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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This 25-page workbook covers subtheme 3 of topic 4 studied at A-level '1991: problems of the USSR by 1991- coup in August 1991/ disintegration of the USSR: проблемы СССР к началу 1991 г. - путч в августе - распад СССР. The document contains: 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 3 exam style passages for translating into Russian a variety of texts to cover the topic: *outline of the problems the USSR faced by 1991 ‘parad of sovereignties’ *Путч events explained with photographs and texts *events after путч a variety of vocabulary and comprehension exercises (word formation, chronology of events exercise, word search, translation, synonyms) -polls of people’s opinion on the collapse of the USSR and whether/how their lives changed (can be used as a starting point for discussion and to practise numerals). 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 history of the late USSR, reforms and its disintegration.

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

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…

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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!