This 17-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Life of the Russian youth (heath, leisure, new technology)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества. The document contains: a broad list of exam-style questions a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. youth problems, modern hobbies, problems of young people in modern Russia, what is the government doing to improve the situation, the problem of loneliness, spare time) infographics to enable further discussion comprehension questions questions for further discussion vocabulary exercises The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. Graphs can be used to practise the use numerals in all cases and as a starting point for discussing the topic. 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.

This 19-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Education (educational system, problems of the current system, life of Russian students, examination)’ 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. school problems, ЕГЭ - for and against, how effective is the current curriculum in preparing children for the fast changing world)) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, vocabulary exercises 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.

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.

A 7-page resource with infographics covering the history of the Olympics, Tokio 2020 games and expenses and costs of organising the games. The vocabulary exercises before each slide ensure the students familiarise themselves with potentially new words and phrases before analysing the infographics. Comprehension questions after the slides control the understanding and encourage further discussion on the topic. The worksheet aims at expanding sports related vocabulary as well as learning a few money related words and phrases and can be used to discuss the role of sports and the olympics in the modern world, the costs, benefits and risks associated with them. Answers are provided for all exercises except one, where the questions require general knowledge and students’ opinion. Appropriate for level A2 onwards for adult learners and A-level students.

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

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

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

12 pages to help learn and practise words and phrases on the topic of hobbies, interests and spare time. The exercises include: *Matching pictures to words *matching Russian words to their English equivalents - essential vocab on the topic of spare time *making up phrases *spin the wheel *Filling in gaps *Verbal agreement (Prepositional/Accusative cases) *use of ИГРАТЬ В/НА, verb КАТАТЬСЯ *picture prompts for wider discussion *pictures and questions for discussion The worksheet can be used to practise: -essential verbs, verbs to help discuss hobbies (нравиться, любить, обожать, заниматься, ненавидеть) -frequency words (e.g. каждую неделю, один раз в месяц, etc) and use of days of the week -most common hobbies The questions can be used to practise exam-style discussion as well as for writing 25-50 word answers. Appropriate for level A2/GCSE learners. The worksheet is created using EDEXCEL Russian language specification.

This 30-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Mass Media(freedom of expression, printed and digital media, influence of media on society and politics)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ 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 (e.g. the future of printed press, influence of media on young people, popularity of different media channels, most well-paid Russian video bloggers, public trust in different media, use of the Russian language in other countries, popular programmes on TV, etc.) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, a variety of vocabulary exercises 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 media and media in Russian-speaking countries…

A 7-page worksheet on one of the 5 themes of Russian GCSE-Identity and Culture (Socialising with friends and family, spare time, hobbies, role models) The worksheet includes: *relavant glossary *reading comprehension texts *vocabulary focused exercises *writing task *translation task Reading comprehension tasks can be adapted for pair work in class, stimulus for further discussion or as a listening comprehension. There is also an accompanying answer sheet, which may be useful for students to check their own work, especially if working remotely. There are similar worksheets for different GCSE topics.

13 pages of translation exercises to practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification. A total of 41 complex and compound sentences in English and their translation into Russian. The sentences cover subtopics of the topic Последние Годы СССР1985-1991: ситуация в СССР к 1985г. перестройка гласность позитивные исходы перестройки -путч All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety of syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, different verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Many sentences contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think). Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.

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.

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 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 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.

This 7-page worksheet is designed to help with revising the topic and work on essential vocabulary. The texts are selected with a view to refresh the key ideas of perestroika and the issues with the policy implementation and its outcomes. The exercises include: -fill in the gaps -word search translation activity comprehension questions -matching the cause to effect The texts can be used to replicate exam-style listening questions.

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.

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.