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Petr
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Speaks
English
Native
,Russian
Native
,Spanish
C1
,German
B2
,French
A2
,Arabic
A2
About Me
Привет! :) My name is Petr (Пётр). I was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, but I currently live in the U.S., so if you live in the Western Hemisphere, my schedule will work just great for you. I speak fluent English and am conversant in Spanish and German, so if you speak any of those languages, I will be happy to use them with you. I also speak and understand a little French and Arabic.
I have been teaching on Verbling for over 9 years (over 6,000 lessons taught).
I hold a bachelor's degree in Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures from a university in Moscow, and a master's degree in Language Education (Curriculum & Instruction) from a university in the U.S., as well as a postgraduate diploma in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language from Moscow State University. I have many years of experience teaching Russian as a Foreign Language and English as a Second Language (ESL) in both Russia and the U.S. I currently teach Russian and German at Texas A&M University (one of the largest universities in the U.S.).
I'm also a co-founder, author, and editor of a successful Russian learning app with over 1,700 paying subscribers (all my Verbling students get free access to it).
I'm very friendly, easy-going, and flexible in my lessons. I'm not a big fan of the "Russian only" approach (I think this method is only necessary for group lessons with multilingual students), and I prefer to take advantage of my near-native command of English (and other languages I know), although ultimately I cater to any student's needs. I always make sure that my language input (in any form, from me speaking to the materials I use) is comprehensible, interesting and/or relevant to the student, and reasonably challenging (not overwhelming).
If you have any questions about my lessons, feel free to shoot me a message, or just book a trial or full 60-minute lesson with me (be sure to use the discount code under my video).
Looking forward to meeting you soon! До встречи! :)
Read MoreI have been teaching on Verbling for over 9 years (over 6,000 lessons taught).
I hold a bachelor's degree in Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures from a university in Moscow, and a master's degree in Language Education (Curriculum & Instruction) from a university in the U.S., as well as a postgraduate diploma in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language from Moscow State University. I have many years of experience teaching Russian as a Foreign Language and English as a Second Language (ESL) in both Russia and the U.S. I currently teach Russian and German at Texas A&M University (one of the largest universities in the U.S.).
I'm also a co-founder, author, and editor of a successful Russian learning app with over 1,700 paying subscribers (all my Verbling students get free access to it).
I'm very friendly, easy-going, and flexible in my lessons. I'm not a big fan of the "Russian only" approach (I think this method is only necessary for group lessons with multilingual students), and I prefer to take advantage of my near-native command of English (and other languages I know), although ultimately I cater to any student's needs. I always make sure that my language input (in any form, from me speaking to the materials I use) is comprehensible, interesting and/or relevant to the student, and reasonably challenging (not overwhelming).
If you have any questions about my lessons, feel free to shoot me a message, or just book a trial or full 60-minute lesson with me (be sure to use the discount code under my video).
Looking forward to meeting you soon! До встречи! :)
My trial lessons
- First, you'll tell me a bit about yourself (your prior experience with Russian, goals, etc.)
- I briefly show you around the platform (Workspace, textpad, flashcards, etc.)
- I test your level (I may ask you some questions in Russian, check your reading skills, test you on some grammar forms, etc.)
- I tell you about my lessons (my approach, activities & materials I use, etc.) in relation to your level & needs
- I welcome any questions from you
Looking forward to meeting you soon! :)
Read More- I briefly show you around the platform (Workspace, textpad, flashcards, etc.)
- I test your level (I may ask you some questions in Russian, check your reading skills, test you on some grammar forms, etc.)
- I tell you about my lessons (my approach, activities & materials I use, etc.) in relation to your level & needs
- I welcome any questions from you
Looking forward to meeting you soon! :)
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Schedule
February 14, 2025 - February 21, 2025
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Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2019 - 2020
2011 - 2013
Master of Education
Southern Arkansas University
Language Education (Curriculum & Instruction)
2002 - 2007
Bachelor of Education (with honors)
Moscow Pedagogical State University
Theory & Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures
Work Experience
2021
2015
2013 - 2021
2010 - 2011
Ratings
1058
Fun
581
Motivation Guru
663
Excellent Materials
1110
Great Conversation
79
Exam Coach
66
Business Expert
160
Writing Coach
649
Great for Beginners
356
Great for Intermediate
109
Great for Advanced
312
Accent Reduction
265
Tech Savvy
871
Goes the Extra Mile
440
Grammar Expert
24
Great for medical professionals
417
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
3971 ratings, 319 students
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December 21, 2021 • Lessons: 119
Petr continues to be an amazing mentor and partner during my Russian language classes. I've been working with him over a year and I continue to be motivated by his fun and engaging lessons.
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October 8, 2015 • Lessons: 18
Teaching is one of the noble professions that can change the lives of individuals for a long time. I can honestly say that Mr. Petr has a passion for teaching. He is very knowledgeable, patient, down to earth and he has a remarkable way of teaching as well.
I would definitely recommend Mr. Petr to anyone who is serious about learning Russian.
Read MoreI would definitely recommend Mr. Petr to anyone who is serious about learning Russian.
August 6, 2015 • Lessons: 44
Petr is a great teacher! He incorporates an appropriate amount of repetition into the lesson and provides an accountability check to verify that I am retaining the new material. I have really enjoyed the cultural connections that he makes to Russian films and clips where I can see and hear the language in context. I feel like I am progressing under Petr's tutelage because I recognize more and more words and am getting better at creating full sentences while we speak.
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