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
Flexible Study That Respects Your Time and Goals
With BistroLanguages, you can study from anywhere while still receiving structured, high-quality instruction. Our students work through self-paced lessons, complete interactive tasks with authentic materials, and receive clear guidance so they know exactly what to do in each module and how to keep progressing.
BistroLanguages helped me turn my heritage Russian into confident academic language. The classes were supportive, rigorous, and very human.
Elena
Heritage Russian StudentAs a school administrator, I needed accredited options in less commonly taught languages. BistroLanguages provided both the curriculum and the flexibility our students required.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.