851-0854-01L  Russian IV (A2.2)

SemesterSpring Semester 2023
LecturersUniversity lecturers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionRussian
CommentNo enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich".

Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html

Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html


AbstractRussian IV leads to A2.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course is the fourth part of a five-semester Russian course. In this course, participants extend their ability to express themselves, in particular regarding travel, living, and personality; it also extends participants’ grammar skills.
Learning objectiveParticipants are able to use Russian adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension skills at A2.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life.

The course deals with the following content: Talking about hotel services; having a conversation at the hotel reception; expressing satisfaction; making a complaint; making recommendations; giving information about distances; talking about apartments and their location, interior decoration, and price; understanding real estate adverts; describing where someone or something is located; expressing wishes and perceptions; understanding a written invitation with directions; describing people’s appearance; talking about clothing; giving compliments; making requests; making comparisons; talking about people’s characters and attributes; and talking about relationships and friendship.