Russian Crash Course

I have been attending classes with Ana for approximately one year, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional Russian instructor. Prior to beginning these classes, I faced challenges with my speaking confidence. The engaging activities and games that Ana organizes have significantly encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone, resulting in a marked improvement in my speaking abilities. I highly recommend Ana and her class.

Anna was an enthusiastic and effective instructor. She made the class both challenging and fun!

I love taking classes with Ana! I love languages and have practiced many, but have never gotten fluent— whether I learn on my own or at school, I never seem to have motivation to get that far. I often feel lost on my own or overwhelmed when I get far enough at school. However, the way Ana teaches is SO much better than any other structured class I have taken. I find myself motivated to keep learning and I could see my progress even after the first course. If you’re thinking about taking a course with Ana— do it! :) Russian is a difficult language to learn by nature, but Ana makes class so fun and she is accommodating to everyone. She also hosts other events for students, such as game nights, hikes, and more with native speakers. Thank you, Ana!

I feel lucky to live in Denver where Ana has her school. Her teaching style is creative and unique. And she loves teaching, which is why she is such a good teacher. She has a lesson plan for every class. She keeps each student engaged, no one sits quietly. She is a good ambassador of the Russian language and good at bringing people together, which is what the world needs right now.

The engaging classes and organized curriculum make learning Russian much easier and more enjoyable! I had spent a good five months trying to learn on my own before signing up, and I learned more in a handful of sessions than those months of self-study. The lessons themselves are engaging and involve a lot of games and physical movement that make the material stick. The curriculum also builds on itself by introducing some easier, more similar to English words first then using those words to later introduce more complicated terms. I really appreciated this because one of the great challenges of Russian is all the unfamiliar, Slavic-origin vocabulary that can very easily get overwhelming, so learning in this way helped a lot. There's homework with each lesson that helps to reinforce the material. They usually focus on a single aspect of the lesson, which makes learning small pieces of the complex Russian grammar a lot more manageable. The instructor also has a great passion for teaching the language that comes through in her lessons and curriculum. She hosts games and events outside of the classes for more language exposure, and these alongside the classes are a great way to meet fellow students for additional practice. Overall, if you're trying to learn Russian, this class is a great resource.