Save on downloading individual episode worksheets and download a whole 68-page book. The document contains 10 worksheets for 10 episodes of the podcast READING RUSSIAN WITH BELKA, Season 1, as well as the link to the podcast. Each worksheet contains: a transcript of the story with highlighted tricky words and phrases which are explained in the podcast as well as included in the vocabulary list after the text vocabulary list with translation into English and words with the same roots to those highlighted so that students can trace the etymology and learn more words. comprehension questions word search exercise with answers translation exercise with answers The resource can easily be used for home and class reading and is easily adaptable. The texts provides a good basis for starting a discussion on a number of topics (such as family life, school and university life, world of work, immigration, politics, cultural awareness), which are relevant for those working towards an A-level exam (UK-based students), Russian proficiency exam B1 and higher and or a degree level.

A 7-page worksheet on one of the 5 themes of Russian GCSE- Future Aspirations, Study and Work. The worksheet includes: *relavant glossary *reading comprehension texts *vocabulary focused exercises *answers to all 7 exercises Reading comprehension tasks can be adapted for pair work in class or as a listening comprehension

A 6-page worksheet on one of the 5 themes of Russian GCSE- International and Global Dimensions. The worksheet includes: environmental issues vocabulary social issues vocabulary 5 exercises, including reading comprehension exercises, making up phrases and translation. answers to all 5 exercises Reading comprehension text can be adapted and used as a listening exercise in class.

A fun topic to discuss: Do we always mean what we say? And what are we really saying? Are we being rude or simply can’t bear to say no or criticise people openly? *Watch the video (Link is included). *The video provides plenty of ideas for discussion. *Pick up great spoken language phrases (glossary to the video is included) *Expand your vocab even further by completing the exercise: match the synonyms, fill in the gap, match the phrases from the video to check your comprehension *check your answers Answers are included

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.

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 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)

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.

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.

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) and a teacher’s card. The questions cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (School in this instance). 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 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. The answers acan 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 whther 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 (School in this instance). 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 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) and a teacher’s card. Pages 3-4 provides possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. The questions on the card cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (Town, region, country in this instance). Sample answers contain grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian. The sample answers can be used as a reading comprehension exercise, followed by a word search exercise, true/false. Another idea is asking students to find synonyms/antonyms from the text; students could compare the sample answer to their own answers, agree/disagree with the statements.

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) and a teacher’s card. we included questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (Local area, holiday, travel in this worksheet). 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.

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. It is impossible to predict the exact questions but we tried to include the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (“Identity and culture: cultural life” in that case). Pages 3-4 provide possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades. Students can think of their own answers and compare them with those provided or read the answers first, express their opinion and then think of how they would respond to the same questions. We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian. Please, note, the sample answers reflect the higher tier GCSE requirements.

A 6-page worksheet on one of the 5 themes of Russian GCSE- Local area, tourism and Travel The worksheet includes: *relevant glossary *reading comprehension texts and exercises *vocabulary focused exercises *exam-style translation task *answers to tasks Reading comprehension tasks can be adapted for pair work in class, stimuli for further discussion or as a listening comprehension. The resource is prepared in line with the UK GCSE requirements. However, it can be used by anyone studying general Russian towards A2 level.

7-page resource with original unabridged popular science texts in Russian. Learn new words, phrases and expressions related to psychology, emotions, mimics, gestures. The worksheet contains texts and 5 exercises. Tricky words and phrases are translated or explained with synonyms. Answers are provided. Texts can be used as a starting point for discussion on a range of topics: are you good at reading facial expressions? Can you think of more gestures and what they tell about a person? do you use some of the tricks described in your daily life or work? do you like online meetings? What do you find difficult about them? Level B1-B2

This 33-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Life in the city, life in the suburbs’ 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 a variety of texts to cover the topic: *a typical Moscow resident *what lif is like for elderly citizens *environmental issues in St-Petersburg green innovations *pros and cons of life in a big city *transport (3d transport ring road) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs) 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 urban life, environmental issues, transport, economic development.

This resource include 10 practice role-play cards based on the New Spec GCSE topics. These cards give students to chance to revise the key 5 topics and prepare for the speaking exam. The resource also includes the teacher scripts for each card so students can practise in pairs & see how the role-play works from the examiner’s perspective.

8-workbook plus teaching recommendations for parents. Learn, practise and revise letters and numbers with these colourful worksheets. Go ‘hunting’ - count the same animals and objects, name the colours, write or spell the numbers, name and describe what you see, guess what the pictures have in common. Aimed at 3-6 year olds.