Foreign Language Centre

At the "Reward" Foreign Language Center we are proud to work in a team of real professionals, who master foreign languages very well and are passionate about their work. Most of our teachers are university graduates with honors and distinctions. They have also had internships at the best Russian and foreign tutorial centers. Many of them have academic degrees or are postgraduate students studying pedagogy or linguistics.

To get a job at the “Reward” Center is difficult as employment here is very competitive. And the ones who have been chosen are proud to represent our organization. The constant quality improvement and effectiveness of the teaching is an essential condition here.

For this purpose we have developed an innovative quality and skill development monitoring system for our teachers – our Know How.

Every day our center cooperates with more and more foreign teachers - i.e. native speakers of foreign languages. All of them have higher education and a certificate in Teaching English or another foreign language to Speakers of other Languages.

This year residents of Volgograd and Volzhsky have a chance to be taught by teachers from Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Italy, Spain, Chili and Cuba in an interesting and productive way. Foreign teachers work in all offices of FLC "Reward" both in Volgograd and Volzhsky.

You can take individual classes and be taught by a foreign teacher, or choose a class taught both by a Russian teacher and a native speaker in turn where both teachers are kept abreast of what material is covered by their colleague during the previous lesson.

Here is what the teachers say about their work:

Jenifer Rosemeier, USA, teacher of English

(Master of Arts in English Education with Honours (Truman State University), Bachelor of Arts in English with Honours (Truman State University), Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (Via Lingua School, Florence, Italy))

"I am very happy to be working at Reward. I think it is a great chance to not only meet new people, but also to learn about a new culture. I believe Reward is a shared learning environment because my students teach me just as much as I teach them. The best thing about teaching is finding something that connects us and learning from each other. That's why Reward is an awesome place! It allows education to go far beyond the classroom. The decision to join the Reward staff has been one of the best decisions of my life and I am very happy to be here!"

Evtushenko Oksana Vladimirovna, Russia, teacher of English, Candidate of philological sciences, docent

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honours, post-graduate studies, numerous work-placements in Great Britain and the USA)

"I like working here as it offers a stimulating and challenging career. I’ve always been interested in teaching as I like sharing my knowledge and experience with my students. I get a buzz from getting positive feedback from the students. Learning English gives a chance to be creative, to gain valuable experience and to make friends"

Ben Hiscox, Great Britain, teacher of English, MA

(MA with Honours (University of Glasgow, Great Britain), Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (ISIS language centre in Greenwich, London), Master of Humanities (University of Turku, Finland))

"I’ve been interested in Russian history for a long time and that’s why I am very happy to be here in Volgograd. I decided to apply for a job in “Reward" because the school seemed to be a great place for teaching and the staff very friendly. (And fortunately I was right twice!) I have always been keen on teaching and I am looking forward to meeting my new students here in Russia!"

Bratchikova Eleva Aleksandrovna, Russia, teacher of English, leading methodologist of the educational trip-programs

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honours; diploma of further education in translation; Certificate of the National Russian Educational Seminar for pre-school kids (Moscow); Certificate of the National Russian Educational trip-programs Seminar (Saint-Petersburg))

"Our motto is very simple - “Coming to REWARD puts a smile on your face!” And I really enjoy teaching in REWARD because it’s a great pleasure! Why? Here is the answer:

We teach kids through games,
We raise spirits when teaching adults,
We create projects with colleagues…
Come to us and enjoy learning from us!!!"

Jessica Paul, Canada, teacher of English

(Trent University (Canada) with an Honours degree in the Bachelor of Arts Program, in both Social Anthropology and History, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (Oxford Seminars in Toronto, Canada))

"I always wanted to become a teacher. When I started teaching my first students I had already known that I wanted to teach others the love and joy of knowledge all my life. I have decided to teach in Russia because its history and culture are unique. And Volgograd attracts me especially because of its historic significance. My work at the “Reward” Center gives me a chance to learn more about culture and social life in Russia, and also meet great teachers and students. This is a place for education and development. And I hope I will succeed in both."

