Russian Language for English-speaking Students
The course is taught in English and aimed to international students whose English perfomance is at B2 level or higher. It is an intensive course of the Russian language in the form of practical classes, aimed at developing the ability to use the knowledge gained in any area of student’s life. The course covers following areas: terminology, phonetic and grammar materials, as well as some lexical items.
The programme provides English-speaking students with a unique opportunity to study Russian in a comfortable environment in a short period of time.
The main aim of the course is to help students to improve their level of Russian language proficiency and develop their speaking skills.
While studying at the programme students will master their:
- speaking skills in starting and sustaing a conversation, asking questions and delivering a monologue within the framework of the educational programme of the course
- writing skills of composing a simple text based on the materials provided at the course
- reading skills. Students will be able to read and understand texts based on the studied materials
- listening skills: Students will be able to listen and understand texts within the framework of the educational programme
- Our experienced educators are world‑renowned scientists and winners of prestigious international awards
- We offer over 800 educational programmes, ranging from popular and introductory to niche and advanced
- With us, you can benefit from and become a part of the 300‑year tradition and history of Russia’s first university
- SPbU boasts a unique cultural environment that has shaped many famous Russian scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and cultural figures
- Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official SPbU You will have access to the University’s unique resources, including its extensive research library and many museums
This is a crash course in Russian in the form of practical classes aimed at developing the ability to use the acquired knowledge in any sphere of life:
- Formation and development of key language skills within the framework of this programme
- Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills on the basis of the language material studied
- Formation and development of cultural awareness
Tatiana Lypkan, Developer and Academic Supervisor of the programme "Russian for English speaking students (Beginners A1)", Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor in the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of Its Teaching at St Petersburg University.
To enrol on the programme, please contact us by phone or email — we will get back to you within one working day.
You will need to sign a contract and make payment before you can start the course. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at: +7 (812) 363-68-95 or email: rlci@spbu.ru.