Challenge Russian

We prepared an exclusive festive offer and a special holiday present for you to improve your Russian skills and to spend an amazing New Year holiday in romantic Riga, full of Christmas lights with the anxious expectation of the New Year's miracle! New Year package includes: 1) Shared Flat accommodation from December 26, 2018, until January 5, 2019 (10 nights), single room, self-catering (residence, en-suite rooms accommodation upon request, ask for the price) 2) 20 Individual lessons, taken over 5 study days (December 27,...

To give extra motivation to come to Latvia and take Russian language courses in Riga in 2018, we prepared a special offer just for you. Special price for 2 weeks of Russian language course in Riga in November and December -  800 EUR (you save 290 EUR!) Price includes: * Standard Russian with 20 lessons per week (Beginners can start from December 3, all other levels - from any Monday) * 2 weeks accommodation in our cozy Student Shared Flat, single room,...

Hello guys! It’s me again, Marianne. I am the summer intern at the Russian Language Academy Durbe in Riga, Latvia. I am French but I study in the UK and I just spent one year in Granada, Spain. Being conscious that traveling for your studies or to do a language internship might seem complicated and costly. So here are my tips on how to obtain funding for your studies/internship abroad! Erasmus+ You probably heard about Erasmus+, the EU's programme to...

 And other questions that need to be answered about learning languages... When I meet people, they often quickly find out that I am a language freak. Their reactions vary but follow a predictable pattern. Those questions, no matter how cliché, actually arise from legitimate concern or curiosity. If you study or speak more than one language, or if you are planning to do so, here are a couple of questions that people most probably will ask you, and that you...

From favorite words in Russian to hardworking locals of Latvia – Michael from Hong Kong talks about his Russian language study experience in Riga: Durbe: What makes Russian an interesting language in your opinion? Michael: For me, the Russian language is spectacular - quite difficult to learn, but the challenge makes it super interesting! Durbe: What are the 3 most difficult words in Russian for you? Michael: Oh! That’s easy! 1) Здравствуйте [zdrávstvujte] – formal "hello” 2) Воскресенье [vaskresenʹe] –...

Do you know that in many cases, experience counts more than qualifications in today’s society? An Internship at Russian Language Academy Durbe provides a great opportunity to gain invaluable work experience during your college break or summer vacation. Distinguish yourself from your peers! Learn real-world skills, gain Russian language proficiency, and immerse yourself in Russian and Latvian cultures to help make your resumé really stand out. Take your Russian language and professional skills to a whole new level by applying...