Tikushina Irina Aleksandrovna, Russia, teacher of English, leading methodologist of the program "English for young children", post-graduate student

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University with Honours, post graduate studies))

"I’ve been working at “Reward” since its foundation, and every day brings something new, exciting, wonderful and lots of pleasure from dealing with my colleagues and students. My “Reward” is non-stop creative projects, graduate self-improvement, trying to get to the top in my language and my career, meeting lots of interesting people and drawing up creative lessons with kids or adults."

Craig McAlpine, Great Britain, teacher of English

(Higher education in performing arts (University of Plymouth, England), Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages)

"I gave my first lesson when I was 15. Languages have always attracted me, their history and communication techniques. I am here in Russia because I want to learn a new language and the Russian language is a real challenge! I’ve chosen to work in "Reward" because of the innovative educational methods that help students and teachers not to be afraid of future challenges"

Vasilieva Elena Aleksandrovna, Russia, Teacher of English, leading methodologist of the program "English for school kids", post graduate student

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University with Honours, post graduate studies))

"Foreign Language Centre "REWARD" is a young, fast developing company ready to realize new creative and educational projects; it’s a company where new ideas are always welcome. REWARD isn’t just foreign language classes; it’s a thoroughly-thought system of educational programs for those who are ambitious and active. I’m happy to work here and to be a part of a big team of really talented people. I like it that we never stop searching for new ideas and approaches, I love kids that I teach and I’m really proud of their achievements. But I don’t only teach I’m also constantly learning. And this is great!"

Alex Khrichenko, teacher of English

(University of Arizona, USA)

"I believe that our life is a continuous process of either learning or teaching or doing both at the same time. As a result of living and working in an academic environment for many years I hold the teaching profession in high esteem. I think we owe a great deal of our personal achievements to our teachers. In 15 years of studying and teaching in an American university I have acquired great appreciation for English as an essential tool of international communication. In my experience mastering English has literally opened a whole new world. So, I am glad to be helpful to so many serious and hardworking students here at Reward in their quest to conquer the world of English"

Maria Cristina Di Schiena, teacher of Italian and English.

(Master degree with honours in the English and Russian languages and literatures, Faculty of Philology, University "L'Orientale" in Naples, Italy)

"Teaching has always been my passion, it's something I simply love. "Reward" is giving me the possibility to do it in this magic country: Russia. Together we'll discover the beauties of the Italian language and culture, it is great to share with you the treasures of my origins!"

Khakhalev Sergey Sergeevich, Russia, teacher of German and English

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University with Honours, 1 semester at University of Kassel, Germany (specialty: "Methods of teaching German as a foreign language", "Crosscultural communication"), work experience as a translator in Germany)

"Mark Twain has got a lot of humorous stories. One of them is "The Awful German Language" that will scare anyone. So hard was the German language for the author. But who knows, may be having come to our Center Mark Twain would say: “I was wrong, got too emotional”. It doesn’t matter what language you would like to learn. Don't be afraid. Come to us. Together we will do it!"

Derevyanskaya Victoria, teacher of English, Italian, German, candidate of Philology.

(Volgograd State Pedagogical University, M.A. degree, candidate of Philology, teacher-training course in Dijon, France; course of the Italian language in Rome, Italy, certificate of Leonardo da Vinci school)

"The Italian language is considered one of the most beautiful and sweet-sounding languages in the world. “La dolce vita” is an expression, revealing an important feature of Italian mentality, particularly, the ability to value every moment of life and aspiration for beauty and comfort. Studying Italian opens the amazing world of world culture and art. My goal is not only to teach students to speak Italian well, but also to teach the peculiarities of Italian culture and behaviour, which will enable them to successfully communicate in situations of cross-cultural communication."

Vladimir Vinaheras Ernandes, teacher of Spanish

(Institute of Exact Sciences ‘Lenin’ (Havana, Cuba) bachelor with Honours in Arts and Scientists; fluent in Spanish, English and Russian)

"Teaching Spanish has been and remains my favorite action since I have come to Russia. Reward is the progressive centre of high-quality teaching foreign languages, where every student’s success and every teacher’s creative self-realization are important. For me working in Reward is the great pleasure and the unique possibility to share my knowledge and love to Spanish language and culture."

