Semesters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

ECTS: 3

Form of assessment: exam

AIMS

• develop the balance of receptive and productive skills necessary for effective communication;
• build capacities to apply language skills in real life and in professional context;
• further develop awareness of grammar and coherent organization of information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

On successful completion of this course of study students should be able to:
• display advanced receptive and productive language skills;
• demonstrate grammatical and pronunciation accuracy;
• can talk on the defined subjects, using adequate vocabulary and grammar;
• express their viewpoint on defiite subjects;
• write specific types of texts on general and business topics.

CONTENT

Travelling. Travel as a means of cultural enrichment. Choosing a destination. Travel arrangements.

Different means of travel. Train journeys. Booking and purchasing the tickets, types of trains, ticket plans, boarding the train, arrival, journey impressions. Travelling by air. Booking and purchasing the tickets. Airport.

Travelling abroad. Visa application. Customs. Security and border regulations.

Urban living. Visits to famous cities and towns. Tourist attractions, cultural life. Famous Russian cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg.