Russian Language for Kids: Everyday Communication course

The Russian Language for Kids: Everyday Communication course is an intensive communicative program designed for children aged 6–9. The program focuses on developing oral communication skills and interaction in simple, meaningful real-life situations, making it especially suitable for bilingual children.

Over 8 weeks, students will progress from reviewing the alphabet and basic greetings to confidently storytelling based on pictures and performing in front of an audience. Instruction follows the principles of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, using role-plays, interactive tasks, and an introduction to classic children’s literature (A. Barto, D. Kharms, K. Chukovsky), making language learning an engaging adventure.

By the end of the course, children will be able to understand spoken Russian, read simple texts, and express their own opinions, ask questions, and create short stories. The program concludes with a celebratory performance for parents, where each child showcases their pronunciation and stage skills.

What to Expect from This Course

• Development of four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Literary immersion: reading poems and stories by Agniya Barto, Korney Chukovsky, and Daniil Kharms
• Interactive learning: role-plays, simulations, pair work, and group activities
• Storytelling practice: progressing from describing pictures to independent creative storytelling
• Pronunciation and stage skills: practice with intonation and public speaking
• Weekly progress checks: short quizzes to monitor learning
• Final showcase: a celebratory performance for parents at the end of the course

Who This Course Is For

• Children aged 6–9 years
• Bilingual children needing to develop oral communication skills in Russian
• Young learners beginning their journey into Russian culture and literature

Course Details

• Intensity: twice a week
• Number and duration of sessions: 15 sessions (1 hour each) or 20 sessions (45 minutes each)
• Total hours: 20 academic hours
• Minimum Russian level: Beginner (no prior knowledge required)
• Final assessment: quizzes, mid-term test, final test & performance

Why Choose This Course

• Rapid progress: children begin speaking in simple situations from the first weeks
• Cultural foundation: introduction to the best works of Russian children’s literature
• Confidence building: development of public speaking and performance skills
• Modern approach: use of technology and game-based activities to maintain engagement
• Academic excellence: a program from a top university using proven methods for bilingual learners