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Russian GCSE: Complete Revision and Practice Book
This Complete Revision & Practice Workbook is full of revision and practice for the Edexcel Russian GCSE course.
130 pages.
It contains useful vocab list for all 5 required themes with subtopics, a variety of excercises and grammar notes, as well as exam-style questions, which cover the reading, translation and speaking skills needed for the exam. Learners will also benefit from mock exam tasks for wrtitten examination (shorter and longer essays questions and translation tasks - English into Russian) and speaking examination (10 picture based tasks with sample answers and 10 role play speaking cards).
The book is rounded off with a complimentary 20-page translation activities pack (sentences and short exam-style texts for translating from Russian into English and vice versa).
Answers to most practice questions are included to enable self-study.
Although the book was developed in line with GCSE requirements, it is appropriate for any learners studying Russian towards A2 level and looking to expand and practise their vocabulary on such topics as family, hobby, free time, workday routine, the world around us, travelling, city, village, local area, school, education, future plans, the world around us, global issues, environment.
A few small sections of this book are available separately on our store, including a free Sample GCSE speaking card.
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Russian GCSE Speaking sample card with answers. Identity and Culture 1
This resource can be used in preparation for Russian GCSE speaking exam - a picture-based discussion on a theme.
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 provide possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades.
We included the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (ldentity and culture in this worksheet). Sample answers contain grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian.
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Russian A-level: Queen of Spades ; sample essays, exercises and answers
This document contains exam style questions on one of literary works - Queen of Spades.
The essays are compiled in line with Edexcel requirements for achieving high marks ( inclusion of 2-3 key points, rich and varied vocabulary, knowledge of content, quotes and analysis).
Each of the 9 essays is followed by a short exercise to help with memorising Kew phrases and grammar practice (translation, matching pairs, filling in prepositions, putting the words in the correct case, word formation).
Answers are included to enable self-study.
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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.
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Russian A-level: развитие российского общества
This bundle contains is 56 pages in total and contains 3 workbooks covering 3 subtopics of the abote theme:
-жизнь российской молодеёжи: здоровье, отдых, новые технологии;
-образование: система образования, жизнь российских школьников;
-мир труда: отношение к труду, равноправие, возможности для молодых россиян.
The workbooks contains:
a broad list of exam-style questions for each subtheme;
a separate list of model extended answers to 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 and 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 modern Russian society
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Russian GCSE speaking exam sample card with answers. International and global dimension. Environment
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.
It is impossible to predict the exact questions but we tried to include the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme Page 3 provides possible answers aimed at achieving the highest grades.
We included grammatical constructions and vocabulary listed in Specification Pearson Edexcel GCSE Russian
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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.
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Russian A-level: Queen of Spades quotes bank, character description and characteristics
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
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Russian GCSE: sample essays with word search exercises
This resource contains 7 texts written to the standard of GCSE higher tier.
The topics are in line with the topics of Edexcel GCSE Russian requirements:
Town vs city
The Internet: pros and cons
Books, TV, Internet
Cinema
Weather in your region. Weather today. Ideal weather
Traditions and celebrations
Spare time. Hobby
The texts can be used as sample essays in preparation for the written exam.
Certain key words and phrases are written in bold for students to pay attention to the key vocabulary.
Each essay is followed by a word search exercise (finding Russian equivalents in the text).
The texts can be used as a starting point for a discussion on a topic, as well as reading comprehension or listening practice.
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Russian: daily routine, working day, timetable, frequency words, essential verbs
This 14 page pdf provides handy words and phrases to talk about timetables, daily routines and your working day.
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, times of the day, days of the week.
Suitable for beginners and GCSE learners (my working day subtopic)
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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
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Russian GCSE & Beginners: Food, restaurant, order, bill
11-page workbook with essential words and phrases on the subject of** food, ordering a meal at a restaurant, fast food (text and questions for discussion), paying the bill.**
Varied exercises ensure you don’t get bored learning new vocab!
Practise some grammar along the way - Instrumental case with preposition C and a quick revision of adjectives endings depending on the noun gender.
Exercises include:
multiple choice
writing noun phrases in Instrumental case
matching the pairs
-filling the gaps
-categorising words
questions for discussion
-arranging the phrases in the correct order and making a dialogue
-vocab revision and making a dialogue.
The exercises can be further adapted:
instead of matching English to Russian equivalents students could be shown the phrases only in one language and asked to translate them
students could be shown a phrase (e.g. “Can I have a burger, please?”) and asked to give an appropriate reply
after reading the text students could write a similar essay discussing favourite foods/restaurants in their country/town or among their friends, etc
-to practise the use of adjectives, students could be asked to give 2-3 extra adjectives to go with the given noun (e.g. wine - red, white, rose, alcohol-free)
using the words from the exercises students could write their dream menu/ healthy menu/ fast-food menu, etc
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Russian GCSE speaking exam. Identity&Culture. Who am I?
The resource is aimed at A2 level learners.
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.
Although it is impossible to predict the exact questions but we tried to include the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (ldentity & Culture in that case). 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.
Please, note, the sample answers reflect the higher tier GCSE requirements.
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GCSE Russian: Identity&Culture - Modern technology
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.
We included the questions that cover a broad spectrum within the chosen theme (ldentity & Culture/Modern technology in that case). 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.
Please, note, the sample answers reflect the higher tier GCSE requirements but can be used with students of a lower level with a teacher’s support.
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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.
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Russian A-level: translation pack
17 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 73 complex and compound sentences to be translated into Russian. Answers with possible translation variants are provided for each sentence.
The 3 themes and subthemes covered are:
Развитие российского общества
-жизнь российской молодёжи
-мир труда
-образование
Москва и С.-Петербург
общественные проблемы
реконструкция
-окружающая среда
Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире
-цирк, музыка
-СМИ, соцсети
All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Almost each sentence 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.
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A-level Russian: 4 themes revision sentences for translation
This bundle covers all 4 themes studied at A-level.
This worksheet contains a wide varietyof sentences for translation (Eng-Rus/ Rus-Eng) to help practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification.
A total of 124 complex and compound sentences in English and their translation into Russian.
The 4 themes and subthemes covered are:
Развитие российского общества
-жизнь российской молодёжи
-мир труда
-образование
Москва и С.-Петербург
-общественные проблемы
-реконструкция
-окружающая среда
Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире
-цирк, музыка
-СМИ, соцсети
4.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.
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Russian: Arts, Music
Expand your Russian vocabulary with this list of words and phrases related to music.
The worksheet contains a list of phrases and two exercises to help you practise them and see the phrases in context.
The worksheet can be used in class as well as for independent work, as the answers are provided.
Appropriate for level A2 and higher as well as those working toward Russian A-level.
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Russian Verbal Aspect
This is an video tutorial where I explain the concept of aspect, draw parallels with the use of English tenses, offer real life situations and examples of usage of perfective and imperfective verbs, look at the formation of perfective verbs and offer some practice.
For the second part of the video (from min.15:30) you will need to refer to the picture file.
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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!