. The film continues. The bus is stopping." You will learn how to say it in Russian.
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Getting acquainted with Russians. You will learn all about Russian traditions, do's and don'ts when traveling in Russia.
Missing a Class
We understand that missing a class is sometimes unavoidable.
In order to help you to catch up on a missed session, we will email you information about the topics and pages you need to cover before your next class. You may wish to consider booking an additional individual catch-up lesson with one of our teachers, who will get you up to speed with your course. The fee is £39/hour, and you can book it here (select "tester lesson").
We are unable to offer you a space in another group when you miss a class. The reason is simple - we don't have two groups on the very same level at a particular time. We also think that inviting students from other groups may disrupt the pace of a class and cause inconvenience to other students. We hope you will understand.
Refund
Take your time when booking a course as we offer no refund if you change your mind at any point for whatever reason. It works in the same way as a plane ticket reservation. Once you sign up for a course, your space is secured and it will not be offered to anyone else. From that moment you will not be able to switch to another course, transfer money towards individual lessons or any other product advertised on our website, or to request a refund. This is down to the fact that we have limited spaces available in each group and once a course is confirmed we need to make sure we can run it for the promised number of weeks with no disruptions. Please be advised that we offer no refund for any unattended classes (see “Missing a Class”). If at any point you ask to move a level up or down we will check if there is a space available. If none is available, you may wish to continue studying with your current group, so you don't loose your classes as there is no option of suspending attendance in one group and joining another group at a later date.
You are entitled to a full refund in case your course gets cancelled due to low numbers. You will be offered alternatives, and in case there is nothing suitable, we will sort out your refund promptly and send it back to you based on your original method of payment. See our Terms and Conditions/Refund.
Course Book
We use the course book titled "Поехали!"/"Let's go!", book 1 by Stanislav Chernyshov. Some of our groups use the 2019 edition; ISBN 978-5-907123-00-7, while other use the previous edition. Please get in touch for details before you purchase your course book.
Please be advised that the course book is not included in the course fee. You can purchase it on the Internet or from any larger bookshop with a decent language section (we will advise you on where you can buy it). For your convenience, we will provide photo copies for the first couple of lessons.
With the 2019 edition, during our Level 2 course, you will cover chapters 9-16, Level 3 - chapters 17-23, Level 4 - chapters 24-30. For Level 5 and above, you will use book 2.
Having Two Teachers
Most of our courses are taught by one teacher, but some may be shared between two teachers. It's actually pretty good to be exposed to different teaching techniques - the results are amazing! In rare occasions such as maternity leave or the end of the contract, we may need to change your teacher. It’s our job to make sure the transition is smooth and causes no disruption to your classes so that you can enjoy each lesson.
Location
Central London
We are on your way home - based near Holborn, 5 minutes' walk from Chancery Lane (Central Line) or Farringdon (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines) stations.
14 Leather Lane, EC1N 7SU, London
