Courses and Fees

Language Link's Study Russian in Russia program offers its students a variety of different courses from which to choose. We have designed courses for every level - from complete beginners to highly advanced - and for every interest. In addition to conversation and general Russian courses, there are courses for philologists and interpreters. We've also designed courses specifically for specialists in the humanities, sciences and business.

Course duration varies from two weeks through two full terms, with two to six hours of instruction daily. Our syllabi cover a wide range of topics, including phonetics, grammar, stylistics, pragmatics, Russian literature, the history of Russian theatre and cinema, business etiquette, etc. Typical class size is four to six students.

Students are carefully placed according to their Russian language skill and experience to assure maximum participation. A flexible syllabus enables our teachers to quickly adapt the class to individual needs and skills.

Courses open to students wishing to study Russian in Russia are listed below. Please note that certain courses may require pre-requisite language study.

• Intensive Russian
• General Russian
• Conversational Russian
• Conversational Russian for Business
• Business Russian
• Russian for Christians
• Russian for Academic Purposes
• Russian for Special Purposes
• Examination Courses
• Tailor-made Courses
• "How to survive" in Russia new
• Russian vacation new

Course Descriptions and Fees

Intensive Russian

For those who wish to jump in headfirst and grapple one of the most difficult languages in the world, Intensive Russian provides just that opportunity. From the earliest moments of the class, Russian language instruction takes on a whole new meaning. The sounds and textures of the Russian language immediately surround the students and provide a continual impetus to learn. This course is based on the main principles of intensive language instruction, which calls for a gradual increase in difficulty while mastering the most frequently used constructions. Intensive Russian stresses grammar, vocabulary, and verbal drills to continually improve each student's mastery of Russian. The intent is to speak and understand Russian in the least possible amount of time, making it ideal for the serious student or the ex-pat just beginning residency in Russia.

Course Goal: To rapidly integrate the student into the Russian speaking world through intensive study
Levels: Beginner through advanced

General Russian

This course has been designed for students of all levels, utilizing a universal combination of traditional and communicative methodologies. The main aim of this course is to get the student speaking Russian immediately while simultaneously learning the underlying structures of Russian grammar. Vocabulary work during the term is designed to help the student read Russian texts both with and without the help of a dictionary. Throughout the course, the student will develop speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills.

Course Goal: To activate your grammar knowledge via communication practice
Levels: Beginner through advanced

Conversational Russian

Traveling in Russia can be a daunting experience for those visitors with no experience of the complex and fascinating world of the Russian language. From the very first moment, the visitor is faced with a maze of sounds and words that can be a challenging puzzle to decipher. Conversational Russian is designed specifically for those who wish to engage in the rewarding work of understanding the language that surrounds them, thereby increasing their appreciation of the country they are visiting. The course emphasizes the oral and aural aspects of the language, as well as grammatical constructions, allowing the student to navigate the daily demands of living in a foreign country. Conversational Russian draws on a full range of traditional techniques, while integrating cutting edge conversational teaching methodology, to increase conversational proficiency for students of all levels. The course is also designed to provide students with a cultural framework and understanding of customs, as well as business etiquette.

Course Goal: To provide a working knowledge of conversational Russian, providing students with the ability to communicate and converse competently in Russian
Levels: Beginner through advanced

Conversational Russian for Business

Successful business men and women understand that strong business relationships involve more than what is required at the negotiating table. Today's world of business is as much centered around business lunches, as it is around business meetings. Outside the boardroom, the opportunity for forging profitable partnerships is dependent upon communication. This course is designed to allow foreign business men and women the confidence to move away from the negotiating table and into productive business lunches and dinners. It is in this atmosphere that casual conversations solidify business relationships, making them an indispensable part of business. Through instruction on grammar, vocabulary, and verbal drills, each student's ability to effectively communicate in a conversational manner increases dramatically. Conversational Russian for Business also addresses the (particular) cultural framework that influences business in Russia on a daily basis, providing foreign men and women an insight into the world in which (where) they are working/doing business. A further benefit of the course, is the confidence to engage in business on a more personal level - in the many shops and markets of Russia.

