It’s hard to live in a foreign land without knowing the language: all travelers, migrant workers and students from other countries know this. Basic communication skills or advanced knowledge to study a profession - foreign citizens pursue different goals when learning a language. And for each specific request, you can find your own Russian language courses for foreigners in any corner of Russia. Let’s try to figure out how to choose and where to go.

Educational system: towards foreigners

The Russian education system is open to foreign citizens, thanks to which children of migrants can easily master the Russian language. If they have registration and documents confirming their legal stay in Russia, little Ukrainians, Uzbeks or Tajiks are accepted into local kindergartens and schools without any problems. Education in subjects, including Russian language lessons, for foreign children takes place in mixed classes. In such classes, learning spoken Russian is relatively easier, since, communicating with peers, migrant students quickly master spoken language.

Vocational schools and colleges, as well as higher schools, are ready to train foreign citizens. All conditions are created for a comfortable stay for “non-local” students, including teaching the national language.

And if you don’t learn Russian...

Some foreign citizens find it a waste of time to study the Russian language, including cramming the endings of all cases and numbers. Is the Russian language so important for Uzbeks, Kazakhs or Tajiks if they have their own diasporas in Russia in which they can communicate? And if, at the same time, a labor migrant performs work that is not related to communication, and works only a few months a year, the process of obtaining a certificate for knowledge of Russian seems completely unnecessary.

However, for people who plan to connect their lives with Russia (even for a seemingly short period of time), they need to take into account the prospects that knowledge of the national language provides.

Knowledge of the state language opens up opportunities for migrants:

• employment in higher paying positions;
• gaining new knowledge and orientation in the features of the profession;
• easy communication outside of work (in shops, the subway, with neighbors, etc.);
• finding new friends;
• studying local traditions, visiting cultural institutions, etc.;
• reading books and watching films;
• communication with Belarusians, Ukrainians, Latvians, Lithuanians and representatives of other nationalities who have similar languages.

We see that language skills allow you not only to improve in your profession, but to expand your horizons and develop in other areas, not limited to just work.

For those who plan to settle in Russia for a long time (obtain citizenship), state testing is provided for knowledge of the language, history and legislation of the country. Such a foreigner is faced with the task of finding good courses to study Russian.

Where can I get training?

Which courses to take is a common question among foreigners who want to learn Russian.

There are actually many training options:

• preparatory departments in Russian universities;
• Russian language courses at universities;
• summer language schools;
• specialized schools for language learning (for example, school foreign languages"Dialogue").

Let's look at some options in more detail.

Preparatory departments of Russian universities

Many educational institutions high school provide foreigners who do not speak the language with the opportunity to enroll in the preparatory department. First of all, young people who plan to obtain a profession at state higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation have a chance to take such courses.

The training program lasts 1 year. During this time, students study Russian (from 4 to 6 hours a day), as well as additional subjects (mathematics, physics - depending on the chosen profile).

Interestingly, general education subjects are taught first in native language migrant (at least for the British), and then gradually switch to Russian.

What does a foreign citizen need to know if he plans to choose this option for studying Russian? You will need to pay for the preparatory year only if the student does not qualify for the government quota (state scholarship for studying foreigners). In addition, you can complete your training at one university and then study your specialty at another.

Similar preparatory courses are available in many Russian universities, including:

• Higher School of Economics (HSE);
• Moscow State University (MSU) named after M.V. Lomonosov;
• Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN);
• Siberian Federal University (SFU);
• Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU);
• St. Petersburg State University (SPbSU);
• Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU);
• St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO);
• St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI";
• Kazan Federal University (KFU) and many others.

Specialized courses at Russian universities

To choose a shorter program, you can again contact universities. But sign up not for the preparatory year-long department, but for general, for example, or specialized intensive courses. There are such Russian language courses for foreigners at Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Institute of Russian Language named after. A.S. Pushkin, Institute of Russian Language named after. V.V. Vinogradov and many other educational institutions.

The advantages of such courses:

• The intensity and duration of language learning varies (from 1-2 weeks to six months) - depending on the student’s goals;
• individual approach in accordance with the level of language proficiency;
• quality, because such courses are usually taught by university teachers who specialize in teaching foreigners;
• You can choose a specialization, for example: “Language of Media”, “Russian for Business”.

In courses at RUDN University, for example, the emphasis is on everyday communication. Communication with foreign students is worked out in such situations as “talking about a profession”, “in a cafe”, “acquaintance”, “in a store”, etc.

