Russian Level Self-assessment

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Beginners 2.

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Beginners 2.

Can you

• Read and write Russian letters
• Introduce yourself to someone (basic information: your hometown, job, hobbies)
• Ask someone the same kind of information
• Ask for/give directions on the street
• Talk about your family (members, age, jobs)
• Cope with numbers 1-10

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Как вас зовут?
• Где вы живёте?
• Где вы работаете?
• У вас большая семья?
• Что вы любите делать в свободное время?
• Скажите пожалуйста, где Большой театр?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Beginners 3.

Can you

• Hold a short conversation about yourself, your family, work and hobbies
• Elicit similar information from someone else
• Talk about languages you speak, towns and countries you have been to
• Order a room in a hotel
• Ask about places and opening times
• Order food and drinks
• Cope with numbers and days of the week

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• В каких странах вы были?
• Вы хорошо говорите по-немецки/по итальянски?
• Вы хотите заказать номер до пятницы?
• Скажите пожалуйста, завтра музей открыт?
• Что вы хотите на закуску, на первое/на второе?
• Вы свободны в субботу вечером?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 1.

Can you

• Hold a short conversation about yourself, your family, work and hobbies
• Talk about time and arrange meetings
• Book theatre tickets, read a theatre programme
• Talk about sports and leisure
• Describe your house/flat
• Talk about your likes and dislikes

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Во сколько и где мы встретимся в пятницу утром?
• Сколько билетов на вечернее представление вам нужно?
• Какими видами спорта вы занимаетесь?
• На каком этаже ваша квартира? У вас светлая кухня?
• Вам нравится народная музыка?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 2.

Can you

• Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story
• Talk in detail about your family and friends (age, jobs, interests)
• Ask for services at the post office and currency exchange point
• Talk about big Russian towns, about Russian history and culture
• Choose from a range of proposed leisure activities/restaurants and give your reasons

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Ваш двоюродный брат занимается плаванием?
• Куда вы отправляете посылку?
• Сколько фунтов вы хотите поменять?
• Вы знаете кто был основателем Санкт-Петербурга?
• Что вам больше нравится грузинская или традиционная русская кухня?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 3.

Can you

• Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story
• Talk about weather and climate
• Arrange a day out or an excursion
• Ask for services in public transport
• Ask for and use tourist information

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Климат в вашей стране отличается от климата в России?
• Какая погода будет завтра?
• Сначала вы хотите посетить монастырь или пойти на выставку?
• На какой станции нужно выйти, чтобы попасть в парк Горького?
• Какие достопримечательности вы хотите посмотреть в Москве?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 4.

Can you

• Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story
• Talk about shopping
• Ask for the proper size and colour while buying clothing
• Talk about food and prices
• Talk about Russian literature, music and film

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Где можно купить красивое золотое кольцо?
• Вам не кажется, что это платье мне велико?
• Когда вы последний раз купили музыкальный компакт диск?
• Вам нравится современная русская поэзия?
• Вы хотели бы пойти на выставку народного творчества?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 5.

Can you

• Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story
• Talk about Russian famous places
• Arrange an excursion
• Book a trip by train and get all important information
• Talk about your job and your free time

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Что вы рекомендуете посмотреть на территории монастыря?
• Что вы видели в Санкт-Петербурге?
• Вы предпочитаете автобусную или пешеходную экскурсию?
• Этот поезд останавливается во Владимире?
• В этом вагоне есть проводница?
• В какой области вы работаете? Вы преподаёте литературу?

If you feel that you could cope reasonably well with most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for Russian Elementary 6.

Can you

• Read, understand and talk about a simple Russian story
• Describe people and objects
• Arrange steamboat excursion
• Book a flight and get all important information
• Talk about mass media and press

Would you be able to communicate with a Russian person who asked you these questions?

• Что вы обычно носите?
• У вашего отца седые волосы?
• Чьё это зимнее мужское пальто?
• Какие удобства есть в каютах?
• Чем можно заниматься на борту теплохода?
• Какую валюту вы с собой везёте? Вы уже прошли таможенный контроль?
• Вы читали статью в сегодняшней газете?