Russian Language Learning

[Anonymous]

Are there any classes near Arlington for kids (8-9 grade) to study Russian? There is no cultural connection at all -- the child just wants to learn the language and unless she is accepted to TJ she won't have access through school. She is already fully fluent in Spanish and English so it seems like a nice opportunity for her to learn a third language with a different alphabet and we'd like to encourage her interest.

[Anonymous]

do like I did and Google it. yes there are several around here.

[Anonymous]

There are two Russian schools in Falls Church, Metaphor and Virginia Russian Academy, that have Saturday classes.

[Anonymous]

I believe Virginia Russian Academy in Falls Church has an RSL (russian as a second language) class. They offer free trials.

http://russianacademy.org/en/

There is also Metafora School. They did not offer RSL last year, but that may have changed since.

http://metaphorschool.com/

[Anonymous]

There is also a new school in Reston, called Perspektiva. I hear they are nice too.

[Anonymous]

Perspectiva is very nice but does not, to my knowledge, offer RSL.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for sharing; I knew of the Falls Church group but not the others. Slight sticker shock at the prices so I think she may just have to make do with what APS offers.

[Anonymous]

I know that Perspectiva Russian school offers Russian as a second language.
Their website is www.perspectivaschool.com
Very knowledgable teachers, great programs, a lot of classes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are there any classes near Arlington for kids (8-9 grade) to study Russian? There is no cultural connection at all -- the child just wants to learn the language and unless she is accepted to TJ she won't have access through school. She is already fully fluent in Spanish and English so it seems like a nice opportunity for her to learn a third language with a different alphabet and we'd like to encourage her interest.

You used to be able to access Rosetta Stone (or Pimsleur, maybe) through the Arlington Public Library website for free if you have a library card. Might be a way to get started.