Explore

Business Russian Communication. Part 2

Approx. 16 hours to complete

Save Course

Go to Course

Description

Russian is considered to be one of the most difficult languages in the world, and many learners struggle to master its grammar and pronunciation. This course is aimed at those who wants to work in Russia, do business with Russian partners or study on business-related majors in Russian.

In three units of this intensive course learners are going to find out how to maintain phone conversation with Russian partners and what speech clichés can be used, hope to pan and arrange an appointment and how to discuss business-related topics over email. The course is the second part of Business Russian Communication series offered by St Petersburg State University. This part introduces such grammar topics as revision of Reflexive verbs, conjugation of verbs мочь/смочь, отправлять/отправить, получать/получить and many others, the use of paired prefixes with verbs of motion, the use of numerals in time and date expressions. Learners can practice their skills and test themselves in Grammar quiz section. The course provides extensive vocabulary with more than 200 new words and conversational phrases which learners can use in their everyday communication on professional or informal topics. Each unit of the course contains dialogues, which are extremely useful for those who wants to listen to original Russian speech and get used to the pace and intonations of Russian language. Scripts, audio and exercises are provided for all dialogues of the course. In the end of the course learners will have a chance to use the material leant and assess their progress while preparing the Final Assignment. This course is aimed at those who already achieved A2-A2+ level in Russian.

Outline

Unit 1. Arranging a Meeting: Phone Conversations
Introduction
Vocabulary: Arranging a Meeting
Grammar: Date
Dialogues: Date
Grammar: Telling the Time
Dialogues: Time and Schedule
Dialogues: "Are you free today?"
Grammar: Reflexive verbs. Revision
Vocabulary: Phone Calls
Dialogues: Arranging and Canceling a Meeting
Grammar: Verbs мочь and смочь
Dialogues: Making an Appointment
Script for Dialogue
Script for Dialogue
Script for Dialogue
Script for Dialogues
Script for Dialogues
Presentations
Interview with Alyona
Vocabulary Exercises
Listening Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Listening Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Vocabulary Exercises
Listening Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Listening Exercises
Test 1
Quiz (Interview)

Unit 2. Making Plans
Introduction
Vocabulary: Making Plans. How Often?
Grammar: Verbs of Motion with Prefixes
Dialogues: How Often? (1)
Dialogues: How Often? (2)
Monologues: Traveling
Grammar: Numerals in the Genitive Case
Dialogues: Making Plans (1)
Grammar: Prepositions в and на in Expressions of Time
Dialogues: Making Plans (2)
Monologues: My Plans
Scripts for Dialogues
Script for Dialogue
Scripts for Dialogues
Presentations
Interview with Ksenia
Vocabulary Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Listening Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Reading Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Reading Exercises
Listening Exercises
Test 2
Quiz (Interview)

Unit 3. E-mail Correspondence
Introduction
Vocabulary: Email Correspondence
Dialogues: Email Correspondence
Grammar: Aspects of Verbs
Grammar: Future Tense of Imperfective and Perfective Verbs
Grammar: Conjugation of Verbs отправлять / отправить and получать / получить
Vocabulary: Contents of an Email
Dialogue: "I've sent an email to the wrong address"
Dialogue: Discussing the Contents of an Email
Script for Dialogue
Script for Dialogue
Script for Dialogue
Presentations
Interview with Alexey
Vocabulary Exercises
Grammar Exercises
Grammar Exercses
Exercises
Listening & Reading Exercises
Listening & Reading Exercises
Reading Exercises
Test 3
Quiz (Interview)

Final Assignment

Summary of User Reviews

This Business Russian Communication 2 course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be comprehensive and useful for improving their Russian communication skills in a business setting.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive and useful for improving Russian communication skills in a business setting.

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and concise lectures
Interactive exercises and quizzes
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Real-world examples and scenarios
Flexible schedule and self-paced learning

Cons from User Reviews

Some technical issues with the platform
Limited feedback on assignments
Not suitable for complete beginners
Requires self-discipline and motivation
May be too focused on business jargon for some learners

Recommended for you

Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

La question de la création des contenus sera abordée aussi sous l’angle de ses enjeux économiques et financiers. LES ENSEIGNANTS et LES PROFESSIONNELS...

Save Course

TJ Walker's 1-Hour Public Speaking Presentation Skills Class

Gain Mastery of Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Skills in One Hour Why not become a great speaker and presenter right away?...

Save Course

商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership

在你的职业生涯中，你是需使用英文的商务执行主管或是经理吗 ? 那么你知道要有良好的商务英文沟通能力是需要有专注力、字汇和运用特定的语言语法。在本课程中，你将跟着刚升迁的经理来了解她如何建立和领导出成功的团队。同时，你会将用英文来练习沟通的语言和方式，并用于以下的需求情况: ● 以诚信和尊重来召聘和训练专业的团队共同合作 ● 管理及参与有条理的会议 ● 召开有效率的电话会议 ● 书写专业也易懂的电子邮件本课程的活动将提供机会来分享你的经验和接收来自全世界其他专业商务人士的回馈。 Are you a business executive or a manager who uses English in your career?...

Save Course

Science Research Foundations

“Scientific Research Foundations” is now taught in many universities in a variety of specialties in almost any field of knowledge – almost to everyone who receives a higher education....

Save Course