If you're interested in taking an Ann Arbor Russian course but aren't positive where to begin, Varsity Tutors is the only resource you need. Russian is the official language of one of the most important players on the international stage (Russia), plus several smaller states such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. Russian is also one of the official languages at the United Nations.
There are several reasons why you might be studying Russian. Perhaps you're a high school student at a local school like Pioneer High School or Skyline High School taking Russian as your foreign language. Maybe you're an undergraduate at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor taking Russian as an elective course. It's even possible that you're not a student at all and are interested in Russian to make the most of an upcoming trip, enhance your resume, or simply out of an interest in the culture. Whatever your reason, enrolling in an Ann Arbor Russian class can help you reach for your potential.
What skills can I practice during an Ann Arbor Russian course?
The hardest part of studying any language is finding a way to truly immerse yourself in it. You can probably find Russian language media on the internet, but you have no way of knowing whether you're interpreting it correctly. Worse, the recording you're listening to cannot hear anything you say, meaning that you can't practice speaking Russian without a practice partner. Taking an Ann Arbor Russian class ensures that you have several practice partners at a set time each week, allowing you to keep honing your linguistic skills on a regular basis.
Every course is taught by an expert instructor who has been thoroughly vetted to ensure that they can answer any questions you might have. For example, let's say you're looking for some assistance with your written Russian. Your instructor can discuss the Cyrillic alphabet with you so that you know which characters you need to spell particular words. They can also provide feedback on all of your work, helping you understand where you're making progress and any areas that could benefit from a little more work.
Many students also take a formal class to study the more minute details of Russian. For instance, Russian nouns take different endings according to the role they play in a sentence. Thus, a Russian noun looks and sounds differently if it is the subject of a sentence or its direct object. Word order serves this function in English, allowing nouns to keep a consistent form no matter how they are used. Similarly, Russian nouns are gendered while English speakers never need to ask if their pencil is masculine, feminine, or neuter. Your instructor can help you come up with memorization tricks if all of the differences between Russian and English seem too confusing for you.
How will my Ann Arbor Russian course be structured?
Every course consists of a knowledgeable teacher meeting with their students at a set time over our exclusive live virtual platform, which functions like an online classroom that allows you to see and hear (and in turn be seen and heard) as though you were meeting up in person. Why would you want to physically commute to a course when you can make the course come to you?
You're also free to interact with your peers, and this is a good thing. Hearing your classmates speak Russian gives you access to a variety of different accents, more accurately simulating what it would be like to visit a Russian-speaking country. You can also help each other overcome learning obstacles while the teacher is working with somebody else, fostering a collaborative learning environment where everyone is free to pursue their goals. Sharing your classroom also allows you to split the bill, making formal Russian instruction more affordable than you might expect. If you ever think that you could benefit from personalized attention, you can also arrange private study sessions with your instructor on an as-needed basis.
Varsity Tutors understands how busy you are, so we designed our classes to fit into even the tightest schedules. We offer multiple class sessions simultaneously, including two and four-week options to make it easier to find something that works for you. New classes also launch every month, so you never need to wait too long to get started.
Can I enroll in an Ann Arbor Russian course today?
Absolutely. Simply use the contact information on this page to speak with a knowledgeable Educational Consultant who can walk you through the entire enrollment process. Reach out today to learn more about the benefits of taking an Ann Arbor Russian class provided by Varsity Tutors!

Yimeng: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my students in honing their potential and delighting in the...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Drawing
- +62 subjects

Illiana: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...with kindergarten through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, I have advanced fluency in Russian...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
- Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School English
- SAT Reading
- Phonics
- +14 subjects

Kelly: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...new information and thrive. I was lucky enough to have teachers who understood the goals of teaching, such as teaching skills before facts, and presenting students with a variety of methods to succeed. Due to the hard work of my teachers and professors, I gained a Masters in History and graduated undergrad with two majors in three and a half years. I was on the dean's list every quarter and then semester of college. It...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelors, History and Russian Language
- The Ohio State University - Masters, History
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- College English
- Writing
- Essay Editing
- +25 subjects

Monika: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
Hello! I've worked as a tutor for over five years and have found that patience, understanding, and creativity are the key to a successful session! Each student is different and deserves a unique approach from the instructor. I got my bachelor's in English and International Economics from Wagner College, and my law degree from the University of Michigan. I tutor a variety of subjects in the humanities, including English, French, and Writing.
Education & Certification
- Wagner College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Conversational French
- Elementary School Writing
- Public Speaking
- +16 subjects

Dmitry: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...am here to help students learn new concepts because I believe that learning anything new is fun rewarding. I am currently a college student pursuing a Computer Science degree. Currently, languages that I use are Java and C++. I love to tutor any technical subjects such as Math and AP Computer Science. I believe that those are the subjects that any student will understand, given a correct instructor. However, I don't tutor only tech subjects. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SAT Math
- C++
- Calculus
- +27 subjects

Nicole: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...this year. During my undergraduate studies, I completed a certificate course for teaching ESL/TESOL, and began my tutoring career with three students: one native Spanish speaker and two Punjabi speakers. When I moved to Massachusetts, I began using my Russian language skills to tutor native Russian and Armenian speakers in English. Since then, I have expanded my purview to include English language arts and writing skills. My past clients have ranged from middle and high...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Slavic Languages & Literatures
- Harvard University - Master of Arts, Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- 10th Grade Writing
- Comparative Literature
- High School English
- +30 subjects

Benjamin: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...from a small town in southeast Michigan, where I went to high school before moving to Nashville for university. I just graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian. During my time in high school and college, I tutored in a volunteer capacity on a wide range of subjects, from English and essay editing to calculus to ACT prep. I am hoping to spend the next year traveling (I am currently...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- ACT Writing
- English
- Pre-Calculus
- +19 subjects

Narek: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...I am an engineering student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In high school, I found Calculus fun and enjoyed learning the material, and it so happens that it is my favorite subject to tutor. As a tutor, my goal is to help you understand difficult material, as well as to help you prepare for the Math and Science subjects in the ACT. I hope I can pass down my knowledge so that...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Hardware Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Algebra 2
- Algebra
- ACT
- +11 subjects

Ariel: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Calculus
- Reading
- Macroeconomics
- +40 subjects

Andrew: Ann Arbor Russian course instructor
...of my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Test Prep
- Social Sciences
- SAT Verbal
- +78 subjects