ABOUT THE CLASS

This class is designed for older students learning Russian as a second or additional language who are ready to develop richer, more detailed and confident Russian communication.

Students expand their vocabulary and practice giving longer answers, describing situations, explaining ideas and participating in discussions. The emphasis is on moving from basic communication toward more flexible and independent use of Russian.

The class incorporates age-appropriate Russian-language textbooks, workbooks and specially selected learning materials that provide structure and reinforce vocabulary, sentence construction, reading and language comprehension.

Visual learning materials, picture cards, educational tabletop games and interactive language activities are also an important part of the program. They give students a visual and practical context for new vocabulary and encourage them to use Russian actively while describing, comparing, explaining, making choices and solving language-based tasks.

Listening is equally important. Students learn to follow increasingly detailed Russian speech, understand the main idea and important details, and respond appropriately within a conversation.

WHAT CHILDREN DEVELOP

• Richer and more active Russian vocabulary
• Longer and more detailed responses
• Stronger listening comprehension
• Reading and language comprehension
• More accurate and natural sentence construction
• Ability to describe, compare and explain
• Ability to ask and answer increasingly complex questions
• Ability to express and support an opinion
• Greater conversational independence
• Confidence participating in discussions in Russian
• Ability to apply new vocabulary in different situations

HOW WE LEARN

Lessons combine structured work with textbooks and learning materials with conversation, reading, visual activities, picture cards, educational tabletop games and interactive language exercises.

New vocabulary and language structures are introduced within meaningful themes rather than as isolated lists of words. Students encounter new language in texts, pictures, conversations and learning activities and then practice using it in different situations.

Visual materials and educational games help students reinforce vocabulary, build sentences, make connections, describe and compare, while structured workbook activities strengthen comprehension and accuracy.

Students are encouraged to connect new vocabulary and language structures with their own experiences and ideas, gradually developing the ability to think, communicate and express themselves more independently in Russian.