In our group courses, we teach six levels of Russian year-round (beginner to intermediate) and eight levels during busy summer period (adding upper-intermediate and advanced classes). For reasons of compatibility, we have adapted the framework of the European Language Portfolio. Lesson numbers in the table below are averaged, based on our experience with students passing through our centres. Students enrolling for a one-to-one course will need less time to pass from one level to the next.
| Levels according to the European Language Portfolio (Council of Europe) |
Corresponding teaching levels at the Liden & Denz Language Centres | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Description | Teaching level | Lessons (weeks) 1) | Active Vocabulary | TRKI exam level 4) |
| A1
Beginner |
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. | A1
(Beginner) |
40
(2 weeks) |
200 words or constructions | |
| A1+
(Beginner+) |
80
(4 weeks) |
600 words or constructions | ТЭУ (TEU) | ||
| A2
Elementary |
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. | A2
(Elementary) |
100
(5 weeks) |
1000-1200 words or constructions | |
| A2+
(Elementary+) |
100
(5 weeks) |
1300 words or constructions | ТБУ (TBU) | ||
| B1
Intermediate |
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. | B1
(lower-intermediate) |
80
(4 weeks) |
1800 words or constructions | |
| B1+
(intermediate) |
80
(4 weeks) |
1800 words or constructions | ТРКИ-1
(TRKI-1) |
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| B2
Upper-intermediate |
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. | B2 2)
(Upper-intermediate) |
200
(10 weeks) |
3500 words or constructions | |
| B2+ 2)
(Lower-advanced) |
200
(10 weeks) |
4500 words or constructions | ТРКИ-2
(TRKI-2) |
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| C1
Advanced |
Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. | C1 3)
(advanced) |
160
(8 weeks) |
6000 words or construstions | ТРКИ-3
(TRKI-3) |
- average number of lessons (each 50 minutes) for a standard group course
- open group courses not available year round
- rarely requested level; only taught in one-to-one or closed group classes
- more information about TRKI exams here
