Russian as a Foreign Language. General Course

The Elementary Level consists of 3 modules:

The level is designed for those who begin to study Russian. Upon completion of the level A1, trainees get acquainted with the phonetic, lexical, and grammatical systems of the Russian language, can understand simple phrases, read short texts (signs, advertisements), tell and write about themselves, their family, friends, working day, and free time).

The Basic Level consists of 3 modules:

The level is aimed at those who speak Russian at the level A1. Upon completion of the Basic Level, a trainee can read, understand simple texts, write short letters and hold a conversation on everyday topics, express a wish, impressions, intention, proposal, permission or prohibition; influence the interlocutor: express gratitude, apologize, response to gratitude and apologies; request, advise, agree/disagree, propose, make an appointment.

The First Certification Level consists of 4 modules:

The level is aimed at those who already speak Russian at the basic level and want to communicate freely with native Russian speakers in the domestic, as well as social and cultural spheres.

Upon completion of the level, trainees can read literary and journalistic texts, write texts on covered topics, and some official documents; participate in the dialogues on social and domestic topics; influence the interlocutor: express a request, wish, proposal, ascertain the interlocutor’s intentions, apply for permission, prohibit, advise, encourage, invite, remind; express an opinion and assessment, preference, interest in new information, awareness/unawareness, assumption, agreement/disagreement, certainty/uncertainty, emotional attitude; ask for directions, explain how to get to some place.

In the process of learning, foreign trainees also acquire the necessary knowledge for passing the TORFL-I examination, which is compulsory for entering the main educational Bachelor's/specialist's degree program.

The Second Certification Level consists of 4 modules:

The program is addressed to the foreigners who learn Russian as one of the main subjects of the curriculum of their university.

Upon completion of the level B2, trainees will be able to read different literary and journalistic texts, conduct business correspondence, understand dialogues from movies and TV shows, analyze a problem in a free conversation.

After completing the B2 level program, foreigners are also trained to pass the TORFL-II examination, which is compulsory for admission to the main educational Master's Degree/Postgraduate program at a Russian university.

The Third Certification Level consists of 4 modules:

This program is for those who is fluent in Russian at the level TORFL - II / B2 and would like to improve their knowledge. It proved itself successfully among foreign students, postgraduates, as well as other foreign citizens, whose activity is connected with Russia.

Learning outcome: improvement of grammar, speaking and writing skills, comprehension of texts of social-cultural and official business spheres of communication. A trainee will be able to read Russian literature, write essays, and defend his opinion in a free conversation.

This program is for those who intends to apply the knowledge of the Russian language in the professional sphere. It is of particular value for the specialists involved in teaching and research activity in the sphere of the Russian language.

Learning outcome: comprehension of original texts of any subject, writing your own texts, ability to comprehend the contents of radio and television programs, movies, and public speaking. A trainee will be able to solve communicative problems in the situation of prepared or unprepared communication.