" This class has gotten me going on learning Russian. The classes are enjoyable and go quickly. Cheerful, motivated teacher who cares very much that you learn. Adds helpful details to help understand the language". - Jim S.
PLAY GAMES & LEARN RUSSIAN IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Have you ever learned a language while playing “MURDER MYSTERY” or “ESCAPE ROOM” types of games? The Russian Crash Course offers these and other innovative ways to learn! This program is based on games, puzzles and improv! Each class is 90 minutes of fun, stress-free and laid back learning where you develop new vocabulary with ease. Want more? Every 7 weeks you will have an opportunity to play games with native Russian speakers!
In Colorado Springs Russian Crash Course offers beginner & intermediate courses.
Each course takes about two months to complete. Groups meet once a week. Each class is 90 minutes.
For the WINTER of 2025, we have 2 beginner course. AKA Beginner 100 Conversational Course. This course would be perfect for:
1) Someone who has no prior experience in Russian but planning to visit Russian-speaking country soon.
2) Someone who studies Russian with Duolingo but wants to learn grammatical structures.
3) Someone who interacts with Russian speakers daily and wants to communicate better.
4) Someone who studied Russian a long time ago and wants to resters their memories.
Beginner Course
Beginner 100 Conversational Course is designed to make you speak basic Russian and understand simple questions.
SUMMER 2024 - RUS100 START DATES:
Intermediate Russian Course
& Private Classes
We also offer Intemperate level courses. They cover verbs of motion, prefixes., suffixes and reflective verbs.
For intermediate and private classes, please email russiancrashcourse@gmail.com.
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS THE BEST?
SMALL GROUPS | The program is designed for groups of 6 or less people to provide an optimal learning experience.
QUALITY | Our goal is to give you results, even if we have to go the extra mile.
FUN | Grammar and crucial vocabulary are spiced up with idioms, slang and fun cultural facts which will keep you wanting to learn more.
SUPPORT | Questions? Our instructors are available outside of class as well! The answer to any question you have is just a text away.
After just one semester* of Russian Crash Course you will be able to:
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Learn over 1,500 of the most commonly used Russian phrases
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Write in Cyrillic alphabet
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Read Russian with ease
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Keep up basic conversation
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Understand most common case structures
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Be ready to start a path of professional programs such as (TORFL)
* 50 hours of Russian Crush Course
HOW WE TEACH
GAMES | We use familiar American games, puzzles and improv to reinforced learning material. It involves a lot of hands-on learning and repetition.
FUN | The program has quite a bit of humor and a lot of cultural references which will help you to better remember the material as well as understand Russian culture.
RUSSIANS | Every 5th class we have a Game Night with special guests from the local Russian community. It helps students get a feel of the language structure and build up confidence.
CONNECTIONS | There are around 150,000 Russian speakers in the Denver area. Our goal is to teach you basic Russian skills which can help you make friends with local speakers.
COMMUNITY | We have a growing community of Russian Crash Course participants. It is not uncommon for groups to have extracurricular events. Of course these are completely optional, but they are also a lot of fun.
Regular Price: $499
PROGRAM OUTLINE
RUS 100 | Conversational Crash Course
This part covers the essentials of the Russian Language. This part can be taken separately or as the first step of the Russian Crash Course.
Game Night: Slap Game & Trivia
RUS 101 | Reading & Writing
This part is focused of familiarizing yourself with the Cyrillic alphabet. During Part 2 students will learn over 100 basic nouns and will also be able to read and write in Russian.
Game Night: Fun Words Game
RUS 102 | Combination
In this course you will use the knowledge you gained from RUS100 & RUS 101.
Board Games & Russian Restaurant Challenge, Undercover Store Clerk Improv
RUS 103 | Adjectives
This part introduces genders of nouns and adjectives. You will learn over 50 of the most common adjectives and the ways they are used. You will also learn how to structure Russian sentences.
Game Night: 20 Questions Game & Cards Agains Humanity
RUS104 | Speaking
In this course you will learn how to speak fast and describe objects without naming them.
Game Night: GuessGame
RUS 105 | Combination 2
This part summarizes the learned material. Participants analyze information, share opinions and use critical thinking.
Game Night: Escape Room 2.
DETAILS
CLASSES | The program has 6 parts: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 & 105. The price for each part is $299. Each part consist of 7 weeks. Each class is 90-minutes of interactive learning and games.
ADDRESS | Our main office is located in Denver. We work in Colorado Springs on Saturdays and Sundays. You can find us at the Library 21c and Jarhead Coffee Company on Academy blvd. See more details in the class description.
LOCATIONS
DENVER | Russian Crash Course has the main office in Denver, Colorado. It is located at 925 S Niagara St Suite 410E, Denver, CO 80224. We host classes for teenagers and adults of different levels. The classes are hosted on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
BOULDER/BROOMFIELD | Russian Crash Course hosts classes in north Denver on Tuesdays and Sundays. This fall we have 7-week beginner program. We also host classes for advance speakers which include trivia games, Russian poetry and improv.
COLORADO SPRINGS | Russian Crash Course has intermediate and beginner groups in Colorado Springs. Instructor comes from Denver every Saturday & Sunday. Book your class online on the Colorado Springs Location page.