Russian over the summer

A popular format for developing communication skills in Russian are summer schools for foreign citizens. Their duration varies from 3 to 8 weeks. The organizers are again university institutions. Every year, such events are held, for example, at the Ural Federal University (UrFU), Nizhny Novgorod (NNSU) and Novosibirsk (NSU) state universities, as well as at KFU, LETI, TPU, HSE. The last two universities organize language schools in winter.

It is interesting that the summer school program for foreigners includes not only language learning, but an educational and entertainment part: visiting excursions, visiting the city’s attractions, participating in sports and concert events, organizing various types of leisure (for example, in nature).

Educational institutions usually post information about such schools, their duration, cost, format, conditions of participation and training program on their electronic resources.

Types and levels of language training

Taking into account state requirements for knowledge of the Russian language by foreigners and the demand for such services, Russia has developed a training system for various requests: from courses that offer an initial course of Russian grammar for foreigners to specialized practices for comprehensive mastery of language norms in a specific area.

Today, every foreign citizen can choose a program depending on their level of Russian proficiency and, accordingly, their individual language learning goals.

Russian from scratch

Guests Russian Federation Those who do not know or understand a single Russian word at all choose the entry level. Here you get acquainted with the norms of speech, basic words and expressions that will be useful in the everyday life of a foreigner in Russia.

Foreigners have the opportunity to start learning Russian from scratch in their homeland. Thus, training of citizens of other countries in the state language of the Russian Federation on their own territory is carried out by:

• RCSC are Russian centers of science and culture that operate in more than 50 countries around the world. Their language courses are attended annually by almost 20 thousand students, including both ordinary tourists and civil servants or employees of large corporations who need the language for work;
• foreign universities - at specialized departments (faculties). Russian language teachers give Russian language lessons for beginners not only to students, but to everyone. The only peculiarity is that it is paid (the cost can be found at the departments). There are similar electives, for example, in the following universities: Berlin University. Humboldt (Germany), King's College London (England), Boston University (USA) and many others;
• Russian charitable foundation "Russian World" - educational centers of this organization are in many countries, whose citizens can attend Russian language lessons for foreigners for a fee or free of charge, the elementary level of which will be accessible even to the uninitiated. You can always find on the fund's website up-to-date information for a specific country.

If you need it quickly

There are situations in the lives of foreign citizens that require rapid mastery of the Russian language. For example, if a long work trip to the Russian Federation is expected or a stay at a foreign university is planned under an exchange program. In this case, an intensive language training course is necessary. Such educational modules are provided by the same institutions as the basic course, but priority is given to individual programs instead of group ones, as well as a more intense workload per unit of time (for example, 5-6 hours per week instead of 2-3, as in the basic course).

Communication courses

Foreign tourists or guests of our country who are planning a short stay in the Russian Federation do not need to delve into all the intricacies of the language and study, for example, professional vocabulary. For such categories of foreigners, a conversational Russian language course is provided, which involves developing communication skills in everyday situations: on the street, in a store, metro, at home, etc. Here, basic words and expressions are studied in order to be understood by the local population: how to get to certain attractions, choose a product in a supermarket or buy a ticket on a transport.

Courses for studying in educational institutions of Russia

Things are a little different with citizens who plan to receive education in Russian educational institutions. Here, in addition to general language skills, you need to be familiar with the terminology of your profession, be able to find and process necessary information and communicate on equal terms with teachers and peers. Misunderstanding in such a situation is fraught with gaps in professional knowledge. Therefore, many universities have established preparatory departments where the Russian language is taught for a whole year for foreign students who plan to obtain a profession in the Russian Federation.

Remotely (via the Internet)

In the age of the Internet, a popular format for learning a language (any language, not just Russian) is distance learning.

The main advantages of online learning are:

• comfort - after all, you can listen to information in a convenient place and at a convenient time, even the hours of live communication with the teacher are agreed upon in advance;
• savings - remote courses are often cheaper than traditional classes, in addition, you don’t have to spend money on travel, accommodation, etc.;
• individual approach - remote courses, especially the personal training option, allow you to communicate with a native speaker teacher for the entire allotted time. Often such courses are taught by native speakers who live in the Russian Federation, which means communicating with them is an opportunity for live communication.

This option is not suitable for people with weak motivation; there will be a lot of independent work. It is also not suitable for young people who want to feel the atmosphere of student life.

Courses for those wishing to obtain temporary residence permit/residence permit/citizenship

Another common language training program is courses for obtaining a temporary residence permit, residence permit or citizenship. After all, a Russian language certificate is included in the mandatory list of documents submitted to the migration authorities to obtain these statuses.

The modules of such courses are completely “tailored” for the upcoming test and include only the information necessary for it.

