Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL/ТРКИ): B1

About the course

This course is aimed at those who have completed their studies of the Russian language at A2-B1 level and feel ready to pass the First Certification Level of the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL, or ТРКИ). Successful performance in the First Level Certificate indicates an intermediate level of competence, which enables a candidate to satisfy his main communicative needs in everyday, cultural, educational and professional spheres in line with the State Standard of Competence in Russian as a Foreign Language. In addition, the First Level Certificate allows its holder to enroll in a Russian university.

The course consists of 6 weeks, with the first week introducing learners to the structure and basic requirements for the examination. Each of the further 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.

Programme

1. Introduction.
2. Vocabulary and Grammar.
3. Reading.
4. Listening.
5. Writing.
6. Speaking.