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Comparing things in Russian: theory and exercises. GCSE+
A 3 page resource addressing a very common mistake made when comparing or differentiating objects. The theory explains and provides examples on the following words and phrases:
одинаковый
похожий
такой же
один и тот же
разный другой
отличаться
the worksheet includes a link to an interactive exercise that can be done in a variety of ways and an exercise for translation.
ANswers are provided.
The worksheet is appropriate for use at GCSE-level and anyone studing at level A2+
Russian for kids. Alphabet, colours, number
A colourful worksheet that can be used in class or as part of home learning to help children memorise letters, learn and practise colours, new words and numbers 1-10.
ask children to find the letter the suggested word starts with
ask them to find all the green/red letters
ask them to count all the green/red letters or objects
ask them to count all the animals, fruits, etc.
use it as an assessment task to see how well children remember certain letters
ask them to test you! Kids love catching adults making a mistake!
use the pages as a colouring activity
Russian for kids. Letters , numbers, colours
A colourful worksheet that can be used in class or as part of home learning to help children memorise letters, learn and practise colours, new words and numbers 1-10.
ask children to find the letter the suggested word starts with
ask them to find all the green/red letters
ask them to count all the green/red letters or objects
ask them to count all the animals, fruits, etc.
ask them to test you! Kids love catching adults making a mistake!
Russian for kids: сколько лет? Как зовут? Что у тебя есть?
A 12 page printable workbook to practise asking and answering questions using the following constructions:
Его/ее/ зовут… - his/her name is
У него/нее/них есть - he has
Ему … лет/год - he is … year old.
Practise Dative and Accusative cases personal pronouns.
The resource can be used for teaching bilingual and heritage children as well as adult Russian learners.
We included teaching recommendations: 8 different ideas on how to use the cards creatively to practise grammar and encourage speaking.
Russian language: learning to write first words
A colourful printable 22- page workbook for bilingual, heritage and native Russian speaking children.
The focus is on naming and spelling the words suggested by the pictures.
The book comes with teaching recommendations with a lot of ideas on how the worksheets can be used.
We also enclosed a copy of the alphabet that can be cut up into cards and used to build the words before copying them into the workbook.
The book is appropriate for classwork as well as independent work at home.
Spoken Russian: British Vs Russian mentality. Video, vocabulary and exercises
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
Count and Write in Russian. Russian for kids
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.
Russian. Technology, computer and online meetings vocabulary. GCSE, A-level
Essential vocabulary to make learning and communicating online In Russian easier.
Learn computer and technology related vocabulary - all the phrases you need when exchanging emails, editing texts, downloading files, sharing your screen, connecting to the internet, joining a meeting.
This 5-page worksheet contains:
a list of useful phrases
matching exercise (learn perfective and imperfective verbal pairs as you go!)
revise the Imperative mood
reading comprehension with a short glossary and filling the gaps exercise+ verbal aspect practice
questions for discussion
Answers are provided, so the worksheet can be used for self-study.
The resouce is in line with Russian GCSE requirements (Media and Leisure - technology) and can be used by anyone studtying towards Level A2+
Online meetings, computer and technology vocabulary
Emotions and Facial expressions in Russian. Vocabulary and exercises
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
Russian GCSE Paper 4 writing specimen. Higher tier
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.
Russian GCSE: Future Aspirations, Study and Work (texts, vocab, exercises)
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
Russian GCSE: International and Global Dimentions Vocabulary and exercises
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.
GCSE Russian speaking exam role play cards
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.
Russian GCSE speaking exam sample card with answers. Town, Region, Country
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.
Russian GCSE Speaking exam sample picture card. Future Aspirations, Study & Work
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-level Russian - Essay & research introduction sentence starters, character description, stylistic
A 4-page resource useful for helping A/AS level students write their introductions to essays or independent research project (part of the speaking exam) on various topics.
Sections include :
sentence starters introducing a theme
expressing viewpoint
adding arguments
expressing contrast/concession
drawing conclusion
words and phrases to describe characters of a literary work/film
possible stylistic devices and figures of speech to mention in your work of literature/film essay
Russia&NATO. Россия и НАТО. Reading comprehension and vocabulary exercises
An 8-page worksheet based on a newspaper article discussing the history of relationship of the USSR and NATO.
Aimed at advanced (C1+) learners.
The worksheet contains 4 vocabulary building exercises with answers.
The text is abundant with words and phrases related to politics and government and can be used when covering such topics as:
international relations
*history
*war and peace, Cold War
politics & diplomacy
Can be used in class work or for independent comprehensive reading.
Russian GCSE translation booklet
Translation activities designed to practise and revise the GCSE level vocabulary. The activities cover all 5 GCSE themes (with subtopics). Each subtopic contains 6 sentences and 2 texts for translation from Russian into English and vice versa.
The activities are designed to prepare for GCSE, but can be useful for anyone studying Russian towards A2 level (continuing beginner).
The exercises can be used as a 10-15 minute homework or classwork activity with subsequent peer assessment.
Russian GCSE short translation tasks IDENTITY & CULTURE
5 translation activities related to one of the 5 GCSE topics IDENTITY AND CULTURE. Each text reflects a different subtopic within the theme.
Worksheets include a short version of Edexcel mark scheme.
5 pages
Russian GCSE Identity&Culture: Cultural life - film and TV
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.