Russian as a foreign institution. Russian as a foreign language

The largest universities in Russia organize various forms of training in the specialty “Russian as a Foreign Language”. Firstly, this is the student department. Secondly, in the specialty of RFL in the master's program after receiving basic education. Thirdly, philological specialists have the opportunity to improve their qualifications.

Faculty of Philology, Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov

At Moscow State University, an optional specialization in Russian foreign language is taught to philology students starting from the 3rd year. Students undergo teaching practice in groups of foreign students. You can continue your education in graduate school in the specialty “Theory and Methods of Teaching the Russian Language” or in the specialty “Russian Language”. If you have a higher philological education, then, if you wish, you will receive additional education in the field of RCT at Moscow State University. The university has a faculty of advanced training for RFL teachers, a RFL specialization for Russian philologists, and a RFL specialization for non-Russian philologists.

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

At the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, on the basis of the Department of Russian Language and Methods of Teaching, Faculty of Philology, you can undergo advanced training in the specialty of Russian Language Arts. The main goal of advanced training is to deepen knowledge and enrich the scientific and professional competence of the teacher. Basic programs of the Faculty of Advanced Studies of the Russian Foreign Language: methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language, methods of teaching Russian as a non-native language, traditions and innovations in the professional activities of a teacher of the Russian language, testologist-specialist in the field of pedagogical measurements, etc. At RUDN you will be able to study in a master's program in a specialization "Russian as a foreign language".

State Institute of Russian Language named after. A.S. Pushkin

The Institute offers master's studies on a paid basis in the specialty “Russian as a Foreign Language”. The main discipline of the master's degree is the history and theory of methods of teaching RFL. At the Faculty of Philology, you can undergo professional retraining with the qualification “Teacher of Russian Foreign Languages”. The Faculty of Advanced Training offers courses and seminars of various topics and durations. There is an opportunity to participate in a summer school and scientific internship for teachers of Russian as a foreign language according to individual plans.

St. Petersburg State University

At the university you can get a full-fledged education in the direction of “Russian as a foreign language”. Students are offered an optimal curriculum, which includes two foreign languages ​​(English, German or French). Basic courses for future RFL specialists: linguodidactic description of RFL, methods of teaching the Russian language to foreigners, intensive methods of teaching RFL, linguoculturology. Familiarity with highly specialized issues of teaching RFL takes place in special courses. There is an opportunity to undergo educational teaching practice with foreign students.

More detailed information can be found on the websites of universities and institutes that offer training in the specialty “Russian as a Foreign Language”.

For those starting to learn the Russian language or those wishing to improve their knowledge and skills, the Pushkin Institute offers various forms of training in Russian language courses:

Group classes for adults are held 4 days a week By 6 academic hours.

The time of individual lessons for adults is by agreement.

• Classes in Russian language courses are intense character.
• Behind short term you can learn here speak, read and write Russian.
• Offered remedial courses in phonetics, grammar, vocabulary.

For those who speak Russian at a higher level, special courses and special seminars on the Russian language, Russian literature, civilization and culture, the language of business and business correspondence are additionally offered.

Start dates for Russian as a foreign language courses in the 2019/2020 academic year:

• September 2, 2019 (all levels),
• September 30, 2019 (level A1 and above),
• November 5, 2019 (level A1 and above),
• February 3, 2020 (all levels),
• March 2, 2020 (level A1 and above),
• March 30, 2020 (level A1 and above).

The minimum course duration is 1 month.

Programs for teaching Russian as a foreign language

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Tuition fees for courses:

25,000 rubles per month. Check-in at the hostel is carried out 1-2 days before the start date. Students arriving to study at the Institute before Sunday.

, pay for accommodation in a hostel

• according to "Temporary tariffs" The Institute issues and sends you an official invitation. The deadline for issuing an invitation is 20 days (for citizens of Schengen countries - 5 days); after receiving an official invitation, you need to contact
• Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in your country to obtain a visa; have with you 3 photographs measuring 3x4 cm And

medical certificate

about the absence of contraindications for training. Dear foreign students! We remind you that upon arrival in the Russian Federation on the first working day after crossing the border, you must come to

Department of International Relations (room 222)

, having with you a passport and a migration card for registration (migration registration). If you have a multiple-entry visa and are going to leave the Russian Federation for a short period of time, you must inform the International Relations Department (room 222) in advance.

