Week 1
Session 1: Course Introduction and Review of Basic Russian Concepts

• Overview of course objectives and expectations
• Quick review of basic vocabulary, sentence structures, and key grammar points
• Ice-breaker speaking activity: Introduce yourself in Russian

Session 2: Essential Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Nouns

• Review of noun cases and their functions
• Practice exercises with noun usage in simple sentences
• Speaking activity: Describing people and objects

Week 2
Session 1: Personal Pronouns and Verb Conjugation (Present Tense)

• Review of personal pronouns (я, ты, он/она, мы, вы, они)
• Conjugating regular verbs in the present tense
• Speaking practice: Describing daily routines

Session 2: Vocabulary Expansion: Family, Work, and Hobbies

• Vocabulary related to family relationships, professions, and leisure activities
• Practice exercises to build contextual vocabulary
• Role-play: Talking about your family, job, and hobbies

Week 3
Session 1: Adjectives and Descriptive Language

• Using adjectives to describe people, places, and things
• Agreement of adjectives with nouns (gender, number, and case)
• Practice writing descriptive sentences

Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Paragraphs

• Strategies for reading comprehension in Russian
• Reading simple texts and answering comprehension questions
• Group discussion: Identifying key ideas in a text

Week 4
Session 1: Introduction to Past Tense (Past Simple)

• Forming the past tense with regular and irregular verbs
• Using past tense to talk about past events
• Practice: Talking about past experiences

Session 2: Writing Skills: Basic Paragraph Structure

• Structuring a paragraph in Russian (topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion)
• Writing a short paragraph about a recent event
• Peer feedback and corrections

Week 5
Session 1: Prepositions and Sentence Construction

• Common Russian prepositions (в, на, с, к, от, по, о, etc.)
• Forming sentences to describe locations, directions, and relationships
• Practice exercises with real-life examples

Session 2: Speaking Practice: Role-Playing Everyday Scenarios

• Engaging in dialogues related to shopping, dining out, and asking for directions
• Focus on pronunciation, fluency, and sentence structure
• Group activities and feedback

Week 6
Session 1: Future Tense (Simple Future) and Expressing Intentions

• Introduction to the simple future tense
• Talking about future plans and intentions
• Speaking activity: What will you do next weekend?

Session 2: Vocabulary for Travel and Transportation

• Words and phrases related to travel, transportation, and booking tickets
• Role-play: Planning a trip and making travel arrangements
• Listening comprehension exercise: Travel conversations

Week 7
Session 1: Possessive Pronouns and Structures

• Using possessive pronouns (мой, твой, его, её, наш, ваш, их)
• Talking about personal belongings and relationships
• Writing short descriptive sentences

Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Stories and Articles

• Reading and analyzing simple Russian stories and articles
• Discussion questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking
• Vocabulary review from reading materials

Week 8
Session 1: Complex Sentences: Conjunctions and Connectors

• Using conjunctions (и = and, но = but, потому что = because, хотя = although) to form complex sentences
• Practice exercises: Combining sentences for clarity
• Speaking practice: Expressing opinions and preferences

Session 2: Formal vs. Informal Language in Russian

• Understanding the difference between formal (вы) and informal (ты) language
• When to use formal vs. informal language in different contexts
• Role-play: Professional and casual conversations

Week 9
Session 1: Advanced Vocabulary: Health, Education, and Technology

• Expanding vocabulary in specific topics like health, education, and technology
• Practice exercises with topic-related dialogues
• Group discussion: Talking about modern technology in daily life

Session 2: Writing Practice: Emails and Simple Letters

• Introduction to writing formal and informal emails in Russian
• Structuring a simple letter: Greetings, body, and closing
• Writing assignment: Drafting a short email with peer feedback

Week 10
Session 1: Review of Grammar, Vocabulary, and Key Concepts

• Recap of key grammar points, vocabulary, and speaking skills
• Group activities: Vocabulary games, sentence building, and discussions
• Q&A session to address any questions

Session 2: Final Speaking and Writing Assessment

• Role-play scenarios to assess speaking fluency and accuracy
• Final writing assignment: A short essay or letter
• Instructor feedback and personalized recommendations for further learning