About Us

About Us
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Accredited Online Language Learning

Develop Strong Language Skills From Anywhere, On Your Schedule

BistroLanguages is a WASC-accredited online language school specializing in less commonly taught languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Georgian, and German. Since 2020, we have been helping middle and high school students, adult learners, and heritage speakers build real-world communication skills through structured self-paced courses while earning recognized credit and credentials.

  • WASC-Accredited Programs
  • Standards-Based, Communication-Focused
  • Self-Paced Courses with Instructor Support
  • Flexible for Busy Schedules
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Education for Every Learner

Affordable, High-Quality Online Language Courses

We design our programs so that schools, families, and adult learners can access serious, standards-based language instruction without giving up flexibility or personal attention.

Accredited World Language Pathways

Our accredited courses can count toward world language requirements and help students prepare for proficiency assessments such as AVANT, NEWL, and the Seal of Biliteracy.

Programs for Heritage Speakers

We help heritage speakers strengthen literacy, academic vocabulary, and cultural connection in the languages they already use at home or in their communities.

Flexible Adult Learning

Adult learners can follow self-paced courses that fit around work and family life while still making steady progress, with clear study recommendations and check-ins built into each module.

Support for Different Learner Pathways

We help learners choose the right language level, prepare for important assessments, and stay on track with clear goals and regular feedback.

Our Instructors

Experienced Online
Language Teachers

Our instructors are native or near-native speakers with strong teaching backgrounds and deep familiarity with online learning. They design self-paced lessons that balance clear structure with meaningful communication tasks, so students feel supported while they take risks, make mistakes, and grow.

Teacher of Russian

Anna Asadov-Ossowska

Anna Asadov-Ossowska is a native speaker of Russian and Polish with over a decade of experience teaching Russian language and culture at all proficiency levels. Currently, she teaches at San Diego State University’s Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC).

Additionally, Anna holds an M.A. in International Relations with emphasis in Russian from Wroclaw University of Economics and Business. Furthermore, she earned a dual B.A. in International Business and Russian Language from SDSU.

Throughout her career, Anna has taught in federally funded programs including STARTALK and Project Global Officer (Project GO). Having designed curriculum and led immersive instruction for high school and college students, her teaching is grounded in a communicative, proficiency-based approach.

As a result, several of her students have passed the OPI exam at the Advanced level and received prestigious scholarships to study abroad. Moreover, Anna has completed the Middlebury STARTALK Institute for Teachers of Russian.

In addition to her teaching credentials, Anna is a fellow of the AATSEEL K–12 Teacher Excellence Program. Among her certifications are credentials from Stanford STARTALK, the AATSEEL Certificate Program in Inclusive Pedagogies, the California World Language Project (CWLP), and the Flagship Teachers Training Workshop at Indiana University.

Anna integrates creativity and culture into her classroom. Drawing from her interests in film, history, and cuisine, she creates immersive and engaging experiences for her students.

Teacher of Ukrainian
Head of Ukrainian Department

Olena Yurchenko

With over 15 years of teaching experience, Olena is a dedicated Ukrainian and English instructor. Consequently, she helps students achieve fluency with proven learning strategies. Moreover, she holds a degree in Ukrainian and English teaching from Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, named after G.S. Skovoroda.

Since 2009, Olena has guided students through C1 and C2 level exams. As a result, she ensures top performance and confidence in their language skills. Furthermore, she specializes in mnemonic techniques, which makes language acquisition efficient and engaging.

Therefore, whether you’re aiming for academic success, professional development, or conversational fluency, Olena provides personalized instruction tailored to your learning style.

Teacher of Portuguese

Caio Moraes Rego

Caio holds a master’s degree in Conference Interpretation and a bachelor’s degree in Translation Studies from the prestigious University of Lisbon, Portugal. As a Cambridge CELTA-certified language instructor, he brings expert credentials to his language teaching methodology.

Moreover, his pedagogical approach emphasizes comprehensive language acquisition through structured grammar instruction. Specifically, he focuses on strategic vocabulary development and authentic cultural context.

Ultimately, Caio’s passion for language mechanics enables him to break down complex linguistic concepts into accessible learning modules. Therefore, this makes him an ideal instructor for students seeking mastery in both conversational fluency and technical language proficiency.

Contact us

contact@bistrolanguages.com

10366 Roselle Street,
Suite D,San Diego, CA 92121

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