This video introduces students to the older method of buying things in stores (decide what you want at a department, pay at a kassa, collect your purchases at the department). Length: 5:39.
Project Tags: shopping. Level: Novice. Activity Type: Culture and Pragmatics. Format: Video.
In this video, learners are introduced to ways of asking for directions. Length: 3:46.
Project Tags: directions and imperatives. Level: Novice. Activity Type: Grammar, Pragmatics, and Vocabulary. Format: Lesson and Video.
In this interactive video, learners are introduced to some greetings and how to ask and answer someone’s name. Length: 2:53.
Project Tags: greetings and names. Level: Novice. Activity Type: Pragmatics and Vocabulary. Format: Interactive Video.
In this video, learners are introduced to ways of expressing thanks. Length: 2:31.
Level: Intermediate. Activity Type: Pragmatics. Format: Video.
In this video, learners are introduced to ways of apologizing in Russian. Length: 4:01.
Level: Intermediate. Activity Type: Pragmatics. Format: Video.
In this video, learners are introduced to ways of expressing agreement and disagreement. Length: 3:35
Level: Intermediate. Activity Type: Pragmatics. Format: Video. Grammar: Instrumental Case.
In this interactive video, learners are introduced to the use of бы to soften expressions of wanting. Length: 1:31.
Project Tags: politeness. Level: Novice. Activity Type: Grammar and Pragmatics. Format: Interactive Video and Lesson. Grammar: Verbs.
In this scenario, learners imagine that they are working as a personal assistant to a person in Russia. Topics included: days of the week, times of day, months, going to certain cities, hobbies.
Level: Novice. Activity Type: Grammar, Listening, Pragmatics, Reading, and Vocabulary. Format: Interactive Slideshow. Grammar: Time Expressions.
In this scenario, learners imagine using their Russian skills while working in a clothing store. Topics included: clothing, numbers, politeness formulas.
Project Tags: clothing and politeness. Level: Novice. Activity Type: Grammar, Listening, Pragmatics, Reading, and Vocabulary. Format: Interactive Slideshow. Vocabulary: Vocabulary.
In this scenario, learners are introduced to phrases used for greetings at different times of day. Length: 1:27. Phrases included: Доброе утро, Добрый день, Добрый вечер.
Project Tags: scenario. Level: Novice. Activity Type: Pragmatics and Vocabulary. Format: Interactive Video.