Russian with Tamara

About Russian with Tamara

Russian with Tamara offers Russian courses in Amsterdam and online. The lessons focus on active, practical language use, with an emphasis on speaking and understanding.

Courses

There are courses for beginners and advanced learners, group lessons and a video course for beginners. The beginners’ course also covers reading, writing, the Cyrillic alphabet, and Russian culture and customs.

• Russian for beginners
• Russian for advanced learners
• Video course in Russian for beginners
• Russian language café

Teaching approach

Lessons take place in small groups and use modern learning techniques, such as role-play and memory techniques. Intake interviews and a level test are available for advanced learners.

• Active, practical language use
• Speaking and understanding
• Reading, writing, pronunciation and intonation
• Modern learning techniques

About the teacher

Tamara Zhirova has a university degree in languages and 16 years of teaching experience. She specialises in modern learning techniques.

Practical information

Lessons are held online via Zoom and in person in Amsterdam. The Russian language café is free to attend, offering a chance to practise Russian with Russian speakers.

• Online via Zoom
• In person in Amsterdam