COURSES
DESCRIPTION
•
Intensive Russian;
• Grammar of Russian language;
• Translation from English to Russian;
• Language of newspapers and television;
• Text analysis;
• Lexicology;
• Phonetics;
• Policy, History, Literature
We offer our students
a variety of different courses. We have designed courses for different
levels: from complete beginners to highly advanced. In addition to
conversation and general Russian courses, there are courses for
philologists and interpreters. We've also designed courses for
specialists in the humanities, sciences and business.
Our syllabi cover a
wide range of topics, including phonetics, grammar, stylistics,
pragmatics, Russian literature, the history of Russian theatre and
cinema, business etiquette, etc. Typical class size is four to six
students.
Students are
carefully placed according to their Russian language skill and
experience to assure maximum participation. A flexible syllabus enables
our teachers to quickly adapt the class to individual needs and skills.
The list of courses
available in the school is below. Please note that some courses may
require pre-requisite language study.
•
Intensive Russian
• General Russian
• Conversational Russian
• Conversational Russian for Business
• Business Russian
• Russian for Academic Purposes
• Russian for Special Purposes
• Russian for Exams
• Tailor-made Course
Intensive Russian
For those who wish to
jump in headfirst and grapple one of the most difficult languages in
the world, Intensive Russian provides just that opportunity. From the
earliest moments of the class, Russian language instruction takes on a
whole new meaning. The sounds and textures of the Russian language
immediately surround the students and provide a continual impetus to
learn. This course is based on the main principles of intensive
language instruction, which calls for a gradual increase in difficulty
while mastering the most frequently used constructions. Intensive
Russian stresses grammar, vocabulary, and verbal drills to continually
improve each student's mastery of Russian. The core is to speak and
understand Russian in the least possible amount of time.
Goal: rapidly integrate
a student into Russian speaking world through intensive study.
Levels:
Beginner - Through advanced
This course has been
designed for students of all levels, utilizing a universal combination
of traditional and communicative methodologies. The main aim of this
course is to get student speaking Russian immediately while
simultaneously learning underlying structures of Russian grammar.
Vocabulary work during the term is designed to help students read
Russian texts both with and without help of a dictionary. Throughout
the course, the students will develop speaking, writing, listening and
grammar skills.
Goal: to
activate students' grammar knowledge via communication practice
Levels:
Beginner through advanced
Conversational Russian
Travelling in Russia
can be a daunting experience for those visitors uninitiated into the
complex and fascinating world of Russian language. From the very first
moment, a visitor is faced with a maze of sounds and words that can
present a challenging puzzle to decipher. Conversational Russian is
designed specifically for those who wish to engage in the rewarding
work of understanding the language that surrounds them, thereby
increasing their appreciation of the country they are visiting. The
course emphasizes verbal and aural aspects of the language, as well as
grammatical construction, allowing students to navigate the daily
demands of living in a foreign country. Conversational Russian draws on
a full range of traditional techniques, while integrating cutting edge
conversational teaching methodology, to increase conversational
proficiency for students of all levels. The course is also designed to
provide a cultural framework and customs' understanding, as well as
business etiquette.
Goal: to
provide a working knowledge of conversational Russian, providing
students with ability to communicate and converse competently in
Russian.
Levels:
Beginner - Through advanced
Conversational Russian for Business
Successful business
men and women understand an importance of good language and
communication skills at the negotiating table. Today's world of
business is as much cantered around business lunches, as is around
business meetings. Outside the boardroom, the opportunity for forging
profitable partnership is dependent upon communication. This course is
designed to allow foreign business men and women the confidence to move
away from the negotiating table and into productive business lunches
and dinners. It is in this atmosphere that casual conversations
solidify business relationships, making them an indispensable part of
business. Through instruction on grammar, vocabulary, and verbal
drills, each student's ability to effectively communicate in a
conversational manner increases dramatically. Conversational Russian
for Business also addresses the (particular) cultural framework that
influences business in Russia on a daily basis, providing foreign men
and women an insight into the world where they are doing business. A
further benefit of the course, is the confidence to engage in business
on a more personal level - in the many shops and markets of Russia .
Goal: to
increase the ability of business men and women to communicate in a
casual manner, thereby enhancing their business relationships.
Levels:
Beginner - Advanced
Business Russian
The soul of all
business is communication. Without it business endeavours and
transactions come to a crashing halt; ideas falter, agreements crumble,
and all due to miscommunication. To navigate business in Russia and
mitigate miscommunications, a basic understanding of Russian is
essential. Developed for foreign specialists in Russia , Business
Russian provides a foundation of Russian language knowledge. With this
foundation, foreign professionals develop the skills and confidence
necessary to (carry out the daily requirements/demands of successful
business) negotiate business agreements, make business contracts,
maintain correspondence, make presentations, etc., in Russia . The
course emphasizes basic business and commercial vocabularies, and
tackles the language difficulties - both verbal and written - that
business men and women frequently encounter in Russia .
Goal: to
provide a basic framework of business Russian, thereby allowing foreign
specialists to successfully navigate the expanding world of business in
Russia .
Levels:
Pre intermediate - Through advanced
Russian for Academic Purposes
The aim of Russian
for Academic Purposes Course is to provide appropriate support in
writing dissertations and theses in the areas of Russian literature,
culture, history, linguistics and psycholinguistics.
Russian for Specific Purposes
Russian for
specialists is designed to help students develop their professional
contacts with specialists in business, medicine, law, politics,
ecology, mass media, service industries, etc. The aim of this course is
to get students learning, reading and understanding specialized texts,
to give lectures and conduct discussions in various typical business
situations. The course includes the basics of Russian business and
commercial vocabularies and helps students to overcome their language
difficulties traditionally encountered in specialized business
environments.
Russian for Examination Preparation
This course has been
designed to help students to prepare for certificate examination needed
for enrolment to Russian Universities and Colleges. This course has
been prepared with a dual focus cantering on both the basics of Russian
and the speaking, listening, reading, and writing styles necessary for
academic communication.
Tailor-made
Courses
Upon a request, we can tailor a course to
meet your special needs.
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