Private Lessons | Comprehensible Russian

You don't have to speak Russian to start communicating in Russian.

Crosstalk is the perfect bridge from listening to comprehensible input to confidently expressing yourself in Russian.

It is a unique format that allows you to have real conversations while you're still in the early stages of acquiring Russian.

During each session, we speak Russian and you speak English. This creates meaningful interaction, gives you highly personalized comprehensible input, and removes the pressure to speak Russian before you are ready. You can stay silent as long as you want and speak Russian when it feels natural.

Crosstalk offers a safe, personal space where speaking emerges gradually, not overnight, but through small, stress-free steps.

A recording of each call is uploaded afterwards for those members who couldn't make it live.

This is a Patreon tier. By signing up for the weekly group crosstalk you also get our Premium subscription with access to progress tracking tools and premium videos on the platform.

A natural way to learn Russian

My lessons are based on real communication, not on following a fixed script, textbook, or a series of exercises.

We talk about real topics, share thoughts and experiences, and build a genuine human connection through Russian. At the same time, I carefully adapt my speech to your level, creating comprehensible input that helps you acquire the language naturally.

What about speaking?

I believe that the silent period is not a rule that says you cannot speak. It is permission not to force speech before you are ready.

When I see that you are ready to express yourself, I encourage and support you in speaking. My goal is to help you develop Russian naturally, with confidence and without pressure.

Who are these lessons for?

These lessons are a good fit if you:

feel stuck with vocabulary apps, grammar rules, and exercises, but still can't communicate naturally
want to catch meaning naturally and respond in real time
want to build confidence speaking Russian in a relaxed, natural way
want your reactions in Russian to become more automatic and spontaneous
are a total beginner or an advanced learner.

You might be surprised by how much Russian you can understand from the very first lesson.

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Whether you're learning a language or teaching one, you may have questions that go beyond what can be answered in a video or an article.

I offer one-to-one consultations for anyone interested in Comprehensible Input, ALG, and natural language acquisition.

Together, we can explore both the theory behind the approach and, more importantly, how to apply it in practice.

For learners, consultations help you better understand your language acquisition process and develop a personalized learning strategy based on your experience, goals, and current stage of acquisition.

For teachers, we can discuss lesson design, creating comprehensible input, CrossTalk, classroom practice, and adapting CI principles to your own teaching context.

Consultations are designed as deep, personalized sessions rather than quick Q&A calls. We take the time to understand your situation, explore your questions, and develop practical next steps together.

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