SemesterRus

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Elementary (A1)
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Our online Russian language course will allow you to:

Communicate in Russian
To do it, you’ll have a clear plan to follow, and we’ll be there to support you along the way.
Pass the Russian Language Exam
.The course is developed on the basis of Russian as a Foreign Language State Exam System and contain everything necessary for successful preparation for the test.
Gain an advantage in entering a university and study in Russia
And enjoy student life in Russia from the first day of your studies!

What is in our online Russian language course?

We've got 3 main sections: lessons, exams, and a dictionary.

You'll get 60 lessons with 60 minutes of video, 720 minutes of audio, 240 grammar exercises, 1,000+ words to study and review, six full-length tests, and three comprehensive finals.

1. Welcome

The entry page at semesterrus.com

2. Lessons.

The "Lessons" section has three levels of training courses for learning Russian. Each level has 20 lessons with a standard structure and design.

3. Exams.

The Exams module has Russian language exams for each TORFL level. The testing materials are made to fit the state standards for testing Russian as a foreign language. They're made with the platform's digital format with an educational focus in mind.

4. Dictionary.

The Dictionary module looks like audio flashcards with the English translation of each word, examples of how to use the words, and recordings of how to pronounce them.

5. Check your level .

The module "Check your level" allows to approximately determine the level of Russian and gives a recommendation on what level of training a student needs to start with to be able to learn Russian daily and prepare for successful passing of TORFL.

6. Our platfrom

“Russian Semester” is a platform for learning Russian and preparing for TORFL (Test Of Russian as a Foreign Language) at the Elementary, Basic and First certification levels.

What levels of Russian can be studied in this online course?

The program offers online courses at three different levels of Russian language proficiency. Each level has 20 lessons.

Elementary Course

The curriculum of this course is designed to help students with no prior knowledge of the Russian language. Our goal is to provide a solid foundation for communication in everyday, socio-cultural, and educational situations.

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Basic Course

The curriculum of this course is designed to assist students with elementary knowledge of the Russian language in developing their proficiency. The objective of this course is to develop the fundamental linguistic competencies required for communication in a limited number of everyday, socio-cultural, and educational contexts.

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First Certificate Course

The curriculum of this course is designed to assist students with a basic knowledge of the Russian language in developing their proficiency. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to comprehend fundamental concepts and straightforward messages conveyed in standard Russian across a range of contexts, including professional, academic, and recreational settings.

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This is how the lesson is structured.

Each online lesson has a similar structure and layout. It is is broken down into 6 sections, making it easy to get through all the material and prepare for the TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) exam.

1. Let’s watch and listen

In the first part of the lesson, you'll watch a video with a Russian dialogue.

2. Let’s listen and read.

In this part of the lesson, we suggest reading and listening to the Russian dialogue. The text of the dialogue is provided in English for your convenience. The students can also repeat the dialogue after the speaker, which helps them learn the correct pronunciation of words.

3. Let’s repeat after the teacher.

In this section, the listener repeats a dialogue after the speaker, which helps to master the correct pronunciation of words.

4. Let’s memorize.

This part of the lesson will help you to get to grips with the vocabulary. The vocabulary from this lesson is provided with English translations.

5. Let’s learn grammar.

This part of the lesson is all about the grammar of the Russian language.

6. Test.

The lesson wraps up with exercises to test your knowledge in the form of a test and tasks for independent preparation.

Your success is our priority.

What our students say

SemesterRus is the perfect app to prepare for the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL). This app can be used by any student regardless of their level.
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This app is designed for TORFL but I love its system very much. You can take a test if you don't know your level. From there, it shows you a dialogue in Russian with English translations and voices. Then, you listen and read the same dialouge without English translations. Then, you are given the brief explation about grammar topics appeared in the dialogue and then you are tested.
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I have downloaded the app right now and it's amazing. The grammar is very good and easy to learn. My native language is Azerbaijani language but with help of English I can clearly understand the grammar
Mirasim
Hello, I am a passionate Russian learner from Perú. I have used your app for years and it has helped me so much to improve my Russian level . Taking this opportunity as well to thank you for making this valuable app that has helped so many people including myself and hopefully it will continue to be helpfull.
Valeria

How do I start my Russian classes?

Check your level

You may take the placement test at no additional cost and without registration. If you have never studied Russian before, start with an introductory online course. This is also free.

Get free access

Enjoy free access to the lessons of Elementary level.
At this stage, there is no need to provide any information on payment methods.
We encourage you to explore our program and see if it meets your needs.

Choose the subscription format

You may choose the subscription format that suits you best: monthly, triple, or yearly.
Once you have selected your subscription, you may pay.

Achieve your goals

Once your payment is processed, you will gain access to all 60 online Russian language lessons and continue learning Russian. We are confident that you will achieve your learning goals with our program.

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Learn Russian online with Semesterrus:

Our online Russian language course will allow you to:

Communicate in Russian

Pass the Russian Language Exam

Gain an advantage in entering a university and study in Russia

What is in our online Russian language course?

What levels of Russian can be studied in this online course?

This is how the lesson is structured.

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