Russian Facts
Russian is an East Slavic language, is the most widely spoken language of Eurasia, and is the most widespread of the Slavic languages
Around 147 million people speak Russian as their native language, with a further 113 million speaking it as a secondary or foreign language
Russian is the official language of Russia, and an official language of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan
Russian Courses in Cork
Your colleagues and yourself can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified Russian tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the course are provided.
Book now / EnquiryRussian 1 to 1 Business
These Russian courses are intended for people who really need to learn Russian to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette, at higher levels reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even on our most basic course for Beginners, students should expect to end the course with basic Telephone Russian and e-mail Russian skills for communications as well as Survival Russian required for short visits to a country.
Book now / EnquiryRussian 1 to 1 General
These Russian courses are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Russian - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Russian culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Russian examination.
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The Russian courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Russian Course or Small Group In-Company Russian Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Russian Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Cork
The second most populated city in Ireland after Dublin, Cork has a population of around 120,000 and enjoys not only a rich history but a vibrant cultural life - in 2005 it was the European Capital for Culture. The city is famed for its live music venues, night clubs and late-bars; as well as the diverse combination of state-of-the-art shopping centres and family-owned traditional local shops. Cork's main industries are those of pharmaceuticals (most famously for Viagra) and IT (being the European headquarters of Apple Computers).
Russian Testimonials
"Our native speaker qualified Russian language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."
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