If you're interested in learning Russian, consider contacting Varsity Tutors and enrolling in a Seattle Russian course. If you attend a local high school such as Ingraham High School or Roosevelt High School, Russian courses are a great option if you plan on studying Russian later in your academic career. We also welcome adult learners, so feel free to sign up if you attend a local college such as the University of Washington. It really doesn't matter if you're learning Russian to prepare for a college course or just for the sheer fun of it, a Seattle Russian course is an excellent way to expand your mind and take your education to a new level. A Russian course can help you gain an understanding of the language that you wouldn't be able to get on your own.
Since there are over 150 million native Russian speakers around the world, Russian is an excellent language to learn. It's a Slavic language, along with Polish, Ukrainian, and Czech. Russian is used by the United Nations as an official language. It isn't just spoken in Russia either; it's also an official language in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. Learning Russian is a rewarding project that can expose you to exciting new professional and personal opportunities.
What can I learn in a Seattle Russian course?
Learning a new language is never an easy process, and Russian is not an exception to that rule. Your instructor may go over a variety of topics with you, including the Cyrillic alphabet, vocabulary, pronunciation, and literature. Let's have a brief look at each of these in turn to get an idea of what they'll entail.
In order to learn Russian, you'll need to learn the Cyrillic alphabet, which may be a source of confusion for native English speakers. However, like everything else in language learning, it will become easier to grasp when you put a lot of practice into it.
You may also discuss Russian vocabulary. In the Russian language, nouns have gender, which can be a difficult concept for beginners. These genders are masculine, feminine, and neuter. When learning a language with gendered nouns, students often find that the concept gets easier with practice. Your instructor can give you assistance with this topic.
In Russian pronunciation, words tend to be spoken as they're written. Even so, beginners may still struggle with the pronunciations since they're dealing with an entirely new language. This is why collaborative lessons are useful, because an instructor can assist you with these pronunciations.
Your instructor might also introduce you to some of the great writers of Russian literature, including Tolstoy and Chekhov. This is where the language starts to come alive and you can begin to apply what you've learned.
How can a Seattle Russian course help me learn?
Since we understand that you are likely to be very busy, convenience is important to us. One excellent feature of the courses is that they take place entirely online. Therefore, you won't have to worry about getting out of the house, burning the gas in your car, or struggling through traffic. When it's time, all you need is a computer with a stable internet connection and you can participate in the course from the comfort of your own sofa! It really doesn't get much more convenient than that.
When you join the class, you'll have instant access to a collaborative environment, which has been shown to give students a better understanding of the content. A highly trained instructor can oversee the process of students exchanging their own ideas and helping each other out. The instructor can provide help if you're having difficulty with the Cyrillic alphabet or if you can't quite grasp Russian grammar. Another great feature of the Seattle Russian class is that you can set up one-on-one time with your instructor if you're struggling with any of the topics. Also, you can sign up for either a four-week class or a two-week class, so you should be able to fit the class into your busy schedule. In addition, there are multiple sections of the classes, with new sections starting on a monthly basis.
How do I get started with a Seattle Russian class?
Learning Russian is an exciting journey that will introduce you to an entirely new culture and open up the possibility of new friendships and adventures. Don't you owe it to yourself to take your education to the next level?
If you're interested in getting signed up with a Seattle Russian class, please feel free to contact Varsity Tutors today! Even if you just have some questions about the classes, we are here to help!

Japhet: Seattle Russian course instructor
...offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Hindi
- Bilingual Vietnamese/English Elementary School
- Punjabi
- +1414 subjects

Igor: Seattle Russian course instructor
...Spanish, Russian, Latin, and Math. I believe that every student can learn. The goal of the teacher/ tutor is to find the approach to each individual student because each student has his/ her own style of learning. We know that there are different types of talents that people have. Some are best to learn as visual learners, some are best at listening, others are better at trying things they learn by experiencing them.
Education & Certification
- California State University-Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- California State University-Northridge - Master of Arts, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- Spanish
- Spanish 4
- +39 subjects

Alexandra: Seattle Russian course instructor
I have 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...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- College English
- Essay Editing
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- +33 subjects

Damian: Seattle Russian course instructor
I am a graduate of Williams College with a BA in Arabic Studies and Russian. I have six years of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects and grade levels. My work with elementary and middle school students has focused on everything from math facts and spelling sheets to social studies projects, essay composition, and advancing math foundations like fractions, long division, and introductions to algebra and geometry. I've helped high school students with...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Russian
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Middle School Reading
- ACT
- Middle School Science
- +21 subjects

