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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

  • Learning Russian from a native speaker who has a superb command of English will provide you with certain cultural insights and explanations that come naturally from someone who grew up in the former Soviet Union. But aside from practical considerations, Natasha is simply pleasant to talk to! If you feel a little intimidated and overwhelmed by the task, Natasha will offer you encouragement, telling about some of her own trials and victories learning English. Of course, the convenience of learning on line through Skype (where there is even a chalk board) is invaluable!
    ~ Patrick C. (Idaho, US)
  • Speak Russian Now is my first choice for consultation, education, and translation services relating to Russian and English language. Natasha is very skilled with language and does fantastic work in all these areas. On top of all that, she brings to the table a positive energy and great attitude that makes her a joy to work with. I highly recommend Speak Russian Now! Hire Natasha and you will not be disappointed.
    ~ Chris S. (New York, US)
  • One of the best things about working with Natasha is that she knows language. From cases to reflexive verbs, everything is explained perfectly and clarified instantly. There's no way that you can't learn.
    ~ Kenny H. (Ohio, US)
  • My brother just got married to a Russian woman and I was the best man. I needed to give a toast and wanted to blow away the guests by speaking in both English and Russian. Natasha and SpeakRussianNow.com did exactly what I wanted and more. Their after-hours and last-minute support were fantastic, even emailing me speech less than an hour before the actual event (I had forgotten the printed copy at the hotel room). Don't hesitate at all. They will do a fantastic job for you at a VERY reasonable rate. The results were accurate and quick.
    ~ Greg H. (Honolulu, HI)
  • I needed to refresh my knowledge of Russian to be able to do business in Russia in more congenial manner. Natasha is a competent yet gentle teacher that concentrates on real life situations. In all exchanges, I feel Natasha's true passion about the language and its good usage. I am an attorney and my schedule goes through constant changes, but Natasha is always understanding. It is a real pleasure to learn Russian with Natasha at my office or on the go.
    ~ Hynek Z. (Canada)
  • Speakrussiannow.com is a great website for those who are serious about learning the Russian language. Natasha is a great instructor who is very skilled in teaching others proper grammar, usage and pronunciation. She is very patient and proficient and lets the student learn at a pace that is most comfortable for them. I have been taking lessons with Natasha for over 4 months now and have learned more than I had ever expected! Not only have I improved my Russian language skills but I have also learned a lot about the country, people and culture as a whole (which I believe is a very important part to understanding why people speak the way they do and how the language evolved as it did). I would highly recommend Speakrussiannow.com to anyone, as I can say it prepared me to approach Russian speaking people with confidence and makes me look forward to my upcoming vacation to Moscow and St. Petersburg 10x more!! Thanks Natasha!!
    ~ Andrew C. (New Jersey, US)