Education

2 IN 1 PROGRAM: ONLINE RUSSIAN COURSE + RUSSIAN CLUB
Conversational Russian METRO Club:
Education

Talk about education the same way Russians do.
The most practical Russian they don't teach in college.
For those who want to be fluent and understand fast speech

Level: B2/ Advanced Length: 4 months

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This program is for you if...

Your Russian is at Intermediate or Low Intermediate level and you want to speak about education same way Russians do between themselves

You want to understand when Russians talk about their kids' daycare, studying at school, college or university, problems with secondary and higher education without fear of not understanding what you are being told

You like to self-study at your own pace in small steps but want to have your questions answered by an experienced teacher and to practice speaking in a small group

You self-study Russian and need a structured course to move to the next level up

You live in Russia now and fluency in Russian is critical for you

You speak Russian but need more vocabulary about this specific topic

You studied Russian some time ago but want to get back to speed with your Russian skills

After this program you will

Comfortably keep up with Russians when they talk about education and fully understand them, even when they speak fast

Increase your vocabulary by over 1000 practical Russian words (including 300+ specific for this topic, 400+ general, used in many topics, and 130+ colloquial words and expressions that most textbooks don't include) - the ones native speakers use when they talk about this topic. All - without putting much effort and dry cramming.

Stop translating everything in your head. Instead of trying to build sentences from separate words, you will speak about this topic in sentence chunks and start thinking in Russian

Talk about this topic with confidence in a native-like way with only minimal errors

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"Lessons are tailored to constantly
reinforce what we have just learned"
- Catherine Gaudiot

What this program includes

Unique Method

A well-thought-out program based on modern methodology that helps to develop fluency and understand fast speech

15 Lessons

Lessons include everything you need to talk about education in a structured way, in small steps, visually appealing.

Vocabulary

Learn 1000+ very practical words (for this topic and in general) without cramming with Quizlet app and other tools

Speaking Practice

Each month: two-three 60-min small group sessions to work on speaking skills

Facebook Group

Ask me there any questions about the lessons in our private Facebook group and get my answers within 24 hours

Telegram Chat

Fun ways to grow skills by playing games, recording short audios, discussing videos, chatting with peers and instructors

What the 15 lessons cover
This is a comprehensive and structured program that is built to help you memorize VAST MAJORITY of vocabulary and grammar Russians use when they talk about this topic. The course is divided into three subtopics:

Kindergartens (5 lessons): Maternity leave in Russia. Russian kindergartens: types, staff & their duties, activities & parties, cost.

Schools (5 lessons): School education in Russia: types of schools, years of studying, school year, studying process, after-school activities & parties, grades & diplomas, issues.

Universities (5 lessons): Higher education in Russia: status of higher education, types of higher institutions & forms of studying, degrees, cost, enrollment process, school year, activities, and graduation.

Click on the arrows / dots below to view what each lesson covers.
Lesson 1. At what age do children start daycare?
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about preschool education:

Russian preschool system and types of daycare / preschools / kindergartens in Russia
how long children usually stay in daycare and at what age children usually start attending daycare centers, preschool, or kindergarten
maternity leave in Russia: how long it lasts, which parents can take it, and what amount is paid

What's included:
8:55 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 83 new words including 5 colloquial words.
28-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 13 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 2. Should I send my child to daycare?
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about why Russian parents do or do not send their children to daycare/ kindergartens and nurseries:

what happens at daycare / kindergarten in Russia: watching the children, developmental activities for the kids, teaching kids to socialize with other children
what children learn to do at daycare / kindergarten; how much time they spend there; how they are fed in a Russian daycare; getting sick in kindergarten; sick leave in Russia
developing and teach your children when they are young; doing interesting activities with your children
having a nanny or au pair for your child

What's included:
8:28 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 69 new words including 18 colloquial words.
27-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 11 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 3. Which daycare center should I choose?
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about what kinds of kindergartens / daycare centers there are in Russia:

types of kindergartens / daycare centers in Russia
the process of enrolling in kindergarten; how much is it and what the daycare fees include
how many times a day children get meals in day care; what kind of meals are usually given to the children
quiet time in kindergarten; how long children usually stay in kindergarten / daycare; types of developmental activities at daycare

