RULanguages · Russian

Learn Russian
in Diani.

Russian language classes at IJLAPS, Diani. An official UN language spoken by over 150 million people. All levels welcome.

Russian class, student and teacher, 600×500

Why learn Russian

Russian is the most widely spoken Slavic language and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. It is the native language of Russia and widely spoken across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Russian tourists are a significant presence on the Kenyan coast.

Russian is valuable for:

  • Tourism and hospitality roles serving Russian-speaking guests in Diani
  • Business with Russian and Eastern European partners
  • Study or work opportunities in Russia or Russian-speaking countries
  • Personal or family connections to the region
Detail photo, book/notes, 480×400

What you will learn

01Cyrillic script: reading and writing the Russian alphabet
02Pronunciation and basic conversation
03Greetings, numbers, and everyday vocabulary
04Grammar: cases, verb conjugation, word order
05Russian for travel and professional contexts
CEFR Levels

Levels available.

All language courses at IJLAPS follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). We offer all six levels, from total beginner to full mastery.

A1BeginnerBasic UserBasic User
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about personal details, and interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
A2ElementaryBasic UserBasic User
Understand sentences and frequently used phrases on everyday topics like shopping, family, work and the local area. Communicate in simple, routine tasks and describe your background and immediate environment in plain terms.
B1IntermediateIndependent UserIndependent User
Handle most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Produce simple, connected text on familiar topics, describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2Upper IntermediateIndependent UserIndependent User
Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular conversation with native speakers possible. Understand the main ideas of complex texts and write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
C1AdvancedProficient UserProficient User
Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without obvious effort searching for words. Use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.
C2MasteryProficient UserProficient User
Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Summarise information from different sources into a coherent presentation, and express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, even in the most demanding situations.

WhatsApp us to confirm which levels are currently running for Russian.

Who it’s for

Who this course is for.

Profile 01Hospitality workers in Diani serving Russian-speaking guests
Profile 02Students or professionals with Russian connections
Profile 03Anyone with a personal or academic interest in Russian language and culture
Enrol

Start learning Russian.

Certificate of completion issued by IJLAPS on finishing the course. WhatsApp us to confirm class availability, start dates, and fees.