You can begin Buffalo Russian lessons by contacting Varsity Tutors. Whether you have decided to learn Russian outside of a traditional classroom setting or you are trying to augment your studies at McKinley High School, Hutchinson Central Technical High School, the University at Buffalo, or another academic institution in the area, we are here to help you.
Learning a foreign language is something many people take on in their high school or college days, but lots of people also choose to study a language as an adult outside of a conventional classroom. Whether or not you're currently a student, Buffalo Russian lessons can provide you with assistance learning the language, whether you're struggling with the singular and plural form of nouns or you need help with grammar and sentence structure.
What kind of benefits do the different types of Buffalo Russian lessons provide?
There are two types of Russian lessons that Varsity Tutors can help you get enrolled in. You can choose a virtual course full of interactivity with other students, or you can choose to learn from a private Buffalo Russian tutor. Both of these lesson types have merit, and whether you choose one or both of them, you will be able to work with an expert Russian instructor who will be there to guide you through your language learning experience. The instructor or tutor that you'll have access to will be there for multiple activities and discussions about the Russian language.
Over 150 million people speak Russian natively, and it is the official tongue of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. Learning to speak Russian can help you communicate with these people and dive into the cultures of their countries, which may include reading Russian literature.
Just like you would with any new language, you should be constantly building your Russian communication skills throughout your course or private mentoring. Concepts including how to properly pronounce Russian words, how nouns change forms and have different endings, and essential vocabulary are all important.
Both private studies with an experienced Russian speaker and Russian classes offer the chance to converse in the language so you can hear how it sounds and practice your articulation. Sometimes an instructor may decide to teach parts of a class or segment of a tutoring session in Russian, though it will depend on your language expertise and how comfortable you are with your understanding.
For the people who learn better in group environments, an online Russian class could be the right way to go, as it can focus on group learning, discussions, and activities. You can see and talk to your instructor and the other students. This can be very helpful in learning Russian because interacting with other classmates that are learning the same things can improve everyone's skill level. If you desire some individual time with your instructor, you can reserve a time slot to work with them personally.
If you work better in a one-on-one learning environment, you can get help from Buffalo Russian tutors. When you take advantage of this sort of private mentoring, you will be able to focus on subjects that are trickier at your own pace without worrying about keeping up with anyone else. A private instructor can work with you using different learning styles that are meant to accommodate your personal goals and strengths.
How can I begin enrolling in Russian lessons?
No matter if you have chosen to seek out private studies with a Buffalo Russian tutor, you have decided to enroll in a class, or you've decided to do both, you can easily find time to fit the lessons into your schedule. New class sections begin on a monthly basis, and there are multiple times throughout the day when classes are available to better accommodate your schedule. Without the need to be at a specific place at a specific time, you don't have to worry about a long commute.
For those who have decided to go with private mentoring, you can also easily fit your lessons into your schedule. Students can make use of our Live Learning Platform in order to meet up with a Russian tutor from anywhere they'd like. The Live Learning Platform helps you have a productive and interactive session with a private instructor by using video chat and virtual whiteboards. If you'd rather meet up with your mentor in person, you can choose a location to study at, wherever that may be, such as your home, local library, or favorite coffee shop.
Many people struggle with learning a new language, but taking advantage of immersion, activities, repetition, and the assistance of a professional Russian speaker can help your proficiency evolve and grow. Reach out to Varsity Tutors to begin Buffalo Russian lessons, private mentoring, or both.
MICHAEL: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
Translate my lifelong wisdom to others. My "bedrocks" are: integrity, lifelong learning, and an appropriate work/life balance. Helping others to help themselves is a core outcome of my "educational engagements," both in the classroom and one on one. Every number tells a story.
Education & Certification
- Canisius College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- SUNY AT BUFFALO - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- HTML
- College Computer Science
- Data Science
- +118 subjects
Ruth: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native 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...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- College Essays
- ESL/ELL
- +27 subjects
Ariel: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology consulting and intelligence analysis. I have bachelor and master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- College English
- Economics
- Pre-Calculus
- +40 subjects
Domnika: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs help studying or preparing for the SAT/ACT. I am confident in 99% of high school subjects, so if you are looking for help with ANY subject, please contact me and I would love to help you...
