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Russian Virtual Classroom Distance Learning

Distance learning in LCTI’s virtual classroom provides an option for those who cannot attend our full-time program in Spokane. If you’re already working abroad or would like to study with us from the comfort of your home, the Virtual Classroom is the way to go. We use cutting edge video conferencing, not the standard recorded classes so common these days.

This means quality, face-to-face interaction and practice with an experienced instructor. Basic Russian Level I (and soon Chinese) begins in August each year, with Level II and Intermediate I following in January. Programs include both Conversation and Grammar (“Structure of Russian”) sections. Instructor’s use white board, video and other interactive features with students. The full year promotes native-like accuracy and fluency.

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Structure of the Online Program

We normally offer two different course options for Russian: One with three sessions per week, including one for grammar and two sessions for conversation. The second option consists of two sessions per week, one for grammar and one devoted to conversational development. Exact meeting times are determined in consultation with students. The program runs for 12 weeks from late August or early September till just around Thanksgiving, and once again during the Spring from mid or later January till mid or late April (Basic or Novice Level II). The internet medium allows students to see each other as well as the instructor during class time and communicative activities.

Coursework includes teacher-led instruction, break out conversational activities, interactive practice with the instructor, and homework assignments such as reading, oral drills, listening practice and assigned writing and communicative tasks.

Professional and Qualified Staff

All language programs are taught by highly qualified staff, professionals with vast experience in cross-cultural and language instruction. Equipping you to impact your world is our calling and passion!

Russian Language Institute

Marc Canner, PhD: Program Director, Conversation & Intermediate Grammar

Dale Canner: Russian Grammar Specialist

†Online Program Courses, Tuition and Schedule for 2024-2025:

Fall, 2024:

Note: Due to the war in Ukraine, we experienced an interruption in our course offerings. New courses will again be offered beginning September, 2024. Two courses are currently offered for the Fall Semester: Beginning Russian Level I and an Intermediate Russian course for Intermediate Level I or Level II students.  

I. Beginning Russian Level I (no experience necessary)

*Description: A novice (beginning) level course that enables students to develop novice-level abilities and skills in Russian. Students develop basic abilities in the structure, vocabulary and grammatical use of modern Russian, with emphasis on the four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. Emphasis in the course is on the acquisition and use of approximately 600 vocabulary words and associated expressions for establishing relationships with Russian speakers and interacting in ways that are culturally appropriate.

Dates: Sep. 9  –  Nov. 27, 2024

Meeting Times: There will be 2 blocks per week with meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:50 – 10:50 am PST. Meeting times can be modified according to student needs and schedules.

Tuition: $870.00 ($290.00 per month)

II. Intermediate Russian Level I (or Level II, depending on student placement)

*Description: An intermediate level course that will enable students to develop conversation skills in Russian at the intermediate-mid to intermediate-high levels. Students continue work on mastery of the structure, vocabulary and pragmatic use of modern Russian, with a number of topics covered, including conversational, intermediate grammar, and other, more advanced, topics.

Dates: Sep. 11 –  Nov. 29, 2024

Meeting Times: There will be 2 blocks per week with meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. Days and times can be modified when possible to meet student needs.

Tuition: $870.00 ($290.00 per month)

* Students at a slightly higher level of proficiency may join a course at a point commensurate with abilities.

 

Spring, 2025:

I. Beginning Russian Level II 

*Description: A novice level course that continues to develop a student’s abilities to complete the Novice Level. Coursework enables students to develop Novice Mid level abilities and skills in Russian. Students develop strong novice abilities in the structure, vocabulary and grammatical use of modern Russian, with emphasis on the four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. Coursework enables students to acquire and use of approximately 700 new vocabulary words and associated expressions for establishing relationships with Russian speakers and interacting in ways that are culturally appropriate.

Dates: Jan. 13 –  Apr. 9, 2025

Meeting Times: There will be 2 two-hour blocks per week with meetings on either Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, with exact times arranged according to student needs.

Tuition: $870.00 ($290.00 per month)

II. Intermediate Russian Level II

*Description: The second level of intermediate Russian. This course enables students to continue to develop and the foundational abilities and skills needed to master some of the more challenging aspects of Russian grammar, writing and conversation, with a vocabulary of approx. 1400 words by the end of the course. Students further develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. Emphasis is on acquiring the abilities needed for establishing good working relationships with Russian speakers and interacting in ways that are culturally appropriate. 

Dates: Jan. 13 –  Apr. 9, 2025

Meeting Times: There will be 2 blocks per week with meetings on either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays (exact meeting times to be determined). Days and times can be modified when possible to meet student needs.

Tuition: $870.00 ($290.00 per month)

* Students at a slightly higher level of proficiency may join a course at a point commensurate with abilities.

 

Summer, 2025 (program dates to be determined):

I. Intermediate Russian Levels I or II (depends on needs of continuing students)

*Description: The first or second level of intermediate Russian will be offered for this 6-week program. These courses enable students to continue to develop the foundational abilities and skills needed to master some of the more challenging aspects of Russian grammar, writing and conversation, with the acquisition of approx. 900 words added to students’ vocabulary by the end of the course. Course meetings occur twice a week and are longer (3 hour sessions including a short break). Students further develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. Emphasis is on acquiring the abilities needed for establishing good working relationships with Russian speakers and interacting in ways that are culturally appropriate. 

Online Program Tuition

12-Week (Fall or Spring semester) Program Tuition:

3-session per week courses (when available): $1125.00 ($375.00 per month)

2-session per week courses: $870.00 ($290.00 per month)

6-Week Summer Program Tuition:

2-session per week courses: $840.00

A $50.00 non-refundable course deposit is required with application for the online program. The deposit is applied toward tuition. Students may opt to pay their tuition on a monthly basis.

If interested, please contact us right away so that we can work out a schedule with you and reserve a “seat” for you! Call us at: (800) 799-7976 for more information or write us at: Office@russianlanguage.org. You may also contact our Director at: mcanner@greatnorthernu.org

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