Your Russian Language
Teacher

I will help you master the Russian language for life and communication
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE

Your Russian Language
Teacher


My name is Irina Afanasyeva,
and I am a teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL), with extensive practical and linguistic experience.

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 educational method
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.
MY TEACHING METHODOLOGY
During 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.
MY STORY
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.
LANGUAGES
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 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.
What to expect in class?
In my lessons, I focus on helping you speak and write Russian correctly while building your confidence in real-life communication.
Whether you're learning for work, daily life,
or personal interest, I’m here to guide you.
Listening, reading, speaking, writing



Convenient PDF summaries for each lesson and thematic glossaries with vocabulary. The course materials are yours to keep forever.

Feedback from the teacher.
The teacher checks written homework, answers questions, and assists you on your journey of learning the Russian language.
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
Lessons & Pricing
Each session lasts 1.5 hours (equivalent to 2 academic hours of  45 minutes each
You are going to love Russian language!
You will learn not just classical phrases but master modern idioms.
I would like to make people happy.
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http://speakruss.com/personaldates
"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"
"The Russian language is authentic and powerful, stern and serious when it needs to be, passionate where passion is called for, and lively and vibrant where life demands it."
LEV TOLSTOY
a Russian novelist and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in history. His famous works include War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
"As long as a language like Russian endures, poetry remains inevitable."
Joseph Brodsky
a Russian-American poet and essayist, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991. Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in 1940, he was a prominent figure in Russian literature.
Feel free to contact me
Irina
Your Russian Language Teacher
Phone: +7 931 353 19 19
Email: fromirato@icloud.com
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