LoginAlena - Dunfermline tutor
Information About Alena:
Personal Description:
Hello, I am a fully-qualified and experienced Russian as a foreign language teacher based in Scotland. Russian is my native language and I will be happy to assist you in learning it.
I am originally from Moscow, Russia. In 2016 I moved to Scotland due to personal reasons. I live in Dunfermline, Fife.
I offer lessons from my home in Dunfermline, and online tuition. My house is conveniently located in the heart of Scotland and is near major transport links (M90, A92), easily accessible from anywhere.
Teaching Experience:
I hold a bachelor with honours degree in Linguistics (Theory and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures) from Moscow State Pedagogical (Teacher Training) University (2016). I have also received a certificate from Moscow State University Russian Language Centre (2017), qualifying as a teacher of Russian as a foreign language.
I have been teaching languages for more than 8 years. My specialisation is teaching adults. I am proud to say that I am truly passionate about my profession and what I do. Prior to moving to the UK, I was teaching English. I also have experience in preparing students for examinations at the University of Edinburgh.
I try to advance in my profession, constantly improving my materials, skills, methods, techniques, and knowledge. I make my own materials, flashcards and exercises. I also dedicate a fair amount of time to learning new methods, techniques and self-improving.
Reviews from other websites are available on request.
Tutoring Approach:
Place. I can offer one-to-one Russian language lessons in Dunfermline and online tutoring (via Skype) as well.
Materials. Books and resources are provided by me. You will also receive digital and/or printed materials and assignments. My students have access to my custom grammar and vocabulary flashcards for every lesson, that help you learn and memorise words more effectively. I am also collecting useful resources and websites, and I am happy to share that collection with you.
My principles and goals as a teacher:
Friendly and healthy environment during the lessons.
Personal approach reflecting my students' abilities, goals and interests.
Interesting and engaging lessons with a variety of activities.
Dedicating some to speaking during every lesson, gradually moving towards speaking Russian only.
Focusing not only on grammar and vocabulary, but also on pronunciation skills.
Teaching how the language works, providing in-depth understanding of its system and rules in a simple way.
Using a combination of traditional and modern materials and ways of learning.
Teaching how to think in the language spoken.
Providing my students with information about Russia and our culture and traditions.
Subjects Taught:
Qualifications:
- 2016 - Bachelor's degree - Linguistics (Theory and methods of teaching foreign languages and cultures) - Moscow State Pedagogical University
- 2017 - Russian as a foreign language teacher - Moscow State University Russian Language Centre
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekdays (all times) |
| Types of Tutoring: | From their home / Online |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Additional Languages Spoken: | English, Russian, German |
