Russian Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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If you want to learn to speak Russian, our Russian classes are ideal for adult learners to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn Russian language and culture. Learn Russian the smart way with Russian courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

We will cover various material including greetings and goodbyes, introductions, asking for directions, and shopping basics. You will also start learning the Cyrillic alphabet and various grammatical rules of the language. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Interpret the Cyrillic alphabet and read street signs.
2. Greet people in Russian and say farewell, give and respond to thanks.
3. Introduce themselves, talk about their nationality and job.
4. Ask for directions.
5. Talk about their family members.
6. Hold a simple conversation in a shop, to buy things, or order food in a restaurant.
7. Talk to customs and passport control officers when entering Russia.

Content

This course covers the following topics:

• Cyrillic alphabet
• Greetings and goodbyes
• Thanking and responding to thanks
• Identifying people and things
• Agreeing and disagreeing
• Personal pronouns in the nominative case
• Introducing yourself
• Personal pronouns: accusative case
• Gender of nouns: masculine, feminine, neuter
• Polite phrases
• Asking for directions: places of interest in Moscow
• Names and patronymics
• Introducing and being introduced to people
• Talking about your family: possessive adjectives
• Asking for and buying things: availability, permission, cost
• Numbers (1 – 10)
• Asking for and providing information and documentation; filling in visa application form e.g. name, nationality, purpose of visit
• Countries and nationalities

Intended Audience

Suitable for beginner A1 level students. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Delivery

This course is delivered as a series of interactive workshops and active participation is encouraged. Our tutors use communicative method, and from the very first lesson students will practice conversation in pairs or small groups.

A typical lesson includes engaging activities, such as games, presentations, simple readings, audio and video presentations, and practice conversations.

Prescribed text

The textbook and accompanying CD are designed specifically for each level. The text is used for class activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice between meetings. The text should be purchased only after confirmation is received from the Centre that the course is going ahead. This usually occurs 5 business days before the class begins. The appropriate textbook and CD for this course is 101 (Beginners).

Materials are available for purchase online at Ruskultura or from the presenter at the first meeting. The cost of the materials is $30.

Please Note

Selected Language and Culture courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.