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

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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 is aimed at helping those who are interested in understanding the basics of the Russian language, and preparing learners to further their language acquisition.
Upon completion of the course students will have learned: the structure of Russian alphabet; how to write and read in Russian; how to pronounce Russian words; and recognise particular sounds and words in speech. After completing the course learners can continue to explore the language on Russian for Beginners 1.

The course contains extensive video and audio materials on the basics of Russian phonetics. More than 150 exercises are provided for the learners to apply the knowledge they will learn on the course.

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Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1 Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Flexible deadlines

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1 Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

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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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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

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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Unit 1. Introduction to Russian Alphabet

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Unit 2. Russian Vowels

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 8 min)

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Unit 3. Russian Consonants

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 10 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Unit 4. Revision

2 hours to complete

4 readings

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TOP REVIEWS FROM RUSSIAN ALPHABET

by XLMar 20, 2020

I have learned Russian alphabet before, this is just a review, however I enjoyed this course very much , thank you !!! I give 4 for starting to learn a language, without guidance it's really hard

by RAFeb 27, 2021

Very good foundation. I loved that it has many examples, and that the topics are very well organized. Thank you so much. My next review might be in Russian after i completed the second course :)

by AWApr 7, 2020

A good way to start if you have no idea how to. It prepares you you with the alphabet, vowels and basic annunciation skills, reading skills. overall it helped me. See you in the next course!

by JCApr 19, 2020

Outstanding course for learning Russian alphabet! One will be able to write, read, and pronounce every vowels and consonants after finishing this course. Highly recommended.

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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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