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Russian Language Lessons
If you are looking for enjoyable AND effective lessons in the Russian language WITHOUT all that talk about grammar; you should contact us!
We teach RUSSIAN, and not ABOUT Russian!
That’s why all our lessons are conducted in Russian, so that you are immersed in the language right from the start. You will be surprised how effectively this works. Read a few comments made by our students.
Flexibility
Russian Language Centre provides a wide range of Russian language courses depending on your requirements i.e. one-to-one tuition, small groups and in-company training. We can come to your place or you can come to ours. There’s also a pay-as-you-go option.
Teachers – native Russian speakers
All teachers in the Russian Language
Centre are native Russian speakers with many years of teaching experience both in Russia and the UK; they are all fully qualified to teach in the UK, i.e. have at least MA and PGCE, and are very keen and passionate about their profession. We live and breathe Russian!
Our teachers actively participate in the activities of the Social Club. They're always there to help you with your homework and to support you throughout the course.
Best of both worlds!
Many of our teachers not only have taught Russian all their lives, but also have many years experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language, EFL.
This is a CONSIDERABLE plus because the technologies and methods in the EFL world are far more advanced and better developed. Moreover, our teachers have had access to superb literature on how to teach foreign languages written in English. And this has influenced the development of our Russian language program.
So you as a student will have a teacher who is not only a native speaker of Russian but also one who is trained to use advanced methods in teaching and prepare a wide range of interesting activities.
You will have the best of both worlds!
All our lessons contain an element of cultural awareness. You will learn about Russia and the conventions of communicating with Russian people. Remember! We’re native Russians who love and miss our country. We sincerely want you to enjoy your learning journey as much as possible.
NB! For those interested in Russian culture, we have a library of books, films and music which are available only to students. It’s also a good way to motivate yourself, extend your general knowledge and improve your Russian.
The
procedure
If you are interested in taking Russian Language lessons, you’ll need to:
- Contact us to make an appointment for the initial interview. If you wish, you can undergo a free testing. During the appointment you will have an opportunity to meet the tutor and discuss your individual needs.
- Complete a questionnaire designed to help us gain a better understanding of your style and requirements.
Taking into consideration all the information you provide and the time you have available we will prepare an individual learning plan to suit your requirements and objectives. This plan will be emailed to you, so that you know in advance exactly what you will have learnt by the end of the course.
Comments of our students
- My tutor was very friendly and approachable from the beginning of the first lesson. The lessons were carried out in a relaxed yet organised manner allowing me to feel comfortable throughout the lesson. She did not over correct me and instilled confidence when I answered a question correctly. I realise now that it is more important to have a go at speaking and not to think about making mistakes too much.
Richard, Altrincham - When I arrived at my first lesson I was surprised to learn that no English would be spoken, unlike other language classes I have attended where instructions for tasks were given in English. The first five minutes were confusing and required most concentration as I got to grips with not only hearing Russian but also seeing how it was written. After the initial confusion I was surprised at how easy it was to follow the lesson and work out what I should be doing. The hardest part was trying to understand the Russian alphabet but that got easier as the lesson went on. By the end of the first lesson I was able to pronounce vocabulary correctly and I could read some words. I absolutely LOVED it!!!
Emma, Altrincham - I enjoyed being able to practice the vocabulary I had learnt with other members of the class. I noticed that when we went for a break at the end of lesson all the class were still attempting to practice the Russian they had learnt on one another. I really enjoyed the lesson and was pleased to have learnt some basic vocabulary and phrases which would be understood by a native Russian speaker.
Alex, Manchester - I had previously learned Spanish to GCSE level, and a little German, and so, I was looking forward to the first session of Russian. To begin with I had some difficulty pronouncing certain sounds because the stress and intonation was different from English. After a while, I felt quite comfortable with this, thanks to the patience of my teacher.
Andy, Cheshire - The teacher introduced the written form of the language to me and this is the point where thought I’d encounter some difficulty. This is because in my previous foreign language learning, the alphabets were similar to the English alphabet. In the Russian alphabet there are many phonetic and visual differences. However, I was amazed how quickly it became clear and more interesting once an element of explanation was introduced. The sounds became more understandable, clear and functional.
Abaha, Manchester - My personal feeling about my first session is that I felt very comfortable with the teacher and the tasks. I feel that my needs have been accommodated really well. I was very pleased with my progress after the first session. On my way back home the Russian words I learnt in the lesson still sounded in my head. Look forward to my next class!
David, Ireland (now living in Manchester) - At the beginning we were a bit nervous, because we didn’t know what to expect. The tutor though was able to calm our nerves and draw us into participating into the lesson; this was done, through good use of body language and building up a rapport with myself and that of my fellow students. As we got to know not only the tutor but also each other a little more, people became more eager to practice the vocabulary. One activity that really brought us as a group together was when we had a mingling activity. Everybody had to introduce themselves in Russian, shake hands and smile. This put people at ease and helped the group interact well with each other; it also helped with the other activities that we carried out in pairs and small groups.
Amy, Manchester - Teacher’s performance in front of the class was impressive: she did not appear nervous or intimidated to me and seemed at ease in her (then wholly incomprehensible) discourse with the class. She articulated well and her use of exaggerated body language and mime were handled confidently (I imagine, if handled badly, such methods can seem either somewhat foolish or patronising) and she easily found and shared amusement with her audience. She seemed fair with her focus and attention: neither showing favouritism, nor singling out any member of the class….
Mark, Cheshire - It would be nice to have a chance to throw myself once more
into the experience of learning Russian with Olga. Unfortunately or fortunately,
I’ve
now moved to Russia…
Karen, Liverpool - The tutor’s rapport with us was fundamental to gaining
the interest and maintained attention of the group….
Imra, Manchester - Teacher’s use of mime and repetition really got the
basic points across and I even forgot I was spoken to in Russian.
Dan, Manchester - The general atmosphere between tutor and students was very
comfortable and at ease…
Steve, Altrincham - As the class became more comfortable and acquired more knowledge
we almost earned the right to become more autonomous: The teacher became
more inclined to leave us to our own devices (with supervision) in pursuing
group tasks and games…
Anita, Cheshire. Professional Translation Services
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