About the courses
Business Russian is suitable for those who plan to communicate with business partners and cooperate with Russian companies in future. You will be able to compose business letters properly.
You will develop your business Russian skills, both written and spoken. In addition, you will visit large companies and communicate with their representatives in order to practice what you have learnt.
Russian
Schedule sample:
9:00–10:30 – Lesson #1 Grammar
10:30 – 10:45 – Short break
10:45 – 12:15 – Lesson #2 Vocabulary
12:15 – 13:15 – Lunch break
13:15 – 14:45 – Lesson #3 Speaking
14:45 – Optional activities / excursions
*In case of a full-day excursion, the weekly class schedule will be adjusted
Schedule sample:
9:00 – 10:30 – Lesson #1 Grammar
10:30 – 10:45 – Short break
10:45 – 12:15 – Lesson #2 Speaking
Many people prefer intensive training, as it allows them to quickly immerse themselves in the language environment, improve their speaking skills and get used to the rhythm of communication in Russian. In addition, intensive courses help maintain a high level of motivation and concentration, which is especially important when learning a foreign language.
Studying Russian as a foreign language in an intensive lesson format is suitable for a diverse audience:
- For students, professionals and entrepreneurs planning to study or work in a Russian-speaking country. They will be able to quickly master basic communication skills in Russian and improve them in a short time.
- For students planning a tourist trip to Russia, you can also take advantage of the intensive course to master the phrases and expressions needed to communicate with local residents.
- For people who study Russian for the love of Russian culture, literature or history. An intensive course can help them quickly get into the language environment and better understand sources of information.
Standard courses pay more attention to grammar, writing, and various aspects of the language, which is especially important for people striving for deep and complete proficiency in the Russian language. Such courses also usually offer a wider range of learning materials, which can be important for structured and systematic language learning.
- For students studying at universities or colleges, they can choose standard Russian language courses to gain in-depth knowledge and master the language at a higher level.
- For people planning to stay in a Russian-speaking country for work or other reasons. The standard course will be useful for more in-depth study of the language and adapt to life and work in a new country.
- For people with a spontaneous interest in the Russian languageF, culture or literature. A standard course is suitable for you for a deeper immersion in the language and its features.
1. Online placement test
2. Welcome activity
3. Student Handbook
4. End of Course Certificate
5. WiFi
6. Transfer from/ to the airport (for groups only)
Additional non-refundable enrollment fee: ₽ 8,500 / $ 95 / CN¥ 670
1 group leader for each group of 10 people can join free of charge.
- OLGA PUSHKINAHas been working at IClass since 2013, total teaching experience of more than 20 yearsTeaches the following courses:
- Russian as a foreign language for children and adults
- Chinese for children and adults
- Chinese for business purposes
2006 - Zhengzhou University, China, Chinese language
2009 - Advanced training courses for Chinese language teachers at Heilingjiang University, China
2014 - Advanced training courses for Chinese language teachers at the Confucius Institute- Certified Chinese guide-translator
- Chinese Language Certificate - HSK 5
- JULIA KOVTUNHas been working at IClass since 2015, total teaching experience of more than 15 yearsTeaches the following courses:
- Russian as a foreign language for children and adults
- Preparation for the international exam in Russian language (TORFL)
- Italian language for children and adults
- Preparation for CELI and CILS exams
St. Petersburg State University: translation theory and interlingual communication, Italian language.
Russian State Pedagogical University: Russian Language and Literature, Russian as a Foreign Language.
St. Petersburg University ITMO: teacher of Russian as a foreign language for foreign students.
St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation: teacher of Russian as a foreign language for foreign students. - Evgeniya KositsinaFor the last 4 years, Evgenia has been working with foreigners as a teacher in online and offline formats. Provides Russian language lessons to children and adults from different countries.Teaches the following courses:
- Russian as a foreign language for children and adults
- Russian as a foreign language for medical students
Moscow State Regional University, teacher of Russian philology.
