Russian Language Courses in St. Petersburg

Regardless of your reasons for wanting to learn Russian, or your current level of proficiency, Liden & Denz has a type of Russian lesson that will meet your needs. Our students learn in groups, one-to-one, or with a mix of both, and also have access to a range of specialized and supplementary courses to complete their educational experience.

The following is a brief overview of the types of courses we offer here at Liden & Denz St. Petersburg. For more detailed information, please contact us!

Standard Group Russian Language Courses in St Petersburg

• Maximum 12 students per class
• 20 lessons per week
• Monday-Friday, 10:00-13:40
• Minimum course length of 1 week, no maximum length
• Offered year-round

The Standard Group Course is the ideal format for an individual who wants to learn Russian in a social environment alongside other similarly motivated students. Using a communicative teaching approach, Liden & Denz instructors help course participants develop the language skills that they need in order to engage in real-life situations.

These courses are split to group students of similar skill levels together. The course’s two week modules build on each other, allowing students who stay in the course for a longer term to progressively develop their skills. For example, after internalising the basic grammar of the first module, these students will be able to address the same topics with more detail and nuance, acquiring more advanced vocabulary. By participating in new dialogues and exercises, these students will continue to build their skills as they study Russian.

Please note that courses for true beginners only start on specific dates, and that these students are advised to be familiar with the Cyrillic alphabet prior to the start of the course.

Intensive Group Russian Language Courses in St Petersburg

• Maximum 12 students per class
• 20 group lessons per week
• 5 ‘mini group’ lessons per week

This course allows students to benefit both from the lively discussion and engagement of a full-sized group course, as well as the more specific attention available in a smaller group. You will have 20 morning lessons with students on the standard group course, as well as an additional 5 lessons over two afternoons in mini-groups of up to 6 people. The mini-group lessons are offered at a minimum of 3 different levels, and the schedule will be established at the start of the course.

Our intensive group course runs over twenty-five lessons per week in groups with a maximum of twelve participants. You will have twenty morning lessons with students who have booked the standard group course. The remaining five lessons are taught in mini-groups of up to 6 students on two afternoons, offered at a minimum of three different levels.

The topics covered in mini-group sessions vary depending on the course level.

Combined Course (20 group + 5 One-to-One Lessons Weekly)

• 20 group lessons per week
• Maximum 12 people per class
• 5 one-to-one lessons per week

A Combined Course is the perfect option for students who want the peer interaction and structure of the Standard Group Course, but would also like to benefit from One-to-One instruction that can help them address specific areas of difficulty or specialised topics. These courses may be of particular use to certain professional groups, which is why we offer special packages for airline staff, hospitality industry employees, and alpine ski instructors through our booking department.

Tailored Programmes for School, College or University Groups

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• Flexible class sizes
• Reasonable, student-friendly rates
• Visa support for students
• Special social and cultural programmes

Liden & Denz is a keen supporter of language learning in education, and makes an effort to cater to the needs of school, college, and university groups. These customised courses are an excellent way for your school to provide enrichment and a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience to students. Liden & Denz helps groups find suitable accommodations, can assist with airport or travel transfers, and can also provide groups with guided tours and special lectures.

Please contact our booking department for more detailed information on rates, as these vary based on group size and language level.

Individual Russian Courses in St Petersburg

• 15, 20, 30, or 40 lessons per week
• One-to-One instruction with either one or two teachers
• Held at Liden & Denz or in student accommodations
• Minimum course length of one week
• Courses run Monday-Friday, or on weekends if requested

For particularly ambitious students, those who need to learn Russian quickly, or students who require specialised subject area study, an individual course is likely the most effective option. These demanding but rewarding classes are available for booking at any point during the year, and will be designed by our instructors based on input provided by the student. This process begins with booking, during which the student can provide information regarding their needs and field of interest, allowing Liden & Denz to build a study plan, vocabulary list, and more in advance.

Academy module

• € 40 per week
• 4 history/culture lessons per week
• Held in a prestigious academy in St.Petersburg
• Minimum course length – 14 weeks
• Minimum level of Russian – A2
• Can only be booked in addition to a full-time course

For those genuinely interested in the cultural context in Russia or professionally involved in a political, academic, or other humanitarian field, the Academy Module provides immersion and structured insight into Russian culture, history, art and other non-linguistic aspects. 4 weekly classes are held at a private university in a walking distance from Liden & Denz campus. The balanced, thought-provocative, and entertaining lectures are delivered by top ranked and experienced professors. The module syllabus ensures that the attending students will benefit with profound knowledge and increased awareness on fundamental points in Russian history. It serves as a perfect addition to your language course!

Add Modules When You Study Russian in St Petersburg

Liden & Denz strives to meet the unique educational and professional needs of all its students. To this end, we offer a wide range of extra modules that students can add to their course selection to round out their Russian learning programme and gain a fuller understanding of the Russian language and its social and historical context.

Mini Group Sessions for One-to-One Students

Similar to the small groups in our Intensive Group Lessons, these mini group modules of 5 or fewer students meet for five afternoon lessons per week. Students enrolled in One-to-One courses may add these modules to include a more conversational element to their Russian lessons – not to mention the social opportunity to engage with fellow students!

Classes are generally on Mondays and Wednesdays, or on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with two lessons on one day and three on the other.

Add Language Plus Modules to Your Russian Courses

Our Language Plus modules present a fun and educational opportunity for our students to learn more about specific Russian contexts in which they can apply their new language skills. These modules can be booked in addition to any course, and prerequisite proficiency levels are specified below.

Exam Preparation Module

Students who elect to take a language test while studying at Liden & Denz must enrol in this compulsory module. Scheduled the same week as their exam, which takes place on Fridays, this module helps students familiarise themselves with the demands of the exam, and allows them to tailor the Russian language skills they have developed in their other courses to optimise their exam score.

Add One-to-One Modules to Your Russian Learning Course

Any of our students enrolled in Individual or Group courses are eligible to book additional One-to-One modules at our school. These may be particularly useful for students who need to develop language skills for a specialised area of use, who are struggling with certain concepts and want to keep up with their course, or who simply want to progress faster.