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 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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)

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

This worksheet was designed to combine a quick cases drill (adjectives and nouns in all cases) using the sentences related to the novel. The sentences were written in such a way so that they could be used in an essay on one of the key themes or characters. Some sentences also include quotes from the text. There is a also a separate exercise to put the quotes from the novel in a chronological order. Each quote could be used to practise a PEEL structure and as a stimulus for refreshing the knowledge of the content of the novel (e.g. remember the scene the quote was used in). Answers to the cases exercises are included. 7 pages plus answers.