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In Person Low Beginner Russian Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST (March 24th to April 28th) The class size is 3-6 students. Instructor: Olga Zueva-Zalivko
Low Beginner Russian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Accessible to learners from Oakland, San Francisco & across the Bay Area
Course Dates: March 24th to April 28th
This in-person Russian class for low beginners is held at our Berkeley location at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
Classes meet weekly in small groups of 3–6 students, creating a highly interactive, supportive learning environment.
If only two students enroll, the course will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of the usual six.
This location is easily accessible for students commuting from Oakland and San Francisco via BART or car.
About the Instructor
Olga, originally from Belarus, is a passionate language educator with a strong academic background. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French and English Languages (University of Mogilev), a Master’s in Pedagogical Sciences(Minsk Linguistic University), and is ABD in Belarusian Language and Literature.
Her research focuses on Russian-speaking women's literature of Belarus, giving her deep insight into both language and culture. Olga is fluent in Russian, Belarusian, French, and English, and has also studied Latin, offering students a broad, multilingual perspective. Her teaching is clear, engaging, and culturally rich.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for low beginners who already have a basic foundation in Russian. You may have completed a complete beginner course or studied Russian in the past and want to review and continue building your skills.
If you’re based in Berkeley, Oakland, or San Francisco and want to continue learning Russian in a supportive, small-group, in-person environment, this class is the ideal next step.
Whether you're learning for travel, personal interest, heritage, or professional reasons, this course will help you become more confident and comfortable using Russian in everyday situations.
What You’ll Learn
In this level, you’ll build on the foundations of the complete beginner course and begin using Russian more actively in conversation. You’ll review key grammar structures while expanding your vocabulary and speaking ability.
You’ll learn to:
Speak about your daily routine and schedule
Ask and answer simple questions with more confidence
Talk about your family, work, and interests
Use basic verbs in the present tense
Describe places, objects, and people
Understand short dialogues and simple spoken Russian
Cultural insights remain an important part of the course, with short discussions about everyday life, social customs, and communication styles in Russian-speaking countries.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to:
Hold short, simple conversations in Russian
Ask and answer everyday questions
Understand basic spoken Russian in familiar contexts
Use core grammar structures with more confidence
Read and write short texts in Cyrillic
Continue to the next level with stronger speaking and listening skills
Required Textbook
Sputnik: Introductory Russian Language Course (Part 1)
by Julia Rochtchina
ISBN: 978-0-9939139-0-7
Offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA.
We serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
Low Beginner Russian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Accessible to learners from Oakland, San Francisco & across the Bay Area
Course Dates: March 24th to April 28th
This in-person Russian class for low beginners is held at our Berkeley location at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
Classes meet weekly in small groups of 3–6 students, creating a highly interactive, supportive learning environment.
If only two students enroll, the course will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of the usual six.
This location is easily accessible for students commuting from Oakland and San Francisco via BART or car.
About the Instructor
Olga, originally from Belarus, is a passionate language educator with a strong academic background. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French and English Languages (University of Mogilev), a Master’s in Pedagogical Sciences(Minsk Linguistic University), and is ABD in Belarusian Language and Literature.
Her research focuses on Russian-speaking women's literature of Belarus, giving her deep insight into both language and culture. Olga is fluent in Russian, Belarusian, French, and English, and has also studied Latin, offering students a broad, multilingual perspective. Her teaching is clear, engaging, and culturally rich.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for low beginners who already have a basic foundation in Russian. You may have completed a complete beginner course or studied Russian in the past and want to review and continue building your skills.
If you’re based in Berkeley, Oakland, or San Francisco and want to continue learning Russian in a supportive, small-group, in-person environment, this class is the ideal next step.
Whether you're learning for travel, personal interest, heritage, or professional reasons, this course will help you become more confident and comfortable using Russian in everyday situations.
What You’ll Learn
In this level, you’ll build on the foundations of the complete beginner course and begin using Russian more actively in conversation. You’ll review key grammar structures while expanding your vocabulary and speaking ability.
You’ll learn to:
Speak about your daily routine and schedule
Ask and answer simple questions with more confidence
Talk about your family, work, and interests
Use basic verbs in the present tense
Describe places, objects, and people
Understand short dialogues and simple spoken Russian
Cultural insights remain an important part of the course, with short discussions about everyday life, social customs, and communication styles in Russian-speaking countries.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to:
Hold short, simple conversations in Russian
Ask and answer everyday questions
Understand basic spoken Russian in familiar contexts
Use core grammar structures with more confidence
Read and write short texts in Cyrillic
Continue to the next level with stronger speaking and listening skills
Required Textbook
Sputnik: Introductory Russian Language Course (Part 1)
by Julia Rochtchina
ISBN: 978-0-9939139-0-7
Offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA.
We serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.