Taking your first steps towards learning a new language? Welcome to our Survival Language courses for beginners. Our Survival Language courses are the perfect starting point when you just know a few words or have no prior experience.

These four-week courses introduce basic grammar, essential frequent vocabulary, and key aspects of pronunciation. They provide a platform to gain basic linguistic skills for everyday life communication. There is an emphasis on speaking and listening for the gist of a short conversation, but you will also acquire relevant cultural information.



Week one: Introduction to the alphabet, pronunciation, and gender of nouns

Students will learn to greet each other and introduce themselves.

Week two: Introduction to possessive pronouns and practising acquired skills

Students will learn to talk about their friends and family members.

Week three: Introduction to prepositional case and practising grammar and vocabulary from previous lessons

Students will learn to talk about their education and work.

Week four: Overall revision and introduction of various survival techniques

Students will be able to ask questions about any aspects of the Russian language and practice communication skills based on previous lessons.