This course is part of the Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1 Specialization

Kosareva Еlena

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Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1 SpecializationSaint Petersburg State University

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Russian is considered to be one of the world's most difficult languages. This course aimed at helping those who are interested in understanding the Russian language. Every unit of the course consists of several parts explaining vocabulary, phonetics (pronunciation), grammar, and provides examples of simple dialogues in Russian. Russian for Beginners 3 continues to explain the basics of Russian to those who have already completed the previous two parts of the course as well as the introduction to the Russian alphabet. 
Upon completion of the course students will have learned: Russian verbs which indicate the object`s location; the verbs заниматься, интересоваться, поздравлять, желать and their conjugation in the Past, Present and Future tense; the formation and use of Instrumental and Prepositional case of Russian nouns, pronouns and adjectives; the formation of the Imperative; the use of Genitive, Dative and Accusative case in different types of conversational phrases.

The course contains more than 100 new words and conversational phrases providing the learner with a basic vocabulary for everyday communication on such topics as housing, hobbies an interests, holidays and congratulations, as well as the vocabulary which can be used when going to someone’s house. More than 150 exercises are provided for the learners to apply the knowledge they will learn on the course.

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Kosareva Еlena

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Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching

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Subtitles: English, German

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Saint Petersburg State University

Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет (СПбГУ) — старейший вуз России, основанный в 1724 году. Университет сегодня — научный, образовательный и культурный центр мирового значения, неизменно входящий во все международные рейтинги вузов. В номинации взаимодействие с работодателями QS Graduate Employability 2018 СПбГУ занимает 20 место среди 400 ведущих вузов мира и является лучшим в России.

В настоящее время СПбГУ реализует 418 образовательных программ, включающих самые современные направления подготовки и специальности. Сертификат об успешном окончании представленных онлайн-курсов дает 5 дополнительных баллов при поступлении на программы магистратуры и аспирантуры СПбГУ. St Petersburg University is the oldest university in Russia, founded in 1724. The University today is a world-class research, educational and cultural centre which is always included in all international rankings of world universities. St Petersburg University was ranked 20th in QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2018 among 400 leading universities in the world and is the best in Russia. At present, St Petersburg University offers 418 academic programmes, including the most advanced areas and fields of study. The certificate of successful completion of offered online courses gives five additional points when applying for master’s and doctoral programmes at St Petersburg University.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Unit 1. My Home

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 9 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

5 videos

In this unit you will learn...41s

My Home1m

Conjugation of the verbs стоять, лежать, висеть2m

Adjectives and Demonstrative Pronouns in the Prepositional case3m

How to ask about the location of the object28s

1 reading

Grammar Exercises40m

2 practice exercises

Vocabulary Exercises30m

Grammar Test50m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Unit 2. Hobbies and Interests

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 16 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

5 videos

In this unit you will learn...1m

Hobbies and Interests2m

Conjugation of the Verbs заниматься, интересоваться. The Construction играть + во что? на чем?3m

Instrumental Case7m

How to ask and say about hobbies or interests38s

1 reading

Grammar Exercises40m

2 practice exercises

Vocabulary Exercises30m

Grammar Test1h

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Unit 3. Holidays and Congratulations

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

6 videos

In this unit you will learn...1m

Holidays and Congratulations1m

Conjugation of the Verbs поздравлять, поздравить3m

Conjugation of the Verbs желать, пожелать2m

The Accusative, the Prepositional and the Genitive with Time Expressions1m

How to congratulate on a holiday and express holiday wishes38s

1 reading

Grammar Exercises40m

2 practice exercises

Vocabulary Exercises30m

Grammar Test30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Unit 4. Going to Someone's House

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 15 min)

7 videos

In this unit you will learn...55s

Imperfective and Perfective forms of Verbs1m

Going to Someone's House1m

Conjugation of the Verbs дарить,подарить2m

Use of the Dative Case (Revision)2m

Formation of the Imperative5m

How to invite and how to accept an invitation38s

2 practice exercises

Vocabulary Exercises30m

Grammar Test1h

About the Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1 Specialization

This specialization is aimed at learners who are interested in exploring the Russian language, and provides everything you need to start this journey. This specialization contains four courses, and begins with an introduction to the basics of the Russian alphabet and phonetics, which will be vital for you as you progress in your studies. All four courses provide extensive theoretical and practical materials, and supply listening, reading, and vocabulary exercises to enhance the learning process. Grammar materials will cover parts of speech, case system, verb conjugation, and sentence structure.

Upon completion of the specialization, learners will be well-versed in the basic theories and rules of Russian phonetics and grammar; will acquire basic conversation vocabulary; be able to read simple texts; and hold conversation on everyday topics such as family, travel, hobbies, personal activities, and holidays. Our team is going to further improve and enrich the course materials to provide learners with up-to-date information, and to help them progress and achieve the best results.

Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1

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