For children
Russian for kids
Lessons for children are planned with the parent. Some children are starting from zero; others speak Russian at home but cannot read or write it. The approach is different in each case.
Sessions are short, structured and friendly. We use games, pictures and real conversation, but we do not confuse “fun” with “no progress”.
- Ages 8+
- Bilingual families
- Parent updates
- Safe online format
Who it suits
For children under eight, we usually recommend a shorter trial and a conversation with the parent before booking. The format has to fit the child, not the other way round.
- Children aged 8–14 who want to start Russian from scratch.
- Bilingual children who speak Russian but need reading and writing.
- Children preparing for a school exam or a move.
- Families who want regular, structured practice alongside home use.
How a lesson works
A typical lesson has a warm-up, a focused activity, a short game or reading task, and a recap. Materials are shared on screen and sent to the parent afterwards.
For bilingual children, we assess reading and writing separately from speaking. A child who chats fluently at home may still need systematic work on Cyrillic, spelling and grammar.
Parent involvement
The parent is the main contact. We agree goals, share a short progress note at agreed points, and flag anything that needs practice at home.
A responsible adult should be at home during the lesson. We do not contact children privately on social media or messaging apps.
Safeguarding
Lessons are on Zoom, with the camera on by default. Recordings are made only with written consent. The full policy is on the safeguarding page.
- Parent or guardian books and consents.
- Adult at home during the lesson.
- No private contact with the child.
- Recordings only with written consent.
Related
Questions
Short, direct answers. If yours is not here, send a message and we will reply within one working day.
What is the youngest age?
Usually eight. Younger children can be considered after a conversation with the parent, but the lesson format has to be shorter and more play-based.
My child speaks Russian but cannot read. Where do we start?
With the alphabet and reading, separately from speaking. We assess what is already there and build from that point.
Do parents need to sit in?
A responsible adult should be at home. Sitting in is optional; for younger children it often helps at the start.
How long are lessons?
Sixty minutes for older children. For younger or less focused children, we may recommend a shorter session; this is agreed before booking.
Can you help with school Russian?
Yes, if the school has a Russian programme. Send the curriculum or the teacher’s requirements before the trial.
Start with a free 20-minute lesson
A short conversation, a quick level check, and a clear next step. No card and no obligation.
- An honest check of your current level
- A recommendation on format and frequency
- A first plan you can start the same week