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About
Are you looking for a language tutor with fifteen years of experience — someone who tailors every lesson to the learner and builds not just skills, but confidence? You’re in the right place.
I offer personalized French, Russian, and German lessons for both children and adults. My lessons focus on developing fluency across comprehension, writing, and pronunciation, always with an eye toward each student’s individual goals.
While I enjoy working with learners of all ages, I specialize in teaching teens and younger students (ages eight and up), creating an engaging environment where they can thrive.
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Overview
Hired 64 times
Serves Chicago, IL
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1 employee
22 years in business
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2023
2022
Services offered
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Sarah R.
Dec 9, 2025
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My teenage son is not an academic. He faces learning challenges and easily loses focus. I appreciate Kristina’s ability to meet him where he is and engage with him while tutoring him in German. She’s had to go back and address things he struggles with in English comprehension before being able to progress his German. I was feeling helpless as a mom and didn’t even know where to start. But Kristina did. This is the best experience we’ve had with any tutor. My son is learning and interactive during the sessions, and his grade is improving. I do feel that Kristina genuinely cares for his growth and is very patient with him. I would highly recommend her for tutoring!
Details: 14 - 17 years old • Beginner • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • No experience • No experience • Professional or academic reading/writing • I travel to the german tutor • The german tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
German Lessons
Renata O.
May 17, 2026
Kristina is an excellent teacher for my daughter! She is very organized with her materials and highly knowledgeable about the language. She is very kind and adapts her schedule to our needs. We are lucky to have found her — she has had an awesome impact on my daughter’s performance in German.
Carmen F.
Jun 22, 2025
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Kristina is my 12 year old’s german teacher. She is very kind, patient and funny! She has the ability to explain things thoroughly so that my child can be engaged and learn. I would 100% recommend her , my son has made great progress since they started.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No experience • Full fluency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • The german tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
German Lessons
Arista W.
Mar 1, 2023
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Kristina is an excellent French teacher! Her knowledge, patience, and encouragement make her classes truly exceptional. As a beginner, I've gained confidence in speaking French through her guidance. Furthermore, Kristina is deeply passionate about the language and incorporates French culture and songs into her lessons. I've been studying with her for two months now, and every lesson has been well-organized and enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend Kristina as a French teacher for anyone looking to improve their language skills.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • I travel to the french tutor • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The french tutor travels to me
French Lessons
Tina H.
Dec 4, 2023
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I have taken two German lessons with Kristina so far and I am impressed. I enjoyed my first lesson so much that I attended the second lesson even though I was feeling sick.
In this short time, I already noticed Kristina is a skilled instructor with years of experience. She has been gauging my level since I haven't spoken my beginner level German in over a decade and has structured her lessons in a way that isn't too easy, yet difficult enough that I am challenged and learning many new things.
I look forward to learning more from her so that I can someday surprise my German friends with decent fluency. ;)
Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • Beginner • Beginner • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
German Lessons
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Kristina Lebedeva
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer payment plans and discounts.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I assess their level, unless they are starting from scratch, and select the teaching materials based on that. The students who are starting from scratch are asked to fill out a questionnaire.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I did my doctorate in philosophy, which meant working with the original German texts. What’s more, my father was German.
