Turning your passion for Russian into real progress
Turning your passion for Russian into real progress
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About me
Hello and welcome!
I'm a native Russian speaker originally from Kaliningrad who moved to the UK in 1996. These days, I've lived in Yorkshire longer than I lived in Russia, so my life is very much shaped by both cultures. I love sharing my passion for languages and helping students discover the richness of both Russian and English.
I am a qualified teacher in both Russia and the UK, and I hold degrees in English from Kaliningrad State University, Linguistics from the University of York, and Interpreting from the University of Bradford. My academic background, combined with many years of teaching experience, allows me to tailor lessons to a wide range of learners and goals.
As the mother of a bilingual son, I have a particular interest in language learning for bilingual children. In 2017, I completed a specialist course at Moscow State University in Methods of Teaching Russian to Bilingual Children, which further deepened my understanding of how children successfully develop and maintain both languages.
In March 2022, I became a published author with the release of My Favourite Subject is Russian, a collection of 30 texts designed to support students preparing for GCSE Russian.
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy photography, art, and long walks in the Yorkshire countryside.
I look forward to helping you build your confidence in Russian and achieve your language-learning goals!
Publications and resources
This book is a must-have for any foreign language teacher, tutor or assistant whose language of instruction is English. The 77 lessons, encompassing the 27 most popular topics, will allow your learners to:
test their knowledge of key vocabulary;
apply grammar rules when translating simple sentences;
practice listening and speaking skills through a set of topical questions.
My Favourite Subject Is Russian: 30 Texts for School Students
This book is aimed at school students who study Russian for a GCSE exam or any young learner of Russian at the upper A2 / lower B1 level. The 30 texts presented in this book focus on the five themes set by the Pearson Edexcel Examination Body (2017 specification):
1. Identity and Culture;
2. Local Area, Holiday and Travel;
3. School;
4. Future aspirations, study and work;
5. International and Global Dimension.
A British schoolboy, Oliver, whose favourite subject is Russian, narrates his teenage life in the county of Yorkshire and beyond and gives his views on the above-mentioned topics. All words in the texts contain stress marks to facilitate correct reading and pronunciation. All texts contain recommended, including higher-tier, vocabulary, as well as additional words derived from the same root. At the end of each text, you will find thematic questions, which form the basis of the productive skills - speaking and writing. At the back of this book, there is a list of useful words and phrases for structured, reasoned and personalised communication. The book can be used by teachers as a supplementary resource or by students for self-study and exam preparation.
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