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Top 5 Reasons to learn Russian

1) A Widely Spoken Language

Learning Russian will allow you to communicate with more than 250 million people worldwide. In terms of sheer geographic access, the language will open doors for you — not just in Russia, but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Lithuania, etc.

2)  A Gateway to Art and Literature

Russia is home to some of the world’s finest art traditions such as ballet, theater, literature and music. Learning Russian will also give you unfiltered access to a wealth of novels, poetry and plays produced by famous authors such as Marina Tsvetaeva, Vladimir Nabokov and Leo Tolstoy.

3) A Must for Globetrotters

The Golden Ring is a popular tourist route through Russia, which threads its way through key Medieval towns and cities which have been left mainly undisturbed by modernity and industrialization. Besides, there are more than 29 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout Russia, including the Red Square and the Kremlin as well as the Altai Mountains.

4) Rich History of Architecture and Cuisine

Russian architecture, as apparent in St. Basil’s Cathedral, is intricate and monumental, reflecting the rich history of the country. Similarly, geographical diversity, religious beliefs and different ways of life are also reflected by Russian cuisine.

5) Growing Economy of Russia

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Russia's economy is expected to grow by 3.2% in 2024, significantly more than many developed countries in the western world. Besides, Russia is an energy superpower, holding around 40% of the world's natural gas and exporting petroleum and uranium in large amounts. 

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This is a course for people who have never studied Russian. The focus is on speaking and the atmosphere is relaxed. Participants will be given a first taste of the language and they learn some essential words and phrases to greet people, ask about nationality, count and order food and drink. They will also begin to learn the Russian alphabet. The course is not exam-based.
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Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$3,650
This course is aimed primarily at participants who have taken Beginners' Russian. It continues to be a communicative course with a focus on the practical skills of listening and speaking. Participants will also increase their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation so that they feel more confident when communicating in Russian. Practice continues to be with simple real-life situations, working in pairs and small groups to encourage plenty of listening and speaking practice. The language of instruction will be Russian with some English where appropriate for explanation.
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Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$3,650
This course follows on from Beginners' Russian 2. The focus continues to focus on real-life communication with students working in pairs and small groups to encourage plenty of listening and speaking practice. Participants will consolidate and build on what they have learned in Part 2, developing vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, as well as writing short phrases and sentences in Russian.
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Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$4,150
This real-time online course is designed to cater for complete beginners who would like to learn the basics of the Russian language and culture in a fast and fun way. If you would like to travel to Russia, you will find it very useful with the course focus on travel phrases and oral communication. Some of the topics include self-introduction, numbers, telling the time, asking for the way, eating out, shopping, booking a hotel room and dealing with communication problems. The students will practise the language in an interactive way, whilst at the same time learning more about the culture of the Russian-speaking world. The course takes place via Zoom.

Why Russian?
  • Learning Russian will allow you to communicate with more than 250 million people worldwide.
  • Russia is home to some of the world’s finest art traditions such as ballet, theater, literature and music.
  • The Golden Ring is a popular tourist route through Russia, which threads its way through key Medieval towns and cities which have been left mainly undisturbed by modernity and industrialization.
  • There are more than 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout Russia, which is home to spectacular and diverse nature reserves.
  • Russian architecture, as apparent in St. Basil’s Cathedral, is intricate and monumental, reflecting the rich history of the country.
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Start To be advised
Duration 15 weeks
Fee HK$3,650

 

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