Introduction to Russian

Course Overview

This is a great introductory course to the beautiful Russian language. You will learn basic language that is needed in everyday situations, in the workplace, or whilst travelling.

You will learn pronunciation, vocabulary and popular phrases that will come handy in a work or travel context. Along with spoken Russian, you will learn to read and write the Russian alphabet, common words and familiarise yourself with the basic grammar rules.

The class is interactive and all students will participate in conversations and communicate with each other in Russian, pretending that they are in a live situation. The class is designed to be flexible and cater for the needs and wants of every student involved. Students who already have a basic understanding of Russian are welcome to come too as the structure will allow every student to gain extra knowledge.

Completing this course will equip you to have a basic conversation with someone in Russian.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde.Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this Russian language course, you will learn:

  • Greetings
  • Colours
  • Numbers
  • Days of the week
  • Words and skills how to form a sentence
  • Introducing the concept of gender in the Russian grammar (in Russian language each noun has a gender)
  • To present yourself
  • Introducing people to each other
  • Body parts – directions and movements
  • Introduction of Russian culture and traditions
  • Working on pronunciation
  • Introduction of the alphabet

Course outcome

At the end of this Russian course the students will be able to:

  • Greet other people
  • Use basic expressions and sentences while shopping, at the coffee shop, at the doctor’s office, travelling etc.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

This Introduction to Russian course is for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge of the language.

What you need to provide

  • Notebook and a pen.

Other information

Course notes are provided and no textbooks are required.

Class details

Start Date11 February 2025
End Date01 April 2025
Sessions8
DaysTue
Time6:30pm - 8:30pm
TutorSatik Gevorkian

$295

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.