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Russian Tutor (Native speaker) · Russian tutoring in person in United Kingdom and online

New memberUnited KingdomIn person & online
  • A level
  • GCSE
  • Casual Learning
  • Native speaker

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About me

Hi, I'm Alwena! I'm a native Russian speaker who spent 11 years growing up in Moscow, and I'm now in the final year of my BA in French and International Relations at Aberystwyth University. I hold A* grades in both GCSE and A level French, and I spent my year abroad at Sciences Po Strasbourg, studying entirely in French.

I've been teaching Russian and French for 3 years, working with primary, secondary and sixth form students as well as adults. I also spent time as a Modern Languages Mentor with Routes into Languages Cymru, presenting to 200+ students across Welsh secondary schools, so I'm used to adapting my teaching to different ages and confidence levels. My Russian is also put to professional use: I've translated around 15,000 words of policy documents for the UN International Organization for Migration.

I teach in person in the UK and online with students anywhere else. Lessons are one-to-one and online.

Your first lesson is free. We'll chat about your level and goals and decide together where to start.

I speak four languages fluently and I'm learning my fifth, so I know what it's like to be the learner. That helps me find the right approach for each student, whatever their goals: exams, travel, work, or just enjoying the language.

How I teach

  • Every student is different, so I start by finding out where you are and where you want to go. In the free first lesson we talk about your level, your goals and what has or hasn't worked for you before. From there we build a plan together.
  • I focus on using the language, not just studying it. Lessons are built around speaking, listening and real-life situations, with grammar explained clearly when it's needed, not as a list of rules to memorise.
  • Because I've learned languages myself, I know the sticking points: the plateau, the fear of getting it wrong, the grammar that just won't click. I try to make lessons a place where mistakes are normal and useful.
  • I adapt my approach to the student. With younger learners I keep things lively and varied. With teenagers I support exam preparation and school work. With adults I work around your goals, whether that's work, travel, family or personal interest. For French, I can also help with academic and professional language. For Russian, I can help with everyday conversation, reading and understanding how the language really works.

Education and experience

  • Aberystwyth University - BA (Hons) French and International relations (2023-2027)
  • Sciences Po Strasbourg - Year abroad in French and Politics (2025-2026)
  • 3 years of tutoring experience · WantATutor member since 2026
  • English · French · Russian · Welsh and Beginner German.

Lessons and rates

LessonLengthPrice
One-on-one lesson (online)60 min$22

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Availability

  • Monday 18:00–21:00
  • Wednesday 12:00–21:00
  • Thursday 17:00–21:00
  • Friday 08:00–18:30
  • Saturday 10:00–21:00
  • Sunday 10:00–20:00

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