About me

I am a professional linguist – English teacher for Russian speakers, academic, textbook author. I am a graduate of Moscow Linguistic University (formerly known as the College of Foreign Languages) – the best language school in Russia.
My teaching experience spreads over 3 decades – mostly at Moscow University – Faculties of Journalism, Law, International Politics and Sociology, as well as The Faculty of Foreign Languages.

I am a PhD and, before going freelance, I held the title of Assistant Professor at Moscow University. My special areas of interest are cross-cultural communication and innovative technologies in teaching English and other foreign languages.

I am the author of the Just English series of original textbooks (English for Lawyers), which sold more than 250,000 copies in Russian speaking countries and were awarded the Moscow University Shuvalov Prize. Besides, I have 50 academic publications.

My academic work included successful joint projects with colleagues from the UK, Australia and other countries.

My in-depth knowledge and broad experience of teaching English courses online comes from my work at the department of Linguistics and distance learning at the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Moscow University.

I am a professional creator of English teaching materials and courses for any level, and I collaborate with leading portals that offer study packs and lesson plans for studying English.

At present, I work as a freelance English tutor online for native speakers of Russian, offering private English lessons and tuition at the highest level.

Among my students present and past are highly successful professionals: lawyers, business people, actors, journalists. Needless to say, their excellent knowledge of English was one of their career stepping stones.

I love my work and I enjoy watching my students’ progress. Learning English is a long and exciting journey, and it will be much more rewarding and productive with a high class professional who will guide and support you along the way.

 

I look forward to seeing you in my English lessons online!