Russian Beginners (Level 1)

This is for you if you have no prior knowledge of Russian (or so little that you effectively want to start again from scratch). You will learn basic skills to enable you to make yourself understood and to find out information in everyday situations.

Key information

Course starting in January 2025

• Course: Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Resumes 1 May - ends 3 July 2025
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £135

This course requires a minimum of 8 and it can have up to a maximum of 20 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to online resources, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 2 from January to March and Term 3 from April to July. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language. 

Entry level

No previous knowledge of Russian is required. The course is suitable for absolute beginners.

Course content

• Greetings
• Places in town
• Hotel bookings
• Airport
• Telling the time
• Home and family
• Transport
• Food

Resources

The tutor will advise of any textbook that is required at the start of the course.

Our approach

This course is taught in Russian and English. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the Russian language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Russian language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 14 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Beginners level (1), you can progress onto the Post-Beginners level (2).