Russian: Elementary 3

The following topic will be covered in this course:

• Everyday situations and practical application of the language (talking about weather, holidays, expressing opinions and preferences etc.)
• Continued vocabulary building
• Further development of essential grammar topics via exercises and class drills, with further understanding of cases
• Introduction of verbs of motion
• Building the everyday use of numbers
• Ongoing practice through listening, reading, writing and engaging in oral dialogues in a group environment
• Understanding the grammar structure behind the content learnt, in a relaxed and friendly environment
• Cultural references to assist in understanding the application of Russian in everyday life

By the end of this course students should be able to:

• Use numerals with confidence;
• Have a broader understanding of common everyday situations and the ability to engage in conversations;
• Capably write some connected texts;
• Continue understanding of the grammar structure behind the content learnt;
• Build basic conversations with a focus on practical scenarios;
• Feel more comfortable travelling and interacting with people in Russian speaking countries;
• Build a solid base for those who intend to continue studying Russian.

Russian 2 or about 35 hours of previous study.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not completed RUSSIAN: ELEMENTARY 2 contact CAE on 96520611 for a free language skill assessment prior to enrolling into this course.

IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AT CAE, YOU NEED TO CONTACT CAE FOR A SKILL ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ENROLLING.

N.B. CAE withdrawal policy does not allow for refund or transfer once the course has started in the event that the level of the class is not suitable.

Textbook: ‘Тройка: A Communicative Approach to Russian Language, Life, and Culture’, 2nd Edition, by Marita Nummikoski, ISBN: 978-0-470-64632-8

The Textbook can be purchased from the publisher’s website: http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP001955.html

‘Activities Manual to accompany Тройка: A Communicative Approach to Russian Language, Life, and Culture’, 2^nd edition, by Marita Nummikoski,

ISBN: 978-0-470-64634-2 (paperback), ISBN: 978-1-118-06673-7 (e-book). The Activities Manual is used for homework.

The e-book can be purchased from the publisher’s website http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118066731.html and the paperback can be purchased in other online recourses or foreign language bookstore.