Geography of language courses in the Russian Federation

You can find language courses today in almost any city in the country. Here are some striking examples of the activity of regional educational institutions in providing educational services to foreigners.

You can take a Russian language course for foreigners in Samara, for example, both in state educational institutions (Language Training Center of the Samara State Economic University) and in private ones (linguistic club “I am a polyglot”, schools “Okay”, “Dialogue” and “ Language Link"). The cost of training by level of training - elementary, basic, general, conversational - varies between 20-22 thousand rubles.

A wide selection of training programs is offered by the Udmurt State University in Izhevsk. In addition to the summer school, there is a preparatory course for entering a university, courses for beginners and advanced, a basic course, as well as individual lessons. Interestingly, students from Udmurt State University’s partner universities, as well as participants in Erasmus Mundus programs, can study Russian at the university for free.

Special mention should be made about Voronezh. Russian language courses for foreigners are offered here on an ongoing basis at VSU (Voronezh State University).

In addition, active educational activities in this direction are also carried out abroad: Russian language centers have been opened in Spain, France, and Germany.

Courses in Moscow

Of course, there are a large number of proposals for studying the “great powerful”, taking into account the annual influx of migrants from the most different countries world, observed in the capital. You can take Russian language courses for foreigners in Moscow at large higher educational institutions (RUDN University, Moscow State University, etc.) in a variety of formats (in person or remotely).

Both public and private educational institutions offer individual training programs. The only point is that Moscow education, as well as everyday expenses in the capital, will be significantly higher compared to the services offered in the regions.

A wide range of language programs is also available in St. Petersburg. Russian language courses for foreigners at St. Petersburg State University are in great demand among citizens of China, South Korea, Japan, Finland, Italy, Great Britain, the USA and other countries.

The Center for Additional Educational Programs of St. Petersburg State University in Russian as a Foreign Language “Institute of Russian Language and Culture” offers programs for citizens who:

• want to learn a language;
• want to teach the language (professional retraining program “Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language”).

There is also a system of private educational institutions that help foreigners learn Russian. An example would be the schools “Leader”, “IQ Consultancy”, “Terra school” and others.

You can also take Russian language courses for foreigners in St. Petersburg for free. To do this, you should, for example, compete for a government quota or choose the option of free distance courses.

Cost of education

Foreigners have to pay to study Russian, both in Russia and abroad.

The cost of a language course at a university depends on the format of study. For example, at the Russian Language Center at Moscow State University, you will have to pay 200 euros for 20 academic hours of group training. One hour of individual lessons costs 20 euros, and one hour of online lessons costs 16 euros.

Private schools in St. Petersburg charge 750 rubles for 1 hour of individual lessons and 500 rubles for a student in a mini-group (2 people). Individual lessons with a tutor will cost almost the same (800 rubles per hour).

What will help you save:

• payment for the entire course in full, and not in parts (many courses give discounts of 5 to 10%);
• choice of regional universities and courses (metropolitan education is expensive);
• distance learning format – at least partially (saves money on travel, accommodation and other costs).

Free education

Students who enter Russian universities under a quota from the Government of the Russian Federation have the right to study the language for free (the preparatory faculty is also included in the benefit).

The Russkiy Mir Charitable Foundation also sometimes funds language courses in parallel with paid training. To get into such a program, you need to monitor the information resources of institutions that provide educational services.

Many distance courses are also offered free of charge. For example, you can study language modules without paying a penny:

• on the website “Education in Russian”;
• according to the interactive program “Time to speak Russian”;
• at open online courses of the Russian language at St. Petersburg State University.

Discipline and self-motivation are important here, because most of the topics will have to be studied on your own. If you need a curator, it is logical to choose a paid option.

Duration of training

Many foreigners who study Russian say that it is, in principle, impossible to learn it. However, a responsible approach and a professional teacher can give a person the language foundation necessary for his situation.

The length of the courses that are available today varies depending on the goals of the students and their level of preparation.

Future students are given one year to study the language professionally; For tourists, 8-10 lessons are enough to master basic conversational structures.

If possible, it is better, of course, to choose groups with a large number of classes per week (3-5), because only constant communication gives results.

It is believed that to improve your level of language proficiency you need 80-120 academic hours.

An advantage for those who study a language in Russia is also extracurricular communication on the street, at home with host families and in other everyday situations.

Resolving the issue of housing during the course

The issue of accommodation while studying on courses is the most pressing for foreigners. Here it is worth knowing that in many cases the receiving party helps solve it. Thus, students of preparatory faculties have the right to live in university dormitories. And the same Moscow State University, for an additional fee, solves problems with student accommodation (in dormitories, hotels or host families), meeting at the airport, and organizing leisure time.

