Russian Conversation – Level 1 (Online)
Prerequisite: None
Overall Goals:
- Designed for students who have no knowledge of Russian, this course will present the basic structures of the Russian language with emphasis on communication while paying attention to grammar and building up vocabulary.
- Through a variety of exercises for practice individually, with a partner, or in groups, students will be able to communicate in common situations of their everyday life. Students learn basic dialogues, useful expressions, basic survival phrases, and are exposed to basic Russian grammar and cultural information.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Carry on a simple conversation in Russian and communicate with basic written messages.
Methodology:
- Pronunciation activities
- Vocabulary activities
- Modelling and practising short conversations
- Pair and group activities
- Listening activities
- Reading activities
- Grammar activities and games
Required Material:
Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.
- Headphones and an external microphone
- High-speed stable internet connection
- Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 10 or Mac G5
- Book
E-Book
Title: Sputnik: An Introductory Russian Language Course, Part I
Author: Julia Rochtchina
Price: Approximate price of $26.00 CDN
Hardcover
Title: Sputnik: An Introductory Russian Language Course, Part I
Author: Julia Rochtchina
Price: Approximate price of $59.00 CDN
Both books are available at :
Winter 2026
Evening Sessions
Jan 13 - Mar 17Tue
Tuesday, Jan 13 - Tuesday, Mar 17
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 520039 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Nov 03, 2025 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Jan 08, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | Marina Flat |
| Status: | Registration is closed |
Spring 2026
Evening Sessions
Apr 07 - Jun 09Tue
Tuesday, Apr 07 - Tuesday, Jun 09
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 520039 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Dec 15, 2025 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 |
Summer 2026
Evening Sessions
Jul 07 - Sep 08Tue
Tuesday, Jul 07 - Tuesday, Sep 08
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 520039 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration for this section starts on Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |