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(In-person) Low Intermediate Russian Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm PT (March 31st to May 5th) Instructor: Olga Zueva-Zalivko
Low Intermediate Russian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Accessible to learners from Oakland, San Francisco & across the Bay Area
Course Dates:
March 31st to May 5th
This in-person Russian class for low intermediate students 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 may be shortened slightly to maintain an intensive, focused learning experience.
This location is easily accessible for students commuting from Oakland and San Francisco via BART or car.
About the Instructor
Olga was born and educated in Belarus and has a strong academic background in languages and pedagogy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and English Languages from the University of Mogilev in 2008 and a Master’s Degree in Pedagogical Sciences from Minsk Linguistic University in 2009.
She also holds ABD (All But Dissertation) status in Belarusian Language and Literature. Her dissertation, “Actual Style Traditions of Women’s Russian-Speaking Literature of Belarus (late 20th – early 21st centuries),” reflects her deep engagement with Russian-language culture and literary traditions.
Olga speaks Russian, Belarusian, French, and English, and has also studied Latin, giving her a broad, multilingual perspective that enriches her teaching. Her classes are clear, engaging, and culturally informed.
Who This Course Is For
The Low Intermediate Russian class is designed for students who have studied Russian for 8–12 months and already have a basic command of the language.
To enroll, students should be able to:
Talk about themselves and their interests in Russian
Use the present, past, and future tenses
Have some familiarity with the Russian case system
Understand the difference between verbs of motion (on foot vs. by transport)
This course is ideal for learners who want to move beyond the beginner stage and become more confident and fluent in real conversations.
What You’ll Learn
The main goal of this course is to help students strengthen their speaking and listening skills while building on the grammar and vocabulary they already know.
You will:
Practice oral comprehension through dialogues and listening activities
Improve your ability to speak in longer, more natural sentences
Expand your vocabulary for everyday situations
Review and strengthen the Russian case system
Use the genitive, accusative, and dative cases more confidently
Describe events, plans, and experiences with greater accuracy
Lessons include interactive speaking exercises, short presentations, and practical dialogues to help you communicate more fluently.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to:
Communicate more fluently in everyday situations
Use a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures
Apply key Russian cases with greater confidence
Understand longer spoken dialogues
Transition smoothly toward full intermediate-level Russian
This class is ideal for students who want to solidify their grammar, improve fluency, and take their Russian to the next level.
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 Intermediate Russian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Accessible to learners from Oakland, San Francisco & across the Bay Area
Course Dates:
March 31st to May 5th
This in-person Russian class for low intermediate students 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 may be shortened slightly to maintain an intensive, focused learning experience.
This location is easily accessible for students commuting from Oakland and San Francisco via BART or car.
About the Instructor
Olga was born and educated in Belarus and has a strong academic background in languages and pedagogy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and English Languages from the University of Mogilev in 2008 and a Master’s Degree in Pedagogical Sciences from Minsk Linguistic University in 2009.
She also holds ABD (All But Dissertation) status in Belarusian Language and Literature. Her dissertation, “Actual Style Traditions of Women’s Russian-Speaking Literature of Belarus (late 20th – early 21st centuries),” reflects her deep engagement with Russian-language culture and literary traditions.
Olga speaks Russian, Belarusian, French, and English, and has also studied Latin, giving her a broad, multilingual perspective that enriches her teaching. Her classes are clear, engaging, and culturally informed.
Who This Course Is For
The Low Intermediate Russian class is designed for students who have studied Russian for 8–12 months and already have a basic command of the language.
To enroll, students should be able to:
Talk about themselves and their interests in Russian
Use the present, past, and future tenses
Have some familiarity with the Russian case system
Understand the difference between verbs of motion (on foot vs. by transport)
This course is ideal for learners who want to move beyond the beginner stage and become more confident and fluent in real conversations.
What You’ll Learn
The main goal of this course is to help students strengthen their speaking and listening skills while building on the grammar and vocabulary they already know.
You will:
Practice oral comprehension through dialogues and listening activities
Improve your ability to speak in longer, more natural sentences
Expand your vocabulary for everyday situations
Review and strengthen the Russian case system
Use the genitive, accusative, and dative cases more confidently
Describe events, plans, and experiences with greater accuracy
Lessons include interactive speaking exercises, short presentations, and practical dialogues to help you communicate more fluently.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to:
Communicate more fluently in everyday situations
Use a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures
Apply key Russian cases with greater confidence
Understand longer spoken dialogues
Transition smoothly toward full intermediate-level Russian
This class is ideal for students who want to solidify their grammar, improve fluency, and take their Russian to the next level.
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.