Russian as a Foreign Language for ages 5–6, 7–9, 10–12, 13–15

Russian as a Foreign Language

The program is aimed at mastering Russian as a foreign language from zero level (A0) to basic level (A2), developing linguistic, sociolinguistic, discursive, and sociocultural competencies. It is based on a communicative-oriented teaching approach and fosters confident communication in Russian in real-life situations.

Goals of the program:

• Level A1: development of elementary communicative skills for minimal interaction with native speakers, ability to express oneself briefly on simple topics, reading and writing of simple words and sentences.
• Level A2: expansion of interpersonal communication and ability to handle practical tasks in everyday situations, understanding and use of simple phrases and sentences for communication on familiar topics.

Expected results:

• Students acquire phonetic, lexical, and grammatical skills necessary for confident speech.
• Sociocultural competencies are developed, including understanding norms of communication and behavior in Russian-speaking environments.
• Children learn to engage in dialogues, ask questions, and express their thoughts and feelings in Russian.

The program focuses on creating a comfortable environment for learning Russian, where each child can realize their potential and confidently use the language in daily life.

Course materials used:

• Russian as a Foreign Language. Fun Steps. Children’s Module. O. Sergeeva
• Soroka 1–3. Russian as a Foreign Language for Children. M. Averi
• Sarafan. Russian as a Foreign Language for Children. M. Averi
• Davai! RFL for Schoolchildren. Grades 1–4. I. Mangus
• Let’s Get Acquainted. Russian as a Foreign Language 1, 2. E.A. Hamraeva, E.I. Ivanova
• Sputnik-1. Textbook. O. Okhotnikova
• A. V. Golubeva Illustrated Dictionary of Russian for Children
• Russian as a Foreign Language for Children. Educational and Methodological Materials. Gile E.

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