Course Goal: to increase the ability of business men and women to communicate in a casual manner, thereby enhancing their business relationships
Levels: Beginner through advanced

Business Russian

Description:The soul of all business is communication. Without it, business endeavors and transactions come to a grinding halt; ideas falter, agreements crumble, and all due to miscommunication. To navigate business in Russia and mitigate miscommunications, a basic understanding of Russian is essential. Developed for foreign specialists in Russia, Business Russian provides a foundation of Russian language knowledge. With this foundation, foreign professionals develop the skills and confidence necessary to meet the daily demands of successful business, negotiate business agreements, make business contracts, maintain correspondence and make presentations etc. in Russia. The course emphasizes basic business and commercial vocabularies, and tackles the language difficulties - both verbal and written - that businessmen and women frequently encounter in Russia.

Course Goal: to increase the ability of businessmen and women to communicate in a casual manner, thereby enhancing their business relationships
Levels: Beginner through advanced

Russian for Christians

Russian for Christians is designed for foreigners who wish to study the Bible in Russian and discuss themes related to the life and teachings of Jesus. Basic grammar will be taken from the writings of the Evangelists. Students will examine the most important aspects of grammar and vocabulary using the themes of the Gospels (the text of the New Testament used in studies will be in modern Russian, from the publisher International Bible Society). In addition to grammar, students will read excerpts from the Gospels, discuss related themes, give short presentations, translate hymns (at the advanced level), listen to and retell short texts e.g., "What is Salvation," or "What does faith in God mean", etc.

Course Goal:To assist Christians and evangelists to understand the New testament and answer questions related to its themes and topics competently in Russian
Levels: Beginner through advanced

Russian for Academic Purposes

The aim of Russian for Academic Purposes is provide appropriate support in writing dissertations and theses in the areas of Russian literature, culture, history, linguistics, and psycholinguistics. As part of the course, Language Link offers professional assistance in the selection and analysis of materials. Language Link can also help you get the permission necessary to work in Moscow libraries, museums, archives etc.

Russian for Specific Purposes

Russian for Specific Purposes is designed to help the student develop professional contacts with specialists in business, medicine, law, politics, ecology, mass media, service industries, etc. The aim of this course is for the student to learn to read and understand specialized texts and to give lectures and conduct discussions in various typical business situations. The course includes the basics of Russian business and commercial vocabularies and helps the student to overcome the language difficulties traditionally encountered in specific business environments.

Russian for Examination Preparation

This course has been designed to help prepare the student for the certificate examination needed for entrance to Russian Universities and Colleges. This course has been prepared with a dual focus centering on both the basics of Russian and the speaking, listening, reading, and writing styles necessary for academic communication.

Tailor-made Courses

Upon request, Language Link can tailor a course to meet your special needs

"How to Survive" in Russia for New Comers to Russia

Our program is designed for first time visitors to Russia who have come to live and work in Moscow. We will help you with: familiarization with the economic, political and cultural situation in contemporary Russia; mastering the practical communication and behavioral skills needed in a Russian-speaking environment (in the office, on public transport, in shops and banks); familiarization with cultural and everyday traditions and the peculiarities of the Russian national character, which will facilitate business and personal contacts with Russians.

Course goal: adaptation to specifics of Russian everyday life, give initial knowledge of Conversational Russian language
Levels: beginner through intermediate
The course lasts 8 academic hours and costs $160 per person. Discounts are available for groups of 5 and more students.

Russian Vacation

Our cultural-educational program is designed for those who have an abiding interest in the culture and life in contemporary Russia, and would like to witness and experience it from the inside while simultaneously building lasting relationships with the Russian people and their remarkably energetic and compelling contemporary society. We offer many exciting excursions, trip to New Jerusalem and one of the city of Golden Ring (Sergiev Posad or Suzdal). You will have an evening in the theatre and will listen to the music at Moscow State Conservatory. We offer three lectures in English/German detailing contemporary Russian authors, philosophers and economists. We also include intensive course covering conversational Russian language with a particular focus on elemental phonetics and grammar. You will meet Russian people and enjoy real Russian life at one of our school, university, kindergarten, orphanage, etc.

Course goal: familiarization with the culture and life in contemporary Russia, give initial knowledge of Conversational Russian language
Levels: beginner through advanced

Prices for Language Courses:

MOSCOW

Kind of tuition (any course) Location Fee for one ac/h Group tuition (2-4 students) At school $10 Individual tuition At school $22 Individual tuition In an office $27

ST. PETERSBURG

Kind of tuition (any course) Location Fee for one ac/h Group tuition (2-6 students) At school $8 Individual tuition At school $15-20

VOLGOGRAD

Kind of tuition (any course) Location Fee for one ac/h Group tuition (2-4 students) At school $6 Individual tuition At school $12

Language Link reserves the right to change prices at any time. Courses are subject to availability.