A foreigner should clarify such questions with course managers. If such services are not provided, you can always rent housing yourself.

How is registration for courses carried out?

Before going to language courses, you should decide on your goals and your existing level of Russian language proficiency. Afterwards, you can begin to choose a program that meets your requirements and capabilities (primarily financial).

Information about the conditions for enrollment in courses can be obtained directly from educational institutions. The requirements are mostly standard: legal stay in the Russian Federation, mandatory registration. After filling out a short form and submitting documents, the foreigner is enrolled in a group according to his level (if the classes are group) or the time for individual classes is determined.

Results

Learning any language is not easy, and Russian is no exception. However, motivation and self-discipline, as well as professional teachers and constant language practice, are what help even students with zero training achieve their goals. Modern system Teaching Russian to foreigners gives everyone the opportunity to master and acquire language competencies, as well as to become familiar with Russian culture and traditions.

Training for foreigners in Russia: Video

Before moving to another country, I received an additional specialty “Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language”. After analyzing the market, I discovered that this could be a good opportunity for me to work not remotely, but in the host country (and here I’m talking about). Of course, the most ideal option is to teach not Russian, but English - this is in great demand in almost every country in the world. But if you, like me, feel that for this you need a lot of effort and time, pay attention to Russian as a foreign language. Now I will tell you my experience.

More than anything else, I don’t like sitting through boring lectures and studying for a long time what can be learned quickly. Therefore, when I decided to study, the main criteria for choosing a place to study were:
- rather short training period,
- a certificate of training in English, which will be quoted abroad.

First of all, I looked at what was offered in Minsk, the city where I planned to stay for another 3-4 months. But right now training has not begun anywhere, and its duration everywhere was at least 6 months.

I started looking in Moscow and found the ideal option for myself. Completely distance learning with the issuance of a decent type of Moscow certificate State University- the one that foreigners at least know. I studied at the Russian Language Center of Moscow State University (abbreviated as TsRL MSU) - I chose this option based on appearance and text in the certificate, duration of training and cost. By the way, due to the fact that Russian ruble fell to the dollar and euro; in terms of these currencies, the cost of training, in my opinion, is extremely pleasant (500 dollars instead of 1000 before the collapse of the ruble).

The second option from Moscow State University is to study at the Center for International Education of Moscow State University (abbreviated as CMO MSU) - if you pay about twice as much, then there is the opportunity to also do an internship and receive not a certificate, but a diploma, but I decided that a certificate would be enough for me . Moreover, I have a diploma in a very similar specialty.

There is also the International Center for Russian as a Foreign Language; in their address they also indicate their connection to Moscow State University. But there aren’t really any reviews about them, and in general, I’m confused by the quick promises and the slightly crumpled approach, in my opinion.

This is what one of the sheets with tasks and a piece of my notes looks like (it wasn’t necessary to keep it, but it’s easier for me):

About the course: assignments and deadlines

The course I took was stated to take three months, but you can complete it a little faster. The main task is to complete two tests with a practical task at the end of each. In my subjective assessment, the first is more difficult than the second. The test questions are written very competently - for each question there is a list of books indicating specific pages where the answer can be found. A broader list of references, also indicating pages, is given at the beginning of each section. Essentially, if the goal is just a diploma, tests can be done fairly quickly. I also wanted to gain knowledge, so I tried to read all the suggested sources and wrote a short summary - each test took me a month.

My concerns

When I signed up for the course, I was worried that everyone’s concept of distance is different and that I would need to attend webinars at a certain time. Fortunately, my fears were not justified. The webinars were actually held, but they could easily be viewed in recordings. All questions could be asked to the teacher either by mail at any time, or by Skype, usually twice a week at the agreed consultation time. I have never used this, because due to the well-thought-out structure of the course and tests(I really liked how it was all presented and how much easier it was to do the assignments thanks to the proper structure), no unsolvable questions arose. However, it is very nice when the teacher is in touch and you know that you can ask any question.

All books needed for work and additional ones can be downloaded from the special library of Moscow State University, the right of access to which is given immediately after the start of the course and forever. There is also an option to order a set of paper books, but I regretted the space in the apartment and 100 dollars, and as it turned out later, I did the right thing - everything is in the library.

The MSU electronic library actually contains a lot of textbooks on teaching fluency to both adults and children, and a variety of teaching aids.

And the result!

Just recently I received a Certificate (by the way, they send it by EMS mail), and in a month or two I plan to try teaching. Let's see what happens!

UPD: I get asked quite a lot of the same type of questions in the comments and by email. I decided to highlight the three most common ones and answer them in the article itself.

