Russian 2: module 2
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
Course Code: LR221
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to enable you to converse and read more fluently in Russian. You will consolidate your language skills and build on previous knowledge.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Themes: going to the doctors, parts of the body; shopping, colours and sizes; travelling by train
Grammar: cases for adjectives, superlative for adjectives, introduction to the verbs of motion.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- talk about illnesses
- name parts of the body
- get by with shopping: clothes, choosing colours and sizes
- make travel arrangements (at the train station).
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a level 2 course - approximately 1 year of study and the first term of this course. Students must be able to read the Cyrillic alphabet. They should also be able to communicate in most basic situations.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number for daily activities (e.g using money, telling the time, etc).
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Chapters 5-7 of the course book Ruslan Russian 2, Ruslan Ltd. (ISBN:1899785124). Additional materials to be provided by the tutor.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Russian 2: module 3. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
