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Hello and welcome! My name is Natasha, and I am originally from Belarus. When I came to America, I met many people who wanted to learn about Russia, and I was glad to share my knowledge with them. As I traveled, I began to look for more convenient ways to communicate with my students. In 2005, I started a website SpeakRussianNow.com offering a wide range of language services online. Whatever your language needs may be, we are here to work with you!

Education

Master of Arts in Slavic Literature and Cultures
University of Texas at Austin

Master of Sciences in Curriculum and Instruction
Baylor University

Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Speech Communication
East Texas Baptist University

Work Experience

Teaching Russian and English languages in group and one-on-one settings
Translating business and personal documents
Interpreting for business and personal purposes
Providing consulting services to English and Russian speaking clients
Working with families who have adopted Russian children
Working as an Independent Contractor
Teaching Rhetoric and Writing at The University of Texas at Austin
Working as a Graduate Research Assistant on the project “Rockin’ Russian”
Teaching Russian at Baylor University
Teaching English at La Vega High School
Working as an interpreter for EFL schools in Belarus and Poland

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • I have done it all. I have done the Rosetta Stone, downloaded the audio files, watched free stuff on YouTube, got the work books and other types of study material from the book store. I have listened to Russian music, I have left my T.V. on Russian television throughout the day and at night while I am sleeping. I can say all the things might help! But if you are wanting to learn Russian and speak it like it is spoken correctly, Speak Russian Now has been the only way I have learned it, retained it, and have spoken it the right way! Russian is one of the hardest luggage to learn, but there is no doubt that with the professionalism, the education, and the love for teaching that Natasha has I will speak Russian and speak it the way it is spoken. So whatever your reason for learning Russian is, Speak Russian Now is the only way to go. Spasibo, Natasha!
    ~ Michael G. (Texas, US)
  • Natasha provides excellent and convenient written translation services. During the waiting period for our Russian adoptions, we were permitted to communicate with our children via letters to their orphanages. During this time, Natasha provided invaluable assistance to my family in a professional, prompt and very courteous manner.
    ~ L.S.
  • I have very much enjoyed taking lessons from Natasha and I know, without a shadow of doubt, that I have learned much more from her than from any other form of language learning or instructor.  I consider myself very fortunate to have found Natasha when I was looking for an instructor and I can't stress enough how great it was to have someone so patient and knowledgeable about BOTH languages helping me to learn.
    ~ Zac S. (Tennessee, US)
  • There is no better way to learn a foreign language than to study with a competent speaker of the particular language, and Natasha speaks Russian beautifully. She is very attentive to your particular needs and offers very flexible study times. (5 red stars!)  
    ~ William D. (Texas, US)
  • I was so excited when I found Speak Russian Now and got acquainted with Natasha. As an adult learner, tacking a new language, especially Russian, is extremely difficult. I have found Natasha to be incredibly patient and highly professional. She makes excellent use of the time while online and is so encouraging. I look forward to my lessons each week and really feel I am finally gaining ground on learning this language. I recommend her highly!
    ~ Jayne S. (Ohio, US)
  • Taking online Russian lessons has been really helpful to me. Natasha is very flexible with scheduling. These lessons allow me to choose what topics I would like to concentrate on, rather than following a strict curriculum. I have already learned so much from these lessons over the past three months without feeling overwhelmed. I highly recommend this program for people who want to learn at their pace and convenience.
    ~ Jean S. (California, US)