Takanova Nadezda Samatovna, Russia, teacher of English, methodologist of the Reward Center office in Volzhsky

(Volgograd State University with Honours, translation work experience in a number of big companies)

"I’ve chosen to work in "Reward" because that's where I can find all I love in the process of teaching foreign languages: a friendly atmosphere, a variety of educational methods and materials and also a desire to discover everyone’s linguistic opportunities and talents"

Baryshnikov Mikhail Sergeevich, teacher of English, candidate of philological sciences

(Volgograd State Pedagogical University with Honours, post graduate studies, diploma of additional education "Interpreter Consultant")

"Profession of a teacher is one of the most difficult in the world. It requires complete devotion, patience, openness to new ideas and constant growth. That is the reason why only a few people can master the profession, which actually is a person’s calling. FLC Reward is the centre where talented and creative people get together and transfer their knowledge of various languages and cultures to anyone who wishes."

David Begley, Great Britain, teacher of English

(Glasgow University, Master’s degree with Honours, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages)

"I decided to teach because I have a great passion for education myself, and have both witnessed and experienced the wonderful things it can achieve in all areas of study, and am therefore keen to play my part in passing knowledge on to those who wish to receive it. Great joy can be experienced in learning, and as a teacher, great satisfaction can be taken from that knowledge. Moreover, as a Scot visiting Russia to teach English, I will myself be learning about the culture, lifestyle, people and language of a nation with a long and great history - something that appeals greatly to me"

Lavochnikova Evgenia Igorevna, Russia, teacher of French and English

(Volgograd State University with Honours, Master’s studies with Honours, post graduate studies)

"From the very beginning of my career in “Reward" I have been mastering my knowledge, learning something new every day and enjoying the company of my professional colleagues!"

Burova Anna Nikolaevna, teacher of French and English, methodologist

(Volgograd State Pedagogical University, Institute of Foreign Languages, French Philology Department, Diploma with Honours)

"Have you ever met a person who wouldn’t aspire to be successful? As for me, I haven’t. Having worked at FLC “Reward” since 2009, I’ve never seen such a person, neither a teacher nor a student. Everybody who comes to our language school is willing to achieve self-fulfilling. The same with me! I like working at the “Reward” school because it offers unbelievable opportunities for creative and professional development of a teacher. Here I can provide our students an access to the magnificent culture of one of the most beautiful languages on our planet, the language of love and feelings – French! And, of course, I can help them to master the main language of international communication – English!"

Samoilova Ekaterina Viktorovna, Russia, teacher of English, leading methodologist of the "Reward" office in Traktorozovodskoy district

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honurs, translation work experience, participation in crosscultural communicative projects)

"I find working in “Reward” really rewarding. “Reward” is the place where you have an opportunity to fulfill yourself both as a teacher and as a personality. There is a great number of interesting and creative projects you can participate in and not only to use your knowledge and skills but to develop and discover some new qualities in yourself. What I really enjoy in “Reward” is the overall atmosphere, the staff is always friendly and helpful"

Semikina Elena Sergeevna, Russia, teacher of English, leading methodologist of The Centre of Early Children Development

(VSPU (Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honurs, Diploma in further education in Translation with Honours, British Council Certificate in 2 year educational program, The Moscow City Teachers’ Training University Certificate in "N.Zaitsev's teaching techniques in reading and elementary mathematics")

"Can you stop breathing or thinking or feeling? You can’t! Neither can I! I can’t stop learning or teaching or feeling grateful for a lucky chance to be with my students and colleagues in FLC “Reward”. I can’t help loving my students. Everyone is a unique world! To find an individual approach to every group and every student is not an easy way, but it is the only true way. “If the student can’t learn the way we teach, we should teach the way this student can learn” – I always try to keep this saying in mind"

