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I have always been fascinated with Russia and its language

November 21, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I was fascinated with Russia and its language. I remember hearing a Russian song as a teenager and thought it sounded so cool the lyrics were written in some cool text that I didn’t understand, so I started buying books to learn Russian. However, I wasn’t successful even…

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My Russian lessons are a highlight of my week  

July 25, 2024

I have tried learning Russian with apps, audio recordings etc but failed miserably. I started one-on-one lessons via Skype with Irina in January and already my knowledge of Russian is increasing weekly. I am already starting to speak, read and write confidently in Russian. Irina is a skilled, patient and engaging teacher who guides me…

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I progressed my Russian hugely

April 1, 2024

I would heartily recommend the Kalinka Russian language school. Whatever your reasons for learning Russian, the school adapts its teaching program to suit your needs. Irina is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher who has helped me progress my Russian hugely, using various teaching methods and material. Class times are also flexible and designed to…

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Russian for Music

November 21, 2023

November 21, 2023 ”I have thoroughly enjoyed my Skype classes with Irina. She is a very patient teacher and her feedback is always detailed and constructive. Strongly recommended! “ Brendan Kennedy

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I am excited to continue learning with Kalinka School

October 20, 2023

I began my Russian language journey with Kalinka School, taught by Irina Lawless, I started online in September, and it has been a fantastic experience. As a fifth-year student preparing for my Leaving Cert exam, I appreciate her engaging teaching style and personalised approach. Irina has significantly boosted my confidence and language skills. I’m excited…

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I thoroughly enjoyed my Russian classes

August 1, 2023

“Irina is a brilliant teacher who offered fantastic guidance at the start of my Russian-learning journey. Prior to commencing classes with Irina, I was a complete beginner with no previous Russian language knowledge. I had tried to self-study but had no idea of where to start and what to focus on when embarking on a…

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Sergei Rachmaninoff: “I am a Russian composer” 

April 25, 2023

’’What is music…? It’s a quiet moonlit night… It’s the rustle of living leaves… It’s a distant evening call… This is what is born from the heart and goes to the heart, This is Love. The sister of music is poetry And her mother is sadness.’’                Sergei Rachmaninoff…

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Distance is no Barrier to learning a language

February 1, 2023

Andrew lives in his hometown, in magical Sligo in the west of Ireland near the ocean. I was lucky enough to visit County Sligo several times and always, on leaving this beautiful place, I took with me wonderful impressions of the beauty of nature, amazing mountains, ancient castles and, of course, the ocean. And like…

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Russian Language Conference – 2022 – Berlin

December 20, 2022

The annual language week for teachers of Russian took place in The Russian House of Science and Culture (the largest Russian cultural institution in the world) in Berlin, Germany from 22nd November to 25th November 2022.  The main event was a 5 day Conference on the „Theory and Practice of Teaching Russian in Multilingual Europe“. As…

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