If you'd like help learning Russian, you can sign up for a Boston Russian course provided by Varsity Tutors. Whether you attend a local academic institution like Boston Latin or Match Charter Public School, you are in a language program at Northeastern University or Harvard, or you're working to learn Russian for career or personal reasons, these classes can enhance your language learning skills. Our live, online classes give you a chance to dig deeper into your study of the Russian language.
Russian is a Slavic language along with Ukrainian, Czech, Slovenian, and a number of others. More than 150 million people speak Russian as their first language, and another 115 million people speak Russian around the world. It's the official language of Russia and three other nations as well as being one of the official languages of the United Nations.
What content gets covered in a Boston Russian course?
There are some significant differences between Russian and English, not the least of which is the fact that Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet. This is an alphabet of 33 letters, and most words in Russian can be sounded out the way they're written. This is similar to English phonics, but the rules are more consistent in the Russian language. Nouns in Russian have one of three genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. Russian uses the case system to indicate the role the noun plays in a sentence, meaning the nouns change form and have different endings. This replaces the word order used by English to identify grammatical and logical relationships between words.
In addition to digging into these noteworthy differences, your Boston Russian class will likely consist of a combination of learning essential vocabulary, common phrases, and additional grammar and sentence structure. Because a language is so tied in with its people, you could also learn about some Russian history and culture. You may even study some Russian literature by famous authors such as Tolstoy, Chekhov, and Dostoevsky, among others.
What are the advantages of studying in a Boston Russian class?
The main advantage of studying in a Russian class rather than studying on your own is that you get to use language as it was meant to be used: to communicate with other people. Your live, online class is taught by an expert instructor who has demonstrated their Russian skills and ability to communicate well, both skills needed to provide effective Russian instruction. You have the ability to interact with them and the other students in your Boston Russian class, which can mean much more time to practice speaking Russian in a meaningful way.
If you're having any trouble memorizing vocabulary or other facets of the language, your instructor and your peers may be able to offer helpful suggestions. If you've been using memorization techniques you learned at school but which don't really work well for you, you have plenty of people who can tell you about other methods, such as the spaced repetition method or the building method. Maybe another student would be a better match for the techniques you use, and you could share with them.
This kind of collaborative class atmosphere has been shown to enhance students' ability to learn and process new information and retain it longer than if they only studied on their own. There's an encouraging team spirit that could develop in your virtual classroom, which can also give you additional confidence. You learn more easily when you're feeling confident, so there's great value in taking a Boston Russian course provided by Varsity Tutors.
If you're concerned about what will happen if you fall behind the class, you don't need to worry. You can request one-on-one time with your instructor to work on particular areas like verb conjugation, pronunciation, or anything else that you're finding particularly challenging. With the focused attention on your issues, you should be back up to speed with the full class in what seems like no time at all. This kind of flexibility is what makes taking a Russian course especially beneficial for all types of students.
Great. How can I get started in a Russian course?
Varsity Tutors wants it to be as easy as possible for you to start learning Russian quickly. Since new courses start every month, you're never far from a start date. Simply contact our educational consultants today, provide details about your plans, your current fluency level, and your schedule, and they can get you enrolled in a Boston Russian course that matches your circumstances. Varsity Tutors looks forward to providing assistance as you work towards Russian language fluency.
Olivia: Boston Russian course instructor
...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 student's level of confidence and...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University- Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Elementary School Math
- SAT Verbal
- SAT Math
- +44 subjects
Zachary: Boston Russian course instructor
...lies in Finance and Economics. I currently am a full time financial professional working for The Vanguard Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the problem areas are, or where a student may be struggling, and use that information to in turn teach and...
Education & Certification
- College of the Holy Cross- Bachelors, Russian
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- 9th Grade
- Elementary Algebra
- Reading
- +111 subjects
Konstantin: Boston Russian course instructor
...my middle school aged daughter and as an instructor I have learned a lot from working with her. My previous teaching experience includes teaching History of Arts at the Childrens School of Arts in Kharkov, Ukraine. (My first BA from Ukraine is in theater journalism). I have always loved to learn and teach, and was successful at both. I strongly believe in the value of education. I am an avid reader and a big admirer...
Education & Certification
- Rhode Island College- Bachelors, Computer Science
- MCPHS University - PHD, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Other
- Organic Chemistry
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +26 subjects
Pavel: Boston Russian course instructor
作为一个职业在medical-biological部门, I spend years of progressive research in academical and industrial environment I have extensive experience and solid knowledge of modern medicine and biology I passed with high scores all three step of USMLE Outside of my practical work, I am also a published author and have secured multiple important patents I passed successfully with high scores all three steps of USMLE I am fluent in English, Russian and Hebrew
Education & Certification
- 俄罗斯萨拉托夫医科大学- Sc学士ience, Biology, General
- Saratov Medical School Russia - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Developmental Biology
- Nutrition
- Genetics
- +19 subjects
Maria: Boston Russian course instructor
...to open a school for gifted children 4 years ago. She hired me as her assistant to the school, where I created presentations for students to explain organic chemistry concepts. With a bit of motivation I can explain functional groups, isomeric structures again. Before knowing language of mathematics, I was taught Russian. Many people in my life have cultivated big love to Russian language and literature. That is why I wrote and defended regionally my...
Education & Certification
- Bunker Hill Community College- Associates, Biology Transfer Option
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Algebra 3/4
- Study Skills
- AP Calculus BC
- +49 subjects
Angelika: Boston Russian course instructor
...physics, and advanced mathematics. In my spare time, I love reading science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction. I tutor SAT math and critical reading, Prealgebra, Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Calculus AB and Calculus BC, as well as Chemistry, Biology and Physics. In my approach, I ensure that students understand the logical basis behind each concept, by teaching students to understand why a concept or problem solving method works the way it does, not...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College- Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School Biology
- Math
- Trigonometry
- +25 subjects
Miglena: Boston Russian course instructor
...experience teaching computer literacy and mathematics. I have taught math in public schools and also through the Russian School of Math. I have also taught SAT Mathematics. I love seeing the ties between math and computer programming and using this to bridge student understanding. I like to show the logic behind problems and help students to become more independent thinkers. I look forward to working with you and boosting your math background.
Education & Certification
- Technical university - Sofia Bulgaria - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Burgas Free University - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- PC Basic Computer Skills
- Linear Algebra
- Elementary School Math
- +15 subjects
Mark: Boston Russian course instructor
...SAT prep, ACT prep. My favourite subjects to tutor are physics and chemistry because of my extensive lab experience over the last few years. I love experiments and creating my own projects and I hope I can pass this passion onto others. My tutoring style involes a lot of interaction with the student on zoom. I'm able to draw on the computer screen and I can convey information very easily. I also build custom timeline...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame- Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Reading
- 法追求
- SAT Math
- +73 subjects
Benjamin: Boston Russian course instructor
...a third year biology major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with a strong background in math at all levels. Along with my biology degree, I am also studying for two minors in psychology and mathematics. I have experience as a tutor, both freelance for a year with several students and working through a school as a math tutor and SAT prep tutor for three years. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, the ocean,...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst- Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Psychology
- Languages
- Calculus 3
- +44 subjects
Katherine : Boston Russian course instructor
...students with all stages from the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, to research strategies and proper citation techniques. By working for two very different universities, I have experience working with a variety of students in multiple subjects, ranging from English and History papers at Connecticut College to Nautical and Marine Science papers at the Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I strive to create a comfortable and stress-free environment in which a student...
Education & Certification
- Connecticut College- Bachelor in Arts, German, English
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Pre-Algebra
- SSAT- Middle Level
- +61 subjects