academic russian for exams 

One-on-one Online Russian Course for Passing TORFL and Other Tests

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Russian for University Study is a six-level course of the academic Russian language designed to prepare you for entry to Russian universities, visiting a Russian-speaking country for study purposes or passing the Russian language test. It focuses on developing your speaking, listening and writing skills, as well as vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. In every class you will be provided with structured learning tasks, error correction, teacher guidance, and feedback. 

One-to-one or mini group Russian classes via Skype  

60-minute or 90-minute language sessions 

From Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate level

From 2 to 5 times per week recommended

what will i learn from this course?

You will learn how to read and write in Cyrillic and sound like a real Russian with proper pronunciation. You will be able to introduce yourself and talk about your family and friends. You will learn how to communicate with Russian people in the most typical situations in the university and in the city. 

You will be able to talk about your everyday life, describe your lifestyle, hobbies, interests, and plans for future. You will orientate yourself in the city, read a map, street signs, and city advertisements. You will be able to shop and travel with basic Russian and understand simple conversations. 

You will speak Russian more accurately and fluently, as well as socialize and network with Russians with greater confidence. You will talk about your job, profession, education and participate in conversations on the topics being of interest to you. You will also improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. 

You will improve your skills in oral monologue and dialogue speech, as well as develop your reading and writing skills. You will know how to use the most important elements of Russian grammar in your everyday speech. You will be able to handle most life situations and feel comfortable in a Russian-speaking environment. 

You will speak on a variety of topics, understand and maintain dialogues from everyday communication. You will learn more advanced words and phrases, get used to normal speed of usual conversational speech, and use Russian language effectively in academic sphere. 

You will communicate fluently with native speakers in a wide range of cultural situations and educational sphere. You will deepen your knowledge of Russian culture, history, and literature. You will speak Russian fluently and socialize with Russians with a greater confidence. 

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Duration

16+ hours of live lessons with a teacher. 

Working Language

Lessons are conducted in Russian. Difficult aspects of Russian grammar are explained in English.

Academic Requirements

Students must know how to read in Russian and be familiar with basic Russian grammar (Genders, Plural, Verb Conjugations, Russian Cases) and vocabulary. 

Technical Requirements

Students will require fast Internet connection, Skype (Viber, WhatsApp, Google Meet), Adobe Reader, Russian keyboard, printer (optional). 

LESSON STRUCTURE

russian skills & learning materials

SPEAKING & READING

Read Russian dialogues and easy stories. Participate in interesting discussions with your teacher

LISTENING & PRONUNCIATION

Listen to audio podcasts and watch short movies in Russian

USEFUL WORDS & PHRASES

Use PDF worksheets with Russian picture vocabulary, phrase bank and flashcards


GRAMMAR & WRITING

Use PDF worksheets with grammar theory and activities

course structure

Each level consists of 28 modules which include vocabulary, grammar and culture sections. You can take this course “as is” or ask your teacher to modify it according to your interests. Offered speaking and vocabulary topics can be rearranged, removed or augmented with additional topics to suit your personal language goals and needs. 

how to enroll the RUSSIAN FOR EXAMS course

Step 1. See the prices below and choose a study package

Step 2. Schedule a FREE 30-min consultation with your teacher

Step 3. Meet your teacher and discuss a study schedule and a future  learning program

Step 4. Make payment for your first study package and start learning Russian!  

course prices 

Russian language learning is effective when it's regular. Get a package to stay on track!

60-min lessons. one-on-one


40 EUR / 43 USD 

From 2 to 5 lessons per week.

How to pay

All payments for one-to-one and mini group lessons are accepted in advanced. 

90-min lessons. one-on-one


57 EUR / 62 USD

From 2 to 5 lessons per week.

How to pay

All payments for one-to-one and mini group lessons are accepted in advanced. 

60-min lessons. tandem

Tandem lesson (2 students)

Share the payment with your friend, coworker or family member and get a discount!

60 EUR / 65 USD per lesson (for 2 students)

From 2 to 5 lessons per week.


How to pay

All payments for one-to-one and mini group lessons are accepted in advanced. 

90-min lessons. tandem

Tandem lesson (2 students)

Share the payment with your friend, coworker or family member and get a discount!

90 EUR / 97 USD per lesson (for 2 students)

From 2 to 5 lessons per week

How to pay

All payments for one-to-one and mini group lessons are accepted in advanced. 

how to enroll. free trial

Dear friend, before you start your course I’d like to learn more about you and your learning objectives and give you a chance to see how my teaching approach works. So you have an opportunity to book a 30-minute FREE consultation with me. 

How to Enroll

What To Expect In A Free Consultation

how to pay

All payments for one-to-one and mini group lessons are accepted in advanced. 

When you enroll your Russian course I reserve the time for your classes in my calendar at least one month ahead. It means that every week I spend a certain amount of time on preparing learning materials, checking your homework and sending emails to answer your questions if needed. Therefore, payment is in advance for a full lesson package. This will allow me to plan your study course well and care about your progress and help you to stay on track. 

questions & answers

when can i have classes?

Online classes are available from 9.00 a.m. to 21.00 p.m. (EET/EEST), 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. 

What's your refund policy?

Dear friend, before you choose and pay for the lessons package make sure that you can find at least two or three hours a week for lessons and study during the further period of time. 

I do not give refund if you decide to stop learning in the middle of period. 

If you cannot attend your current course due to personal reasons (vacation, business trip, sick leave, etc.), you may transfer the balance of the course (i.e. the remaining lessons) to another agreed, later date. 

how mini groups are formed?

As a rule, mini groups consist of 2-3 learners. You can study with your friends, relatives or coworkers.  

What is included in the price?

Tuition covers not only the actual lesson time spent with the student, but time preparing for each student as well. The listed prices include: 

lateness & cancellations

How can I cancel or reschedule a class?

If you are unable to attend the lesson in the pre-agreed time you can cancel or reschedule a booked lesson without any fee up to 24 hours before the lesson. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the lesson, you will be charged for a lesson. Of course, if the lesson did not take place because of technical issues, you will not be charged for it. To cancel or reschedule your lesson, make a Viber call or email me to study@therussianvoice.com and we will arrange another day and time for the next class. 

What happens if I late for my online class?

Please, try to be on time for your online lessons. If you start a class late, the study session will finish at the scheduled time. Your teacher will wait a maximum of 10-15 minutes for you to come to your class. If you have not arrived in 10-15 minutes, she will stop waiting and go offline on Skype. As a result, you will lose this lesson from your package. If you have a technical problem with your connection or your computer, you can email me or make a call, and we will reschedule the lesson. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you check that your hardware and Internet connection are fit for online learning. 

I can't attend my current course due to vacation or sick leave. What should I do?

If you cannot attend your current course due to personal reasons (vacation, business trip, sick leave, etc.), you must submit a request to study@therussianvoice.com or notify me at the end of the lesson. We will transfer the balance of your course (i.e. the remaining lessons) to another agreed, later date and you will not lose your lessons. 

What happens if my teacher cancels the lesson?

Sometimes your teacher needs to cancel the lesson or several lessons due to her personal circumstances (vacation, business trip, sick leave, etc.). In this case, she will notify you by email or at the lesson. The balance of your course (i.e. the remaining lessons) will be transferred to another agreed, later date and you will not lose your lessons. 

can I get a discount?

You can save your money and get from 5% to 10% discount if you order a package of Russian lessons. The more lessons you buy, the bigger discount you have. 

You also pay less when you study in a mini group with your relatives, friends or coworkers. 

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