Varsity Tutors can help students of all ages get started in Chicago Russian lessons, whether you're an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, a senior at Acero Schools Chicago, or seeking language skills for personal or professional reasons. Foreign language courses are becoming a common requirement in many high school and college degree programs. As an increasing number of students are tasked with the challenge of learning a new language, many have decided to seek outside help to supplement their classroom learning. Whether you're just beginning your language learning journey or are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the nuanced conventions of the Russian language, Varsity Tutors has a wide array of resources to help guide and lend depth to your review.
Our globalized world has created more opportunities for intercontinental exchange, creating a demand for bilingual employees capable of working with a diverse population. Along with this, the growing exposure to diverse cultures around the world has helped to create unique opportunities for travel and cultural exchange. Learning a new language is a great way to open yourself up to new cultural experiences by diversifying the way you engage with the world.
What are the perks of the different types of Chicago Russian lessons?
Varsity Tutors can set you up with two different types of Chicago Russian lessons: online course or private language instruction. Each option provides unique benefits, but no matter which you choose, you will be led by a patient, fluent instructor capable of adapting to your learning style and needs. One of the biggest challenges of learning a new language is finding opportunities to practice speaking with others. While learning grammar, vocabulary, and common phrases are integral elements of the language learning process, practicing with others allows you to tie these different elements together while also honing your pronunciation skills. You can be confident that your Russian lessons will utilize top-notch language learning materials and a variety of teaching techniques to bring you a dynamic learning experience.
Enrolling in an online course is an excellent choice for students who prefer a collaborative learning experience. You will attend live sessions with other peers where you will be able to participate in group discussions, share ideas, and work together towards common goals. Studying with others has been shown to increase retention rates and deepen understanding of course material. Also, studying with others means that you will have a built-in network of peers to practice your verbal skills with. Your course instructor may guide sessions using a variety of approaches, such as utilizing media to help contextualize the language, or, depending on your proficiency level, speak only Russian during the entirety of the class. This type of immersive experience can help to accelerate your language learning. You may also schedule one-on-one time with your instructor if you are struggling with a particular subject.
If you prefer the intimacy of one-on-one instruction, getting connected to a Chicago Russian tutor might be a better option for you. To accommodate your busy schedule, your instructor can meet you either online or in-person. Our Live Learning Platform makes meeting online a popular choice for many students. You will be able to use your webcam to interact with your instructor in real time, as well as utilize our virtual whiteboard and various language learning resources. Working privately with an instructor allows you to build lessons around your areas of opportunity. If you're struggling with gendered nouns, your instructor can tailor your sessions around working to identify the conditions that determine masculine, feminine, or neutral nouns. Studying one-on-one with a Chicago Russian tutor can allow them insight into your language learning goals and areas of opportunity. They can then use this information to customize your lessons to your learning style and level of proficiency.
How can I enroll in Chicago Russian lessons?
Regardless of your motivation, whether it be to pass your German I class at Taft High School, read Tolstoy in his native language, or interact with locals during your travels to St. Petersburg, Varsity Tutors can set you up with Chicago Russian lessons to help you reach for your goals. Our flexible offerings are designed with your hectic schedule in mind. If you would like to enroll in an online course, new class sections start monthly, and classes are available at multiple times of the day in order to accommodate your academic and personal commitments. If you would prefer to study with a Chicago Russian tutor, we can match you with a private instructor in less than 24 hours.
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Krishandra: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
I work as a Microbiologist, and I love to share my knowledge with others. Sometimes I do it by singing, conversations with friends, or by tutoring. No matter the mechanism, teaching and learning are my life!... Keep going. Everything that has happened in my life, good and bad, has happened because I did not quit. Learning is a journey. Keep going.... After introductions, I would begin by getting to know the student's learning style and what their educational interests are. For example, what they hope to gain from the subject, their strengths and weaknesses, and what they've tried in the past. Gauging where they are now will provide a great foundation to build from.
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
- Leeds Beckett University - Masters, Microbiology and Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Organic Chemistry
- College Biology
- +14 subjects
Tim: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...solving techniques. I also ask a lot of simpler questions to make you solve the problem on your own. I pay close attention to your learning characteristics: -Do you like to follow a set of direct instructions to get the result? Or -You like to find a quickest way to solve the problem on your own, or -You like to understand the material on a deeper level to feel more confident? -Do you feel comfortable...
Education & Certification
- Moscow PhysTech - Bachelor of Science, Math and Physics
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Calculus 3
- College Physics
- Probability
- +19 subjects
Prahith: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in their own way and, teaching should be catered to how students best understand. Ultimately students should understand why what they are learning is important.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Professional Certifications
- SSAT- Upper Level
- Intermediate Accounting
- +103 subjects
Becky: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...the introductory biology lab in my sophomore year, and I worked as a peer tutor for our colleges Russian department as well. I also worked with a non-profit called Reader to Reader that paired grade-school students with a college-age reading buddy to read and discuss books. When Im not working, I enjoy doing ballet and training as a circus artist. Ive been training trapeze and aerial fabric for 7 years, and Ive been performing for...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Math
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +44 subjects
Desiree: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
I consider myself a lifelong student but I love both teaching and learning! I think learning is best done on an individual level and am thrilled to help students find their own path to success. I have degrees in Political Science and Russian and have real-life experience with both. Additionally, I will be attending the University of Chicago Law School this fall.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Social Sciences
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- Elementary School Reading
- +24 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Greek
- Spanish
- ACT Science
- +38 subjects
Iwona: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
Part-time professor of German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and coach.