What's included:
9:05 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 67 new words including 19 colloquial words.
32-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 15 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 4. How daycare is organized and who works there
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about what a typical kindergarten in Russia looks like and what kind of employees work there:

what kind of staff members work in a kindergarten / daycare center and what they are responsible for: kindergarten teacher, nurse, music teacher, nanny, head manager, etc.
how a typical daycare center is organized: number of floors / rooms (what's in each room), separate entrances for each kids’ group, separate bedrooms for sleeping, where kids usually eat; outside recreational area for walking/ playing
types of activities that are organized for the kids; matinees, holiday performances

What's included:
10:49 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 96 new words including 5 colloquial words.
36-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 17 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 5. Daily routine in daycare center
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about typical daily routine in kindergarten / daycare center:

Morning: getting dropped off by the parents, having breakfast, exercising together, types of developmental activities after breakfast, daily walks / playing outside
Afternoon: having lunch, naptime / quiet time after lunch, afternoon snacks, different activities / classes for the kids
Evening: having dinner, playtime / evening walk, getting picked up by the parents

What's included:
6:42 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 55 new words including 2 colloquial words.
21-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 8 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 6. Schools for every taste
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about what schools are like in Russia:

levels of education in Russia: which levels are compulsory; how many years students spend at each level of education; total years that children attend school
public, private, charter schools in Russia; gymnasiums, lyceums; how difficult is it to get into such schools; how much it costs to attend a school in Russia
home education in Russia: how popular is it and who chooses this type of education
hiring tutors for your kids

What's included:
12:45 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 79 new words including 8 colloquial words.
38-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 18 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 7. How schools work -1
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about how the process of studying is organized in Russian schools:

when school year begins/ ends; how the school year is divided (quarters, trimesters, semesters); holiday breaks; 5 or 6-day school week
what curriculum is followed; choosing one’s classes; what subjects students study in elementary, middle and high school; what subjects private schools offer
what a class in Russia is like
what time classes start; studying in 2 shifts; how long the classes are; breaks between classes; grading system (5-point vs 10-point vs 100-point)

What's included:
12:10 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 74 new words including 5 colloquial words.
38-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 17 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 8. How schools work -2
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about how Russian schools work:

who works at a school: elementary teachers, separate subject teachers for different grade levels; class advisors, principal, vice principal
at what grade level students usually take final exams in Russia; how many final exams there are and for what subjects; awarding medals / other honors to students
how meals are served to students; free and reduced-price lunches for for students from low-income families; buying lunch or bringing one’s own lunch to school
after school clubs, extracurricular activities, and sports activities at schools; after-school care programs

What's included:
10:08 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 56 new words including 3 colloquial words.
34-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 16 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 9. School holidays
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about special school holidays:

First of September: start of the school year in Russia; celebratory assemblies in schools and ringing of the first bell
New Year’s Eve party: decorating the Christmas tree, getting dressed for the costume party, fun games and activities at the party, getting presents from Father Frost
The Last Bell: special holiday celebratory assembly for the 11th graders in Russia
Graduation party: getting high school diplomas and medals and the afterparty for the graduating students

What's included:
9:59 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 62 new words
39-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 17 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 10. Problems with secondary school education
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about some of the problems of school education in Russia:

standard of education in Russia: whether people are satisfied with the level of education they get at school; whether students enjoy their school experience; how Russian secondary education ranks in the world
cramming for the EGE: hiring tutors to get a better score for the mandatory EGEs (school graduation exams)
overworked teachers; whether being a teacher is a prestigious position in Russia; teacher salaries in Russia
schools are behind the times; modernizing schools; not teaching soft skills to students

What's included:
11:59 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 66 new words including 7 colloquial words.
39-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 20 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 11. Types of universities and forms of study
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about which universities provide higher education, how long it takes, and forms of study:

how popular and prestigious higher education is considered to be in Russia
types of universities in Russia (public, private); how they are different from western colleges/ universities;
how many years of study is typical for a university in Russia; highest level of education available in Russia; postgraduate education
forms of education: part-time, evening classes, distance education

