Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL/ТРКИ): A1

About the course

This course is aimed at those who have completed their studies of the Russian language at A1 level and feel ready to pass the Elementary Level of the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language. Successful performance in the Elementary Level indicates the general knowledge of Russian as a foreign language and the candidate’s ability to deal with most basic communicative needs in a limited number of familiar sociocultural and educational situations. The beginner-level certificate holder has developed language competences necessary for further language learning to attain the A2 level of Russian language proficiency.

The course consists of 6 weeks, with the first week introducing learners to the structure and basic requirements for the examination. Each of the following weeks focuses on the particular subtest of the exam: Vocabulary and Grammar, Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking. Short lectures with tips from the expert examiners are followed by sample tests.

Upon completion of this course the learner will be fully prepared for the format, procedure and the main rules of the examination.