1. — I have a diploma in a non-humanitarian discipline, are these courses suitable for me?

My answer: if you had everything in order with the language, you write correctly and know the basic terminology - why not? But different course organizers have different attitudes to this, so it’s worth checking directly there about any specific courses.

2. I already teach English language, should I expand my activities?

My answer: in my opinion, English teachers have so many opportunities and options for development that it would be better to use them. As a rule, the salary of an English teacher is still higher. In general, it is important to understand for what purpose you want to get this new specialty and how you will use it. If it’s “just in case” or “to earn more”, think about the feasibility again.

3. How great are the chances of finding a job, and how in demand is this profession?

It seems to me that the most the main problem All these courses for a new specialty are that they don’t teach you how to look for clients at all. And of course, formally, this is not their concern, but how many times have I heard stories about how a person, full of hope, spends money on education, joyfully receives a diploma and then finds out that they won’t take him anywhere? This applies to many “free people” professions: tutor, guide, massage therapist, etc.

My opinion is that exactly the same amount of energy as you spend on mastering a new profession should be spent on self-promotion. IN modern world You can’t live without this, and even if you are a brilliant teacher, if no one knows about you, then you will sit without work. Therefore, learn to promote yourself, and then such questions will not arise.

Tip 1: How to teach Russian to foreigners

If you teach Russian to foreigners or decide to help your friends from another country master spoken language, you need to take into account the specifics of the students’ native culture and at the same time give an idea of ​​the history, culture, way of life and traditions of Russia.

You will need

Methodological manual for teaching Russian as a foreign language;

Dictionaries (explanatory, foreign words);

Films in Russian;

Audio recordings in Russian;

Albums on Russian art.

Instructions

1. Study methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language. In order to teach Russian as a foreign language, ideally you need to complete special courses. Today, there are many methods that are successfully used by Russian language teachers, and they are different for representatives of different nationalities, since they are based on the characteristics of the native languages ​​of foreigners. There is a basic rule: you need to know the students’ native language or understand its structure.


2. Take up phonetics (theoretical and practical). Each language has its own characteristics: sounds in Russian and French, for example, are not repeated, although they are often similar. The speech apparatus is formed in childhood, so it is difficult for a person to adapt to someone else’s phonetic system. You need to carefully place sounds, practice the pronunciation of sound combinations, taking into account the melodic line of phrases. In principle, language in this aspect is similar to music: you must teach the art of phrasing and intonation.


3. Watching films and listening to music in Russian. A useful practice is watching films, television shows and listening to music in the original language: in this way you include the student in the process of listening to authentic speech, which is filled with colloquial structures, colored with dialects and patois. During training, it is important to develop speaking skills, and familiarity with audio and video materials will contribute to this. It would be useful to write down phraseological units and jokes that are often used by Russians in conversation (for example: “To live is good! And to live well is even better”), this will allow a foreigner to “read” the connotation of phrases and recognize them.


4. Visit museums, exhibitions, concert halls. Learning the language should be accompanied by getting to know the culture of the country. To do this, you need to attend lectures on art, museums and galleries, concerts and performances. By studying Russian opera, painting by the Peredvizhniki, architectural features of churches and iconostasis, foreigners learn to understand the Russian national character and the logic of the language (construction of phrases, conjugation of verbs, use of tenses).

Tip 2: How to teach a language

Learning a language is a complex process. It requires the teacher to be completely immersed in the process and have a personal approach to each student. Everyone has their weak points, but some principles are the same for everyone. There are points that must be present in any training of any person.

How to teach a language

Instructions

1. The most important - lexicon. It must be constantly updated, new words must be learned every day. Periodically give your students new words that you will use in the same lesson to make it easier for them to learn them. To make learning easier, use cards - a word in one language will be written on one side, and a word in another language on the other.


2. The next most important skill is the ability to speak and construct sentences. The ability to conduct a dialogue is equivalent to grammar, and these two directions are impossible without the other. In order to competently combine these two areas, it is necessary that twenty percent of oral practice consists of repeating the grammar covered in the lesson. It is advisable to use dialogue as often as possible so that students can practice developing oral language.


3. Practice speaking and retelling as much as possible. Choose a topic that will be of interest to your students and try to provoke them into dialogue in the language you are currently studying. Remember that the more they communicate in the language you are learning now, the better they will learn it.


4. Practice watching videos and listening to recordings in the language you are currently learning. Try to use audio recordings as often as possible to check the level of students - this way you will achieve better results in getting them to raise their language to the level you need.

Helpful advice

Be patient and lenient with students, but do not allow yourself to be taken advantage of.

