Teaching Russian through stories. No complicated grammar! TPRS method and Comprehensible Input (CI)
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Teaching Russian through stories. No complicated grammar! TPRS method and Comprehensible Input (CI)
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From Russian FederationLiving in Other, Vietnam (18:26 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 26, 2016
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Hello! My name is Sergey and I am from Siberia, Russia. I am a certified English and Russian teacher. I love travelling, cooking, helping animals and learning languages! Yes, I am a language learner myself, that's why I know many techniques, tricks and language-hacks which can help you to learn language faster and more effectively.
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Me as a Teacher
I use comprehensible input (CI) and TPRS, which are some of the best methods in natural language acquisition. On my lessons you don’t have to memorize bunch of words or learning grammar rules. Just sit, listen, speak and enjoy!
My lessons & teaching style
Style update:
Since 2019 I became a fan of TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) and CI (Comprehensible Input) methods in language learning. These methods helps my students to acquire a language in the most relaxed and fun manner. I use different children stories, pictures, magazines so my students study grammar from the real content without even realizing it. Isn't it awesome?
My lessons absolutely depend on my students' needs. Also, initially I test my students to see their level, and I adapt my lessons according to it. Generally, I let my students to work in the context of their interests, because I believe that's the fastest and easiest way to learn the language.
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English Online 40 hours - Bridge, Education Group - 2018
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language 120 hours - Bridge, Education Group - 2017
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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Business and AdministrationSiberian-American Department of Irkutsk State University
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254
Students
4,064
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
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Rating
254
Students
4064
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
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Trial Lesson
137 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Russian Conversational Practice B1-C1
B1 - C1Conversation923 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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Russian for Absolute Beginners A0-A2
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,603 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
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247 Reviews
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John Nicely
175 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I suppose it’s about time I left a text review now that I’ve finished lessons. 😈 I studied with Sergey for just over 2 years. Sergey is always enthusiastic and upbeat and he’s a fantastic teacher. In the time I studied with him I saw a definite improvement in my ability to understand written and spoken Russian. He also speaks English superbly and my classes with him were always enjoyable. Highly recommend not only signing up for lessons, but also signing up for his Patreon and joining the monthly Russian meetups!
Mar 31, 2023
Ivan
31 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Очередной занимательный и забавный урок. Сергей обладает веселым и общительным характером, потому с ним всегда приятно поговорить о чем угодно. Несмотря на то, что обычно я провожу с ним уроки по ночам, я чувствую себя очень бодрым на протяжении урока. Спасибо за урок!
Jul 26, 2020
Urban
47 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Once again, I had a very productive lesson with Sergey. He tailored his Russian to my beginner's level while telling a story from a children's book (can't wait to see how it ends - he knows where to put cliffhangers). Looking forward to the next lesson! 10/10 would recommend!
Sep 27, 2019
R J
1 Russian lesson
Sergey is an excellent teacher and very personable! I am excited about his teaching method and really looking forward to learning Russian with him.
Aug 12, 2024
Jas T.
52 Russian lessons
It was so nice to talk to Sergey again and hopefully I can continue on with my learning.
Aug 6, 2024
Greg
86 Russian lessons
I have done over 80 lessons with Sergey—over the course of over 3.5 years—and he is great! 👏 He was really instrumental in helping me learn the basics of Russian when I was getting started, as it can be quite a difficult language. His English is very good, so that is quite helpful. He is also very friendly and accommodating. Additionally he hosts occasional group game nights with his regular students, which are fun! If you're looking for someone to help you with Russian, especially if you are getting started (but even if you are more intermediate like me), he is a great person to help you! 🚀