Russian language learners at all skill levels may be able to benefit from San Diego Russian lessons, and Varsity Tutors can help you get enrolled in lessons that are right for you. Whether you're a student at Torrey Pines High School just getting started with Russian, a University of San Diego student, or at any other area school, we can provide you with the help you need. Even working professionals interested in learning Russian can find something that accommodates their work schedule and personal life. One of the most crucial elements of learning any language is getting enough practice time, and traditional classrooms don't always provide students with the support they need to effectively reach their language learning goals. By reaching out to us, you can be inviting more Russian conversation and study into your life, so that you can pursue mastery of the skills that matter to you.
How will San Diego Russian lessons help me learn?
Russian is a Slavic language that is related to Ukrainian, Polish, Slovenian, and Czech, among others. In San Diego Russian lessons, you'll study the Russian system of gendered nouns, which assigns all nouns one of three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Russian also uses cases, which means that the form and ending of nouns change to demonstrate how that noun relates to other words in a sentence. In English, this is normally done with word order. For example, "Jane chased John" has a different meaning than "John chased Jane." In Russian, much of this relational information is communicated with cases, which can puzzle a lot of new learners. You'll also study Cyrillic - the alphabet used in written Russian, learn common Russian phrases, and build up your Russian vocabulary.
Depending on your goals and learning preferences, you'll have some choices when enrolling in Russian lessons. You'll be able to choose between an online class and private instruction, and many students find benefits in a mix of both. In either case, you'll be studying with an experienced Russian teacher who will instruct you and provide feedback. If you'd prefer a class environment, you'll be taught online in a virtual classroom, where you'll be able to see your teacher and classmates and participate in group activities and discussions. This will give you the opportunity to use your Russian in conversation with a variety of other students at your own level, which, combined with the support and encouragement of your teacher, can really help boost your confidence in using your Russian. While this live online classroom can feel just like you've gathered around a table to study Russian with your classmates, it offers some distinct advantages as well. An online class means no commute and allows for a wide variety of class times. Since consistent practice can be so important when learning a new language, having easy access to a Russian language environment may have a serious positive impact on your Russian learning.
If you'd rather seek private Russian instruction, we can help you get connected with an independent, qualified San Diego Russian tutor. If you decide to go with private lessons, your tutor can put together a personalized curriculum that can focus in on your personal needs. If you're learning Russian because you're interested in being able to read the literary masterworks of Russian authors like Dostoevsky and Bulgakov, your San Diego Russian tutor might choose to really focus on your Cyrillic and literary vocabulary, to give an example. A San Diego Russian tutor can also take your individual learning style and preferences into account. Private lessons can be delivered either online or in person. In an online lesson, you'll be able to study with your tutor over video and use an interactive digital whiteboard, using our Live Learning Platform. You'll have all the advantages of the personal attention that a private tutor can give you, plus the convenience of online communication. If you'd rather meet in person, however, your tutor can also meet you at the place of your choosing, whether that's a cafe you like to study at, a public library, or even your own home.
How can I get signed up?
Language learning can be tough, especially if you don't feel like you have the time or resources to get enough practice and support as you try to acclimate to a new language. If you reach out to Varsity Tutors, you'll be able to talk to one of our educational consultants, who can talk to you about your goals and needs and get you set up with San Diego Russian lessons that may breathe new life into your Russian studies. Whether you're a busy professional and you don't feel like you have time to pursue your language learning goals or a Mira Mesa High School student who'd like to learn a new language but can't see how to fit more extracurricular activities into your packed schedule, we can still find you Russian lessons that will work for you. Call us today, and you could be taking the first steps towards enhancing your Russian language skills.

Katherine: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...a senior English Major at the University of Pennsylvania. My specialization is in creative writing and theatre arts. I expect to graduate in May 2016. I have routinely made the Dean's list and my GPA is currently 3.7. I'm currently completing my last course as a long-distance independent study. I also scored a 2040 on my SAT's. Last year, I worked as a tutor in a classroom of high-school students at West Philadelphia. The focus...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Essay Editing
- Reading
- +18 subjects

Jenny: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...patience, understanding, and a good sense of humor. While I enjoy teaching the mechanics of Englishwhether as a first language or secondmy true love is Literature. As an undergrad at UCSD I tutored small groups of fellow students in writing fiction and poetry, leading workshops and facilitating peer critique. I was also one of two undergraduate students invited to enroll in UCSD's first MFA poetry workshop. In my spare time I love to read, write,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Literature/Writing
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Italian
- Comparative Literature
- Test Prep
- +29 subjects

Ruth: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing a comprehensive curriculum to bring the Dignity & Respect Sportsmanship program to local schools with Best of the Batch....
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Test Prep
- Spanish 3
- +27 subjects

John: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- French
- Foreign Language
- +110 subjects

