Which level of Russian is right for you? Test yourself by using the information and questions below to decide which level of Russian is right for you. Beginners Step 2 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Beginners 2. Can youRead and write Russian lettersIntroduce yourself to someone (basic information: your hometown, job, hobbies)Ask someone the same kind of informationAsk for/give directions on the streetTalk about your family (members, age, jobs)Cope with numbers 1-10 Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Как вас зовут?Где вы живёте?Где вы работаете?У вас большая семья?Что вы любите делать в свободное время?Скажите пожалуйста, где Большой театр? Beginners Step 3 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Beginners 3. Can youHold a short conversation about yourself, your family, work and hobbiesElicit similar information from someone elseTalk about languages you speak, towns and countries you have been toOrder a room in a hotelAsk about places and opening timesOrder food and drinksCope with numbers and days of the week Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?В каких странах вы были?Вы хорошо говорите по-немецки/по итальянски?Вы хотите заказать номер до пятницы?Скажите пожалуйста, завтра музей открыт?Что вы хотите на закуску, на первое/на второе?Вы свободны в субботу вечером? Elementary Step 1 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 1. Can youHold a short conversation about yourself, your family, work and hobbiesTalk about time and arrange meetingsBook theatre tickets, read a theatre programmeTalk about sports and leisureDescribe your house/flatTalk about your likes and dislikes Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Во сколько и где мы встретимся в пятницу утром?Сколько билетов на вечернее представление вам нужно?Какими видами спорта вы занимаетесь?На каком этаже ваша квартира? У вас светлая кухня?Вам нравится народная музыка? Elementary Step 2 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 2. Can youRead, understand and talk about a simple Russian storyTalk in detail about your family and friends (age, jobs, interests)Ask for services at the post office and currency exchange pointTalk about big Russian towns, about Russian history and cultureChoose from a range of proposed leisure activities/restaurants and give your reasons Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Ваш двоюродный брат занимается плаванием?Куда вы отправляете посылку?Сколько фунтов вы хотите поменять?Вы знаете кто был основателем Санкт-Петербурга?Что вам больше нравится грузинская или традиционная русская кухня? Elementary Step 3 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 3. Can youRead, understand and talk about a simple Russian storyTalk about weather and climateArrange a day out or an excursionAsk for services in public transportAsk for and use tourist information Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Климат в вашей стране отличается от климата в России?Какая погода будет завтра?Сначала вы хотите посетить монастырь или пойти на выставку?На какой станции нужно выйти, чтобы попасть в парк Горького?Какие достопримечательности вы хотите посмотреть в Москве? Elementary Step 4 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 4. Can youRead, understand and talk about a simple Russian storyTalk about shoppingAsk for the proper size and colour while buying clothingTalk about food and pricesTalk about Russian literature, music and film Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Где можно купить красивое золотое кольцо?Вам не кажется, что это платье мне велико?Когда вы последний раз купили музыкальный компакт диск?Вам нравится современная русская поэзия?Вы хотели бы пойти на выставку народного творчества? Elementary Step 5 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 5. Can youRead, understand and talk about a simple Russian storyTalk about Russian famous placesArrange an excursionBook a trip by train and get all important informationTalk about your job and your free time Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Что вы рекомендуете посмотреть на территории монастыря?Что вы видели в Санкт-Петербурге?Вы предпочитаете автобусную или пешеходную экскурсию?Этот поезд останавливается во Владимире?В этом вагоне есть проводница?В какой области вы работаете? Вы преподаёте литературу? Elementary Step 6 If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 6. Can youRead, understand and talk about a simple Russian storyDescribe people and objectsArrange steamboat excursionBook a flight and get all important informationTalk about mass media and press Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?Что вы обычно носите?У вашего отца седые волосы?Чьё это зимнее мужское пальто?Какие удобства есть в каютах?Чем можно заниматься на борту теплохода?Какую валюту вы с собой везёте? Вы уже прошли таможенный контроль?Вы читали статью в сегодняшней газете? Our Russian Language Courses are available at higher levels than listed above. If you have reached a higher level than noted above, please contact col@ed.ac.uk to get in touch with one of our lead tutors and discover which course would be suitable for you. This article was published on 2025-06-10