CULP: Russian Basic 1 Beginners£
Wed 19 Oct, Wed 26 Oct, ... Wed 15 Mar 2017
Description
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.
Target audience
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
For absolute beginners (ab initio learners) or for those with very little knowledge of the language
Sessions
Number of sessions: 15
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 19 Oct 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 2 | Wed 26 Oct 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 3 | Wed 2 Nov 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 4 | Wed 9 Nov 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 5 | Wed 16 Nov 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 6 | Wed 23 Nov 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 7 | Wed 30 Nov 2016 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR04 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 8 | Wed 25 Jan 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 9 | Wed 1 Feb 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 10 | Wed 8 Feb 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 11 | Wed 15 Feb 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 12 | Wed 22 Feb 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 13 | Wed 1 Mar 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 14 | Wed 8 Mar 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
| 15 | Wed 15 Mar 2017 13:00 - 15:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Faculty of English, GR03 | map | Anna Schneider |
Topics covered
The course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- How to say hello, present oneself, to tell your origin, age and ask people relevant questions to get same information
- to converse about work/study as well as family and languages spoken
- to be able to describe a dwelling, give/ask for address, ask/explain who people live with
- to talk about preferences, interests, sport, hobbies, weekend activities
- to place orders at the bar, talk about likes, dislikes, ask people what they want to drink
- to make a restaurant booking, read the menu, ask about the dishes, place order, talk about food, ask for the bill and ask for info re the bill
- to talk about your work/study, the timetable and to talk about your professional past
- to ask for directions, understand indications, traffic signs, call a taxi, explain where to go
- to be able to read texts in a historical context, understand issues about Russian history, talk about the past in general and tell stories
- to buy food and clothing items, inquire about prices, size, quantity and get other relevant information
- to understand information relevant to travel, holiday and stay in hotel
- to talk about health and fitness, describe ailments, understand instructions and discuss them.
Objectives
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Listening/Speaking: Understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.
- Reading: Understand a set of basic notices, instructions or information.
- Writing: Write a brief informal letter or e-mail on an every-day predictable topic.
Aims
At the Basic 1 level the main aims are:
- To develop a basic understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features;
- To establish the learner as a fairly confident language user in a range of every-day predictable situations;
- To introduce students to the cultural background of Russia within the context of language teaching.
Format
Presentations, practicals and online learning
System requirements
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
Charging
- Students Fees: £250 to be paid online.
- Staff Fees: £280 to be paid online.
- Please select ‘All charged’, not ‘Concessionary’ under the course fee when you make your booking (the ‘Concessionary ’option is not applicable to CULP courses).
- Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email.
- Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place.
- Refunds available after the first lesson only.
- Payment for the courses is made on the Online Store (http://onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/) (CULP General Purpose courses), (Raven log in).
- Course materials can be found on Moodle (http://www.student-systems.admin.cam.ac.uk/moodle) (Raven log in), once the course has started.
Notes
- Students are required to attend 80% of sessions
- Full details of all Language Centre programmes can be found on the Language Centre website and Language Centre Online website
Duration
Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning
Frequency
Three times per year (subject to demand)
Related courses
- CULP: Russian Intermediate 1
- CULP: Russian Intermediate 2
- CULP: Russian Film Group for post-Intermediate 2 and post-Advanced students
Theme
CULP: Cambridge University Language Programmes
Booking / availability