TMORA offers multiple levels of Beginning and Intermediate Russian Language classes offered virtually through Zoom. Classes are two hours long and are held for 10 consecutive weeks. Class size is a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 8 students for each course. Adult students only.
Fall session begins September 18, 2023. Class descriptions and registration links below.
All times are Central Standard Time.
Tuition: $295 for TMORA Members; $325 for non-members
For those with Russian language experience, a proficiency test is required to be placed in classes above Beginning Level 1. For questions about the program and/or arranging a proficiency test, please contact TMORA’s Lead Instructor, Elena Epshteyn: lepshteyn@tmora.org
Textbooks and Workbooks are required and are not included in tuition. Students will order both resources prior to the first day of class through TMORA Shop. Both shipping and pick-up are available.
Beginning Levels 1-5:
Textbook: Let’s Go! Poekhali!: Textbook 1.1
Workbook: Let’s Go! Poekhali!: Workbook 1.1
Advanced Beginning Levels 1-5:
Textbook: Let’s Go! Poekhali!: Textbook 1.2
Workbook: Let’s Go! Poekhali!: Workbook 1.2
Intermediate Level:
Textbook: Let’s Go! Poekhali!: Textbook 2.1
If minimum enrollment is not met, students will be offered the option of remitting a tuition supplement or reducing instruction time. If all involved students agree to the supplement or reducing instruction time the class can materialize.
Beginning Level 1
September 19 – November 21, 2023
Tuesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: None. Beginning level starts with learning the Russian alphabet and phonetics, as well as the development of basic reading skills, providing the knowledge of basic grammar patterns and vocabulary. The course covers essential aspects of everyday life, such as meeting people, getting around the city, shopping and visiting restaurants. The goal of this course is for students to be able to greet others, introduce themselves and ask for basic information.
Maximum class size for this class is 10 students.
If you would like to discuss on proficiency test for a different class, please contact TMORA’s Lead Instructor – Elena Epshteyn: lepshteyn@tmora.org
Beginning Level 2-3
September 20 – November 22
Wednesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Beginning Level 1 or proficiency test. The goal of this course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their families, hobbies and free time and daily routine. Students will learn Russian Adverbs and Adjectives and their agreement with the nouns.
Beginning Level 4-5
September 19 – November 21
Tuesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Beginning Level 3 or proficiency test. The goal for this course is to expand vocabulary by adding international words and verbs. Grammar topics include learning Prepositional case of adjectives and ordinal numerals. Verbs of motion will be introduced in this class.
Advanced Beginning Level 1
September 19 – November 21
Tuesday mornings, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Beginning Level 5 or proficiency test. The goal of the course is for students to expand vocabulary for daily interaction. Students will learn Reflexive verbs, Genitive case of Russian nouns and adjectives. Conversation topics for this course include travel, hotel accommodations and Russian Holidays.
Advanced Beginning Level 2-3
September 19 – November 21
Tuesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Advanced Beginning Level 1 or proficiency test. In this class, students will learn Animate nouns in Accusative case, Comparative Adjectives and will be introduced to Perfective and Imperfective aspects of Russian verbs. Students will learn about Russian writers, scientists and musicians.
Advanced Beginning Level 4
September 18 – November 20
Monday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Advanced Beginning Level 3 or proficiency test. The goal of the course is for students to solidify their knowledge of Perfective and Imperfective aspects, learn Dative case and Imperative and Subjunctive verbs. Fun topics of this course include expressing emotions and visits to the doctors’ office.
Advanced Beginning Level 5
September 20 – November 22
Wednesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Advanced Beginning Level 4 or proficiency test. The goal of the course is for students to learn the verbs of motion with prefixes as well as to practice asking questions using question words. This course will help students solidify their knowledge of Perfective and Imperfective aspects as well as expand their vocabulary and move toward independent speaking.
Intermediate Level
September 23 – November 25
Saturday mornings, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
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Prerequisite: Advanced Beginning Level 5 or proficiency test. The goal of the course is for students to review Case Systems of Russian nouns and Adjectives, practice verbs of motion and Perfective and Imperfective verbs. This class focuses on developing and fine tuning conversational skills and adding new vocabulary.Fun topics of this course include job interview, workday and life style.
