Meet Katya
@live.russian takes a different route into Russian: through the music people actually listen to. Using popular songs as a way into vocabulary, pronunciation, and rhythm is a smart hook — song lyrics tend to stick in a way flashcards never do, and Russian rock and pop carry a lot of culture and slang that textbooks skip entirely.
That kind of variety matters. Not every learner responds to grammar drills, and having a music-based path into the language gives people another way in that actually feels enjoyable rather than like homework.
Katya, if you're reading this: we'd love to have you join ImChatty as one of our early tutors. You've already found a creative way to make Russian more approachable — bringing that into live 1:1 conversation practice would give your followers a chance to actually talk about the music and culture they're learning through. Early tutors get priority placement, a real say in how the platform develops, and first pick of session slots as we grow.
- Learn Russian through popular music
- Covers Russian rock and pop culture
- Creative, non-traditional teaching angle
- Focus on vocabulary and pronunciation
How do I find a native speaker to practice with?
Use the Practice Partners section. Filter by your target language to find native speakers who are learning your language — the classic language exchange model where both people benefit.
Why use text chat for language practice?
Text chat gives learners time to think, reread, and respond without the pressure of live speaking. It is a practical way to build comfort before moving into faster or more spontaneous conversation.
How is ImChatty different from Duolingo?
Duolingo teaches language through structured exercises and gamification. ImChatty is where you use language in real conversation. Both have a role: Duolingo builds vocabulary and grammar, ImChatty gives you real-world practice to make it stick.
How do I become an ImChatty teacher?
We're in the early stages of setting up the teaching platform, but would love your feedback. Please drop me an email directly at [email protected]
Jump straight into text chat. No video required.