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TRKI and Telc Exam course

Individual TRKI Russian language exam course

This challenging TRKI Russian language exam (or TORFL – Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) course prepares students for studies at a Russian-speaking university both in Latvia and abroad. The course prepares students for the TRKI exam by developing their Russian language knowledge and skills. The program aims to help a student reach the target language level. The excellently structured exam program with a tutor’s personal approach will ensure the success of every student continuing studies at the chosen university or school.  You are welcome to book the individual TRKI Exam preparation module in addition to any of the group courses. Each TRKI exam preparation module consists of 5 individual lessons. You may book 1 to 3, or even more modules per week to prepare and ensure that you understand the structure of the exam.

About TRKI exam

The TRKI exam (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) comprises of 5 parts and examines language competencies: listening, speaking, writing, vocabulary/grammar, reading.
Usually, the exam is held over a period of 2 days. You can take it at the University of Latvia during your stay in Riga (advanced booking is required). On the first day, students take the “Writing”, “Vocabulary/Grammar” and “Reading” parts.  On the second day –”Speaking” and ”Listening” parts. The TRKI/TORFL exam assesses foreign students’ skills to express various communicative intentions in the writing form by using rights phrases and words. The exam checks how students are able to understand different types of written information in the Russian language. It also tests for the comprehension of information in Russian given acoustically. Students will also participate in dialogues and will produce a monologue according to the proposed theme.

Individual Telc exam preparation course

The telc exam offers four Russian language certificates, covering all levels from A1-B2. Telc exams align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ensuring international recognition of language competency. The exam serves the needs and interests of a wide variety of individuals, groups, and organizations. With a telc certificate, you can document your Russian language skills at all proficiency levels of CERF.

The exam tests general language competence and focuses on communicative competence, rather than academic skills. The written part lasts between 70 and 150 minutes (depending on the level). The oral examination runs in pairs or small groups creating real-life dialogues and lasts 15 minutes. The telc website offers some more details on the exam.

TELC Exam Preparation on an Individual Basis

Knowing the structure and type of tasks of the telc test are essential prerequisites for passing the exam. This is why all candidates should book Russian Language Academy Durbe’s special individual telc exam preparation module (5 lessons per module), scheduled for the week of the exam (Friday is the exam day). The exam focuses on communicative competence, rather than academic skills. As a result, adding this module to any of the regular courses guarantees the best possible preparation for the exam. The booking deadline is 4 weeks prior to the exam date. You can book an Individual telc exam preparation module in addition to any of our group courses.

TELC exam preparation module

Minimum enrolment – 1 week;
Language levels accepted: A1, A2, B1, B2;
Number of lessons per week- 5 to 10 on individual basis;
Lessons per one module – 5, 2 modules – 10
Price: 240 EUR per module (5 lessons), 2+ module (fee per module): 210 EUR

TRKI Russian language exam preparation module

Minimum enrolment – 1 week;
Minimum level: A1
Number of lessons per week- 5 to 10 on  individual basis;
Lessons per one module – 5, 2 modules – 10
Price per module: 240 EUR, price per 2 modules (10 lessons) – 420 EUR

Prices for TRKI exams: A1(Elementary), A2 (Basic),  TRKI 1 (1st Certif. level) – EUR 110; for TRKI 2 (2nd Certif. level),TRKI 3 (3rd Certif. level), TRKI 4 (4th Certif. level)  – EUR 130.

General information about the TRKI exam (in English TORFL – Test of Russian as a Foreign Language)

The Exam is normally held over 2 days and there are five parts.
The first day: Vocabulary & Grammar (50-90 min), Reading (45-60 min) and Writing (50-80 min)
The second day: Listening (25-45 min) and Speaking (45-60 min)
The duration of each of the parts depends on the test level

TRKI EXAM PARTS

wdt_ID Part 1. Grammar and Vocabulary Part 2. Reading Part 3. Writing Part 4. Listening Part 5. Speaking
1 Series of multiple-choice questions where you need to select the right word, ending, etc. Multiple-choice questions based on texts (depending on the level, these range from short texts such as advertisements to newspaper articles). This involves a creative piece of writing: at lower levels, a letter or something similar where you are given instructions on what information to include; at higher levels this may be a piece of criticism based on another text. Multiple-choice questions based on recorded extracts. A number of oral tasks, including: providing responses to fixed dialogues; initiating dialogues in prescribed situations; summarising a text; talking on a prepared topic.

TRKI LEVELS

wdt_ID A1 (Elementary) A2 (Basic level) B 1 (TORFL-1). First Certificate Level B 2 (TORFL-2) Second Certificate Level
1 The successful completion of the Elementary level test confirms that the candidate possesses the minimal level of communicative skills, allowing to satisfy the minimal requirements in everyday communication. The successful completion of the Basic level test confirms that the candidate possesses the beginning level of communicative skills, satisfying the minimal requirements in social and cultural communication. The successful completion of this level confirms that the candidate possesses the basic level of communicative skills, satisfying the requirements in social, cultural communication, educational, and professional spheres. The First Certificate is an official document, which allows foreign citizens to enter a Russian University. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the 1st Certificate level is equivalent to Level B1. The successful completion of TORFL-2 confirms that the candidate possesses a rather high level in all areas of communication, and allows them to conduct a professional activity in Russian as an expert in the areas of humanities (excepting philology), engineering and science. This Certificate is needed for obtaining a bachelor`s and master`s degree (excepting degree in philology). According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the 2nd Certificate level is equivalent to Level B2.

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