Your child is growing up with two languages. English surrounds them every day, and Russian is worth keeping and building. For 12 years Ekaterina has been helping children speak, read and write Russian with confidence.
In an English-speaking environment, Russian often becomes a language a child understands better than they speak. In lessons we build speech, vocabulary, reading, writing and literacy, so Russian stays a living, confident way to communicate.
From scratch or after a long break. For family, for travel or for yourself. A calm pace, real spoken language, and lessons that help you start speaking and using Russian in real life.
For anyone discovering the Russian language and culture. We learn to understand speech, to speak, to read, and step by step to use Russian in real conversation.
A short chat: Ekaterina talks with your child or with you, sees the level, and tells you honestly what she offers and whether it fits.
Not one course for everyone, but a plan for this student: age, level, goal, and the things they actually find interesting.
One-on-one lessons in a format and rhythm that suit you, homework that is doable, and clear feedback for parents.
Behind every letter lives a warm word. Lessons are full of them.
We play, read, draw, dance, discuss and talk. That is how Russian becomes a living part of communication, not just a subject in a lesson.
I have been teaching Russian for more than 12 years, working with children and adults across different languages and cultures.
My path began in Moscow, where I spent several years as a primary school teacher. I then taught Russian as a foreign language to adults in Belgium and worked with bilingual children in Brussels. Today I live in Brisbane, and I understand particularly well what families face when their children grow up between two languages and two cultures.
A pedagogy degree and a master's in educational psychology help me do more than teach a language. They help me understand how each child learns, what keeps them interested, and how to shape lessons so Russian becomes a living part of their life.
Every review is real and was left by parents on Google. A few of them below, the full set lives on the profile.
"We absolutely love Ekaterina's Russian story and craft classes! Each session is a wonderful mix of reading a Russian story and a hands-on craft activity, all conducted entirely in Russian."
Alex, parent
"Katya is a very talented Russian teacher. Our daughter asks all week: 'When are we going to Katya?' Even after 2 months we can see the results."
Ekaterina S., parent
"A wonderful Russian teacher for bilingual children. My 6-year-old son is delighted: lessons are never boring, varied, and full of interesting exercises."
Natasha K., parent
"Ekaterina finds her own unique approach to every child. We tried different options, but only with Ekaterina did my kids truly find their teacher and fall in love with the lessons."
Veronika I., parent
"She explains clearly and calmly, lessons run in a comfortable atmosphere, and the progress shows straight away."
Veronika P., parent
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Yes, and it is one of the most common situations with bilingual children. The child understands Russian, but English becomes the language that is easier and more familiar to answer in.
Step by step we build active speech and confidence, so that Russian stays not only a language your child understands, but a language they speak.
It depends on the child, which is why everything starts with a meet-and-chat: Ekaterina talks with your child, sees the level and tells you honestly whether it is time to start and where to begin.
Lessons run in person and online. In the South Brisbane area Ekaterina can teach at her place or come to the student's home. For those who live further away, online lessons are available.
Yes. Ekaterina works with adults at any level: you can start from scratch, come back to Russian after a break, or keep developing the language. Lessons are built around your goals and around why you need Russian.
Get in touch and Ekaterina will send the current options.
Tell us a little about yourself or your child: age, level of Russian, and what you would like to work on.
