Russian: From Intermediate To Advanced (CONFIRMED · 2026)

: Lessons use real-world materials including blogs, forums, opinion pieces, and news video clips to expose students to genuine, spontaneous language.

The course utilizes a . Instead of traditional linear grammar drills, it organizes learning around contemporary, high-interest themes that reflect modern Russian society. Russian: From Intermediate to Advanced

: Chapters cover diverse topics such as youth culture, demography, politics, globalization, and social media. : Lessons use real-world materials including blogs, forums,

is a comprehensive language course and textbook designed to bridge the gap for students transitioning from B1/B2 to C1 proficiency . Developed by a renowned team of experts from UCLA and Columbia University, this curriculum targets all four modalities—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—while emphasizing cultural literacy. Core Philosophy & Structure : Chapters cover diverse topics such as youth

: Assignments increase in difficulty within each chapter, helping learners move from basic comprehension to the ability to discuss and argue complex issues in extended paragraph-length discourse. Key Learning Components

The program is designed to meet both (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) proficiency standards.