Moscow State University, teacher of Russian as a foreign language. - Daria VasevaFor the last 5 years, Daria has been teaching Russian for foreigners (level A0 - C1), and is also a senior teacher at St. Petersburg State University. Teaching Russian as a foreign language to students of the Military Medical Academy in St. Petersburg.Teaches the following courses:
- Russian as a foreign language for children and adults
- Russian as a foreign language for medical students
- Teacher of Russian as a foreign language (practical Russian language level A0-C1)
- Test preparation, examiner
St. Petersburg State University: philologist, linguist, teacher of Russian as a foreign language, teacher-researcher.
English - C1 advanced
Chinese - A2 elementary
German language - A1 beginner
Comfortable classrooms in our center
- Real situationsYou will be around native speakers, interacting with them and encountering more everyday situations in which you can practice the language.
- Personal communicationIt is much more effective to communicate with the instructor live to see and feel each other's emotions. Offline lessons develop discipline and allow you to respond more quickly to questions.
- Best resultsIn 30 days of language learning you will begin to get rid of language barriers, memorize more than 100 basic phrases for business or everyday life, learn beginning tenses and learn how to write Russian words.
Our Russian language educational materials
Russian language: 5 elements
This complex is an educational publication on Russian as a non-native language, organized according to a modular principle - from scratch to a level close to the first certification.
Russian language: first steps
The purpose of the first part of the textbook is to develop in students primary language skills and speech skills related to solving simple communicative problems. The manual includes an introductory phonetic course, basic information about parts of speech and members of a sentence, and the structure of a two-part sentence.
Stanislav Chernyshov: Let's go!
The textbook is intended for beginners to learn Russian. The course lasts an average of 80-120 hours. Its task is to ensure rapid acquisition of various aspects of language and types of speech activity. The textbook combines grammar and conversation courses. The dictionary at the end of the manual includes translations into English, German and French.
The following aspects are well presented in these textbooks:
- Structured information: present information about the Russian language in a systematic form, ranging from basic grammatical structures to more complex topics.
- Exercises and Assignments: Includes a variety of exercises, writing assignments, grammar exercises and tests to help you consolidate your knowledge.
- Cultural information: contain information about the culture, traditions, history and customs of Russia, which helps students understand the language environment.
- Resources for self-study: contain additional online resources, audio materials, video lessons, which enriches the learning process.
And other educational materials
Famous magazines and books of Russian classics
Excursions and business
- Sightseeing tour ₽ 2,250 / $ 25 / CN¥ 180 cost per person in group
- Savior on the Spilled Blood Church + St. Isaac’s Cathedral ₽ 3,900 / $ 45 / CN¥ 300
₽ 3,250 / $ 35 / CN¥ 250
₽ 5,150 / $ 55 / CN¥ 395
₽ 3,900 / $ 50/ CN¥ 300
ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS
- Наличие мест на каждую экскурсию (особенно в высокий сезон) нужно уточнять заранее.
- Please note: the route may be changed depending on the situation in each museum or Cathedral.
- Each excursion is conducted either in Russian or English. *Upon request, the tour can be conducted in Chinese.
- Prices may change depending on the season of the year.
Welcome to a unique learning community where we strive to not only provide you with a rich cultural Russian language learning experience, but also expand your horizons beyond the curriculum. In addition to exciting cultural events, we are ready to offer you the opportunity to hold business meetings with leaders of large companies and enterprises. In this unique experience, you will have the opportunity to personally interact with professionals in various fields, learn about the peculiarities of business in our country, and perhaps find potential opportunities for cooperation or employment. This experience will not only be useful in terms of understanding the business culture in Russia, but will also provide you with a unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons and prepare for your future career. We are proud to provide you with such a unique experience and are confident that you will find it unforgettable and rewarding.
We will help organize an individual or group excursion to the following enterprises in St. Petersburg:
- Historical location – a 10-minute walk from the Peter and Paul Fortress, Botanical Gardens of Peter the Great and a 1-minute walk from Pavlov First State Medical University
- Excellently equipped study facilities
- Spacious and well-lit classrooms
- Friendly and supportive staff
St. Petersburg, Russia