English teacher Ryan, Literature MA

Ryan, Literature MA

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Russian
Spanish
Icelandic
German
Serbian
Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish.
From United StatesLiving in San Francisco, United States (09:00 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 19, 2019
InterestsMusicReadingArt
I’m a teacher and translator with a deep love for languages, literature, classical music and nature. I grew up in the snowy mountains of California. My wife is from Russia, where I lived for over 10 years, and we have a daughter who we're raising bilingually. I’ve dedicated myself to maintaining a high level of competency in several languages. I love to play the piano, read, write, and explore the outdoors. Teaching gives me the opportunity to help others while making connections with interesting people around the world. I have 15+ years of teaching experience, an MA in comparative literature, and a BA in Spanish — all of these have equipped me well for the job!
5.0
Rating
226
Students
3699
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
121 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Speaking Lesson with Vocabulary and Grammar Corrections
B1 -  C2

Conversation

939 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 8% off
Complete English Course: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
A1 -  C1

Language Essentials

2,225 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 8% off
Let's talk about literature
B1 -  C2

Conversation

251 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 8% off
Writing workshop (offline)
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

97 lessons completed
USD 24.00

Availability

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204 Reviews

Student Alessandra
Alessandra
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ryan's lessons are "food for thought", always inspiring; he is extremely kind and patient, and his deep questions are like exercises for the brain :) Most importantly, he always makes you feel comfortable, which is very important when speaking a foreign language; in short, time flies during his lessons! Thank you Ryan :)
Sep 7, 2021
Student Mia
Mia
136 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ryan is an excellent teacher. First, His lessons are very organized, I can always learn a lot in every lesson. Second, he is very nice and patient, so I'm not so afraid of making mistakes in his class (I'm always afraid of making mistakes, which is bad, I know). Third, as a linguist, I think he knows what should be focused on in your current English level. In a word, I'm sure I'll continue to learn English from him, and recommend him to people who want to improve their English level.)
Nov 25, 2020
Student James Wong
James Wong
17 English lessons
Porfessional teacher with excellent teaching skills😄
Nov 30, 2024
Student Konstantin
Konstantin
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was my first lesson with Ryan and I am so glad that I've decided to study with Ryan. He is friendly and patient. You are always inspired after a good lesson and I can feel it right now :) Thank you!
Sep 6, 2021
Student James Wong
James Wong
17 English lessons
I was fortunate to have Ryan as my literature teacher. His diligence is outstanding. He always shows up with well - organized notes and handouts, making sure every lesson is productive. Ryan's passion for literature is infectious. He vividly describes the stories and characters, bringing the books to life. His simple yet effective teaching technique, like explaining difficult passages clearly, has made me understand literature much better. I truly appreciate his teaching.
Apr 4, 2025
Student James Wong
James Wong
17 English lessons
Excellent lesson
Nov 22, 2024
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