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4 week Russian language course, winter 2011
Schedule & program info
WINTER 2011 |
FEBRUARY (1st group) |
MARCH (2nd group) |
WEEKS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
Monday |
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31 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
Tuesday |
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1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
Wednesday |
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2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
30 |
Thursday |
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3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
31 |
Friday |
- |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
- |
Saturday |
29 |
5 |
12 |
19 |
26 |
5 |
12 |
19 |
26 |
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Sunday |
30 |
6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
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Arrival/Departure days |
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Introduction week |
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Lesson days |
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Weekends |
Going to Perm...
As is shown in the above table, the winter school program officially starts
on Monday 9th of February/9th of March, but you can arrive 3 days in
advance.
We will arrange your visa for your stay and, if needed, also your
trip here. There are 3 direct flights to Perm from Moscow, while Lufthansa
operates direct flights (through Frankfurt). It is also possible to
travel to Perm by train from Moscow (some 5 trains per day). On request,
we can arrange a short stay in Moscow prior to coming to Perm.
Introduction week
The winter school program will start with an introduction
week, which is aimed at acquinting the students with each other as
well as the city. You will be provided all the necessary information
that is required for your stay in Perm. We will also hand you a
guide book with useful telephone numbers, information on public
transport, supermarkets, post offices, places to eat, etc., and
all the "ins and outs"
of Perm.
Futhermore, we will take you on a 4-day trip into the nature of the Ural
Mountains. There, we will have a very relaxing stay with the whole group
and do some active outdoor excursions. On Monday 9th of February/9th of
March, the first lesson will start.
The lessons
Russian is often referred to as a rather difficult language, mainly because
of its Cyrillic alphabet and its complicated grammar. Our aim is to
teach you basic everyday Russian language, in a structured, easy-to-follow,
step by step way. All the course materials will be included in the
price. Lessons will take place from Mondays to Fridays, for a period
of 4 weeks.
Lesson times will be as follows:
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Mon - Fri
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10:30 - 11:50
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1st block
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11:50 - 13:00
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Lunch time
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13:00 - 14:20
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2nd block
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All lessons will be given by qualified and experienced teachers. For you
to get the maximum out of the course, the classes will have a maximum of
8 students per teacher. By the end of the course, you will be able to express
yourself in common daily situations, such as introducing yourself to new
people, helping yourself out in the supermarket, asking for directions and
ordering food and drink in a restaurant. The course will be concluded with
an exam and the issueing of an official certificate.
Departure
Unfortunately, every holiday has to end. But we are more than sure
that your time here will have been an unforgettable one and that you
will go home not only with good memories, but also with an extensive
knowledge and experience of life in Russia, a basic knowledge of Russian
language and many many friends - both other students as well as locals,
with whom we are sure you will keep in contact with for a long time!
Accommodation
Homestay accommodation allows you to stay with a Russian family, which
will be the very best way of experiencing Russian culture. The host
families are carefully chosen by us; only respectable, friendly and
open families that speak a conversational level of English and live
in a well equipped and clean apartment are selected. We will be in constant
contact with the the family and yourself to ensure the quality of your
stay. Most families have been known for their eagerness to have you
speaking in Russian to them, so it is guaranteed that choosing homestay
accommodation will help you in learning the language a great deal. Not
many Russian families have had the chance to go abroad; for them to
get a foreigner to live with them is regarded a big honour. They will
be more than happy to help you in any kind of way. As for the accommodation,
you will have your own private room. Naturally, you are free to use
all amenities that are available. You will have access to an equipped
kitchen, a toilet and bathroom and a washing machine.
Costs
The 4-week program costs 1350 euro per person, which
includes:
- Visa invitations;
- Transfer on arrival in Perm;
- Accommodation during the winter school program;
- 3 weeks Russian language tuition by a qualified teacher as described;
- Course material;
- Introduction week as described, full-board;
- Special guide book with useful information;
- 24-hour emergency number;
- Out of hours, guidance and help from our teachers when required.
Not included is your food (except during introduction week). Food, however,
is very cheap in Russia. You can calculate on some 20 euro per day for 3
meals. Also not included is your trip to Perm. As mentioned, we can organise
your trip from Moscow. Contact us with
your wishes and we will inform you of possibilities.
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