I try to teach by making my students think for themselves - I will explain a new topic in detail first but will then try to have the student memorise the new information and then explain it to me.
I usually start with explaining the grammar and then move on to a quick repetition where the student needs to explain the topic and finally provide some exercises to reinforce the new information.
I am happy to adapt my teaching style according to different requirements.
I am a linguistics graduate and have been giving private lessons to classmates during high school and uni years. I have a degree in Russian Linguistics and Literary Science and have been studying various languages throughout my life so I know what it takes to improve your skills. I am a native German speaker (I grew up in Switzerland - the official language is Standard High German there) and German was one of my main subjects in high school. I also have extensive experience translating into German.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
IYUNO – Freelance Translator for subtitles Apr 2017 – Apr 2019
Translation. Proofreading and editing. Role of language in visual storytelling. Time management.
Private Teaching of German, History, Russian – Self-employed Tutor Oct 2013 – Sept 2015
Knowledge of German and Russian grammar. Didactics. Time management
Private Teaching of German, English, Maths – Self-employed Tutor Sept 2008 – 2010
Knowledge of German and English grammar. Didactics. Time management.
EDUCATION
University College London MA in Russian Studies (Merit) Sept 2016 – Sept 2018
Knowledge of language, regional politics, history, culture and etiquette.
University of Zurich, Switzerland BA in Russian Linguistics and Literature, Arabic, Middle East Studies (Average grade: 4.9) Sept 2010 – Feb 2015 Societies: MUN (Model United Nations) Sept 2011 – July 2012, ASVZ (University Sports Club Zurich: Boxing, Swimming, Cycling, Bouldering)
Knowledge of language, regional history, culture and etiquette. Stays over several months in both Russia and the Middle East.
Kantonsschule Küsnacht, Switzerland (Average grade: 4.8) Aug 2004 – Aug 2010 Extracurricular: Piano Lessons
Bilingual High School EN/GE (Subjects: Maths, German, English, French, Spanish, History, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Music, Arts, Economics/Law, Physical Education)
EXPERIENCE ABROAD
Travelling Vietnam, China, Japan Mar 2016 – May 2016
The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, Moscow Russian Language Course and TRKI I (98%) Jun 2014 – Sept 2014
Living and Russian language course in Riga, Latvia with a private teacher Aug 2013
Saint Petersburg State University Russian Language Course Aug 2012
International Language Institute IH, Cairo Arabic Language Course Jan 2011
Institut de Langue Française, Paris French Language Course April 2008
LANGUAGES
German (native), English (bilingual), Russian (BA & MA), French (Swiss Matura), Spanish (Swiss Matura), Arabic (BA, Fusha: advanced written and basic oral abilities)
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