Larisa

We always start with a small talk to warm up, then move to articulation exercises that help improve pronunciation—Russian words are not easy to pronounce! We begin each lesson by writing down the date and the topic, and then the structure depends on the lesson's objective. If we're focusing on grammar, I first explain the concept, then we read a short text to see it in context. Next, we do a brief exercise to check understanding, and spend the rest of the time practicing conversational skills using the grammar topic we've just studied. At the end of each lesson, we summarize what we've covered, address any questions, and I explain the homework. You'll also receive a short Quizlet quiz with new vocabulary to review. That's the general framework, but really, it's very individual and depends on the topic. I sometimes prepare special materials like memes, creative tasks such as making advertisements or posters, or we work with Russian music and literature to make it more engaging and fun. And we usually laugh a lot!