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Elena began teaching short courses in Russian at SSEES in 1998, using the Competency Based Method which has an internationally recognised track record of success and is a practical approach to language learning. She places a strong emphasis听on gaining fluency in speaking and understanding spoken Russian throughout the course.听听Elena听has taught a variety of courses, ranging from complete beginners to the highest level of fluency.听
Elena听started teaching Russian as a foreign language in 1992 in the American Peace Corps, when vast economic changes in Russia created an increased demand for foreign language learning.听Elena听attained the USA Peace Corps Certificate, following specialised training.
Concurrently with SSEES,听Elena听has gained a vast experience of teaching Russian in government establishments and in the business environment in the City of London,听and was an interpreter at the law courts (the Institute of Linguists Certificate, Court Interpreter).
Over 15 years,听Elena听taught Russian up to the International Baccalaureate level,听at one of the top independent boys鈥� schools in central London, where听many of her students chose Russian for their future careers.
Elena听has read the History of West European and North American literatures at the University of Saratov and for her PhD research at St Petersburg State University.
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