Here are excerpts from Federal Law No. 109-FZ dated July 18, 2006 “On migration registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation.”

In accordance with Art. 20 Federal Law of July 18, 2006 No. 109-FZ “On migration registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation”, a foreign citizen, if staying at the place of stay, is obliged to register at the place of stay in the manner and on the conditions established in in accordance with this Federal Law or an international treaty of the Russian Federation. Notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen at the place of stay must be submitted to the migration registration authority by the receiving party or directly by the foreign citizen no later than seven working days from the date of his arrival at the place of stay - if this foreign citizen temporarily resides or is temporarily staying in the Russian Federation .

a) upon arrival at the place of stay, presents to the receiving party a document certifying his identity and recognized by the Russian Federation in this capacity, as well as a migration card;

b) after the receiving party sends notification of his arrival at the place of stay, receives from her a tear-off part of the specified notification form.

2) the receiving party, in compliance with the deadlines established by parts 3 and 3.1 of Article 20 of this Federal Law:

a) submits a notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen at the place of stay to the migration registration authority directly or through a multifunctional center for the provision of state and municipal services;

b) hands over to the foreign citizen the detachable part of the notification form about the arrival of this foreign citizen at the place of stay

Before moving to another country, I received an additional specialty “Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language”. After analyzing the market, I discovered that this could be a good opportunity for me to work not remotely, but in the host country (and here I’m talking about). Of course, the most ideal option is to teach not Russian, but English - this is in great demand in almost every country in the world. But if you, like me, feel that for this you need a lot of effort and time, pay attention to Russian as a foreign language. Now I will tell you my experience.

More than anything else, I don’t like sitting through boring lectures and studying for a long time what can be learned quickly. Therefore, when I decided to study, the main criteria for choosing a place to study were:
- rather short training period,
- a certificate of training in English, which will be quoted abroad.

First of all, I looked at what was offered in Minsk, the city where I planned to stay for another 3-4 months. But right now training has not begun anywhere, and its duration everywhere was at least 6 months.

I started looking in Moscow and found the ideal option for myself. Completely distance learning with the issuance of a decent-looking certificate from Moscow State University - the same one that foreigners at least know. I studied at the Russian Language Center of Moscow State University (abbreviated as TsRL MSU) - I chose this option based on the appearance and text on the certificate, the duration of the course and the cost. By the way, due to the fact that the Russian ruble has fallen against the dollar and euro, in terms of these currencies, the cost of training, in my opinion, is extremely pleasant ($500 instead of 1000 before the collapse of the ruble).

The second option from Moscow State University is to study at the Center for International Education of Moscow State University (abbreviated as CMO MSU) - if you pay about twice as much, then there is the opportunity to also do an internship and receive not a certificate, but a diploma, but I decided that a certificate would be enough for me . Moreover, I have a diploma in a very similar specialty.

There is also the International Center for Russian as a Foreign Language; in their address they also indicate their connection to Moscow State University. But there aren’t really any reviews about them, and in general, I’m confused by the quick promises and the slightly crumpled approach, in my opinion.

This is what one of the sheets with tasks and a piece of my notes looks like (it wasn’t necessary to keep it, but it’s easier for me):

About the course: assignments and deadlines

The course I took was stated to take three months, but you can complete it a little faster. The main task is to complete two tests with a practical task at the end of each. In my subjective assessment, the first is more difficult than the second. The test tasks are written very competently - for each question there is a list of books indicating specific pages where you can find the answer. A broader list of references, also indicating pages, is given at the beginning of each section. Essentially, if the goal is just a diploma, tests can be done fairly quickly. I also wanted to gain knowledge, so I tried to read all the suggested sources and wrote a short summary - each test took me a month.

My concerns

When I signed up for the course, I was worried that everyone’s concept of distance is different and that I would need to attend webinars at a certain time. Fortunately, my fears were not justified. The webinars were actually held, but they could easily be viewed in recordings. All questions could be asked to the teacher either by mail at any time, or by Skype, usually twice a week at the agreed consultation time. I have never used this, because due to the well-thought-out structure of the course and tests (I really liked how it was all presented and how much easier it was to do the assignments thanks to the competent structure), no unsolvable questions arose. However, it is very nice when the teacher is in touch and you know that you can ask any question.

