Russian courses for beginners
The beginner's Russian course, typically corresponding to the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is designed for students with no prior knowledge of the language. The curriculum focuses on building a fundamental base in all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) for basic everyday communication.
Here is a detailed description of what a beginner's Russian course usually covers:
I. Foundational Skills
| Category | Topics Covered | Goal |
| Phonetics & Reading | The Cyrillic Alphabet: Learning to recognize, read, and write all 33 letters. | Be able to sound out and read Russian words, street signs, and simple texts. |
| Pronunciation: Mastering Russian sounds, especially stress rules and vowel reduction. | Achieve clear and comprehensible pronunciation. | |
| Core Vocabulary | Greetings, introductions, numbers (1-100), days of the week, months, family, professions, and common objects. | Acquire essential words and phrases for daily use. |
II. Essential Grammar
Beginner Russian courses introduce the most fundamental, yet complex, aspects of Russian grammar, including the initial cases:
| Grammatical Concept | Description & Focus |
| Nouns & Gender | Learning the three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter) and how to identify them by the ending. |
| The Verb System | Present and Past Tense of common, regular verbs - to know, to work). |
| Verb Conjugation (Groups 1 & 2): Learning how to change verb endings based on the subject pronoun | |
| Personal Pronouns | All basic personal pronouns - you (informal), you (formal/plural) and possessive pronouns (my, your). |
| Introduction to Cases | Nominative, Prepositional, and Accusative Cases in the singular. This is often the first encounter with declension. |
III. Speaking and Communication
The primary goal is to enable students to handle basic social and travel situations:
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Greetings and Farewells
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Self-Introduction: Stating your name, nationality, and profession.
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Simple Dialogues: Asking for directions, ordering food/drinks at a café, making simple purchases, and booking a hotel room.
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Describing Things: Talking about family members and basic likes/dislikes
IV. Writing and Listening
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Writing: Simple transcription exercises, filling out basic forms, and writing short, simple sentences about oneself and one's family.
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Listening: Understanding short, clear, and slow-paced dialogues by native speakers on familiar topics.
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If you order this course, I will contact you shortly to arrange a suitable schedule based on your availability. The price indicated includes a package of 5 sessions. You can contact me at any time via WhatsApp [+212 6 10 01 91 65] or by email [mohamedchami642@gmail.com].