Education & Certification
- Jagiellonian University of Krakow - Master of Arts, German Teacher Education
- Northern Illinois University - Doctor of Education, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Polish
- German
- Conversational German
- +20 subjects
Shannon: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...finishing up my Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that could be running...
Education & Certification
- Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- Polish
- +81 subjects
Natalia: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...am passionate about teaching science at various academic levels. I work in research, gaining hands-on experience in biochemistry, virology, and molecular biology. I mentor students in the lab, guiding them through both the theoretical and practical aspects of their studies. Whether you're tackling qPCR or ChIP-seq, I'm confident we can work through any challenges together. Having also taught biology in high school, I am skilled in explaining fundamental science concepts. For those eager to deepen...
Education & Certification
- Lomonosov Moscow state university - Master's/Graduate, Biochemistry
- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of bioorganic chemistry - Doctorate (PhD), Molecular biology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- PCAT Biology
- PCAT
- College Biology
- +53 subjects
Mariya: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...8 to 16. At the camp I am working on creating teaching materials for Russian language, Russian History and culture, survival skills, and religion; so these too have become some of my absolute favorite subjects to teach! I think that education is extremely important for the opportunities it allows, using it as a tool to give back to the world, and learning to understand and appreciate one's own culture and how it relates to others....
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Polish
- Middle School Reading
- Essay Editing
- +23 subjects
Aijamal: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...German classes which I'm planning to continue to study. I've had over 3 years of teaching experience teaching English and Spanish. The age range of students I've worked with was mostly 5 to 23 years old. I've always been an active learner, watching movies with subtitles, singing along with the artists trying to eliminate my accent, and of course, read, read, and read. Although this is my preferred technique to practice the language, I will...
Education & Certification
- Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- German
- German 1
- +11 subjects
Andrew: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...in subjects like statistics, economics, mathematics, and English. I specialize in statistics and economics. I guide students through complex concepts using repetition and practical examples. However I also enjoy teaching pre-calculus, trigonometry, algebra II, geometry, algebra, and elementary school math. My personal journey includes being the parent of a son who overcame some difficult challenges from ADHD. He's now a graduate student and he enjoys having a 'free' tutor. This has deepened my compassion and...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
- Eastern Illinois University - Masters in Business Administration, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Middle School Math
- Business
- +78 subjects
Alexandra: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...even weed-out courses, and I am extremely passionate about helping my students to overcome the difficulties they might have with the subjects, helping them succeed in their academic careers, and gain the confidence in their knowledge and skills. I approach each students needs individually and provide comfortable and engaging environment for learning. I encourage active participation, and help students become a life time learner. In my free time, I enjoy literature, film, music, art, and...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Chemistry // Minor in Biology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP Chemistry
- College Chemistry
- Chemistry
- +8 subjects
Education & Certification
- bar Ilan university - Bachelor, B.S.
- kibbutzim college - Master's/Graduate, Humanities
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Hindi
- Dutch
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- +101 subjects
Noah: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...of time with those tests, I've grown really fond of them, and consider them my favorite thing to tutor. I work with my students patiently and try to bring a full smile of energy to every session. What is most important to me is that my students feel confident in their skills and encouraged to learn more, no matter where they're at in their scores. In my free time, I enjoy reading epic fantasy books,...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- Computer Programming
- +35 subjects
Miglena: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...engineer. I have experience teaching computer literacy and mathematics. I have taught math in public schools and also through the Russian School of Math. I have also taught SAT Mathematics. I love seeing the ties between math and computer programming and using this to bridge student understanding. I like to show the logic behind problems and help students to become more independent thinkers. I look forward to working with you and boosting your math background.
Education & Certification
- Technical university - Sofia Bulgaria - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Burgas Free University - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Grade 10 Math
- PSAT
- Algebra
- +29 subjects
Joel: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...English there for a year. Since moving back, I have been teaching ESL in Chicago to a plethora of students from all over the world. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and plan to eventually teach in high schools here in Chicago. Part of what I love about teaching is learning form my students. They might not know it, but I learn as much from...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian
- DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Comparative Literature
- ESL/ELL
- College Essays
- +16 subjects
Alice: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...Biology, Social Studies, History, and English Language and Composition. I am also a native Russian speaker. I am excited about the opportunity to pass my love of learning on to my students. I believe that every student has the capacity to engage with even the most challenging material, as long as they have the right guidance. The process of learning should be rewarding, and I think that it is never too early, or too late,...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Law
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Math
- +46 subjects
James: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
I am a retired healthcare CFO with a desire to promote the accounting profession. In addition I would like to help students gain an interest, understanding and appreciation of the profession. I am a CPA and an Enrolled Agent
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Economics
- Cost Accounting
- CLEP
- +46 subjects
Brian: Chicago Russian lesson instructor
...I also am an ESL tutor/teacher who has worked with several English language learners from all over the world in small and large classroom settings. Helping students learn and study languages is one of my absolute passions. I tutor for personal, professional, or academic purposes. I can tutor/teach Spanish, Italian, French, some German, ESL (English as a Second Language), Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, Music, etc. I have an immense amount of foreign language and ESL tutoring...
Education & Certification
- College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Greek
- Japanese
- +111 subjects