Tip 3: How to teach Russian

It's no secret that schoolchildren are not particularly keen on learning the Russian language. And, unfortunately, students cannot boast of literacy. The reason for this state of affairs is that they have not formed a cognitive interest in studying this subject. How to teach Russian in order to captivate children with it?

How to teach Russian

Instructions

1. Explain to the children that knowledge of the Russian language is not limited to just learning the rules of spelling or punctuation. This is also work on developing speech, practicing the skills of writing essays and presentations. And for this you need to cultivate the need for reading.


2. When getting acquainted with spelling norms, pay attention to the structure of words. If they learn to identify a particular morpheme, they will be able to understand in which part of the word the letter that needs checking is located, and what spelling we are talking about. Convince schoolchildren that the ability to parse a word according to its composition will help them avoid making mistakes in writing.


3. Students should know that exceptions to rules must be learned by heart. There is no other way to check these spellings. There are not so few of them. Therefore, if you come up with counting rhymes or poems about exception words, this will make the children’s work easier. For example, when studying the topic " Writing Y-I after Ts" you can ask the children to remember the funny phrase: "The gypsy on tiptoe tutted the chick."


4. Teach children to work with different types dictionaries, especially spelling ones. It is necessary to develop in them the need, in case of difficulty in writing, not to immediately turn to the teacher for a hint, but to turn to the dictionary for help. The spelling of a large number of words cannot be checked by remembering the rule or choosing a test word. They are checked against the dictionary.


5. Explain to the children that they need to learn to see well not only the structure of words, but also sentences. This will allow them to use punctuation correctly. For example, if a child sees that a sentence contains an address or direct speech, then he thinks about punctuation in it. Teach schoolchildren to see boundaries simple sentences as part of a complex And they will be able to punctuate them without much difficulty.


6. In addition, the Russian language teacher must work at each lesson to develop a caring attitude towards the native language.

Tip 4: How to teach Russian

Professionals will say without a moment’s doubt: any language, especially your own, must be taught first of all with love. But there are also features of teaching the Russian language itself, which differ depending on who the language is taught to - a native speaker or a foreigner.

How to teach Russian

Instructions

1. First, decide who your student is: a child or an adult. Who is his nationality (Russian or foreigner). It is also important to determine what the level of Russian language proficiency is (for foreigners). All these are fundamental principles from which you must build. Without taking them into account, you can easily go astray on the wrong path. In addition, you need to understand what format your classes will take. Will these be individual lessons or group lessons? Do you teach courses at a language school or university? Depending on this, the lesson program will change.


2. If you teach Russian to foreigners, make it as easy as possible for them to learn Russian. Remember (if you are in Russia) that people have found themselves in a different language environment, encountered a different culture and are probably experiencing culture shock. Diversify your lessons with game tasks, arrange for your students to “go out into the field”: if you go through the topic “Restaurant”, then drag them to the restaurant, even if they are shy and resist, if the topic is “Products” - then lure them to the market by hook or by crook, even if they still have little understanding of Russian money.


3. The main thing in working with foreigners learning Russian is overcoming the language barrier and “getting into communication,” that is, into live communication. Even the rules of spelling and grammatical errors. Grammar is also important, but the main thing is that people understand and that people understand other people. They need communication skills and abilities that will allow them to move freely in a different cultural environment. Don’t fill their heads with what they don’t need and what will just settle in their brains as unnecessary ballast.


4. For Russians, it is more important to explain the rules of spelling and the functions that certain linguistic units of their native language perform. They need to understand what's what in their native language. Stylistics, lexicology, syntax are very important sections of the science of language. A native speaker must have at least a minimal understanding of them in order to write and express themselves competently. Agree, if it is important to teach foreigners to speak, then it is important to teach native speakers to speak and write correctly.


5. No matter who you are trying to teach Russian, your lessons should be based on some kind of regional studies material so that pupils and students can learn more about Russia. This will not interfere with either native speakers or foreigners. Use classic texts in classes, adapted texts for foreigners, unadapted ones for Russians, so that the language being studied is associated with best achievements Russian culture. This way, the lessons will be more interesting for both you and the students.

Tip 5: How to teach Russian to foreigners

The Russian language is incredibly difficult. It is clear to us, Russian speakers, what a species is, for example. And foreigners have to explain this, write exercises, select suitable texts so that everything is clear to them, just like us. Teaching is already a difficult thing, and it becomes even more difficult when you have to explain something that you understand on an intuitive level.

Instructions

1. Determine your students' language proficiency level. Complete zero or does he already know the simplest phrases? It also happens that a person expresses himself freely in the language, he understands and is understood, but at the same time he makes mistakes, the negative effect of which is eliminated through gestures and facial expressions. For each of these cases you need to create your own program.


