Russian beginners: module 3

About this course

The course develops basic Russian for everyday communication, covering descriptions of homes, leisure and cultural activities, and simple telephone conversations. Learners expand vocabulary for rooms, furniture, sports and music genres, practise expressing opinions and likes or dislikes, and study further pronoun declensions. Teaching follows a communicative approach, with active interaction, speaking and listening practice, pair and group work, role plays, and visual or authentic materials where appropriate.

What you'll learn

• Describe a home using vocabulary for rooms, furniture and adjectives
• Express likes, dislikes and opinions about leisure and cultural activities
• Manage a simple telephone conversation in Russian
• Use vocabulary relating to sports, music and other cultural activities

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners developing beyond the earliest beginner stage. Participants should have completed Russian Beginners: Module 2 or have basic Russian knowledge, including some familiarity with the Russian alphabet. The course involves regular interaction, pair and group work, role plays, and recommended homework.

• Requires basic Russian knowledge or completion of Russian Beginners: Module 2
• Some knowledge of the Russian alphabet is expected
• Includes pair and group activities and role plays
• Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning

Before you go

• The course uses Ruslan 1 by J. Langran and N. Veshuyeva.
• Materials from other sources are provided by the tutor.