Russian for Absolute Beginners

Russian for Absolute Beginners

Level: This is an absolute beginners course.

What is the Russian for Absolute Beginners course?
This course is suitable for those who have no prior knowledge of the language and is designed to give the absolute beginner confidence to start speaking Russian. It will cover vocabulary and structures that are needed for practical communication for holidays or for entertaining speakers of the Russian language in this country

Course topics

• Dealing with hotels and restaurants
• Transactions in shops and banks
• Discussing leisure activities
• Exchanging personal information

Teaching and Learning
The course will encourage you to speak the language from the very beginning. You will work in pairs or small groups to practise expressions and sentence patterns and develop practical comprehension skills through reading, listening to recordings, watching DVDs and using the Internet and language laboratory.

You will learn vocabulary and structures that are needed for practical communication while visiting the country or entertaining speakers of the Russian language.

You will meet material in the form of everyday dialogues, interviews of native speakers and short written texts such as advertisements and tourist leaflets, which provide a wealth of words and expressions. As they arise the grammatical structures necessary for effective communication will be explained and practised.

You will be expected to put aside at least one hour a week between lessons for private study.

Assessment details
There are no formal assessments. You will receive a College certificate on completion of the course.

Progression
A follow-on course may be offered if there is sufficient demand.

Notes

Extra costs : Writing materials and note book/A4 file, lined paper, bilingual dictionary and course book (approximately £15).

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