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Russian courses

TaalTaal offers quality Russian courses on several levels. Our groups are small and dynamic, so you will have lots of personal attention and guidance.

TaalTaal is an official partner of the Pushkin Institute and we are the only official exam center for Russian in The Netherlands.

The new season starts in the week of 24 April 2023 and consists of 11 lessons of 90 minutes.

It is possible to sign up for a course that is already running. Please take into account about 2.5 hours of self-study and homework next to the regular courses.

Are you interested in signing up? Please use the sign up buttons located under each course description. If you have any questions, you're welcome to call us, send an e-mail or use the contact form.

NOTE: if you prefer all instruction and lesson materials to be in English, you can sign up for the "Russian/EN" courses, which may be beneficial for beginner levels.

Please note: private lessons and intensive courses can be started at any time.

Course overview

Russian Level 1 (A0+)

week commencing 8 May
€295

For whom:  This course is suitable for beginners who have no previous knowledge of the Russian language.

Result after the course:  You will receive an introduction to the Russian language. You will know the gender of nouns, simple verbal forms and grammar constructions. You will be able to have a short and easy conversation in Russian. You will also be able to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Tuesday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs ( start: week of 24 April) or Thursday between 17:00 and 18:30 hrs (ONLINE) or Thursday between 10:00 and 11:30 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan Russisch 1 Tekstboek (Nederlands) €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433828)

Ruslan Russisch 1 Werkboek (Nederlands) €20.00

(ISBN: 9789061433835)

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Russian Level 2 (A0-A1)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Result after the course:  Your Russian vocabulary will be larger. You will have learned more grammar: a number of cases of singular nouns, forms of adjectives and the past tense of the verb. You will be able to make yourself understood on several everyday topics and you will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Friday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan Russisch 1 Tekstboek (Nederlands) €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433828)

Ruslan Russisch 1 Werkboek (Nederlands) €20.00

(ISBN: 9789061433835)

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Russian Level 3 (A1)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Result after the course:  You will have built up new vocabulary, learned all cases of nouns, singular personal pronouns and a number of irregular verb forms. You will be able to achieve basic communicative objectives in communication.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Friday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan Russisch 1 Tekstboek (Nederlands) €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433828)

Ruslan Russisch 1 Werkboek (Nederlands) €20.00

(ISBN: 9789061433835)

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Russian Level 4 (A1+)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Result after the course:  You will know ordinal numerals up to one hundred and you will have learned verb aspects and more complex grammatical systems. You will be familiar with a number of set grammatical constructions and your active and passive vocabulary will have expanded. You will be able understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Wednesday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan 2 Russisch Tekstboek €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433859)

Ruslan 2 Russian Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397082)

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Russian Level 5 (A1-A2)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Result after the course:  You will know how to tell the time and will have learned the comparative degree of the adjective and the future tense of the verb. You will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Tuesday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan 2 Russisch Tekstboek €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433859)

Ruslan 2 Russian Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397082)

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Russian Level 6 (A2)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Result after the course:  You will have learned more adjective forms such as adjective forms in different cases and the superlative degree of comparison. You will be familiar with the forms of a number of possessive and demonstrative pronouns and verbs of motion. You will be able to describe in simple terms some aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs (ONLINE)

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan 2 Russisch Tekstboek €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433859)

Ruslan 2 Russian Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397082)

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Russian Conversation A+ (A2-B1)

week commencing 8 May
€295

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Thursday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs (ONLINE)

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Russian Conversation B (B1)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Description:  The course will provide students with the opportunities to engage in a variety of speaking activities during the conversation sessions, and also highlight the specific grammar elements of the Russian language that pose the greatest problems through the grammar workshops. By combining Russian grammar with real conversational practice, you will reach a level where you can communicate effectively much more quickly.

For whom:  This course suits students whose level of Russian is minimum B1.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Saturday between 10:30 and 12:00 hrs

The teacher uses his/her own material. Current news from newspaper and magazine articles as well as video and audio fragments are discussed during this course.

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Russian Conversation B+ (B1-B2)

week commencing 24 April
€295

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Wednesday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

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Russian/EN Level 1 (A0+)

week commencing 8 May
€295

For whom:  The course is very suitable for English speakers. All lesson materials and instruction are in English.

Result after the course:  You will receive an introduction to the Russian language. You will know the gender of nouns, simple verbal forms and grammar constructions. You will be able to have a short and easy conversation in Russian. You will also be able to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Thursday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan Russian 1 Textbook (English) €36.00

(ISBN: 9781899785834)

Ruslan Russian 1 Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397013)

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Russian/EN Level 2 (A0-A1)

week commencing 24 April
€295

For whom:  The course is very suitable for English speakers. All lesson materials and instruction are in English.

Result after the course:  Your Russian vocabulary will be larger. You will have learned more grammar: a number of cases of singular nouns, forms of adjectives and the past tense of the verb. You will be able to make yourself understood on several everyday topics and you will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs (ONLINE)

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan Russian 1 Textbook (English) €36.00

(ISBN: 9781899785834)

Ruslan Russian 1 Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397013)

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Russian/EN Level 3 (A1)

week commencing 24 April
€295

For whom:  The course is very suitable for English speakers. All lesson materials and instruction are in English.

Result after the course:  You will have built up new vocabulary, learned all cases of nouns, singular personal pronouns and a number of irregular verb forms. You will be able to achieve basic communicative objectives in communication.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Friday between 10:00 and 11:30 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Ruslan Russian 1 Textbook (English) €36.00

(ISBN: 9781899785834)

Ruslan Russian 1 Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397013)

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Intensive Russian Course

€975

Description: An intensive course is given privately (for 1 person) and consists of 15 contact hours divided over 1 or 2 weeks, for example 5 consecutive days of 3 hours each. The exact configuration can be discussed with the teacher for best possible results. Please do take into account time needed for self-study and homework.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  flexible

Lesson method: Any lesson method may be used, but as an indication, you can consider one of the following standard books.

Ruslan Russisch 1 Tekstboek (Nederlands) €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433828)

Ruslan Russisch 1 Werkboek (Nederlands) €20.00

(ISBN: 9789061433835)

Ruslan 2 Russian Textbook €36.00

(ISBN: 9781899785483)

Ruslan 2 Russian Workbook €20.00

(ISBN: 9781912397082)

Ruslan 2 Russisch Tekstboek €36.00

(ISBN: 9789061433859)

Ruslan 3 €36.00

(ISBN: 9781899785407)

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Our Philosophy

* Quality education by experienced teachers * Focus on practical results * Lots of conversation * Excellent return on price + time investment * Excursions with teacher and fellow students (on request) * Accelerated courses available *

Location and contact

TaalTaal is located at the Hoge Prins Willemstraat 226-E in The Hague (Scheveningen Area). You can reach us by phone at 070-3226091 or by e-mail at info@taaltaal.nl - we look forward to hearing from you!

Certificate

At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate with your proficiency level. We use the standardized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), also known as ERK in Dutch.

Complete package

TaalTaal offers a unique blend of learning, speaking and listening so that you can quickly start using your new language. Going by the philisophy that a language is best learned in a relaxed yet energetic setting, TaalTaal also offers "All-you-can-talk" sessions to make sure you will keep a long-lasting linguistic understanding. Please feel free to come by so we can get to know one another!

Linguistic Research

As a language institute, TaalTaal has its own research department dedicated to developing novel and intuitive methodologies to help you not only acquire knowledge, but also retain and refine it. As a TaalTaal student, you benefit from expertise across the spectrum.

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