C 1

Fluency level

Upon completion of C1 Level courses, you will speak fluently with others on a number of subjects. You will be able to discuss current political, social and cultural matters, and clearly argue your point of view. You will understand the language of the media, read unadapted literature and watch movies in Russian. Having completed the course, you will be able to write a memo, academic essay or even a newspaper article.

Course structure

  • This course will help you evaluate your current level of proficiency in Russian and understand which themes to pay more attention to.

    Diagnostic test

      Course content:
    • subtest "Vocabulary. Grammar"
    • subtest "Reading"
    • subtest "Listening"
    • subtest "Written word"
    • subtest "Speaking"

  • The main course is designed around authentic texts, songs, and TV programs. You will dive directly into the world of Russian culture and learn more about the traditions and the mentality.

    Main course

      Course content:
    • exercise complexes on phonetics, reading, vocabulary, grammar and writing
    • regular reinforcement of the material learnt
    • video library: original unadapted movies, TV programs and commercials
    • audio library: songs by Soviet and Russian singers
    • тесты: intermediate testing system.
    • an opportunity to design an individual learning curve

  • This course will teach you to express your viewpoint on a number of matters. You will be able to speak about politics, economics, culture and a host of other things.

    News from Russia

      Course content:
    • authentic video items on various subjects
    • video-related tasks for before and after watching each item
    • subject-based translation dictionary for the course

  • Final test helps evaluate how well the program of the current level is learnt and shows whether you are fluent enough to obtain certification.

    Final test

      Test content:
    • subtest "Vocabulary. Grammar"
    • subtest "Reading"
    • subtest "Listening"
    • subtest "Speaking"
    • subtest "Written word"
    • information about certification
  • Afanasyeva Irina Nikolaevna
    Senior Teacher of the Department of Russian Language for Foreign Students of the Faculty of Philology at Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Voznesenskaya Irina Mikhailovna
    Candidate of Philology, Assistant Professor of the Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching of the Faculty of Philology at the St. Petersburg State University
  • Gonchar Irina Aleksandovna
    Candidate of Pedagogy, Assistant Professor of the Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching of the Faculty of Philology at the St. Petersburg State University.
  • Dunaeva Larisa Anatolyevna
    Dr. Ed., professor, professor of the Department of Russian Language for Foreign Students of the Faculty of Philology at Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Klobukova Lyubov Pavlovna
    Dr. Ed., professor, Head of the Department of Russian Language for Foreign Students of the Faculty of Philology at Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Kolesova Darya Vladimirovna
    Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor of the Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching of the Faculty of Philology at the St. Petersburg State University
  • Popova Tatyana Igorevna
    Professor, Doctor of Philology, Head of Research and Methodology Department at the Russian Language and Culture Institute of the St. Petersburg State University
  • Rogova Kira Anatolyevna
    Doctor of Philology,  Professor, Professor of the Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching.
  • Khorokhordina Olga Vitalyevna
    Candidate of Philology, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor of the Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching of the Faculty of Philology at the St. Petersburg State University
  • Shkurina Natalya Vasilyevna
    Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor of the Department for Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching of the Faculty of Philology at the St. Petersburg State University

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