Svitlana Malykhina

  

I am a Lecturer in Russian at UMass Boston. My experience is teaching a wide range of Russian language, literature and culture courses. Since 2009 I have been maintaining the website of video podcasts http://russianchat.podbean.com/ to boost communication on different stage of learning Russian. All episodes and learning materials are arranged according to the different levels of proficiency. Labeling is based on the levels of proficiency recognized by ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). This project facilitates learning through listening and watching authentic materials skills, helps to reinforce grammar, and teaches cultural and pragmatic knowledge. I have users from all over the world.