Syllabus
Programme & syllabus
Your pathway to B2
Six levels, one 12-week term each: 24 live sessions (36 class hours) in six two-week units, plus practice clubs and homework. Open any level to see what you will learn.
A1BeginnerIntroduce yourself, use everyday phrases, numbers, dates and greetings, and handle very simple conversations.Term 1
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Hello! Greetings & introductions | Greet people, introduce yourself and others, say where you are from. | Script / alphabet and sounds; greetings; personal pronouns; "to be". | Greeting etiquette and forms of address. |
| 3–4 | All about me | Give personal details, spell your name, exchange phone numbers and emails. | Numbers 1–100; question words; simple statements and questions. | Names, titles and politeness. |
| 5–6 | Family & friends | Describe your family, friends and what people look like. | Possessives; basic adjectives; "to have". | Family life and relationships. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | My day | Talk about your daily routine, days of the week and the time. | Telling the time; days, months and dates; present-time actions. | Weekly rhythms, holidays and festivals. |
| 9–10 | Food & shopping | Order food and drinks, ask for prices and buy simple things. | Quantities and prices; likes and dislikes; polite requests. | Food culture and table manners. |
| 11–12 | Around town | Describe your home and town, ask for and follow directions. | Place words and prepositions; there is / there are; giving directions. | Cities, landmarks and transport. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
A2ElementaryTalk about your routine, family and surroundings, shop, order food and ask for directions with confidence.Term 2
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Last weekend | Talk about past activities and recent events. | Past-time expressions and narrating simple past events. | Leisure and weekend culture. |
| 3–4 | Work & study | Describe your studies, job and daily responsibilities. | Frequency words; describing routines and obligations. | Education and working life. |
| 5–6 | Travel plans | Plan a trip, book tickets and accommodation, talk about the future. | Future plans and intentions; making arrangements. | Travel customs and popular destinations. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Health & wellbeing | Describe how you feel, visit a doctor or pharmacy, give simple advice. | Body vocabulary; advice and necessity; imperatives. | Health practices and wellbeing. |
| 9–10 | Shopping & style | Buy clothes, compare products and give opinions. | Comparatives and superlatives; colours and sizes. | Markets, fashion and bargaining. |
| 11–12 | Celebrations | Invite, accept or decline, and describe celebrations. | Invitations; dates; describing events in past and future. | Weddings, festivals and national days. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B1.1Intermediate IManage travel situations, describe experiences and events, and write simple connected texts.Term 3
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Life stories | Narrate experiences and tell a story in sequence. | Past narration; sequencing words; describing background vs events. | Biographies of notable people. |
| 3–4 | Media & entertainment | Discuss films, music and series, and give recommendations. | Expressing preferences and reasons; linking ideas. | Popular culture and media. |
| 5–6 | Travel problems | Deal with problems when travelling and make complaints politely. | Polite requests; describing problems; suggesting solutions. | Hospitality and service culture. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Careers | Talk about career plans, write a simple CV and cover note. | Future and conditional ideas; formal vs informal register. | Workplace etiquette. |
| 9–10 | City & environment | Compare city and village life and discuss local issues. | Comparisons; cause and effect; expressing agreement. | Urban life and the environment. |
| 11–12 | Learning & education | Describe your learning experiences and give advice to learners. | Giving advice; expressing ability and possibility. | Education systems and traditions. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B1.2Intermediate IIGive opinions and reasons, follow the main points of clear speech and media, and write short essays.Term 4
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Opinions & debate | Give and justify opinions, agree and disagree in discussion. | Opinion phrases; connectors of contrast and concession. | Public debate and discussion culture. |
| 3–4 | News & current affairs | Understand the main points of news and summarise them. | Reported speech; summarising; passive structures. | News media in the language region. |
| 5–6 | Technology & society | Discuss the role of technology in daily life. | Hypotheses; advantages and disadvantages. | Digital life and innovation. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Relationships & communication | Describe relationships, feelings and resolve misunderstandings. | Expressing feelings; hypothetical situations. | Social norms and communication styles. |
| 9–10 | Culture & traditions | Explain traditions and compare them with your own culture. | Describing customs; relative clauses. | Arts, crafts and traditional life. |
| 11–12 | Writing workshop | Write formal emails, letters and short opinion essays. | Paragraph structure; formal register; linking devices. | Literary short texts. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B2.1Upper-Intermediate IDiscuss abstract and cultural topics, understand articles and talks, and argue a point of view.Term 5
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Society & change | Discuss social issues and changes with clear arguments. | Complex sentences; expressing degrees of certainty. | Contemporary society. |
| 3–4 | Science & innovation | Understand and explain articles on science and innovation. | Academic vocabulary; describing processes. | Scientific heritage and modern research. |
| 5–6 | Arts, literature & film | Review a book or film and analyse its themes. | Evaluative language; narrative tenses in reviews. | Major writers, artists and filmmakers. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Economy & consumption | Discuss work, money and consumer choices. | Cause, consequence and condition; data description. | Economic life and consumer culture. |
| 9–10 | Global issues | Debate global challenges and propose solutions. | Persuasion; hedging; formal discussion. | International relations and cooperation. |
| 11–12 | Presenting & arguing | Give a structured presentation and handle questions. | Presentation language; signposting; rebuttal. | Rhetoric and public speaking. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B2.2Upper-Intermediate IISpeak fluently and spontaneously, write detailed texts, and prepare for international proficiency exams.Term 6
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Language of persuasion | Analyse and write persuasive texts and speeches. | Rhetorical devices; emphasis and inversion where applicable. | Speeches and advertising. |
| 3–4 | Academic & professional writing | Write reports, essays and professional correspondence. | Cohesion; nominalisation; formal register. | Professional culture. |
| 5–6 | Literature in focus | Read and discuss authentic literary extracts. | Figurative language; style and tone. | Classic and modern literature. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Register & nuance | Adapt your language to audience, mood and context. | Idioms, collocations and colloquial vs formal language. | Humour, idiom and everyday expressions. |
| 9–10 | Exam preparation | Practise official-exam style reading, listening, writing and speaking tasks. | Exam strategies; timed practice; self-assessment. | Official proficiency exams and their formats. |
| 11–12 | Capstone project | Research, present and defend a project on a topic of your choice. | Integrated skills; extended speaking and writing. | A cultural topic chosen by the learner. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
Grammar and script points are adapted to Russian in each teacher's course plan. From B1 onwards, classes also help you prepare for international exams such as TORFL (ТРКИ), which are run by their own bodies and taken separately.
Each term
How a term works
- Two live classes a week, 90 minutes each — usually Saturday and Sunday, with a weekday-evening batch where teachers are available.
- 24 sessions per term. Missed classes are made up within two weeks, so every batch completes its hours.
- Weekly practice club run by the student committee in our online practice room.
- Online midterm and final exams, plus an oral interview with your teacher.
Assessment per level
| Attendance | 10% |
| Assignments & participation | 20% |
| Midterm exam (online) | 20% |
| Final written exam (online) | 30% |
| Oral interview | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
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Move up with 75% attendance (18 of 24 sessions) and a pass in the level exam (50%+).
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