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Man op het Rode plein in Rusland
Man op het Rode plein in Rusland

Language course Russian for advanced students (halfway to B2)

If you already have an adequate grasp of Russian and you want to take your language skills to the next level, and you can easily have a conversation in Russian, formulate an opinion and understand the gist of Russian texts, this course will continue to build on what you learned at the B1 level and will take you halfway to B2 level.

    General

    Entry level

    In order to qualify for this course, we expect you to have knowledge and skills of the Russian language at the B1 level. This means that you should easily be able to have a Russian conversation and that you have an extensive passive knowledge (reading and listening skills). For example, you should be able to formulate an opinion properly, and be able to congratulate someone and request medical assistance. You should be able to construct transitive and intransitive sentences and be familiar with verbs of motion.

    If you completed the preceding Russian B1 course at In’to, you will automatically be able to progress to this course. If you did not complete this particular course, we will invite you to take part in a telephone intake so that we can determine whether this course is appropriate for your language level.

    After completing this Russian language course, you will be able to:

    • converse fluently and spontaneously on a wide range of topics;
    • formulate your opinion in detail;
    • understand the main ideas of complex texts, including on abstract topics;
    • write clear and detailed texts on a wide range of topics.

    The course focuses primarily on verbal communication, as well as reading, listening and writing skills. You will also learn more about Russian culture.

    To receive a Radboud in’to Languages certificate, you need to attend 80% of the classes.

    This course will help you on your way to language level B2.

    Why take a group course at In’to?

    • Small groups (max. 18 participants)
    • Lots of interaction and personal feedback
    • Fast-paced with quick results
    • Comprehensive digital learning environment
    • Our teachers are rated 8.8!

    Would you prefer individual classes, or a shorter, more intensive course? Check out our tailor-made courses.

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    Starting date

    29 September 2025, 7:45 pm
    This course ends on 24 November 2025. Each session takes 1.5 hours.
    Costs
    €335
    Discount
    50% (RU students), 10% (RU & Radboudumc staff and alumni; WUR students and staff)
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    On-site
    Main Language
    Dutch
    Number of sessions
    8
    Intake
    Yes
    Maximum number of participants
    18

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Course
    Level
    Intermediate
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

    Contact us

    024 - 361 21 59
    info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    This course takes place from 29 September until 24 November 2025. There is no class in the week of 13 October because of the Autumn break.

    Class day and time: Mondays from 7.45 - 9.15 pm.
    Location: On campus in Nijmegen
    Number of participants: min. 6 - max. 18

    What do the classes cover?

    Skills

    • You will learn to understand the main ideas of complex texts
    • You will learn to read, understand and question biographical texts
    • You will learn to understand and discuss poems and/or pieces of poetry in general terms
    • You will learn to read excerpts from classical Russian literature, roughly understand them and give opinions on them
    • You will learn to understand and use common expressions

    Grammar

    We cover a range of topics in the Russian halfway to B2 course, including grammar:

    • Using the participle
    • Using the verbs of motion with prefixes
    • Gerunds

    Approach and content 

    Russian is spoken as much as possible during classes, with Dutch as the supporting language. This means you cannot take this course if you do not speak Dutch.

    You should count on about three to four hours of individual study per week.

    Course material

    Materials will be handed out in class.

    Costs

    • Regular fee: € 335,-
    • RU students: € 167.50 (50% discount)
    • RU and Radboudumc staff & alumni : € 301.50 (10% discount)
    • WUR students & staff: € 301.50 (10% discount)

    Would you like to make use of your discount as RU alumnus, or as WUR student or employee? Please enter this information in the ‘reference’ field on the registration form, or email us once you have registered at info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl).

    Determine your level with a free intake

    If you did not complete the previous level with us, a free telephone intake prior to registration is mandatory.

    Schedule your intake assessment

    Registration

    Register now

    This course starts every year in January/February, April/May and October. If you would like to take this course, but is it fully booked or your desired start date has not yet been listed, let us know that you would like to be kept informed, and we will let you know when you can sign up for new dates.