Russian A1.1 (beginners)

Introduction

During this course you will learn the basics of the Russian language, with emphasis on speaking and listening skills in an everyday context.

Start dates

This Russian course consists of ten weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date.

What will you learn?

During this course you will learn the basics of the Russian language, with emphasis on speaking and listening skills in an everyday context. Topics that are covered include:

• introducing yourself;
• grammar;
• vocabulaire;
• social talk;
• the Russian culture.

At the end of the course you will be able to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and have a simple conversation and understanding. After completing this course you will be on your way to the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Good to know

• This course is available for participants with an academic background (hbo/university).
• English is the language of support during classes. However, the language of instruction is Russian and will be commonly used.
• The course material costs approximately € 45,- and is not included in the course fee. You will receive a confirmation letter with further details when the course starts.
• Course participants are expected to spend approximately three hours a week on course preparation and self-study.
• Our groups are small: the minimum number of participants is 12, the maximum is 15. Please note that the LTC reserves the right to cancel this course if the required minimum number of participants is not reached. Whenever a course is canceled due to few registrations you will be informed and your fee will be refunded.
• Attendance is not compulsory, but advisable. Please note that the last class consists of an oral test and a listening test. To pass the course, you should be present on that particular day.
• A final written exam is part of this course. Dyslectic students can get extra time to complete the written test. To arrange this, you need to contact the LTC via email. You will also have to send a copy of your official statement of special needs.
• A certificate is awarded to participants who achieve a total score of 5.5 or higher.
• Read our requirements and general terms and conditions carefully before registering.

You need to apply and pay for the Russian A1.1 via our web shop. 

Only if the course will be paid for by your employer and the payment needs be done via invoice, we ask you to contact us upfront via email to make the necessary arrangements. Explanation about the payment procedure for EUR staff can be found here.

If it's not possible for you to join this period, please click on this link to get an email about dates for the next period.