What's included:
12:51 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 58 new words including 4 colloquial words.
30-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 12 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 12: Cost and admission
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about how people enroll in Russian universities and the costs of higher education:

cost of tuition; paid vs free higher education in Russia; what it takes to be admitted to a state-funded spot vs a fee-paying spot at a Russian university; taking out loans for education; monthly stipend for a student
admission process to a university in Russia; deadlines for admission; specialty colleges; choices of majors
tuition for international students; how many international students are there in Russian colleges; popular majors among the international students

What's included:
11:16 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 46 new words including 8 colloquial words.
31-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 13 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 13: Studies
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about how students study in Russian universities:

when academic year begins and how it’s divided (terms or semesters);
can students choose their own class schedule; mandatory and elective courses; course loads; general and specialized subjects; how long classes last
when students choose a major; academic advisors; whether students need to write dissertations and academic papers
when exams take place; how many days of preparation are given for exams; grading; whether exam results affect a student’s monthly stipend; would a student be expelled if he fails an exam

What's included:
10:22 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 51 new words including 8 colloquial words.
30-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 13 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 14: Student life

By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about how students live in Russia:

when students have holiday breaks and what they usually do during holiday breaks
taking academic leave; changing majors; transferring to another university; dropping out of college; being drafted; working while studying
making friends in college and maintaining these relationships over the years; student life at universities; studying abroad; living in a dormitory on campus
living expenses: dormitory, food, transportation, entertainment; who pays for these expenses

What's included:
10:28 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 73 new words including 21 colloquial and slang words.
38-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 17 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises
Lesson 15: Problems with higher education
By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about some of the problems of Russian higher education:

ranking of Russian universities in the world; how has higher education changed over the years in Russia
bureaucratization, overload on professors and outdated education in Russia; whether college professors are well paid and satisfied with their jobs
how private universities have changed higher education in Russia
switching to distance education during the pandemic

What's included:
13:49 min audio at normal speed & in slow Russian with 86 new words including 13 colloquial and slang words.
36-page PDF that includes a full transcript with stress marks, vocabulary breakdown with examples, 14 activities with new vocab & grammar in infographics, listening, speaking and writing exercises

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What each lesson includes

Audio
A 5-12 min. audio in authentic practical Russian at a normal and at a slower pace. Audio is downloadable so you can listen to it anywhere - while walking in the park, having breakfast or going to work.

The Lesson itself in PDF
Each PDF is 20-25 pages long and includes a full transcript of the audio with stress marks, 50-60 vocabulary words (translated and broken down into groups to guide you on where and how to use it), teaching points (that explain grammar and vocabulary in clear and colorful way and include exercises to help you memorize all important words and structures), listening and speaking activities, and questions where you use new language to talk about yourself and your country.
It is also downloadable so you can store it on your computer, take notes, write on it with a pen and highlight important information.

Vocabulary flash cards
New vocabulary of the lesson in a learning app Quizlet. Quizlet uses spaced repetition approach and makes AI help you to memorize words through playing with digital flashcards and interactive games and by keeping track of what you learned.

Each lesson has

7+

minutes of audio

50+

new words

12+

grammar/ vocab infographics & exercises

How you'll study

1

Study the lessons

Go through the online lessons following our 7-Step System for the best results.
Learn vocab and grammar you need to talk about the topic easily in small steps doing fun activities.
By the end of each lesson feel comfortable understanding its topic at fast pace and be ready to talk about it.

2

Ask questions

Whenever you have questions about the lessons, go to the Russian METRO Club Facebook group and post them there. I will answer them within 24 hours.

3

Develop fluency

Work on your fluency and polish your pronunciation by talking about daily life at Russian METRO Club speaking sessions 2-3 times a month (in Zoom, 60-min., in small groups of 3-6 students).

4

Maintain your skills daily

Use it or lose it - it's true for all skills. Go every day to our Russian METRO Club Telegram chat to chat with a teacher and peers, play games, do fun activities watch short videos, and get encouragement to keep moving. All in Russian.

