CULP: Russian Basic 1 Beginners£
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
For absolute beginners (ab initio learners) or for those with very little knowledge of the language
Number of sessions: 15
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Wed 21 Oct 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
2 | Wed 28 Oct 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
3 | Wed 4 Nov 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
4 | Wed 11 Nov 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
5 | Wed 18 Nov 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
6 | Wed 25 Nov 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
7 | Wed 2 Dec 2015 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
8 | Wed 20 Jan 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
9 | Wed 27 Jan 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
10 | Wed 3 Feb 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
11 | Wed 10 Feb 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
12 | Wed 17 Feb 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
13 | Wed 24 Feb 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
14 | Wed 2 Mar 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
15 | Wed 9 Mar 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
The course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- How to say hello, present oneself, to tell your origin, age and ask people relevant questions to get same information
- to converse about work/study as well as family and languages spoken
- to be able to describe a dwelling, give/ask for address, ask/explain who people live with
- to talk about preferences, interests, sport, hobbies, weekend activities
- to place orders at the bar, talk about likes, dislikes, ask people what they want to drink
- to make a restaurant booking, read the menu, ask about the dishes, place order, talk about food, ask for the bill and ask for info re the bill
- to talk about your work/study, the timetable and to talk about your professional past
- to ask for directions, understand indications, traffic signs, call a taxi, explain where to go
- to be able to read texts in a historical context, understand issues about Russian history, talk about the past in general and tell stories
- to buy food and clothing items, inquire about prices, size, quantity and get other relevant information
- to understand information relevant to travel, holiday and stay in hotel
- to talk about health and fitness, describe ailments, understand instructions and discuss them.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Listening/Speaking: Understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.
- Reading: Understand a set of basic notices, instructions or information.
- Writing: Write a brief informal letter or e-mail on an every-day predictable topic.
At the Basic 1 level the main aims are:
- To develop a basic understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features;
- To establish the learner as a fairly confident language user in a range of every-day predictable situations;
- To introduce students to the cultural background of Russia within the context of language teaching.
Presentations, practicals and online learning
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
- Students Fees: £230 to be paid online (select: Concessionary)
- Staff Fees: £260 to be paid online (select: Full)
- Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email
- Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place
- Students are required to attend 80% of sessions
- Full details of all Language Centre programmes can be found on the Language Centre website and Language Centre Online website
Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning
Three times per year (subject to demand)
- CULP: Russian Intermediate 1
- CULP: Russian Intermediate 2
- CULP: Russian Film Group for post-Intermediate 2 and post-Advanced students
Booking / availability