2. The group is another story. Here you need to determine the average level of language proficiency. If you don't do this, don't expect the weak to follow the strong. The weak will simply give up because they don’t understand anything.


3. Choose how you will work - with or without an intermediary language - and immediately explain your choice to the student (or group). If a person already has some basic knowledge, it is very important to stimulate him by speaking to him in the target language. But there is no need to do this if this approach only complicates the process.


4. When working with groups, there is often no such choice left: for example, when people from different countries study together, do not know each other’s language and do not know English. In this case, you will either have to use your existing basic knowledge and slowly, clearly pronounce the phrases that control the learning process, or get out of your way and explain these basic things on your fingers.


5. Explanation on fingers often has to be used when learning new words. Masters of their craft advise using translation only as a test of understanding. The words themselves need to be semantized - the meaning must be explained through pictures, gestures, playing out entire situations or definitions in Russian, and the latter only works for an advanced level.


6. Lessons should be made as fun as possible. If your group is sociable, simple people, then games will help you a lot. They can even stir up the beech - it is unlikely that you will have to work with a completely closed person who does not make contact well. But if the student does not want to join the game, there is no need to force him.


7. Use interesting texts and video materials for lessons. Take topics that are interesting to students. Ask their opinion more often, do not impose yours. And, when they have more or less mastered the vocabulary and grammar, put them in a real communication situation, for example, if your theme is “Restaurant”, then in the end you need to go to a real restaurant.


8. Remember that in Russian as a foreign language lessons, new vocabulary should be taught on the basis of old grammar, and new grammar - on the basis of words and expressions already covered. This way, you will ensure that the material is properly absorbed and retained, and your students won’t find it too difficult to understand you.

Many people often think about how to teach Russian to foreigners. This is no coincidence, because every year more and more foreign tourists visit the Russian Federation. Some of them remain in Russia to live. That is why philologists must know how to help a foreigner who wants to learn Russian. You can find some supporting information for training in our article.

Why do foreigners learn Russian?

Residents of many countries Lately They actively began to study the Russian language. Few people know what this is connected with. Surprisingly, US government agencies give preference to specialists who know Russian. It is also believed that you can get a decent technical education in Russia. This is why many foreign students learn Russian.

The role of the Russian Federation in the global economy is increasing every year. Some residents of foreign countries learn Russian in order to open up new opportunities for themselves in various fields of activity. In many large companies knowledge of it is mandatory. This is necessary in order to cooperate and negotiate with Russian organizations.

Russian language also plays important role in the personal lives of foreigners. It is known that some of them dream of marrying a Russian girl. Knowing the language allows you to carry on a conversation without much difficulty.

The Russian language is extremely important for foreign students. Many of them receive their education in Russia. They often choose medical universities. This is no coincidence, because in many countries a doctor is a prestigious and highly paid profession. On the territory of the Russian Federation, foreign students can not only receive a decent medical education, but also save significantly on it, because in some countries it is the most expensive.

Russian language in Germany

The Russian language in Germany is not a language of national minorities of the European Union. There, in schools, children can choose to study Spanish or French. At universities, students can also learn Polish or Czech.

Several million Russian-speaking residents live in Germany. Citizens of the former republics of the USSR also own it. Russian language lessons for foreigners and native residents in Germany were opened by our compatriots. You can visit them on weekends. The lessons are designed not only for children from Russian-speaking families, but also for Germans who, for one reason or another, want to learn Russian.

Russian words and phrases that foreigners learn first

In order to understand how to teach Russian to foreigners, you need to find out which words and phrases you need to pay attention to first. Foreigners from all over the world told what, in their opinion, is most important for those who wish to visit Russia. Thanks to studying this information, a foreigner will not find himself in an absurd situation.

The Russian language is quite difficult for foreigners to learn. For more, it is recommended to use special literature. The best books are described in our article:

1. The book "The Complete Course of the Russian Language", the author of which is N. L. Peterson, is an initial course of the Russian language. Thanks to this publication, you can easily learn to read and write. After carefully studying the book, a foreigner will be able to speak Russian. It will help you get a basic foundation with which you can improve your knowledge.
2. Not everyone knows how to teach Russian to foreigners from scratch. When teaching, an illustrated dictionary by Joy Oliver and Alfredo Brazioli “Russian Language” can serve as auxiliary material. It contains more than a thousand basic words and about 30 pictures. Thanks to illustrations, the material is quickly remembered.
3. Another popular Russian language textbook for foreigners - The manual contains a lot of valuable information. There you can find diagrams, illustrations, tables, practical exercises and much more.
4. The book "Russian Language in Pictures" is considered one of the most popular and in demand. Its author is Gerkan I.K. This textbook of the Russian language for foreigners contains the basic vocabulary, as well as the rules for its declension.

