Paul Spooner
★★★★★
I originally thought I’d write this review in Russian to show what I’d learned. But then it hit me that most people reading this are probably foreigners trying to learn Russian, just like I was. So I figured I’d write something that might actually help you avoid the mistakes I made.
When I started looking for a tutor, I had the same dilemma everyone has: do I go cheap and book 5-6 lessons for the price of one with Irina? It’s really tempting. But honestly, going for the cheapest option turned out to be a waste of time and money.
After just 5 lessons with Irina, I finally understood how Russian actually works and more importantly, how to learn it properly. That alone was worth way more than a dozen bargain lessons that left me spinning my wheels.
What really stands out about Irina is how she breaks down complicated subjects into simple, everyday language. Before working with her, I’d spent hours reading, listening, and memorizing Russian words and phrases. Turns out I’d been d
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