How much it costs

Conversational Russian METRO Club:
EDUCATION
4 payments of

$47

• 15 Lessons total (everything is downloadable)

• Two-three 60-Min small group speaking sessions / month

• Interactive vocabulary flashcards in Quizlet

• 7-Step Boosting Method for listening/ speaking to use in each lesson

• Private Telegram chat for extra practice and community support

• Private Facebook group for asking questions

• Lifetime Access to the Lessons

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What our members say

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The Metro Club is for serious learners of Russian. There are too few resources available today that can take a serious learner past the beginner level. Metro Club has nailed it.
David Bagdy
United States
I would recommend METRO Club to anyone that has a general foundation of vocabulary, a cursory understanding of the grammar, and is ready for the next step. But even if you aren’t ready for the next step, private lessons with Marina will help you up your level quickly to understand the podcasts.
Michael Lutz
Russia
The lessons are tailored to constantly reinforce what we have just learned. Listening to the podcasts greatly helped me to develop my listening comprehension. It’s very rewarding to see that you understand better and better every week.

Catherine Gaudiot
France
I feel anyone who has the basic foundation of grammar will find a surge in vocab and style enough in the first month, to envision what completing the whole “Metro” series will do for them.
Anthony Lyver
Canada
I enthusiastically recommend this Club to all who, like myself, had trouble moving beyond the rudiments of Russian but wish to grow in their understanding and appreciation of this rich language.
Fr. Philaret
United States
I heartily recommend Conversational Russian Metro Club for all A2 - C learners who prefer independent study
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United States
I would recommend RMA / METRO Club to anybody who wants to learn Russian in a way that lasts a lifetime!
Fr. David
United States
I would recommend METRO Club to anyone who already has a solid foundation in Russian but feels a bit stuck and would like to overcome this by developing their skills with the help of quality teaching materials with good helping tools.
Flora Nagy
United Kingdom
The Russian used in the audios as well as in the written lesson is authentic and engaging. For a B2 learner as myself it’s nice to find challenging and content that allows me to expand my knowledge. I like that the podcasts are spoken in both fast and slow Russian and the PDFs are dynamic and designed in a way that facilitates the learning process. So do the cards in the Quizlet app. I love Russian Club Metro and starkly recommend it to intermediate learners to take their Russian to the next level.
Yossi Barzilai
Spain
Once you are above “beginner,” two things happen: 1. It is very hard to find learners content and 2. Teachers are less responsive because your question or contribution isn’t just a two-second reply. Marina provides INTERMEDIATE content: themed vocabulary and high-frequency grammar structures to propel you forward at a higher level. My favorite feature is that she reads and corrects my writing. I feel free to write even above my level because I know I will get some feedback. If your are intermediate to advanced, Marina has a lot to offer and will give you time and attention you can’t find elsewhere.
Maria Johnson
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I can say that this is the best Russian Course I have ever taken, even better than the course we took in university, I highly recommend it for everyone who want to get fluency in Russian. Thank you marina
Haval Stuni
Kurdistan
I love how everything is there, the 7 step process, the audio with both the normal and slow tempo, (which I put on my pod player and listen to) and the grammar and vocabulary work, all in bit size groupings to help you keep a daily practice.

I got a good review on my pronunciation from my choir director already.
Xenia Williams
United States

Course Author

Top Rated

Dr. Marina Koker is a Certified Instructor and a Published Author.

She received her B.A./M.A. in Russian language from the Lomonosov Moscow State University. and her Ph.D in Russian language from the V.V. Vinogradov Russian Language Institute of the Russian Academy of Science

30+ Years of Teaching Experience
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior Russian courses at the universities in Russia & in Latvia, in the U.S. at the University of Utah and in U.S. government intensive Russian programs.
Dr. Koker designed 12 Russian language courses (online and offline) and wrote two textbooks for Advanced/ Superior Russian learners.

Result-Based Methodology

Dr. Koker has been constantly looking for the most efficient ways of teaching Russian. Using task-based and proficiency-based methods, she has created her own “7-Step Comprehension Boosting Method" that helps develop listening skills quickly and in a stress-free way.

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