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Russian Language Course. Level 1.

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Ages 13-17
Live Group Course
Unlock new opportunities with this beginner Russian class! Learn to speak, understand, build vocabulary and grammar, all aligned with CEFR A1 standards. A fun, solid start to mastering the fundamentals of Russian communication.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(140 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
2-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Most of the work should be completed in class. If for some reason a learner missed class or wasn't able to complete work, they need to do it after class.
Mastery Evaluation
Students achieve faster mastery if they practice their material at home in addition to class time. Students are encouraged to go over their notes and set aside additional study time.
Assessment
The students get to complete a quiz at the end of this class to see how much they've learned and whether they should take the next class in the series.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
SUMMARY
In this Russian Language course which consists of several levels, we will 1) overcome our fears of learning Russian language, 2) acquire a basic level of Russian needed to communicate, to be understood, and to understand other people, 3) get familiar with the language so it is no longer a stranger to us. This class covers the fundamentals of Russian language and provides a solid base for communication. We will practice speaking and understanding, expanding our vocabulary and grammar knowledge. 

WHAT WE WILL LEARN
Level 1 introduces us to a few basics of the language: we will learn a few useful combinations and rules for communicating in Russian. At the end of Level 1, we will be able to 1) say our name and our age, 2) we will be able to describe what people are doing with the select verbs in the present tense, 3) introduce members of our family, 4) learn numbers 1-20, 5) read familiar words in Russian.

Why this sequence of lessons? 
In traditional study of Russian, a lot of emphasis is put on studying the minute details of each letter and sound, and it takes months for students to progress which leaves them discouraged. 
In this class, we will cover alphabet, of course, but a lot of emphasis will be put on the desire of learners to communicate in the target language. They want to say something, to read something, to understand others. Therefore, we start with talking about ourselves from the beginning. During our first class, we will even read Cyrillic without prior instruction of the alphabet. We want small victories in the beginning so we know that it is manageable to learn this language. We also cover the most used vocabulary and grammar in the sequence that is recommended by polyglots who study Russian as a foreign language. 


CLASS PARTICIPATION
To be successful in this course:
1) Turn your camera on during the meetings for best experience;
2) Keep your mic on so that you can ask and answer questions and participate in class;
3) Bring a separate notebook for all the new words and phrases that we will learn and a folder for all the printouts;
4) Bring notes from all the past classes so you can refer to them as we build on our previous knowledge.


PRIOR EXPERIENCE
This course is recommended for those who either knows a little bit of Russian like alphabet and a few phrases or someone who doesn't know any Russian.

Learning Goals

- be able to describe what people are doing with the select verbs in the present tense
- be able to say your name and your age

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
About this course. Introductions. Alphabet, Reading simple words and Greetings.
 Welcome to class! Let's cover a few important things before the class begins and then dive into speaking Russian! 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Alphabet: In-Depth Study.
 The lesson you've been waiting for! Let's learn all you need to know about letters and their pronunciation. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How Old Are You? Numbers 1-20.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Let's Talk About Our Families.
 We will learn family vocabulary and practice introducing each member as in "This is my sister. Her name is ..." or "This is my cat. His name is...". 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
There will be printouts provided after the first meeting. Please, print the printouts and organize them for class. 
Additionally, bring a notebook for taking notes.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate's Degree in Education from Community College of Aurora
Привет, ребята! 

Меня зовут Ms Tanya and I am a native Russian speaker 🇷🇺

📚 I teach Russian language Courses for English speakers: 1 set of Courses for learners 8-13 years old, and another set of Courses for teenagers 13-18 years old. Learners can start from absolute 0 and progress through the Course series to higher-Intermediate and Advanced Levels. 

I also teach additional Russian language classes and help students in private classes. 

✏️ My lessons with Outschool learners tend to be very structured and each activity has its purpose. Though I consider myself to be a calm individual, I receive a lot of feedback from parents and learners that my lessons are fun and engaging. It brings me joy seeing learners progress and learn something new. 

👩‍🎓 I have a vast teaching background working in daycare, public schools, private school, church, winter and summer camps, and with in-home tutoring students. I worked with children as young as 1 year old and as old as 17! 
I have earned two years towards BA in Elementary Education from Moscow State Pedagogical University (МПГУ), in Russia. Then I moved from Russia and finished my education in the United States. I hold an AA in Elementary Education (Community College of Aurora, CO) and a BA in Education with Emphasis on Elementary Math (MSU Denver, CO). I have worked at Denver Public Schools for 3 years. And now I teach on Outschool. 

⭐️I love reading books, learning new languages (I am primarily learning Spanish), playing musical instruments (cello is my favorite), and making delicious vegetarian meals for my family. 


🕰️ My office hours are (in EST/US-New York):
Monday and Wednesday: 9 AM-7 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 AM-3 PM

I often reply to messages and requests outside of my office hours, but if you notice that I read your message and have not replied to it yet, I will message you back as soon as I can.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

❓Q1. What level is my child? She has been studying Russian for a while now. 
✅A1. Since there are different curriculums and teachers, it's hard to tell what level your child is without meeting the child. Ms Tanya is offering an assessment for a flat fee of $20 per learner to see which of the classes that she is offering would be the best fit for your child. The assessment will last anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the child’s level. 

❓Q2. Do you have a certain availability for a group class? Private class?
✅A2. I try to schedule classes at different times of the day. If you don’t see a time that fits your schedule, let me know by sending me a private message. I might have an opening that is just right for you. 

❓Q3. My child is already pretty good at speaking Russian but needs help with reading/writing/grammar. What class should I sign him/her up for? 
✅A3. If your child is already fluently speaking Russian or is rather good at speaking Russian but cannot read or write, you will need to sign up for bilingual classes. Ms Tanya is currently offering Russian as a Foreign Language group and private classes ranging from levels A0 to B2. Bilingual curriculum at this time is only available through private classes. 

❓Q4. Do you offer Russian immersion group classes?
✅A4. At this time, I only offer 1-on-1 Russian immersion classes for kids ages 8 and up.

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