All books needed for work and additional ones can be downloaded from the special library of Moscow State University, the right of access to which is given immediately after the start of the course and forever. There is also an option to order a set of paper books, but I regretted the space in the apartment and 100 dollars, and as it turned out later, I did the right thing - everything is in the library.

The MSU electronic library actually contains a lot of textbooks on teaching fluency to both adults and children, and a variety of teaching aids.

And the result!

Just recently I received a Certificate (by the way, they send it by EMS mail), and in a month or two I plan to try teaching. Let's see what happens!

UPD: I get asked quite a lot of the same type of questions in the comments and by email. I decided to highlight the three most common ones and answer them in the article itself.

1. — I have a diploma in a non-humanitarian discipline, are these courses suitable for me?

My answer: if you were okay with the language, you write correctly and know the basic terminology - why not? But different course organizers have different attitudes to this, so it’s worth checking directly there about any specific courses.

2. I already teach English, should I expand my activities?

My answer: in my opinion, English teachers have so many opportunities and options for development that it would be better to use them. As a rule, the salary of an English teacher is still higher. In general, it is important to understand for what purpose you want to get this new specialty and how you will use it. If it’s “just in case” or “to earn more”, think about the feasibility again.

3. How great are the chances of finding a job, and how in demand is this profession?

It seems to me that the main problem with all these courses for a new specialty is that they don’t teach you how to look for clients at all. And of course, formally, this is not their concern, but how many times have I heard stories about how a person, full of hope, spends money on education, joyfully receives a diploma and then finds out that they won’t take him anywhere? This applies to many “free people” professions: tutor, guide, massage therapist, etc.

My opinion is that exactly the same amount of energy as you spend on mastering a new profession should be spent on self-promotion. In the modern world, there is nowhere without this, and even if you are a brilliant teacher, if no one knows about you, then you will sit without work. Therefore, learn to promote yourself, and then such questions will not arise.

Teaching Russian to foreigners is very popular among our compatriots living abroad. For some, this is a great way to earn extra money and meet new people; for others, it is their main and highly paid field of activity. Be that as it may, a native speaker has huge advantages over other teachers, and the Russian language itself is becoming increasingly popular abroad...

Russians who teach Russian as a foreign language abroad usually work in schools, universities, teach courses or give private lessons. In short, there is a range of job opportunities. At the same time, in most cases, the salaries of Russian language teachers abroad are higher than the salaries of their colleagues in Russia, which is explained by the general difference in the salaries of teachers at different levels.

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Where to study teaching Russian as a foreign language?

Many people think that to teach Russian abroad it is enough just to be a native speaker. But this is a common misconception. Firstly, proficiency in a language does not mean the ability to teach this language and teach it to other people. Knowledge of pedagogical disciplines, methods, theory and practice is required.

Secondly, in countries where the Russian language is popular, there is already quite high competition between Russian teachers who want to occupy the best and most highly paid existing vacancies. Language proficiency alone may not be enough to compete with other native teachers. That is why it is worth getting specialized education and knowledge in the field of language teaching.

Russian as a foreign language (RFL) is a fairly popular linguistic direction that brings together students, many of whom want to live and teach Russian abroad. Most of them enter RFL courses already having a similar education, for example, in the field of philology, linguistics, pedagogy, and foreign languages.

In such popular Russian universities as MSU and RUDN University, we can obtain a bachelor's and master's degree in the specialization “Russian as a foreign language”; in the same universities, as part of additional education, Russian language courses are offered lasting from 150 to 640 academic hours.

RUDN University offers full-time courses, and at Moscow State University you can study Russian teaching in a full-time or distance learning format. Among the more than 2,000 graduates of MSU courses are teachers working in England, Italy, France, the USA, China, Japan, Germany and other countries. RFL courses cover theoretical and practical methods of teaching the Russian language, linguo-didactic foundations of teaching Russian, working with foreign students, Russian literature and culture.

Pushkin Institute also offers a professional training program “Russian as a foreign language and methods of teaching it”, which provides comprehensive knowledge in the field of various aspects and technologies of teaching Russian as a foreign language. This diploma course prepares teachers for individual and group work with students, as well as for teaching in an online format.

