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 5-page resource aimed 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 the five questions. Pages 3-5 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 included the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (Furute aspirations, study and work). We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian.

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.

The paper is tailored to suit students preparing for Edexcel Russian Higher tier, but can also be used at Foundation level with minor modifications. It is designed to be as close as possible to the exam and sample assessment released by the exam board. The paper follows the order of tasks in an exam assessment paper: -shorter writing task; -longer writing task; -translation into Russian. Each task reflects the themes and subtopics prescribed by Edexcel board (e.g. food and drink, school, friendship, future plans, sport events, environment). There is a choice of 8 tasks in exercises 1 and 2 each and 4 texts for translation in exercise 3 to ensure as many subtopics are covered as it is possible.

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 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. The questions cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (Town, region, country in this instance). We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian.

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.

A 12-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the 3 main characters - Hermann, Lisa and the countess. Character description includes: background, character, appearance, their relationship with other characters

Expand your Russian vocabulary and ‘colour’ your language with a range of idioms. The worksheet consists of two parts: part 1 - a list idioms with the word УМ (mind, brain, intelligence) and a variety of exercises to practise using the m in real speech part 2 - a list of idioms with the word НОС, dialogues with examples and fill in the gaps The exercises include: match the phrases fill in the gaps find the opposites find equivalents find the odd word The worksheet is appropriate for level B1+ Can be used for classwork or independent study. Each idiom can be used as a astimulus for speaking exercise (e.g. think of a situation where you might usethe phrase, ‘guess the idiom’ task for for work in pairs, think of an equivalent saying in a student’s native language and give a literal translation to the phrase) Answers are provided.

A 28-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the main and secondary characters (Раневская, Лопахин, Гаев, Варя, Аня, Дуняша, Фирс, Яша, Епиходов, Петя Трофимов). The extended quotes can easily be used as a quick revision of the text (main events and characters). Character description includes: *background, *character traits and analysis, *appearance, *their relationship with other characters. The document also contains: *Further questions to help with themes and characters analysis *An extensive adjectives word bank to help with the above *A character analysis table to help students group the characters in relation to the past/future/present; main/secondary; masters/servants themes. *12 exam-style essay questions on characters, themes, dramatic techniques.

This 13-page resource contains 7 pictures by modern and impressionist artists and 6 vocabulary exercises. Each picture is accompanied by 10-15 questions to encourage speaking. The resourse is appropriate for Russian GCSE (my home subtopic) and can be used for a higher level students with teachers’ support. The questions provided with the pictures help practise such grammar/vocab topics as: use of Prepositional case to denote location and position use of such verbs as стоять, лежать, висеть, ставить, вешать, класть words to describe interior a variety of adjectives to describe a room expressing likes/dislikes in regards to the picture practice of subjunctive mood (e.g. ты бы хотел жить в таком доме? Что бы ты изменил в этой комнате?) The questions can further facilitate a discussion on a wider topic of art, style, artists, etc. There are also exercises to practice vocabulary 9mathich pairs, unjumbling words, word search, etc)

This 5-page document contains: *a text on 5 most popular Social media platforms in Russia in 2022-2024. a variety of grammar, vocabulary and comprehension exercises to help with memorising and using essential vocabulary to enable talking on the subject of social media usage. The worksheet is appropriate for A-level students studying theme 2 (Political and artistic culture in the Russian-speaking world) subtheme 1 Mass Media.

A 27-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains: *possible essay questions, *character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the 3 main characters - Khlestakov, the mayor, and judge. Character description includes: -background, -character, -appearance, -their relationship with other characters. *A separate analysis and quotes on the town of N and collective image of the local authorities (чиновники).

A 16-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the main and secondary characters. Character description includes: background, character, appearance, their relationship with other characters. The worksheet also includes: *historical context and the history of the Nobel’s creation; *stylistic analysis *analysis of: -life at the labour camp -description of the concept of time in the novel *possible exam -style essay questions