Юля / Yulia

Russian Teacher and Language Coach
Hi, I’m Yulia, a certified Russian teacher and language coach.

I help learners overcome the challenges of Russian by making the learning process structured, engaging, and motivating.
With my experience in teaching and coaching, I focus on personalized learning, ensuring that each student builds confidence and enjoys their progress. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, I provide clear explanations, practical exercises, and real-life language practice.

I create courses, lessons, and materials designed to make Russian more approachable—so you can start speaking with confidence!
1
2016
Started Helping People Speak Russian
Began as an informal tutor, helping learners practice speaking Russian and gain confidence in real conversations.
2
2016
Language Mentor
Joined the Language Heroes project as a mentor, helping learners structure their study routines, set and achieve language goals, and stay motivated throughout their learning journey.
3
2018
Certified Russian Language Teacher
Earned a certification in Methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language from Moscow State University. Russian language centre.
4
2018
Professional Russian Language Teacher
After getting certified, I started working as a professional teacher, providing students with personalized, structured classes and courses tailored to their needs.
5
2018 - 2020
Assessor-methodologist
Worked at one of Russia’s largest online English schools, analyzing and evaluating lessons to improve methodology. Helped teachers create more effective and engaging classes for their students.
6
2023
Language Coach
Completed the Language Coaching & Innovations program at the Language Coaching Academy, deepening my ability to support language learners through coaching techniques.
7
2023
Prosto.Russian Podcast
Launched a podcast where I share the knowledge I’ve gathered over years of experience and study. Each episode is tailored to specific language levels, with transcripts to provide learners with an effective structure for independent language practice.
8
2024
Online Courses for Beginners
Systemized and organized the information to create a comprehensive online course on Russian grammar for beginners, ensuring that learners could start comfortably without feeling overwhelmed.
Some of My Certifications & Achievements
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