The most complex rules of the Russian language

It is no coincidence that the Russian language seems difficult for foreigners. There are many rules that they cannot understand. Some of them are described in our article. They need to be studied by foreign citizens who want to learn Russian, first of all.

The most difficult thing for a foreigner is the basics of declension of Russian words. For example: mouth - in the mouth. Many foreign residents cannot immediately understand where the vowel disappears from the middle of the word. That is why, not knowing the basic rules, they most often say: “To the company.”

Many letters of the alphabet familiar to us also seem strange to foreigners. They don't understand why it contains several variations of the same letter that sound slightly different. These include e And yo,w And sch, b And ъ. The letter “s” also causes a lot of difficulties. It is almost impossible to explain her pronunciation. This also applies to hard and soft signs.

Russian language and its study. A few nuances

Not every experienced teacher knows how to teach Russian to foreigners. The standard curriculum is not suitable for such students. It is important that the teacher is fluent not only in Russian, but also in the one that the foreigner considers native. It is recommended to conduct the first lessons individually. A student can attend group classes only after a couple of months. This training scheme will be the most productive.

It is important that a foreigner attends classes at least 3 times a week. The duration of the course is usually up to 160 teaching hours.

Initial stage of study

Any Russian language program for a foreigner begins with learning the alphabet. It is important to spend enough time on the problematic letters that we described earlier. The next stage is the basics of reading. Experienced teachers recommend posting colored stickers with basic words around the house. This will make it easier to remember them.

When a student has mastered the Russian alphabet and reading, teachers begin to study grammar, phonetics and speech development with him. At this stage, a foreigner may prefer group classes and feel comfortable doing so.

It is important that the teacher explains to the student what ambiguous words are. He must understand their use in a particular context. It is important that the teacher communicates with a foreigner in Russian as often as possible. All the tips described will allow the student to achieve maximum results in their studies as quickly as possible.

Self-instruction manual

Not every foreigner wants to learn a new language with a teacher. Some undergo training for self-development. The Russian language tutorial for foreigners is an excellent option for those who want to learn a new language without any help.

Today there are a lot of video and audio tutorials. Thanks to them, you can master the Russian language in a few months without much difficulty or expense. You can engage in such self-development at any time of the day. However, this method also has disadvantages. As a rule, foreigners do not fully understand some rules. In this case, you will need the help of a qualified teacher.

Language classes

Foreigners often prefer special courses to learn Russian. They have both positive and negative sides.

The advantages of language courses include:

• high professional level of teachers;
• group form of classes;
• motivation.

Language courses also have disadvantages:

• high price;
• time reference.

Every year more and more foreigners choose language courses to study Russian. This method of learning is not suitable for everyone, but is considered one of the most effective.

The opinion of scientists on the importance of learning the Russian language

Scientists often analyze social media and popular sites. This is necessary in order to understand which language will become the leading one in the future. Experts say that English is still in the lead. The second place is occupied by the Russian language. It is into these languages ​​that books and various materials are most often translated. Experts believe that it is important to be fluent not only in English, but also in Russian, Spanish, and French. Every modern person should study leading languages.

Let's sum it up

In our article you found out how to teach Russian to foreigners. Surprisingly, things that are common to us, such as the alphabet and some phrases, cause confusion among foreign citizens. That is why only highly qualified teachers should teach them. A foreigner can master the Russian language on his own, but for this he will need a lot of time and effort.

The Center for Russian as a Foreign Language opened on the basis of the international language center Language Link in 1996, within walking distance from the Novoslobodskaya station. Based on recognized teaching aids Methodists have created the most effective Russian language teaching programs for foreigners. Training takes place in mini-groups of up to 6 people or individually. Although classes are conducted using a communicative method, teachers are fluent in English or Spanish so that students can get answers to all questions.

Programs include intensive courses lasting from one week to a semester, academic courses for university students studying Russian, and combined courses that allow you not only to learn Russian, but also to get acquainted with the culture and life in Russia. Students go on excursions, attend events dedicated to Russian culture, and taste national cuisine.

Language Link is a certified center for TORFL exams, citizenship test and comprehensive exams for patent, temporary residence permit or residence permit. You can also prepare for each of these exams in our centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg or Volgograd.

For those who want to teach Russian, there is a course on methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language: short and complete. Upon completion of the courses, certificates are issued in two languages, giving the opportunity to teach in private institutions.