Education & Certification
- Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Science
- +84 subjects
John: Buffalo 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
- Greek
- French
- +110 subjects
Vlada: Buffalo 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
- ACT Writing
- Study Skills
- College Application Essays
- +33 subjects
Nathan: Buffalo 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
- ACT Reading
- REGENTS
- +36 subjects
Alexandra: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between us.
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Writing
- Physics
- Pre-Calculus
- +33 subjects
Dato: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college, and I would love to alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. It brings me joy to know I have helped someone succeed and get to a place they want to get to. Having had the privilege to attend a...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- GRE Quantitative
- Languages
- Algebra 2
- +31 subjects
Georgia: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...a major, but am most interested in studying environmental science, and 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- High School Writing
- Pre-Algebra
- +30 subjects
Michael: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...to read, write, speak, and comprehend most if not all aspects of everyday speech including formal and informal circumstances. I have a strong passion to teach and apply languages beyond the classroom and see a language thrive through music, videos, journals. Alongside a welcoming personality, and keen sense of professionalism. It would be a privilege to work as a tutor for any prospective student who wishes to strengthen their linguistic skills. Spasibo! Danke! Thank You!...
Education & Certification
- Collin County Community College District - Associate in Arts, Education K-12
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- American Sign Language
- German
- French
- +16 subjects
Anne: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...style to the students' way of thinking and approaching various concepts and ideas. I have been fortunate to instruct and engage with students in a variety of ways, from teaching as a summer school proctor, classroom teacher, private tutor as well as a teaching assistant in a classroom setting, all of which have strengthened the various methods and techniques I have learned as a mentor. I also have a strong academic background, with a degree...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Biophysics
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Composition
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Differential Equations
- Calculus 3
- +52 subjects
Aijamal: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...of teaching experience teaching English and Spanish. The age range of students I've worked with was mostly 5 to 23 years old. I've always been an active learner, watching movies with subtitles, singing along with the artists trying to eliminate my accent, and of course, read, read, and read. Although this is my preferred technique to practice the language, I will adjust it to make the experience of learning languages enjoyable and most importantly efficient.
Education & Certification
- Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- Spanish
- Conversational Spanish
- +11 subjects
Henny: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Education & Certification
- Yeshiva University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Neuroscience
- Yeshiva University - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Hebrew
- Test Prep
- High School Biology
- +49 subjects
Illiana: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, I have advanced fluency in Russian and would be happy to offer tutoring services to beginning Russian learners or those looking for vacation Russian. Although the roles of a tutor and speech pathologist are...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
- Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Test Prep
- Languages
- SAT
- +14 subjects
Ethan: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...of Chicago. I attended the Horace Mann School in New York City. I love teaching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want to talk about, academically, extracurricularly,...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Public Policy/Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning
- Political Science
- +57 subjects
Joy: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me their goals, show me how...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- Spanish
- Calculus 2
- +99 subjects
Allison: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...ballroom dancer. I began teaching dance at my ballet studio in high school before going on to teach my college team, as well as wedding dances to private couples. I am also a freelance writer and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation, languages and writing skills are poorly taught in many schools, leaving students frustrated and unprepared for further learning. The improvement I see in my students, however, is immensely...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French 1
- French
- High School English
- +32 subjects
Krishandra: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
I work as a Microbiologist, and I love to share my knowledge with others. Sometimes I do it by singing, conversations with friends, or by tutoring. No matter the mechanism, teaching and learning are my life!... Keep going. Everything that has happened in my life, good and bad, has happened because I did not quit. Learning is a journey. Keep going.... After introductions, I would begin by getting to know the student's learning style and what their educational interests are. For example, what they hope to gain from the subject, their strengths and weaknesses, and what they've tried in the past. Gauging where they are now will provide a great foundation to build from.
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
- Leeds Beckett University - Masters, Microbiology and Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- AP Biology
- +14 subjects
Olivia: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...Department study abroad scholarship in Moldova. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Public Speaking. In my experience, preparing students for Standardized Testing is immensely satisfying (especially in the Writing and Reading sections) as so much of a student's success is based on their mastery of testing techniques and strategies. I also firmly believe that Public Speaking, as well as organizational skills, are critical to a...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- SAT Reading
- Biology
- +44 subjects