This worksheet was designed to combine a quick cases drill (adjectives, pronouns and nouns in all cases) using the sentences related to the novel. All sentences are taken from the novel with the view of helping students memorise some of them and use them in an essay on one of the key themes or characters. The worksheet also contains a personal review of the book by a modern day working mother. The review text can be used to develop a further discussion on the subject of family values, work vs family, role of women in modern day Russia. The text is followed by 4 comprehension and vocabulary exercises. 9 pages plus answers to all the exercises

This 9 page pdf provides handy words and phrases to talk about summer holidays, summer and leisure activities, items your need in your holiday luggage. A variety of activities from multiple choice, word search, spin the wheel to practising verb endings ensures you’re not bored whilst learning and practising new words and phrases! Suitable for beginners and GCSE learners (holidays, travel, weather subtopics)

This 9 page pdf is suitable for beginners and GCSE learners (holidays, travel, tourist transactions subtopics) and provides handy words and phrases to talk about travel and holidays, types of holidays, hotel facilities and leisure activities, dealing with bookings and problems. Practise Genitive case (in particular plural endings) in the context of sightseeing, tourism, attractions with a table of endings and grammar exercises. A variety of activities includes: * match the pairs * fill in the gaps * multiple choice * prompts to enable talking on a theme * arrange the sentences in the correct order and re-enact dialogues *Word search * Read holidays adverts, choose the best holiday offer * Reading comprehension * Listening comprehension (recording is provided). A separate sheet with answers to enable independent work.

This 12-page resource was created with Russian GCSE specification in mind. The exercises were created to practise use of personal pronouns in all cases and cover key case meanings (e.g. У меня есть, Dative + можно, нельзя, age, Accusative with verbs of motion, Prepositional with location and O, etc.) The sentences contain vocabulary related to the GCSE themes (daily life, travelling and tourism, school, environment). They can also be used as a starting point for speaking practise (students could be asked to make up similar sentences related to their school, hotel bookings, family, etc). A separate exercise to practise gender forms of the pronoun ВЕСЬ. A separate exercise to practise Prespositional adjectives endings along with pronouns.

This 3-page worksheet (plus separate page with answers) is inspired by a review of a recent Netflix documentary Skywalker about a Russian couple who made their name as extreme skywalkers! The text can be used to work on such topics as films, hobbies and modern Russian society (one of Russian Edexcel A-level themes) and helps expand the vocabulary, specifically descriptive adjectives and verbs as well as some set expressions. The text is followed by four vocabulary exercises (word search, true/false, synonyms match, Eng-Rus verbs match) and a set of general questions for discussion.

GCSE Russian general conversation questions, with two sets of model answers, for each of the 5 Edexcel themes (all subtopics within each theme are covered). Alternative models answers are written in a humorous way with a view to evoke an emotive response and hopefully have some fun whilst learning the essentials. Students can adapt the model answers to write their own individualised answers as part of their preparation for the GCSE speaking exam. 38 pages.

This worksheet is aimed at practicing forming and using past and present forms of adverbial participles (деепричастия) in the context of Russian A-level theme ‘Москва и Санкт-Петербург. Изменения в жизни большого города’. The verbs used and the sentences are all on the subject of Moscow and St Petersburg: social problems, reconstruction, environmental problems The worksheet contains 6 exercises (Participles/verb formation, transforming sentences using simple and compound conjunctions, completing sentence, choosing the right form, translation). 4 pages of exercises . A separate answer sheet to enable independent work.

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).

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 24-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘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 worksheet is appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, social issues and economic development. 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 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: *situations leading to homelessness *growth of homelessness *crime issues in St-Petersburg and what the government do to tackle them leaflet of a charity organisation *how charities can help homeless people *Moscow’s Mayor Office inititatives 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.

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.

GCSE reading practice (Edexcel exam board). The test is created to reflect Edexcel exam paper and contains 10 exam style reading questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, answering questions in English and Russian) and a paragraph for translation into English… The following topics are included: Food and drink: restaurants, fast food preferences Holidays, hotels, issues Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans Daily routines Celebrations, traditions Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise Answers and transcripts are provided on a separate page to enable independent work Please, note that it is not a past Edexcel paper, but an original resource created to Edexcel standards and with the specification in mind.

GCSE listening practice (Edexcel examboards). The test is created to reflect Edexcel exam paper and contains 14 exam style listening questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, filling in the gaps from the word lists provided, answering questions in English and Russian). The following topics are included: Food and drink: restaurants, fast food preferences Life in the town and rural life Holidays, tourist information and directions Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans House & Home Daily routines Celebrations, birthdays Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Media – TV and film Information and communication technology Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise **Answers and transcripts are provided on separate pages **

GCSE reading practice (Edexcel exam board). The test is created to reflect Edexcel exam paper and contains 10 exam style reading questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, answering questions in English and Russian) and a paragraph for translation into English… The following topics are included: Food and drink: restaurants, fast food preferences Holidays, hotels, issues Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans Daily routines Celebrations, traditions Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise Answers are provided on a separate page to enable independent work