If you've been searching for a comprehensive San Diego Russian course, look no further than 51Թ. Russian is an official language of Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan as well as the United Nations with an estimated 265 million fluent speakers worldwide. It is in the Slavic language group with other Eastern European languages such as Ukrainian, Polish, and Czech.
There are many reasons why you might want to study Russian. Certain high schools (including Torrey Pines High School and Mira Mesa High School in the San Diego area) allow students to take Russian to fulfill their foreign language requirements. Similarly, local colleges like the University of San Diego offer Russian classes. Studying Russian may also be a great idea if you're preparing for a trip to Moscow or interested in reading Russian literature in its original form. No matter why you decided to study Russian, let us enroll you in a San Diego Russian class to help you study the basics.
What skills can I work on in a San Diego Russian course?
One of the biggest benefits of taking a San Diego Russian class is the ability to set aside a set amount of time each week to work on your Russian skills. Learning a new language is virtually impossible without regular practice, but finding a practice partner on your own can prove difficult. Each class we offer is taught by a knowledgeable Russian expert who understands how to share the language with students of the appropriate level, giving you a tremendous resource to draw on if you have any questions about Russian pronunciation or vocabulary. More importantly, working with a knowledgeable instructor allows you to hear fluent Russian on a regular basis, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language.
Attending a formal class can also help you work on your written Russian. Most Russian words sound exactly as they are spelled, allowing Russian learners to sound out words instead of memorizing how to spell them. The language uses a 32-letter alphabet that differs from the characters you're accustomed to in English though, so your instructor might teach you memorization tricks to help you try to improve your writing. Your instructor can also review your written work to identify what you're doing well and any areas you could do better in.
You can also go over the finer points of Russian grammar. For instance, Russian nouns are gendered (masculine, feminine, or neuter) and use the case system, where nouns change their form and adopt different endings according to their role in a sentence. Word order serves a similar function in English, meaning that Russian learners coming from English have a brand new paradigm to learn. Your instructor can help you adapt to this strange new world through visual aids and sheer repetition of some of the more common nouns.
How does 51Թ structure each San Diego Russian course?
Each course consists of a group of students led by an expert instructor on our live virtual platform. Our live virtual platform is basically an online classroom that allows you to see and hear both the teacher and your peers, so asking for help is as easy as raising your hand. You also don't need to worry about going anywhere, as our platform works anywhere with a stable internet connection.
Some students are initially skeptical of sharing their classroom with other students, but many end up finding it beneficial. You can hear your classmates speak Russian, exposing you to a variety of accents and dialects to more realistically simulate what it would be like to be on the streets of St. Petersburg. You are also free to help each other out as necessary, fostering a collaborative learning environment where it may be easier to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the language. Studying in a group also enables you to split the cost, giving you more value for your money than you could get by studying on your own. If you ever feel like you could benefit from individualized attention to understand a particular concept, you can arrange private study time with your instructor on an as-needed basis.
We understand how packed your schedule is, so we also try to make it as convenient as possible to pursue Russian. We offer multiple course sessions simultaneously, giving you plenty of options to choose from. Two- and four-week courses are also available, making it easier to find something that works for you. New courses start up every month, so we're ready to get you started shortly after you decide you're ready.
Can I sign up for a San Diego Russian course today?
Of course. Simply use the information provided below to learn more about the benefits of taking a San Diego Russian class provided by 51Թ. We look forward to hearing from you!

Katherine: San Diego Russian course instructor
...West Philadelphia. The focus of our sessions was on creating dramatic monologues to be performed at an Arts Festival. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Northern Virginia Community College. In this capacity, I worked with 25 students of disparate ages and backgrounds including a number of students for whom English was a second language. I worked with students both in small groups and in a one-on-one capacity to improve their writing and...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Reading
- Essay Editing
- Writing
- +18 subjects

Jenny: San Diego Russian course instructor
...through patience, understanding, and a good sense of humor. While I enjoy teaching the mechanics of Englishwhether as a first language or secondmy true love is Literature. As an undergrad at UCSD I tutored small groups of fellow students in writing fiction and poetry, leading workshops and facilitating peer critique. I was also one of two undergraduate students invited to enroll in UCSD's first MFA poetry workshop. In my spare time I love to read,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Literature/Writing
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Italian
- ESL/ELL
- Summer
- +29 subjects

Naama: San Diego Russian course instructor
...9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this country. You only live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Hebrew
- German
- +41 subjects

John: San Diego Russian course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- French
- +110 subjects

Anastasia: San Diego Russian course instructor
...can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- AP Physics 1
- DAT Perceptual Ability
- +155 subjects

Nick: San Diego Russian course instructor
I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Social Sciences
- College Essays
- World Literature
- +56 subjects

