RUSSIAN

Why Russian?

It was commonly believed the Russian language, spoken in a wide area, would lose its importance when the Soviet Union collapsed; yet, that this is not true has become evident. Even though Central Asian Turkic countries have given importance to their native languages, the Russian language is still one important factor in relations among these countries. In these countries, the Russian language is a must for those who would like to receive good education, occupy important posts in political or economic circles. Yet another reason why Russian is important is technological developments and ever-increasing communication. Within this context, the need to learn languages other than English has become prominent.

Lessons

In TÖMER, all classrooms are furnished with a “U-type” seating system so that learners can communicate with the teacher as well as their peers comfortably. Each class features modern, electronic teaching equipment; in accordance with international language learning standards, each class can hold 5 to 16 learners. Language teachers at TÖMER are members of Ankara University. The medium of instruction is Russian, as a result of which learners are exposed to the foreign language itself from the very start. 

Courses for General Purposes

Italian courses consist of 12 levels: 5 basic levels, 4 intermediate levels, 3 advanced levels. In order to be successful at the final test given at the end of each term, learners need to prove proficient in each language skill tested (reading, listening, speaking, writing). If a learner fails to get a pass mark in any one of these skills, he or she is asked to take a second test for this skill only.

Coursebooks include Jili Bıyli, Gavarite Paruski and Rassiya Sivodya; there are also exercise books, listening and video material, and supplementary material designed by TÖMER Russian Unit. In advanced levels, material compiled from documents on topics, news items and articles are used in order to help improve speaking skill. 

Courses for Specific Purposes

Courses for specific purposes include test preparation classes (KPDS) and classes for translation-interpretation tests given by government and private institutions. These classes are organised upon request.

Speaking Classes

Speaking courses are organised for learners currently attending TÖMER Russian courses. Speaking classes are run by Russian native speaker teachers at various times of the day. Learners in TÖMER Russian courses can attend these classes free of charge.

Final Tests

Normal courses cover 40 class hours and intensive courses cover 48 class hours; at the end of each semester, learners sit for a final test that includes sections on four basic language skills. Grading criterion is presented below. If a learner fails to meet the pass mark required for a skill, a second test is given for the skill concerned only. Yet, learners who fail in more than one skill are asked to repeat the level.