CULP: Russian Basic 2

Prerequisites£

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.

Available to all

For those who have completed (the equivalent of) Basic 1 level.

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 2 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.

• Raven access is required (for UoC members only)
• Further information regarding Raven is available

• Students Fees: £295 to be paid online.
• Staff Fees: £330 to be paid online.
• Non-University members: £365 to be paid online.
• 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.
• Refunds will only be available where participants are unable to complete the remainder of the course and only if requested before the third session.
• Payment for the courses is made on the Online Store (CULP General Purpose courses).
• Course materials can be found on Moodle, once the course has started.

Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning

Subject to demand

• CULP: Russian Basic 1
• CULP: Russian Intermediate 1
• CULP: Russian Intermediate 2
• CULP: Russian Advanced