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 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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

This 12-page resource is developed to reflect a topic of life in modern Russian cities and can be used when discussing Theme 3 ‘Изменения в жизни большого города’ of Edexcel A-level Russian. The resource is focused on a comparative analysis of Moscow and St-Petersburg. The aspects covered include: Brief overview of life in both cities Climate Ecological situation Transport Work opportunities Accomodation and the cost of living Cultural life The text speaks about the changes that both Moscow and St-Petersburg have been undergoing recently and how these changes affect the citiens’ lives. The resource contains 7 comprehension and vocabulary exercises (comprehension questions, true or false, multiple choice, fill in the missing word, fill in the correct preposition, make up phrases, find Russian equivalents in the text). Answers are provided.

This 5-page pdf is dedicated to the topic Holidays, Festivals, Celebrations of a broader Topic 1 of Russian GCSE Identity and Culture. The file is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian at A2 level and looking to expand and practise vocabulary on the above topics. The file contains: *3 exam- style picture-based cards with questions for discussion. Two role play cards on the topic of celebrations/festivals Text “День матери в России” and comprehension questions

GCSE reading practice (Edexcel exam board). Please, note, this is not an EDEXCEL past paper. This is an original resource created to eeflect the exam specification and the tasks in an exam paper. The test 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

This 4-page resource focuses on problems young people are faced with today. It contains: brief description of main issues pictures to enable speaking about problems short statements on school stress and comprehension questions 4 short texts about young people’s problems 3 essay questions for independent writing practise. The texts can be used to practise translation skills and a stimulus for further discussion. The pictures can be adapted to practise picture-based discussion in the run-up to a speaking exam (GCSE). The worksheet is created with Edexcekl GCSE Russian specification in mind and contains vocabulary included in the required GCSE minimum vocabulary list.

This resource is created with GCSE topic in mind and covers a subtheme Volunteering of Edexcel theme ‘International&Global dimensions’. The worksheet is aimed at higher-tier learners. The resource can also be used in preparation for A-level Russian (Life of young Russians, Big cities topics) when discussing how young people spend their time and what can be done to improve the quality of life in big cities, how young people be engaged in public life and social activities, what the government / citizens are doing to tackle social issues in Moscow and St.-Petersburg. The resource is appropriate for any learners studying the topic of social issues, the environment and volunteering at strong A2 level towards B1. The worksheet contains: a text about 5 ideas for volunteering. vocabulary and comprehension exercises video ‘How I became a volunteer’ + comprehension questions match the pairs vocabulary exercise.

This 32-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Mass culture’ (music, circus, ballet)’ 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 history of circus, issue of animals in a circus, should music be censored, ballet in Russia, surveys analysis on music preferences in Russian speaking countries.) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion gerund and participles practice 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 mass culture in Russian-speaking countries.

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 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)