Abroad, you will be able to present a diploma, certificate or certificate as proof of your specialization in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Including from a Russian educational institution.

In which countries is learning Russian popular?

A native Russian-speaking teacher can find work in almost any country in the world. However, there are a number of countries in which the Russian language is especially popular, which means its teachers are in demand.

Despite the fact that outside of Russia, the Russian language is most widespread in the CIS countries, the Baltics and the Balkans, Russian teachers, on the contrary, are most needed in countries where residents are not native speakers of Russian from birth and do not study it in schools.

Russians teaching Russian as a foreign language should choose countries from one of two categories – those in which the demand for studying Russian is high, and those in which there are a small number of Russian teachers.

The first category includes, first of all, Asian countries, where Russian is taught not only by children and students, but also by adult professionals working in companies cooperating with Russia. According to this indicator, Japan, China, Vietnam and Korea lead in Asia. In Europe, the demand for Russian teachers is highest in Poland, Germany and Bulgaria. The USA is also distinguished by a considerable number of people studying Russian, primarily young people and students.

The second category of countries with a small number of Russian teachers includes Latin American countries (including Brazil and Argentina), countries of the Middle East and North Africa, countries of Central and Southern Africa. It is worth noting that in the above countries, an increase in interest in the Russian language is observed only in Latin America, where in the near future there may be a significant shortage of Russian teachers.

How to get a job abroad?

If you are planning to teach Russian as a foreign language abroad, you have two main options for employment.

You can start looking for permanent official work abroad while still in Russia. You can find a suitable employment option on international job sites and job sites of the country you are interested in, as well as on the websites of potential employers abroad and at professional job fairs.

Permanent official work as a teacher of Russian as a foreign language most often involves work in schools, institutes and universities, in specialized courses at language schools and courses for professionals. In addition to proficiency in Russian, you will need a professional diploma or certificate confirming your qualifications, proficiency in English and, preferably, the language of the country in which you are going to work, as well as recommendations from your previous place of work (if any).

The second option is to search for a suitable vacancy after moving abroad. It may be easier for you to navigate the current situation and start working as a teacher after moving abroad and starting to communicate with local residents.

In this case, we can also talk about private Russian language lessons, periodic individual lessons for representatives of various companies, and part-time work on courses. For example, one of the popular and highly paid activities of Russian teachers abroad is teaching the Russian language to bilingual children from Russian or half-Russian families who permanently live abroad and want to preserve their national culture.

The master's program "Russian language and Russian culture in the aspect of Russian as a foreign language" has been opened at the department of Russian as a foreign language and methods of teaching it since 2010.

The goal of the program is to train highly qualified specialists in the field of Russian as a foreign language. The program includes all the main courses that allow undergraduates to expand their understanding of modern linguistic research in the field of RFL, about linguoculturology as a science, about the linguodidactic foundations of testing, grammar in the aspect of RFL, about modern theories of teaching foreign languages, and the linguistic theory of text. In addition, the program also included special courses presenting various approaches to the functional-communicative and linguocultural description of the Russian language.

An in-depth study of various approaches to the study of semantic and pragmatic features of violations committed by foreigners in oral and written speech in Russian allows undergraduates to independently develop methods for describing RFL for practical purposes in the future. Students of the program become familiar with modern trends in the development of the lexical system of the Russian language, master the ability to conduct a systematic and contrastive analysis of phonetic and grammatical phenomena, as well as the skills of educational lexicography and analysis of complex syntactic units.

Students receive unique knowledge about the linguocultural features of the Russian language: the value dominants of the national linguistic consciousness, the national specificity of the speech behavior of Russians, the precedent of biblical origin, Russian paremiology, symbol and metaphor in the Russian language. Studying in the program allows master's students to master modern methods of describing the conceptual sphere of the Russian language.

The program “Russian language and Russian culture in the aspect of RFL” also allows you to form a scientific understanding of the main categories of the text, its compositional, semantic and linguistic organization, teach students methods of analysis and interpretation of texts of different genres, teach them to analyze the peculiarities of perception of texts. Considerable attention is paid to increasing the level of proficiency in foreign languages, which allows solving communicative problems in the professional sphere of communication.