Appropriate for beginners and GCSE Russian learners. Useful vocabulary related to winter, winter holidays, New Year and festivities. Exercises include: -match words to pictures -making up phrases Multiple choice -filling in gaps filling in gaps using present and future tense -texts for reading and discussion -further questions to enable use of learnt vocabulary -picture prompts to enable speaking

This 10-page activity book provides a variety of exercises to help -practise and differentiate between uni- and multidirectional verbs of motion (ходить/идти, ездить/ехать with prefixes) in all tenses -practise and differentiate transitive (and easy to confuse!) verbs of motion возить/везти and водить/вести, as well as носить/нести use of НОСИТЬ/НКЧТИ in the meaning of “to wear” use of ВЕЗТИ (perfective and imperfective) in the meaning of “to be/get lucky”. The exercises include: -multiple choice -spin the wheel -filling in gaps -writing the correct ending/verbs The exercises can be further adapted, for example discussing the pictures: -asking to describe a picture using a specific verb in different tenses, asking for student’s opinion on the pictures/sentences -changing uni directional verbs for multidirectional in a sentence and vice versa -asking to name all the things seen in each picture (spin the wheel) -students could say (where a sentence/picture allows) how often they do the actions from a sentence/ when was the last time they went somewhere, carried or brought something -guessing which picture is being described The exercises could be used for a quick revision at the start of a lesson as well as homework once the theory has been explained. Appropriate for GCSE and A1-A2 level.

Appropriate for beginners and GCSE Russian learners. Useful vocabulary related to winter, winter holidays, New Year and festivities. Exercises include: -match words to pictures -making up phrases Multiple choice -filling in gaps filling in gaps using present and future tense -texts for reading and discussion -further questions to enable use of learnt vocabulary -picture prompts to enable speaking

12 pages to help learn and practise words and phrases on the topic of hobbies, interests and spare time. The exercises include: *Matching pictures to words *matching Russian words to their English equivalents - essential vocab on the topic of spare time *making up phrases *spin the wheel *Filling in gaps *Verbal agreement (Prepositional/Accusative cases) *use of ИГРАТЬ В/НА, verb КАТАТЬСЯ *picture prompts for wider discussion *pictures and questions for discussion The worksheet can be used to practise: -essential verbs, verbs to help discuss hobbies (нравиться, любить, обожать, заниматься, ненавидеть) -frequency words (e.g. каждую неделю, один раз в месяц, etc) and use of days of the week -most common hobbies The questions can be used to practise exam-style discussion as well as for writing 25-50 word answers. Appropriate for level A2/GCSE learners. The worksheet is created using EDEXCEL Russian language specification.

This 4-page resourse is based on a 10-minute video about Hollywod actors and their ‘love affair’ with Russia - actors with Russian ancestry, actors that have business interests in Russia and those simply in love with the culture and language. The worksheet contains: -videolink -vocabulary exercise before the video to tackle tricky phrases comprehension exercises -grammar exercises (case use, prepositions). The worksheet can also be used for further discussion. Possible ideas: what actors do you consider to be most talented -which films of those actors have you watched what genres are those actors most famous for? -what films made those actors famous? what are the most recent films with those actors that you have watched? -can you think of any other movies shot in Russia/about Russia? The worksheet could be used with a teacher’s guidance as classwork material for students of B1-2 levels

This 24-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘Homelessness, crime’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice survey graphs a variety of texts to cover the topics: *Moscow’s new parks *Moscow City - business district rubbish recycling *pollution *what do the citizens consider to be the biggest environmental issues and what they would change one person’s fight for a better environment comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, -true/false questions inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs) The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental and social issues and economic development.

This 30-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Mass Media(freedom of expression, printed and digital media, influence of media on society and politics)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. the future of printed press, influence of media on young people, popularity of different media channels, most well-paid Russian video bloggers, public trust in different media, use of the Russian language in other countries, popular programmes on TV, etc.) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, a variety of vocabulary exercises The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of media and media in Russian-speaking countries…

11-page workbook with essential words and phrases on the subject of** food, ordering a meal at a restaurant, fast food (text and questions for discussion), paying the bill.** Varied exercises ensure you don’t get bored learning new vocab! Practise some grammar along the way - Instrumental case with preposition C and a quick revision of adjectives endings depending on the noun gender. Exercises include: multiple choice writing noun phrases in Instrumental case matching the pairs -filling the gaps -categorising words questions for discussion -arranging the phrases in the correct order and making a dialogue -vocab revision and making a dialogue. The exercises can be further adapted: instead of matching English to Russian equivalents students could be shown the phrases only in one language and asked to translate them students could be shown a phrase (e.g. “Can I have a burger, please?”) and asked to give an appropriate reply after reading the text students could write a similar essay discussing favourite foods/restaurants in their country/town or among their friends, etc -to practise the use of adjectives, students could be asked to give 2-3 extra adjectives to go with the given noun (e.g. wine - red, white, rose, alcohol-free) using the words from the exercises students could write their dream menu/ healthy menu/ fast-food menu, etc

This 14 page pdf provides handy words and phrases to talk about timetables, daily routines , your working day, days of the week. A variety of activities from multiple choice, word search, spin the wheel to practising verbal endings, frequency adverbs and days of the week ensures you’re not bored whilst learning and practising essential new words and phrases on the subject of daily routine Suitable for beginners and GCSE learners (my working day subtopic)

A 7-page worksheet on one of the 5 themes of Russian GCSE-Identity and Culture (Socialising with friends and family, spare time, hobbies, role models) The worksheet includes: *relavant glossary *reading comprehension texts *vocabulary focused exercises *writing task *translation task Reading comprehension tasks can be adapted for pair work in class, stimulus for further discussion or as a listening comprehension. There is also an accompanying answer sheet, which may be useful for students to check their own work, especially if working remotely. There are similar worksheets for different GCSE topics.

This 21-page activity book provides a variety of exercises to help -practise and differentiate between uni- and multidirectional verbs of motion (e.g. ходить/идти, ездить/ехать) in all tenses learn and practise the use transitive verbs of motion (везти/ возить, нести/носить) learn and use a variety of prefixed verbs of motion practise the use of Accusative case with verbs of motion and differentiate between Accusative and Prepositional cases use of Prepositional case with means of transport use question words Где? and Куда? use of Genitive case after ‘нет’ -noun endings in Genitive singular and plural case The exercises include: -multiple choice -matching pairs -filling in gaps -writing the correct ending/verbs The exercises can be further adapted, for example discussing the pictures: -asking to describe a picture using a specific word/words, asking for student’s opinion on the pictures -changing uni directional verbs for multidirectional in a sentence and vice versa -asking to name 5 things in each picture -students could say (where a sentence/picture allows) how often they do the actions from a sentence/ when was the last time they went somewhere -guessing which picture is being described The exercises could be used for a pick revision at the start of a lesson as well as homework once the theory has been explained. Appropriate for GCSE and A1-A2 level.

This 20-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘World of Work (attitude to work, equality, opportunities for young Russians)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary lost a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. gender equality, family Vs career, the most useful subjects, choice of profession, how the government helps young people) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, vocabulary exercises -True/false questions The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of the life of modern youth.

This resource was developed as a complimentary material towards subtopic 2.2 - музыка, цирк, балет - of A-level Edexcel Russian Specification. It discusses the state of classical music in modern Russia and specifically covers orchestras. Students will learn about the most famous orchestras, the names of their directors and conductors, classical music festivals and will practise essential vocabulary and answer comprehension questions to ensure understanding and practise speaking on the topic. 5 pages of text and 4 exercises for each chapter of the text. The worksheet is developed in line with Edexcel A-level Russian specification but is appropriate for anyone learning Russian at B1-B2 level.

13 pages of translation exercises to practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification. A total of 41 complex and compound sentences in English and their translation into Russian. The sentences cover subtopics of the topic Последние Годы СССР1985-1991: ситуация в СССР к 1985г. перестройка гласность позитивные исходы перестройки -путч All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety of syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, different verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Many sentences contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think). Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.

A resource based on an authentic newspaper article. It is aimed at expanding business (retail and finance, specifically) vocabulary and word collocations. Mulitple choice exercise is aimed at revising participles and paying attention to the meaning of prefixed verbs in set expressions in formal Russian . Answers are provided.

The resource is aimed at A2 level learners. Although we developed it for both teachers preparing students for the new GCSE specification (first certification from 2019) as well as students, the resource can be used by anyone looking to expand their vocabulary and practise talking about culture and identity. The file includes a student’s card (that imitates a card that a student will be given at the exam and based on which a discussion with the examiner will follow), a teacher’s card and sample answers to all five questions. Pages 3-4 provides possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. The answers can be used as a starting point for a discussion, to practise vocabulary (for example, do a word search) or certain grammar themes (e.g. find all examples of Genitive case in the text, find the verbs in the past tense, retell the text in the past tense or from the third person,etc). Teachers could encourage the students to discuss the sample answers, saying whether they share the same viewpoint. Although it is impossible to predict the exact questions but we tried to include the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (ldentity & Culture in that case). Pages 3-4 provide possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian. Please, note, the sample answers reflect the higher tier GCSE requirements.

Although we developed it for both teachers preparing students for the new GCSE specification (first certification from 2019) as well as students, the resource can be used by anyone looking to expand their vocabulary and practise talking about culture and identity. The file includes a student’s card (that imitates a card that a student will be given at the exam and based on which a discussion with the examiner will follow), a teacher’s card and sample answers to all five questions. Pages 3-4 provides possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. The answers can be used as a starting point for a discussion, to practise vocabulary (for example, do a word search) or certain grammar themes (e.g. find all examples of Genitive case in the text, find the verbs in the past tense, retell the text in the past tense or from the third person,etc). Teachers could encourage the students to discuss the sample answers, saying whether they share the same viewpoint. We included the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (ldentity & Culture/Modern technology in that case). Pages 3-4 provide possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian. Please, note, the sample answers reflect the higher tier GCSE requirements but can be used with students of a lower level with a teacher’s support.

This resource is aimed both at teachers preparing students for the new GCSE specification (first certification from 2019) as well as students. The file includes a student’s card (that imitates a card that a student will be given at the exam and based on which a discussion with the examiner will follow), a teacher’s card and sample answers to all five questions. Pages 3-4 provides possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. The answers can be used as a starting point for a discussion, to practise vocabulary (for example, do a word search) or certain grammar themes (e.g. find all examples of Genitive case in the text, find the verbs in the past tense, retell the text in the past tense or from the third person,etc). Teachers could encourage the students to discuss the sample answers, saying whether they share the same viewpoint. It is impossible to predict the exact questions but we tried to include the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme Page 3 provides possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian

This resource can be used in preparation for Russian GCSE speaking exam - a picture-based discussion on a theme. The file includes a student’s card (that imitates a card that a student will be given at the exam and based on which a discussion with the examiner will follow) and a teacher’s card. Pages 3-4 provide possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. We included the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (ldentity and culture in this worksheet). Sample answers contain grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian.