Russian
We are happy to greet you at courses of Russian as a foreign language in ALMA School!
ALMA School is the only language school in Ukraine to specialize in teaching the Russian language as foreign.
Types of classes of Ukrainian at ALMA School
Our teaching methods
Here at ALMA School we use the Communicative Teaching Method, which is the most effective and highly regarded among language schools throughout the world.
On all early stages of learning Russian as foreign we explain all grammar in English, so that you can fully understand and correctly memorize the material.
Location of classes
In our school
Your home or office
Via Skype
Special Offers
We also host lectures on various topics that don’t usually make to the basic curriculum, but are nevertheless a lot of fun:
- Russian in Russian jokes (anecdotes)
- Russian in Russian pop music
- Russian slang and profanity
- Russian literature of the XIX – XXI centuries
- Russian cinematography and animation
- “Суржик” (surzhyk) – a mixture of Russian and Ukrainian spoken in some parts of Ukraine
A detailed description of each lecture and its program can be found HERE
The lecture format is available for individual lessons, mini-groups and groups of 3 and more students.
This can be either one lecture that touch-es on the chosen subject, or a series of 5 lectures – for those eager to dive in.
All lectures can be read in Russian or English – it is up to you!
As full or partial payment for the lectures you can use gift certificates for classes of Russian or Ukrainian as foreign, that we offer at ALMA School.
Another option is getting gift certificates specifically for the lectures. That would make an excellent present for friends, loved ones and colleagues who are fascinated with Russian/Ukrainian culture.
Summer school
Apart from regular classes, our language school offers intensive courses of Russian as foreign. We offer flexible schedule of everyday classes with duration from 2 to 5 hours with coffee breaks and a lunch break. For more details please contact us via our email or fill out the form by pressing the red button at the top of this page.
Results of learning
Having finished a course at our language school, each student receives a certificate showing their level of knowledge of Russian as a foreign language.
Official testing of Russian as a foreign language
ALMA School is an official partner of the only Russian as a foreign language testing center in Ukraine.
At our school of Russian as a foreign language you can prepare for TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language), which is the only official Russian as a foreign language exam.
Our qualified teachers will:
- Design an individual program that would best help you get ready for the exam, depending on your level of Russian;
- Arrange for you a trial exam.
You can prepare for TORFL by either studying regularly or taking a fast intensive course.
Our teachers of Russian as a foreign language
Russian as a foreign language teachers at ALMA School can’t wait to meet you here at our language school right in the center of Kiev. We are already making you a nice cup of tea! Learning Russian with us is nice, easy and effective!
Pricing and Policy
We offer our students a single and flexible pricing system. Please note that the following prices are listed for the regular type of classes. The cost of an intensive course will vary depending on the complexity of the program and the schedule. For more information on intensive courses, please contact us at [email protected] or at +38 044 3371752. We also ask you to make sure you read the Cancellation and Payment Policy of our School before you apply. Looking forward to seeing you! :)
Regular* individual classes and mini-groups 1
| Type | Price of 1 class2 |
| Individual at school | 500 UAH |
| Individual in your office / home | 550 UAH |
| Mini-group at school | 600 UAH |
| Mini-group in your office / home | 700 UAH |
Group** classes
| Type | Number of classes per week3 | Price(8 times per month) |
| General Course | 2 | 2400 UAH |
| Special Course4 | 2 | 2800 UAH |
Special offer (themed lectures)
| Type | Total number of lectures5 | Price |
| Group lecture (for 2-10 people) | 1 | 1000 UAH |
| Group lecture course (for 2-10 people) | 5 | 5000 UAH |
| Individual lecture (for 1 person) | 1 | 550 UAH | Individual lecture course (for 1 person) | 5 | 2750 UAH |
The best gift is the gift of knowledge! At ALMA School you can get gift certificates for classes of Russian or Ukrainian as foreign. The number of classes is completely up to you and the minimal price is the price of one lesson.
Sounds better, than another book, right? ;)