I remember my friend observing during the Olympics in Russia:
“God help the Olympics visitor who doesn’t speak Russian. Airports = real chaos. Worst I’ve seen in five years living here.”
Communication in Russia can be very challenging if you don’t have any Russian. If you are going to work in a big international company there, it is likely that some of your colleagues will speak good English. But if you are going as a tourist, don’t expect people on the streets to speak much russian. Bus and taxi drivers, waiters, bank tellers – in other words, the people you tend to ask for help and information – don’t usually speak fluent English.
So we decided to launch a Street Smart Russian course specifically aimed at football fans travelling to Russia this summer.
We offer a program that will give you survival – or instrumental — Russian. In this program you will learn:
- Greetings and Farewells.
- Introducing Yourself
- Expressions of Courtesy
- Numbers
- Russian Currency
- Asking for Directions
- Getting Around
- Basic Health Concerns
- Russian Menu Customized to Your Palate
- Russian Food You Should Try
- Useful Phrases for various situations.
- + Customize your package to your attend to your needs
The program is customizable to attend to your goals. Already know basic Russian? Use your class time to practice through mock conversations, add vocabulary, get cultural tips, and improve your speaking and listening. This will allow you to better understand people in Russia and vice-versa.
We offer this program through one-on-one lessons via Skype. We also offer it to groups of 2 or 3 learners via Google Hangouts, offering you the convenience and flexibility your busy schedule requires.
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