I will help you master the Russian language for life and communication
My name is Irina Afanasyeva, and I am a teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL), with extensive practical and linguistic experience.
For nearly 17 years, I have been working in a Turkish company, where I engage in daily communication with native speakers and immerse myself deeply in Turkish culture. My journey into teaching began recently, in April 2024, when I decided to share my knowledge and help others discover the world of the Russian language.
My language skills have been shaped by a combination of practical experience and advanced academic training. I began studying Turkish at Ankara University (Ankara Üniversitesi), where I achieved a C1 level of proficiency. Later, I earned the qualification of "Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language" from St. Petersburg State University. Currently, I am continuing my studies in the Faculty of Turkish Language and Literature at Anadolu University (Anadolu Üniversitesi).
MY TEACHING METHODOLOGY
For me, it is essential that each of my students not only speaks and writes Russian correctly but also feels confident and comfortable in real-life communication.
In my lessons, I place special emphasis on conversational practice: we work on conducting dialogues, listening, understanding the speaker, decoding cultural nuances, and connecting with the language on a deeper level.
Russian is rich and precise, and that is its strength.
—Alexander Pushkin, a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist, known as the "father of Russian literature
My students
I work with students from all over the world, who have very different goals. You might be one of these learners:
Beginners
Students who are starting to learn Russian from scratch and are preparing for TORFL or ECL exams to advance their studies or career.
Bilinguals
People who grew up in bilingual environments and want to structure their Russian knowledge, improving their speaking and writing skills.
Advanced learners
Those who already speak Russian confidently but wish to deepen their knowledge, discuss literature, work on their speech, and maintain a high level of language proficiency.
Lesson Pricing
Each session lasts 1.5 hours (equivalent to 2 academic hours of 45 minutes each
Trial lesson
30 minutes
Free
During the first lesson, I get to know my student, assess their language level, and design a comprehensive learning program tailored to student needs.