About This Course

Russian is often considered one of the most challenging languages in the world. This course is designed for anyone eager to understand the basics of the Russian language, preparing learners to further their language acquisition.

By the end of this course, students will have gained a solid understanding of the Russian language. They will learn the structure of the Russian alphabet; how to write and read in Russian; how to pronounce Russian words; and recognise particular sounds and words when they hear them spoken.

The course contains extensive video and audio materials on the basics of Russian phonetics. Students will have access to over 150 exercises designed to put their new skills into practice.

Syllabus

1.      Introduction to Russian Alphabet

2.      Russian Vowels

3.      Russian Consonants

4.      Revision 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course learners will achieve the following learning objectives:

1.1. Learn some basic information about the Russian alphabet.

1.2. Learn what the Russian and English alphabets have in common.

1.3. Learn how to differentiate seemingly similar letters in Russian and English.

1.4. Learn how to write the Russian letters and how to recognise them in texts.

2.1. Learn how to differentiate seemingly similar letters and sounds in Russian and English.

2.2. Learn how to pronounce the Russian vowels and how to recognise them in speech.

2.3. Learn how to write the Russian letters and how to recognise them in texts.

3.1. Learn how to differentiate seemingly similar letters and sounds in Russian and English.

3.2. Learn how to pronounce the Russian consonants and how to recognise them in speech.

3.3. Learn how to write Russian letters and how to recognise them in texts.

4.1. Learn how to pronounce Russian syllables and recognise them in speech.

4.2. Learn how to pronounce simple Russian words and recognise them in speech.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us at [email protected]. 

Lecturer

Kosareva Elena Vadimovna

Ph.D. in Philology

Associate Professor of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and its Teaching Methods