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Russian Elementary Step 2

Course summary

Start date

20/01/2026

Cost

£175.00

Delivery mode

In person (On Campus)

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About the course

This course is the second step of six progressive steps to complete our elementary level in Russian.

In this course, which is taught in Russian, you will learn to talk about the weather and climate, ask for services in public transport, understand and give information about tourist sights.

You will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class-based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short texts, listening to dialogues or watching video clips. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises.

You will need to buy two textbooks (see below). You will also need access to a computer or another device with an internet connection to be able to use our learning platform.

What you'll learn

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Talk about the weather and climate
  • Ask for services in public transport
  • Understand and give information about tourist sights

The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.  

You will need to buy the following textbooks:

  • Ruslan Russian 2: Coursebook. ISBN: 978-189-9785-48-3
  • Ruslan Russian 2: Workbook. ISBN: 978-191-2397-08-2 

Who the course is for

This course is the second step on our elementary level and is open to anyone who has completed Russian Elementary Step 1 or equivalent and is proficient in reading and writing using the Russian alphabet. If you have previously learned Russian and are unsure of your level, please self-assess.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.  

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services. 

Entry criteria

You need to have completed Russian Elementary Step 1 or equivalent and be proficient in reading and writing using the Russian alphabet. If you are unsure of your level, please self-assess. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website to access the course learning platform.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.

Additional Information

Course Options

If the course has more than one start date, time, delivery mode or location, then these options will all be shown below.

All times are local to Edinburgh.

Start date
Start Date: 20/01/2026
Class time
Class time: 17:30-19:00 (Aldona Judina)
Delivery mode
Delivery Mode: In person (On Campus)
£175.00
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