Russian 5: advanced conversation
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- Start Date: 13 Oct 2025End Date: 01 Dec 2025Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30In PersonFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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What is the course about?
On this course you will develop your listening comprehension and fluency in speaking through the analysis and discussion of cultural topics.
What will we cover?
Historical and contemporary cultural topics, Russian literature, film, theatre, music and comedy.
Grammatical areas will be explained as they arise.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Learning outcomes will be negotiated with the tutor at the beginning of the course:.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have an advanced level of Russian and be able to speak fluently on a variety of subjects. 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). It is essential that you have knowledge of more complex grammar terminology.
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?
Materials will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Russian 5: advanced conversation in Term 2. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
