SIBERIAN LANGUAGE COURSE IN DHAKA
(সাইবেরিয়ান ভাষা)

Course overview

Siberia, a vast region in Russia, is linguistically diverse. The primary language spoken across Siberia is Russian, as it is the official language of the Russian Federation and widely used in government, education, and daily communication.

This course introduces basic communication skills, vocabulary, and grammar for beginners. It includes cultural insights, speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises. At the end of the course, learners will achieve A1 proficiency, as defined by the CEFR framework.

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions

• Vocabulary:

  • Basic greetings: Привет (Hello), Здравствуйте (Formal hello), Пока (Goodbye)

  • Personal introductions: Меня зовут... (My name is...)

• Grammar:

  • Personal pronouns (я, ты, он, она)

  • Basic verb conjugation: быть (to be) in the present tense

• Cultural Insight: Politeness in Siberian culture

• Activities: Role-play greetings and introduce yourself

• Exercises:

  1. Match the greetings to their meanings.

  2. Translate phrases into English and Bangla.

Unit 2: Numbers, Time, and Dates

• Vocabulary:

  • Numbers 1-100

  • Days of the week, months, and seasons

• Grammar:

  • Telling time: Который час? (What time is it?)

  • Prepositions for time: в, на

• Cultural Insight: Understanding Siberian time zones

• Activities: Practice telling time and discussing daily schedules

• Exercises:

  1. Write today’s date in Russian.

  2. Match numbers to their words.

Unit 3: Family and Relationships

• Vocabulary:

  • Family members: мама (mother), папа (father), брат (brother)

  • Relationships and terms of endearment

• Grammar:

  • Possessive pronouns: мой, твой

  • Introduction to adjectives: большой (big), маленький (small)

• Cultural Insight: Family structure in Siberia

• Activities: Talk about your family

• Exercises:

  1. Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronouns.

  2. Translate sentences into Russian.

Unit 4: Everyday Activities

• Vocabulary:

  • Common verbs: читать (to read), писать (to write), спать (to sleep)

  • Daily routine: завтракать (to have breakfast), работать (to work)

• Grammar:

  • Verb conjugation for regular verbs

  • Reflexive verbs: вставать (to get up)

• Cultural Insight: Daily life in Siberia

• Activities: Create a daily schedule

• Exercises:

  1. Conjugate verbs in the present tense.

  2. Match activities to pictures.

Unit 5: Food and Dining

• Vocabulary:

  • Common foods: хлеб (bread), суп (soup), рыба (fish)

  • Phrases for restaurants: Меню, пожалуйста (Menu, please)

• Grammar:

  • Accusative case for food items

  • Asking questions: Что это? (What is this?)

• Cultural Insight: Traditional Siberian cuisine

• Activities: Role-play ordering food in a restaurant

• Exercises:

  1. Translate food vocabulary into English and Bangla.

  2. Write a dialogue for ordering food.

Unit 6: Weather and Seasons

• Vocabulary:

  • Weather terms: холодно (cold), снег (snow), дождь (rain)

  • Seasons: зима (winter), лето (summer)

• Grammar:

  • Describing weather with "it is": Сегодня холодно. (Today it is cold.)

  • Using adjectives to describe seasons

• Cultural Insight: Siberian winters and festivals

• Activities: Discuss your favorite season

• Exercises:

  1. Describe today’s weather in Russian.

  2. Match seasons with their descriptions.

Unit 7: Travel and Transportation

• Vocabulary:

  • Transportation: поезд (train), автобус (bus), самолёт (plane)

  • Travel phrases: Где вокзал? (Where is the station?)

• Grammar:

  • Prepositions of place: на, в

  • Directional phrases

• Cultural Insight: Trans-Siberian Railway and travel tips

• Activities: Plan a trip using Russian phrases

• Exercises:

  1. Create a travel itinerary in Russian.

  2. Translate travel-related phrases into Bangla.

Unit 8: Basic Shopping

• Vocabulary:

  • Shopping items: одежда (clothing), книги (books)

  • Phrases for shopping: Сколько это стоит? (How much does it cost?)

• Grammar:

  • Numbers in context

  • Using "want" and "need": Я хочу (I want), Мне нужно (I need)

• Cultural Insight: Siberian marketplaces

• Activities: Role-play shopping scenarios

• Exercises:

  1. Write a short shopping dialogue.

  2. Convert prices into Russian numbers.

Unit 9: Health and Emergencies

• Vocabulary:

  • Body parts: голова (head), рука (hand)

  • Common phrases: У меня болит... (I have pain...)

• Grammar:

  • Expressing discomfort

  • Using "have": у меня есть (I have)

• Cultural Insight: Healthcare access in Siberia

• Activities: Practice explaining symptoms

• Exercises:

  1. Write phrases for visiting a doctor.

  2. Translate health terms into Bangla.

Unit 10: Revision and Final Assessment

• Review:

  • Vocabulary and grammar from all units

• Practice:

  • Speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities

• Final Exam:

  • Oral and written test