Learn Russian at Language Loop Chicago!

“Ученье – свет, а неученье – тьма.” – Народная мудрость

“Learning is Light, Ignorance is Darkness”- Russian Proverb

For questions about scheduling and teacher availability , call 312-234-9835 or text / whatsapp  312-837-9012

Private Programs

Structure your experience around your individual learning style and goals. We will be happy to customize your curriculum to meet your specific area of interest (health, journalism, business, law, technology, etc.). We offer Russian programs at all proficiency levels. Please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment if you have previously studied Russian. click here to contact us!

Private Lessons

Study at your own pace and create your own schedule. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

Dive and Survive

Get a true immersion experience. Study 7 hours a day for 5 days, and enjoy complimentary lunch with your instructor. 35 hours of instruction total.

Semi-Private Program

Learn with friends or family who share your language goals and proficiency level. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

the honeymoon destination package

meet 10 hours total before heading to your destination! in person or online. semi private only (flexible schedule. both students must have a similar proficiency level).

Online Lessons

if you prefer distance learning, you can still study with one of our highly educated native speakers! live instruction available worldwide. 1 hour minimum per lesson via zoom, google meet, skype, whatsapp, and more..

Tutoring

Get help doing your homework or studying for your next exam. Ages 12 and up.

Group Programs

Make learning social and fun! Groups are capped at a 5 student maximum to make sure you get the speaking time and attention you need. All group programs meet according to a fixed schedule. We offer Russian programs at all proficiency levels. If you’ve studied Russian before please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment.

Busy Loop

Busy Loop classes are 2 hours long. Classes meet either once a week for 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks, which totals to 120 hours of instruction. Please check our schedule page for upcoming classes.

Weekday Intensive

Weekday Intensive classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1-4 weeks.

the fling

these 3 hour classes meet three times a week for 2 weeks. 18 hours of group instruction.

Saturday Intensive

Saturday Intensive classes meet for 3 hours on 7 consecutive Saturdays. 21 hours of instruction total.

Languagepalooza

Study with your friends! Languagepaloo za is available to pre-formed groups of up to 5 high school students. Classes meet for 2 hours. Students must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours.  

Corporate Group

Study with colleagues who share a common goal and proficiency level. We will customize your curriculum to meet your business needs.

Russian Literature

Enjoy discussions with other advanced Russian speakers and learn more about Russian-speaking cultures through  literature.

Additional Services

-Translation

-Cross Cultural Training

Who Speaks Russian?

-Russian is an official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Russian is widely spoken in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Estonia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, among other Eastern European and Central Asian nations and territories (Wikipedia).

-Around 900,000 people speak Russian in the United States (Babbel).

-Russian is one of the ten most widely spoken languages in the world (Babbel).

-About 7,600 people speak Russian at home in Chicago (Statistical Atlas).

Fun Facts

– Russian uses a form of the Cyrillic alphabet, with 33 letters (Wikipedia).

-There are only about 200,000 words in Russian. Many words have multiple meanings (Liden & Denz).

-Russian and English are the two official languages of space travel. Studying Russian is an essential component of an astronaut’s training (Cactus).