Mario Isla Martines, Spain, teacher of Spanish, English and Portuguese

(Certificate of the “Escola Oficial de Idiomas” State school of foreign languages ( Vigo, Spain), experience of teaching Spanish and English in the USA, France, Portugal and Kazakhstan, fluent in Spanish, Galician, English, Portuguese, Russian and French)

"If you talk to a person a language he understands, your words will reach his head. If you talk to a person his native language, your words will reach his heart”. These words of Nelson Mandela made up my lifestyle and thanks to “Reward" I can share this opportunity to make words reach people’s hearts with the help of the language of passion and joy – Spanish. At the "Reward” school, you can learn more about the extraordinary culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries"

Claire Abeltin, USA, teacher of English and Japanese

(Bachelor’s degree in the Japanese language (University of San-Francisco. USA), Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (University of California, USA))

"I am here in Russia, teaching at "Reward" to learn about the new culture and share my love for languages. For a lot of years I dreamed of teaching overseas. I became interested in Russia when I was reading Dostoevsky and chose Volgograd because of its history. Teaching at “Reward” I would like to help people to discover the beauty and advantage of the English language"

Volkova Yana Aleksandrovna, Russia, teacher of English, candidate of philological sciences, docent

(VSPU: (Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honours, post graduate studies, work placement in the USA)

"I teach in Reward because it’s my life: this is what I am good at and love doing. It gives me happiness, energy and hope for the future. Teaching at "Reward" is especially dear to me because I work with people extremely interested in studying a foreign language, in a very creative atmosphere that strengthens the desire to make studying more effective and interesting for all of us."

Homutetskaya Oksana Aleskeevna, Russia, teacher of English, leading methodologist of the Reward Center office in Volzhsky

(VSPU(Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honours, Certificate with Honours in further education “Translator-Specialist in the Sphere of Business Communication")

"A lot of people dream of having a job that would be as enjoyable as a hobby. I am lucky as I do what I have always been dreaming of. Teaching is an exiting process that involves constant skill development, self-education and searching for the most effective teaching methods. Working at “Reward” gives me a chance to socialize with interesting people, share my knowledge and be happy about the success of my students"

Beredihin Boris Nikolaevich, Russia, teacher of English and French

(VSPU(Volgograd State Pedagogical University), Diploma in translation, 1 year Internship in China, 4 months Internship in the USA, Certificate in the Chinese language)

"My parents, grandmother and grandfathers were teachers and I can say that I became one thanks to my genes. For me the educational process is a great time when my students can learn a lot of new things"

Demchenko Tatiana Nikolaevna, Russia, teacher of English, Master of Sciences in Linguistics.

(VSPU(Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honours, Master’s studies with Honours)

"Why do I work in ‘Reward’? Because, I suppose, it's the best place for creative teachers. Lots of positive emotions, joy from my students' success is all part of my everyday work. And I love it!"

Homutov Bitaliy Sergeevich, Russia, teacher of English

(Kuban State University (Faculty of translation), post-graduate studies, internship in the USA)

"I have chosen the teaching profession as teaching is a process of constant development and it’s one of the few professions that stimulates this process. I work at “Reward” as here I can find a positive attitude and interest towards employees, great working conditions and the opportunity for self-development"

Malahova Elena Borisovna, Russia, teacher of English

(VSPU(Volgograd State Pedagogical University) with Honours, Diploma with Honours in further education in Translation, translation work experience in a number of big companies)

"I love teaching English. It is a real pleasure to make your every lesson interesting and exciting. Every day I communicate with people and the greatest reward for me is to feel that my students are speaking English and that they’re doing it better and better"

Bauer Ekaterina Aleksandrovna , teacher of German and English

(Volgograd State University, faculty of linguistics and cross-cultural communication, diploma with honours. Numerous work placements in Germany)

"Voltaire once said, “To know several languages is to have several keys from one door”. In our center we'll help everyone to find his own key and discover cultural diversity of the surrounding world. Come to our center and you’ll be able to open any door"