There is a new question in the mail: What should be done here on Page 9 in the Activity book of Sarafan 1?
Written Assignments in the Sarafan Book
Category: Methods of Teaching Russian
Verbs in the Soroka Course
We have already discussed adjectives and numerals; now let’s talk about verbs in the course. Starting to learn a language with verbs is always the right way, as they form the basis of our speech.
In the course, we encounter them immediately. Firstly, we come across them in Lesson 1 in the sentence “Как тебя зовут?”, then in Lesson 2 and the following lessons as new verbs are introduced.
Continue reading “Verbs in the Soroka Course”Tests in the Soroka Course
There is no need to explain what tests are designed for; hence, I suggest considering their role within the course.
Each level includes three tests that are found on the final pages of the Teacher’s Book. Students are to take them after Lessons 5, 10 and 15.
Continue reading “Tests in the Soroka Course”The Adjectives and the Prepositional Case in the Soroka Course
Let’s begin with the definition. The adjective – is a part of speech that denotes a feature of the subject and answers primarily the question of “Which?”
Firstly, I propose to talk a bit about adjectives and “play” with them. I would like you to understand the full significance of this part of speech. All examples are taken from Vyacheslav Leikin’s book “Always on Thursday” (original title: “Всегда по четвергам”).
Continue reading “The Adjectives and the Prepositional Case in the Soroka Course”Answer to a Question Regarding Unit 10 of Soroka 1
“How can we learn all forms of verbs in this unit?” is a new question regarding Unit 10 of Soroka 1, which I received by mail and would like to reply to.
Before you start exploring the unit, set the goal to learn infinitives. Not infinitives in general, but of verbs that we have learned before in the third person singular (читает, ест, бежит, etc.). When you keep focused on it, the logic of the instructions becomes more apparent.
Follow the instructions in the Teacher’s Book. Stick to the Oral Approach (listening – speaking – reading – writing).
Continue reading “Answer to a Question Regarding Unit 10 of Soroka 1”Is One Hour Worth Spending on Learning Russian?
Another letter from the mail: “You say that the Soroka course is designed for students who study Russian one hour a week. We can learn just a little over this time. During the week, students easily forget what has been learned. Is it worth spending time and efforts to learn Russian? Should we start at all?”
I both agree and disagree with the author of these lines. I agree that having one hour a week for learning Russian is very little, as language is a pretty complicated system.
Continue reading “Is One Hour Worth Spending on Learning Russian?”NEWs and Ads – July 2022
You asked me for flashcards so many times that now they have finally appeared on sorokam.com.
Those, who already have the Teacher’s Book of Soroka 1 in the personal account on the site, have already received them as a gift.
Additionally, you may buy them on the websites TpT and asordi.com
Continue reading “NEWs and Ads – July 2022”Myths vs Reality
How often do you come across myths? I’m not talking about ancient stories that explain unfamiliar natural phenomena or teach us something — for example, the ancient Greek myths of Prometheus, Heracles or Perseus. Rather, I’m talking about fancies that generate dubious notions of any activity without their confirmation in practice — for instance, myths concerning what helps children to learn Russian quicker.
In life, I often encounter different parents’ views that I’d like to comment on and dispel from the perspective of teaching experience. In the article, I consider the four most widespread myths.
Continue reading “Myths vs Reality”Russian Instructions: Why the Future is Looking Bright
Over the past few years of teaching Russian as a foreign language, there was a breakthrough that impacted both approach to teaching Russian and attitude toward the language in general.
Could it be considered a revolution? You will know the answer later. Meanwhile, I suggest you take it slowly and remember what has happened in the teaching of Russian as a foreign language over the last six years.
Why do I say over the last six years? That is how many years old my Soroka course turned in 2022. The first course appeared in February of 2016 and students are still loving it.
What has changed over the six years?
Continue reading “Russian Instructions: Why the Future is Looking Bright”Tests for Soroka course
Tests for Soroka course
What are they for?
The exercises from these tests can be used as: tests, additional exercises, and an entry test. If you have doubts about which level to start with — Soroka 1 or Soroka 2 — please do all of these tests first, and this will help you to determine the level.
Exactly the same tests in their entirety are at the very end of the Soroka Teacher’s Book. So, if you already purchased the Teacher’s Book, you already have these tests. You don’t need to buy this file.
These are the links to the files:
Soroka 1 test https://sorokam.com/en/catalog/tests1
Soroka 2 test https://sorokam.com/en/catalog/tests2
Soroka 3 test https://sorokam.com/en/catalog/test3