English (ESL) in Russia A congenial gathering – a group lesson at the engine preheater plant – and a full day of private lessons. Three wonderful engagements, all in English (or, mostly). Music to my Anglo ears. And fun too – as teacher Nina Kuznetsova (who just turned 75) provides her students “the rarest of opportunities to communicate with a native speaker.” Nina never fails to make these “rarest of opportunities” delightful experiences for me and for her students. Over the course of the past ten or eleven years, I’ve met dozens of bright young professionals who represent…
Changes … expect changes
Part of the excitement of being here is meeting new people, making new friends, and getting invitations to “fun stuff.”