Oygul: San Diego Russian course instructor
...believe that intelligence is not fixed (and this idea is backed by neuroscience) and that anyone can improve by working smart, regardless of where they started. One of the challenges of MCAT preparation is integrating the content from the science courses taken in college simply due to its overwhelming volume. I like to teach critical thinking skills that can be applied throughout all of the MCAT sections and beyond, including in medical school. Forgetting a...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Polish
- USMLE Step 1
- AP Chemistry
- +86 subjects

Yimeng: San Diego Russian course instructor
...Russian Language & Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Study Skills
- +63 subjects

Uphoria: San Diego Russian course instructor
...else. Tutoring is one of the greatest ways to learn about others, as well as oneself. In the last five months that I have been tutoring, I have developed so much, all thanks to the many students with whom I have worked. Each person encountered has provided me with a new perspective for viewing material and life itself. In the modern world, where education holds sway to life itself, I am honored to be able...
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Evolutionary Anthropology and Russian Language
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- ACT Reading
- Homework Support
- 10th Grade Reading
- +92 subjects

Irina: San Diego Russian course instructor
...in teaching, I have trained people of all stripes for all kinds of personal goals: to improve their grades at school, to pass university entrance exams, to help American-born kids return to their roots, or just to boost their self-confidence. My teaching approach is comprehensive, and includes all the components of language: phonetics (working on correct pronunciation), grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading, speaking fluently without a script. Preparing for foreign language tests such as the...
Education & Certification
- Pyatigorsk State Foreign Languages Pedagogical University - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching German as a Foreign Language
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- German 3
- Languages
- +4 subjects

Ruth: San Diego Russian course instructor
...native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing a comprehensive curriculum to bring the Dignity & Respect Sportsmanship program to local schools with Best of the...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Homework Support
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +27 subjects

Christopher: San Diego Russian course instructor
...wove said topics together, and highlighting the ways in which forces of the past continue to influence the events of the present. In my learning, and now in my teaching, I promote a view of the humanities not as a collection of discrete events or facts to be memorized, but as a process in which we all take part. I find that it's much easier to become excited about a performance when one is a...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Truman State University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education: Social Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- College English
- Other
- SAT
- +45 subjects

Vlada: San Diego Russian course instructor
Hi! My name is Vlada, and I'm excited for the opportunity to help people better understand the subjects they need some help in. I enjoy tutoring algebra, and helping out with all sorts of writing, as well as helping people with ACT training!
Education & Certification
- Augustana College - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Algebra 2
- High School Accounting
- Adult Literacy
- +33 subjects

Joy: San Diego Russian course instructor
...access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Latin
- SAT Subject Tests
- +99 subjects

Emma: San Diego Russian course instructor
...and engaging style is crucial to any student's success, even if the last creative essay they write is their personal statement for a college application. So few schools teach this skill, and even fewer teachers have the time to give students the individual attention that they need. I enjoy working with students who are learning to express themselves through writing, whether they need help with English grammar, literature analysis, or personal style.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- CAHSEE English
- College Essays
- Reading
- +21 subjects

Daniel: San Diego Russian course instructor
...as a "Big Brother", helping incoming freshmen adapt themselves to the more rigorous environment of St. Paul's. While an undergraduate at Columbia University, I taught SAT prep courses. I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with 51Թ! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a work of...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School Business
- College World History
- High School Biology
- +58 subjects

Ethan: San Diego Russian course instructor
...Public Policy at the University of Chicago. I attended the Horace Mann School in New York City. I love teaching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Public Policy/Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Geography
- SAT Reading
- +57 subjects

John: San Diego Russian course instructor
...most comfortable tutoring students in basic and intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. My philosophy on tutoring is crafting the pace and structure of each lesson to the student's individual needs and talents. It is important to provide a framework for each student to develop their own individual writing and learning style. In regards to test prep, learning content comes first, but learning how to take the LSAT and SAT is critical to maximizing...
Education & Certification
- Washington and Lee University - Bachelors, International Politics, Sociology
- American University Washington College of Law - PHD, Juris Doctor, MA in international politics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- +32 subjects

Tatyana: San Diego Russian course instructor
...my formal education I served as a Teaching Assistant in a First Year Russian Course and a teaching assistant in a General Biology course. After my graduation from the George Washington University, I worked as a faculty member at the Trinity Washington University for 5 years and taught General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology courses. I am also a certified Medical Technologist. I love working with students one on one and guide them through...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Microbiology
- George Washigton University - Masters, Molecular Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Medical Terminology
- Middle School Science
- +50 subjects

Daniel: San Diego Russian course instructor
I'm a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying finance and computer science. I've been tutoring since high school, and love how it allows me see familiar subjects from a different perspective. In my free time, I like to play rugby, spend time with my friends, and do Model UN. I can tutor most subjects that I've taken before, but especially love teaching high school math.
Education & Certification
- College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Calculus
- Calculus 2
- +43 subjects