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. Russian 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 you Read and write Russian letters Introduce yourself to someone (basic information: your hometown, job, hobbies) Ask someone the same kind of information Ask for/give directions on the street Talk 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? Russian 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 you Hold a short conversation about yourself, your family, work and hobbies Elicit similar information from someone else Talk about languages you speak, towns and countries you have been to Order a room in a hotel Ask about places and opening times Order food and drinks Cope 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? Russian 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 you Hold a short conversation about yourself, your family, work and hobbies Talk about time and arrange meetings Book theatre tickets, read a theatre programme Talk about sports and leisure Describe your house/flat Talk 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? Russian 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 you Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story Talk in detail about your family and friends (age, jobs, interests) Ask for services at the post office and currency exchange point Talk about big Russian towns, about Russian history and culture Choose 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? Russian 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 you Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story Talk about weather and climate Arrange a day out or an excursion Ask for services in public transport Ask 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? Russian 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 you Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story Talk about shopping Ask for the proper size and colour while buying clothing Talk about food and prices Talk 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? Russian 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 you Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story Talk about Russian famous places Arrange an excursion Book a trip by train and get all important information Talk 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? Russian 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 you Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story Describe people and objects Arrange steamboat excursion Book a flight and get all important information Talk 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 2024-10-14