Jared: Seattle Russian course instructor
Hello! I am a graduate student studying tropical medicine with degrees in zoology, microbiology, and Russian language. I have several years of tutoring experience with students ranging from ages 9-75. I love teaching languages and science, and I am always ready to tailor my lessons to fit exactly what my students need and want! In addition, I taught ESL to 9-65 year-olds in France for 1 year, HS biology in France, and ESL in Russia...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Zoology
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Current Grad Student, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Greek
- Polish
- French
- +62 subjects

Ruth: Seattle Russian course instructor
...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 interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing a comprehensive curriculum to...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- SAT Writing and Language
- +27 subjects

Valentina: Seattle Russian course instructor
...in different ways. When referring to Howard Gardner's multiple intelligence theory, there are 8 different types: bodily-kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic-verbal, musical, and naturalistic. Basically, I tailor the teaching to your specific request and needs. I am here to help you succeed! If you have more questions, feel free to reach out. More about my background: When I'm not teaching I like to spend time with my family and 6 year old! When it's...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Washington University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- English
- Elementary School Reading
- History
- +38 subjects

Joy: Seattle Russian course instructor
...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 they take in information, and point me in the direction of the challenging areas. With this information, I can...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Latin
- Latin 1
- +99 subjects

Nick: Seattle Russian course instructor
I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Reading
- English
- Physics
- +56 subjects

Anya: Seattle Russian course instructor
...in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you with that as well. Please contact me if I sound like a good fit, and I would love...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Social Sciences
- Calculus 2
- Piano
- +37 subjects

Katie: Seattle Russian course instructor
I'm currently a researcher in the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Ecology
- 10th Grade Writing
- +73 subjects

Yimeng: Seattle Russian course instructor
Since earning my undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Russian Language & Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Mandarin Chinese
- UK GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin)
- +63 subjects

Olivia: Seattle Russian course instructor
...are critical to a student's level of confidence and advancement in any subject. I understand that each individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of my students, so that he or she feels that his or her time is being used effectively, and so he or she can utilize new tools for success in future classes. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +44 subjects

Oygul: Seattle Russian course instructor
...their test-taking anxiety and challenge any negative beliefs that get in their way. I believe that intelligence is not fixed (and this idea is backed by neuroscience) and that anyone can improve by working smart, regardless of where they started. One of the challenges of MCAT preparation is integrating the content from the science courses taken in college simply due to its overwhelming volume. I like to teach critical thinking skills that can be applied...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Polish
- Calculus
- College Biology
- +86 subjects

John: Seattle Russian course 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
- Greek
- French
- Polish
- +110 subjects

Irina: Seattle Russian course instructor
...of all my students who successfully passed their entrance examinations. The cornerstone of my impressive success rate lies in the fact that, during this stage, besides working on language training, I pay special attention to both the psychological preparation and the time management skills that are needed to pass. This is based on my own personal experience as someone who has taken a preparatory course on how to pass the DaF examination and passed it....
Education & Certification
- Pyatigorsk State Foreign Languages Pedagogical University - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching German as a Foreign Language
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- German 1
- Languages
- +4 subjects

Mattius: Seattle Russian course instructor
...with clients and educators about sustaining comprehensive educational technology that centralize curricula, assessment, reporting, monitoring, and instructional effectiveness in order to make education more accessible to the nation's students. I have both the education and the experience to be of great use as a tutor. With the upcoming implementation of Common Core Standards for Science content areas, I am equipped with the tools and experience in areas both technical and practical to help students adapt...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, English, Russian, Pre-Med
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- +73 subjects

Eric: Seattle Russian course instructor
...In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insight into the learning strategies and study skills that students need to succeed. As a tutor, I like to focus on doing actual problems with students because it is the most effective way to immediately identify their strengths and weaknesses and to address them. In my free time, I like to lift weights, read books, and spend time with my...
Education & Certification
- Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- SAT Math
- College Essays
- +36 subjects

Anastasia: Seattle Russian course instructor
...speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text of the Canterbury tales, I never learned Middle English). Live long and...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences
- ACT Science
- +155 subjects

Vlada: Seattle Russian course 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
- Public Speaking
- Accounting
- Algebra 2
- +33 subjects