A course is selected by language, learner age, starting level and goal such as conversation, school work, an exam, employment or travel. The language name alone is insufficient, so define the target outcome and the time available to reach it.
Online study is available privately and in small groups. Price and pace depend on group size, teacher, lesson duration and package size, and native-speaker lessons should not be assumed to have the same price or discount rules as lessons with a Russian-speaking teacher.
Placement testing and a trial lesson are available before purchase. Use them for more than level placement: assess the teacher's pace, speaking-practice share, platform, homework and whether the timetable fits your schedule.
Programmes cover preschool children, school pupils, teenagers and adults at different starting levels. For a child, also check group age, lesson length, parental involvement and feedback format; for an exam, verify that the programme matches the exact exam format and current learner level.