‘Everyone Quickly Engaged in Conversations and Demonstrated Their Creative Thinking’
The online Russian Speaking Club opened only a month ago, but has seen a rapid growth in the number of participants. Every week, the club holds free online meetings where participants and a Russian language tutor discuss various topics related to the Russian language and culture. Below, the club leaders share their impressions and plans, which include going offline.
The main idea of the club is to provide its participants with a comfortable environment for practicing oral communication and exchanging knowledge and experience. The variety of topics and interactive meeting formats mean that there is something interesting and useful for everyone—participants do not just exchange phrases, but also delve into Russian culture and traditions.
The most recent lessons were dedicated to work-life balance, the movie industry, and corporate culture in Russia.
The project team has developed a unique educational methodology which makes participation in the meetings an effective way to practice speaking and communication skills. The team of tutors and methodologists creates and hands out materials with thematic vocabulary before and after conversation meetings. The meetings are moderated by a professional Russian tutor, which ensures that lessons remain structured.
The inaugural meetings of the Russian Speaking Club were filled with engaging discussions, games, and informal activities, allowing the participants to develop their communication skills and broaden their horizons.
Anna Popova, instructor of Russian as a Foreign Language
‘We were very pleased to see such a high level of motivation and enthusiasm from all the participants at the meeting! Everyone quickly engaged in conversations and demonstrated their creative thinking while speaking Russian.’
Alexandra Sakharuk, instructor of Russian as a Foreign Language
‘We are confident such events are an opportunity for community members not only to gain experience in communicating in a foreign language, but also to become more self-confident and fluently use the Russian language in their everyday lives.’
Maria Bocharova, club leader
‘The club serves as a valuable free resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills in Russian. In the new “season” of the club, we plan to hold both online and in-person events and meetings, as well as develop partnerships and social networks by publishing useful materials about the Russian language. In just one month since the club's opening in 2024, our community has grown sevenfold, and we are not planning to stop!’
The club team will continue to delight participants with exciting events and create a unique space for communication, learning, and new acquaintances.
Maria Bocharova
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