Russian Facts
Russian uses a modified version of the Cyrillic alphabet, with 33 letters
The 'standard language' of Russian is based on the Moscow dialect, though not identical
Around 147 million people speak Russian as their native language, with a further 113 million speaking it as a secondary or foreign language
Russian Courses in Portsmouth
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 lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn Russian to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and once you have become more proficient then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with import/export, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations, and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even on our most rudimentary beginners course, students can expect to finish the course with decent telephone and e-mail Russian, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country.
Book now / EnquiryRussian 1 to 1 General
Russian courses of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Russian - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying Russian usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these Russian classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in Russian culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in Russian.
Book now / EnquiryRussian Group Lessons
If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Russian, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Russian courses can also be made available for Two-to-One Russian Courses or Small Group In-Company Russian Courses. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster courses in Russian can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time.
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Portsmouth
A city on the southern coast of the UK, Portsmouth has a population of around 190,000. Home to the world's oldest drydock, the city has been a significant naval port for centuries, and remains to this day a major base for the Royal Navy. Portsmouth nowadays is home to a vast array of shopping facilities, including 6 shopping centres in the city centre alone. Most of the city's tourist attractions relate to its naval history. Many maritime museums dominate the tourist centre, as well as the Spinnaker Tower, a 552-foot tall tower in the harbour.
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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