Galina was my son's Russian teacher for a few years. She is a great teacher! Galina keeps her lessons fun and engaging through a variety of activities that improve conversation,... read more writing and reading skills. Always so thoughtful and patient. She introduced my son to Russian literature, music and arts. Over the years they became friends and still keep on touch.

Highly recommend Galina's classes! Anna and I have been interested in Russian language and culture for a long time. We've been loving learning about both. Galina has done an amazing... read more job structuring her courses and has gone out of her way to teach us about different foods, traditions, and history. We're looking forward to continuing classes and gaining a better understanding for future travels.

I recently had the pleasure of taking Galina's Beginner Russian Language Course, and I am thrilled to share my positive experience. Galina is a fantastic instructor who is not only... read more knowledgeable in the Russian language, but also incredibly friendly and passionate about teaching beginners. As a beginner, I had many questions and struggled with certain concepts, but Galina was always patient and took the time to explain things in a way that was easy for me to understand. She helped me to feel at ease, which in turn helped make me more confident while learning. Galina's positive feedback was also invaluable. She praised my progress and pointed out areas where I could improve, but always did so in a constructive and encouraging way. Her feedback on spoken and recorded assignments was particularly helpful, as she provided specific guidance on pronunciation and intonation, which really helped me to improve my speaking skills. One of the highlights of the course was learning Russian cursive writing. Galina made it fun and interactive, and her instruction was clear and easy to follow. I found this aspect of the course to be not only practical for reading Russian texts, but also a unique and enjoyable learning experience. I highly recommend Galina's Beginner Russian Language Course to anyone who is interested in learning the basics of Russian. Her friendly demeanor, passion for teaching, patience, and effective feedback make her an exceptional instructor. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and will carry the knowledge and skills I gained in her course with me for years to come. Thank you, Galina, for your excellent instruction!

Galina is a great teacher. She is well organized and brings culture to class. I highly recommend her class.

I have undertaken several Russian courses with Galina since January 2021, firstly at University of Victoria, Canada and now through her own business Russian Language. I can honestly say that... read more Galina is the best language teacher I’ve ever had. I live in Sydney Australia, and I keep coming back to Galina’s classes in Canada because I get so much out of them. As a native Russian speaker with postgraduate qualifications in literature and linguistics, Galina understands language at a very fundamental level. She's also clearly passionate about teaching. Galina delivers classes that are enjoyable, interactive and varied. She designs activities that really engage the learners – encompassing Russian songs, history, cuisine ... I have learned so much about Russian culture while learning the language. Galina is an inclusive teacher who is aware of students’ different levels of fluency and specific learning challenges, and she has a knack for accommodating these variables while engaging the whole class. This is no mean feat and something that only an experienced language teacher can achieve. Class progression is logical and allows for consolidated learning, which gives excellent outcomes. Galina sets interesting homework tasks that I always enjoy completing. Galina has made learning Russian so much fun, I’ve made friends in class, and she has reignited my love of learning languages. Russian classes are one of the highlights of my week. I recommend Galina highly – 10/10! Dr Petra Nolan, Senior Writer/Editor, Sydney Australia.

Learning Russian language and culture with Galina is an absolute pleasure. She is so obviously passionate about her work and shares her love for the culture in a variety of... read more fun ways.