

By the end of the course students will have acquired a sound knowledge of the main structures of the language and will be able to express themselves confidently in a wide range of communicative contexts.The tried-and-tested material featured in the course is structured to improve all four core skills of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Progress is carefully structured, starting with simple grammar and working towards more complex points with the acquisition of a significant body of vocabulary. Using authentic language throughout, the course takes students from beginner to intermediate level in one year. Developed primarily for classroom use, the course offers an original and distinctive approach to language learning, presenting Russian in context offering access to Russian life, culture, history and society.

This intensive foundation course in Russian is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