Max: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...(along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is alive and full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't see learning as a static...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- AP World History
- AP French Language and Culture
- +61 subjects

Georgia: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their own reasons to be interested in the subjects. In my free time I enjoy going to museums, running,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Elementary School
- English
- +30 subjects

Christopher: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...easier to become excited about a performance when one is a player in the drama itself, and not merely an audience member. Never content to keep such delightful entertainment to myself, I have sought to share as much as I have learned; occasionally in a formal fashion, as I have through tutoring for Russian language and through my clinical teaching experiences, but more often through informal avenues, bending the ears of roommates, peers, and strangers...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Truman State University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education: Social Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- Social Studies
- Test Prep
- +45 subjects

Vlada: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
Hi! My name is Vlada, and I'm excited for the opportunity to help people better understand the subjects they need some help in. I enjoy tutoring algebra, and helping out with all sorts of writing, as well as helping people with ACT training!
Education & Certification
- Augustana College - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Study Skills
- Algebra
- Elementary School Writing
- +33 subjects

Nick: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Math
- AP Environmental Science
- High School Level American Literature
- +56 subjects

John: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...comfortable tutoring students in basic and intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. My philosophy on tutoring is crafting the pace and structure of each lesson to the student's individual needs and talents. It is important to provide a framework for each student to develop their own individual writing and learning style. In regards to test prep, learning content comes first, but learning how to take the LSAT and SAT is critical to maximizing points...
Education & Certification
- Washington and Lee University - Bachelors, International Politics, Sociology
- American University Washington College of Law - PHD, Juris Doctor, MA in international politics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Reading
- AP US Government
- Microeconomics
- +32 subjects

Daniel: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...tutoring when I was in high school, myself, where I volunteered as a "Big Brother", helping incoming freshmen adapt themselves to the more rigorous environment of St. Paul's. While an undergraduate at Columbia University, I taught SAT prep courses. I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with Varsity Tutors! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student....
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Essay Editing
- Government
- College Essays
- +58 subjects

Dato: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
I am a recent graduate of University of Pennsylvania. I love teaching, and have experience teaching students from different backgrounds and experiences. This past summer, I was a teaching fellow at the Social Justice Research Academy at the University of Pennsylvania. I mentored a small...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- TOEFL
- Pre-Algebra
- High School English
- +31 subjects

Colleen: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring for Standardized...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- Test Prep
- Arithmetic
- +42 subjects

Anya: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...I've enjoyed tutoring ever since I was in high school, because seeing somebody master a subject they have been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School World History
- Essay Editing
- Elementary School Math
- +37 subjects

Nathan: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
Hi! My name is Nathan and I'm currently a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business. I graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in 2016 and I am always looking to help and share my specialization in SHSAT, SAT, and Math!
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Greek
- Technology and Coding
- Essay Editing
- +36 subjects

Naama: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this country. You only live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the jobs...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Hebrew
- German
- +41 subjects

Spencer: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...in creative disciplines or vice versa. If you are a gifted artist struggling with Math, or an aspiring scientist struggling with creative writing, I'm your man! I am also a very experienced writer and editor. In my free time I enjoy hiking, literature, ultimate Frisbee, international travel, soccer, baking, music, strategy games, and philosophical discussions. I have lived in Africa, Western Europe, and Russia and visited over a dozen countries. Please note that due to...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations & Russian
- Thunderbird School of Global Management - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- World Religions
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- College Algebra
- +119 subjects

Laura: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...training as an essay tutor. I also volunteered at the International Center on campus as an English language tutor. I am fluent in Spanish and Russian having studied Russian at Middlebury College's intensive summer immersion program. I have used my Bachelors in neuroscience in hospital and laboratory settings since graduation in 2012 and love following the latest research. My goals in tutoring are to help students break down overwhelming material into manageable pieces, to see...
Education & Certification
- Franklin and Marshall College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Anatomy
- Conversational Spanish
- +32 subjects

Allison: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...from the University of Virginia with Distinction with BA's in English (Poetry Writing concentration) and French. Since graduating, I lived in St. Petersburg, Russia where I taught at the American Montessori International School and worked at The St. Petersburg Times, a weekly newspaper. I started tutoring before college, and I have since tutored students ages three-adult in French, SAT Reading, Writing, and Verbal, Essay Writing, ESL, Study Skills, and more. I am also an avid,...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French 1
- French
- Essay Editing
- +32 subjects

Albina: San Diego Russian lesson instructor
...work as a teaching assistant at Long Island University in Biological Sciences and Human Anatomy, which requires me to have "office hours" available in order to help students that are struggling. Tutoring students can be very simple and sometimes very complicated, but I always look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of...
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
- Long Island University - Master of Science, Medical Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Molecular Genetics
- +38 subjects