I have extensive experience teaching English in a variety of settings:  private and public schools, a college, an academy, and as a tutor for children and adults. I have some teaching materials published. My work was reflected in some newspaper articles.       Nowedays, after perestroika, English is in huge demand in Russia as the language of modern business and international communication. A lot of schools prefer teaching English to French or German or put two foreign languages in their curriculum.       I taught at state specialized English school, it meant that children started studying English since 8 years old and had 3-6 lessons of English a week.       Our school International Friendship Club has been existing for many years although I led it for three. We wrote pen friend letters on an individual basis or as a youth group, exchanged photos, personal information, and memorabilia, learnt about different cultures: played games, tried food, celebrated holidays. Our students participated in various international projects.       Right now, I work at the Lesgaft State Academy of Physical Education.  The Academy is famous for its graduates.  Among them are many world record-holders and European and Olympic champions.        Ihave taught, not only oral and written language but also business English, at the Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture.  This experience enhanced my knowledge of economics.