Russian language courses

For available times for the courses below, please see the course dates and the registration form. The registration form shows the currently available groups.

Quick links:

•  Russian A1
•  Russian A2^minus
•  Russian A2^plus
•  Russian B1^minus
•  Russian B1^plus
•  Registration and intake
•  Certificate and ECTS credits

'The online Russian classes and the breakoutrooms made speaking more comfortable for you, since you are in a smaller environment. Furthermore, due to the randomnised nature of breakoutrooms, I spoke with other people every lesson which was definitely improving the general atmosphere in our online group. I have had plenty of language courses in real life, but I have to say the online environment might be my favourite.'

Vince Evers | Student FASoS

Costs per course

• UM students: € 325 per module

• UM staff, alumni and Zuyd Hogeschool students: € 395 per module

• All other participants: € 510 per module

Costs are exclusive course materials.

Attainment levels according to the CEFR:

• Beginner: Russian A1 
• Elementary: RU-A2^minus
• Elementary: RU-A2^plus
• Intermediate: RU-B1^minus
• Intermediate: RU-B1^plus

'My personal experience with the Russian language course has overall been very positive.  I very much loved the way the course was given, since we took many approaches to familiarize the russian grammar and vocabularies. We had discussions, presentations, exchanged books and every now and then a quiz. I even got in touch with a very motivated student from Saint Petersburg who now helps me speak Russian and I help him speak Dutch. I also very much liked the discussions since this was new to me and it made me step out of my comfort zone by experimenting with argumentative phrases in Russian about interesting topics. I'd definitely recommend this course to anyone trying to learn a new language!'

Thomas van Sloun | Student SBE

'I definitely recommend the Russian courses. After two years of classes, I am proud of my progress, from barely being able to read the letters to now having fluent discussions in Russian. I particularly like the focus on talking. Experiencing that I could hold a conversation in Russian after only a couple weeks of classes was very rewarding. Of course, we also have an amazing teacher, Sonia, who is really patient and helpful. The courses deepened my knowledge of Russian culture and motivated me to practice my Russian also outside of class.'

Lee-Ann Lichtenberger | Student FASoS

Russian A1 is for people with no prior knowledge of Russian. Once you have completed this module, you will be able to:

• read and write the Russian Alphabet;
• greet people as well as introduce yourself and others;
• ask for and provide personal details;
• talk about your family;
• describe your house, neighbourhood, city;
• express your preference and interests;
• conduct simple discussions in present and past tenses;
• talk about daily activities such as work or sports.

Course material

• I Love Russian - A1 (beginner) by Linden & Denz 

  ISBN  9783907154007  o

  r as an E-book ISBN  9783907154083.

Date: The registration form shows the actual available groups.

Certificate A1: upon completion of course requirements, you will receive a participation certificate by mail.

Russian A2^minus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A1 level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. After completing the second module, you will be able to:

• conduct simple conversations about daily activities;

• talk about food and cuisines, order a meal in a restaurant;

• express likes and dislikes;

• talk about the past and future plans about study, work and travels;​

• talk about cinema, music and theater;

• invite someone to a party, birthday, movie;

• make a phone call and leave a message;

• make an appointment;

• describe the city and house you live in;

• agree or disagree;

• ask and give an opinion.

Course material

• I Love Russian - A1 (beginner) by Linden & Denz ISBN  9783907154007  or as an E-book ISBN  9783907154083.

Date:  The registration form shows the actual available groups.

Certificate A2^minus: upon completion of course requirements, you will receive a participation certificate by mail.

Russian A2^plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2- level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. After completing the third module, you will be able to:

• engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;

• talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;

• talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
• discuss the weather;
• talk about families and relationships;

• get around in the shops;

      

• ask the way and give directions;

• tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;

• ask for information and make a hotel reservation;

• compare different types of houses, discuss plusses and minuses, rent a house;

• talk about habits, discuss what a healthy lifestyle is, give advice;

• talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;

• engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

Course material

• I Love Russian - A2 Coursebook (second edition) by Linden & Denz   ISBN  9783907154236  or as an E-book ISBN  9783907154243.

Date:  The registration form shows the actual available groups.

Certificate A2^plus: upon completion of course requirements, you will receive a participation certificate by mail.

Russian B1^minus is suitable for people with intermediate knowledge of Russian (A2+ level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. After completing the fourth module, you will be able to:

• prepare and participate in discussions ;
• give presentations about a current topic;
• talk about advantages and disadvantages, make comparisons;
• express your feelings and your wishes;
• share your opinion, express agreement and disagreement;
• talk about daily routine, habits, discuss what a healthy lifestyle is, give an advice;
• talk about the future, short- and longterm plans, discuss how technology changes our life;
• talk about travelling, buy tickets, make reservations, get around at the train station or airport;
• describe and compare the appearances of people, dress style, traces of character, give a compliment;
• talk about heath, visit to a doctor, describe symptoms, talk about active life style.

Course material

• I Love Russian - A2 Coursebook (second edition) by Linden & Denz ISBN  9783907154236  or as an E-book ISBN  9783907154243.

Date:  The registration form shows the actual available groups.

Certificate B1^minus: upon completion of course requirements, you will receive a participation certificate by mail.

Russian B1^plus is suitable for people with intermediate knowledge of Russian (B1^minus level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. 

After completing the fifth module, you will be able to:

• further your communications skills to lead and participate in discussions;
• express and argument your opinion, agree or disagree with others;
• talk about food cultures, explain how to prepare a recipe and advise on a restaurant;
• talk about plusses and minuses of morden education, give advice how to prepare for exams, talk about own experience learning a foreign language;
• talk about career, own education background and experience, prepare a resume and apply for a job;
• discuss and write a review about a movie, tv show or concert, talk about own performance experience;
• talk and compare traditions and holidays in Russia and own country, discuss cultural norms and stereotypes, write an invitation for a house warming or birthday party.

Course material

• I Love Russian - A2 Coursebook (second edition) by Linden & Denz ISBN  9783907154236  or as an E-book ISBN  9783907154243.

Date:  The registration form shows the actual available groups.

Certificate B1^plus: upon completion of course requirements, you will receive a participation certificate by mail.