What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
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.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 continues to cover the fundamentals of Russian language (that we started in Levels 1 and 2) and provides a solid base for communication. We will practice speaking and understanding, expanding our vocabulary and grammar knowledge. WHAT WE WILL LEARN This entire Level 4 is dedicated to talking about Time and Places. We will just scratch the surface, but by the end of this class, you should be able to 1) tell time, 2) talk about days of the week, 3) talk about your school schedule, 4) and talk about places in town and what people do. 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, 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. We 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 (as always): 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 If you already took "Russian Language Course. Level 1 and 2" and passed the final assessments, you can surely enroll in this class. If you haven't, you have 2 options : take the "Russian Language Course. Level 1 or/and 2" or message me and I will tell you how to test into this class.
Learning Goals
- be able to tell time
- be able to say which day it is today, which day was yesterday, and which day is going to be tomorrow
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Time and Place for Everything!
Welcome back! We'll continue learning Russian. This entire Level 4 will be dedicated to talking about Time and Places. We will just scratch the surface and learn to talk more about ourselves.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Places in Town.
We will learn new vocabulary today plus practice the Prepositional case.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Telling Time.
Russia uses military time, also known as the 24-hour clock. However, Russians will also understand if you use a modified 12-hour clock system for telling the time as well. It's time to learn all about this.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Days of the Week.
What day is it today?
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
If you already took "Russian Language Course. Level 3" and passed the final assessment, you can surely enroll in this class. If you haven't, message me about the test-in.
Supply List
There will be printouts provided prior to the first meeting and during the course. Please, print the printouts and organize them for class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
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 Miss 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.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$36
weekly or $144 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
4-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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