Faina
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Faina
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Esperanto
French
Italian
German
certified rock star in teaching Russian
Teaches
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Esperanto
French
Italian
German
certified rock star in teaching Russian
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From Russian FederationLiving in Berlin, Germany (02:10 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 13, 2021InterestsScienceHistoryMusicFoodArt
Hi everyone!
My name is Faina. I'm a language teacher, musician, coffee nerd, and lifelong language learner.
Currently based in Berlin and learning my fifth language, I bring a fresh perspective to language learning.
Teaching is a big part of my life. Aside from languages, I also teach music and drumming and run a blog dedicated to speciality coffee.
My interests span from art and music to science and society, and I’m always excited to connect with people who share a love for exploring different cultures.Me as a Teacher
✏️ Since 2020, I’ve helped students reach their language goals with a personalized approach rooted in psycholinguistics and a deep understanding of how people learn. My qualification as a teacher supports this, allowing me to apply research and experience to every lesson.My lessons & teaching style
✏️ I believe that the more personalised language you use is, the more likely you are to remember it. Each session is unique and tailored for you. I create personalised PDF-presentations filled with authentic, up-to-date language, so you can focus on what really matters: connecting with others. We’ll avoid outdated textbooks and dive into real, lively language that feels relevant and memorable.
I’m not just here to teach—I’m here to be your partner in the journey. Our lessons are designed to be relaxed and engaging, with a friendly atmosphere where you can feel at ease and confident. Many of my students become friends, and together, we celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or small.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Methods of teaching Russian as a Foreign language - Moscow State University Russian Language Center - 2020This certificate allows me to conduct professional teaching activities.
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Musical Journalism and Mass Media Editorial Work
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
private language tutor
5.0
Rating
9
Students
55
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Russian
English
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Russian for beginners from zero to hero
A1 - A2Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 6% off
Conversations or "Coffee house talk"
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 4% off
Sunday classes
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 3% off
General Russian
A1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Russian Texts Proofreading
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (7)
10 Reviews
All
Russian
English
Language with Ixchel
27 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
From my experience as a language learner on italki, only some teachers actually spend extra time outside of lessons helping their students, such as sharing material of the topics you are learning, reviewing homework, or just answering questions that, as a student, you may have suddenly, but Faina always goes the extra mile in her lessons with great kindness, positivity, humility, and versatility.✨
I have been learning Russian with Faina for almost 4 months and I am more than happy and satisfied to work with her!😊Faina is an amazing and outstanding person, teacher and study partner. 🌻 ¡5 de 5 estrellas! ¡Muchas gracias, querida Faina! 💐
Apr 4, 2022
Rob
12 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Really enjoy learning with Faina!
Lessons are really interesting, fun and challenging which makes makes me feel like I’m making real progress.
Спасибо!
Mar 7, 2022
Avery
6 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another wonderful lesson with Faina! Everything was definitely well explained and fun. Looking forward to the next lesson!
Oct 7, 2021
Language with Ixchel
27 Russian lessons
I really enjoy learning with Faina! Thanks for today's lesson! 🌺🤗
Mar 3, 2022
Language with Ixchel
27 Russian lessons
Faina is a very kind and encouraging person! I really like our lessons. Today we practice masculine, feminine and neuter gender in Russian. Спасибо! 😊
Feb 24, 2022
Language with Ixchel
27 Russian lessons
Faina is very kind and patient! Today was my first lesson with her and I really appreciate the extra time she took to prepare the material for our class. Thank you very much Faina and see you soon! 🤗🎶
Jan 20, 2022
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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