Special courses
more than just the language
Special courses are at the heart of what we strive to offer students at RLC: not just authoritative language teaching, but also access to a fascinating range of specialist areas of study.
Special courses are open to existing RLC students and newcomers. Scroll down to find out more about a particular course or look at our calendar to see what’s coming up over the next few months.
Courses for beginners
September intensive course for beginners
September intensive course for beginners
cover a whole term of lessons in just two weeks!
Free online Open Day
Free online Open Day
Chat to a teacher, try out a beginners' taster class, have your level assessed.
Free in-person Open Day
Free in-person Open Day
Chat to a teacher, try out a beginners' taster class, have your level assessed, browse our fantastic text books.
Russian shorts
A wonderful way to experience contemporary culture and authentic language – and to get the satisfaction of watching something complete from beginning to end!
Russian through short films: «Письмо»
Russian through short films: «Письмо»
sometimes being surrounded by people is the loneliest place to be
Russian through film
Discuss classics of Russian and Soviet film and television
Russian through film: Намедни 1990-e
Russian through film: Намедни 1990-e
watch authentic documentary excerpts and discuss Soviet history from the 1990s
Conversation practice
Sunday Conversation Club
Sunday Conversation Club
This month’s topic: Современное искусство - понимать или любить?
Sunday Conversation Club
Sunday Conversation Club
This month’s topic: Я занят! Почему нам никогда не хватает времени и что с этим делать?
Sunday Conversation Club
Sunday Conversation Club
This month’s topic: "Фейк ньюс": как не потеряться в огромном потоке информации?
Sunday Conversation Club
Sunday Conversation Club
This month’s topic: Искусственный интеллект: подарок судьбы или угроза?
Sunday Conversation Club
Sunday Conversation Club
This month’s topic: Совы и жаворонки: как жить в гармонии с собой?
Discussion Clubs
Russian Film Club: Arrhythmia
Russian Film Club: Arrhythmia
collapsing humanity, fading integrity, failing marriages in a world of cynicism and compromise - an uncomfortably relatable yet soul-healing story
Russian Book Club: “The Heart of a Dog” by Mikhail Bulgakov
Russian Book Club: “The Heart of a Dog” by Mikhail Bulgakov
“Mikhail Bulgakov's The Heart of a Dog still bites” - the Guardian
TRKI prep sessions
A1 TRKI prep course
A1 TRKI prep course
Practise your skills and identify any weaknesses with a TRKI examiner
A2 TRKI prep course
A2 TRKI prep course
Practise your skills and identify any weaknesses with a TRKI examiner
B1 TRKI prep course
B1 TRKI prep course
Practise your skills and identify any weaknesses with a TRKI examiner
B2 TRKI prep course
B2 TRKI prep course
Practise your skills and identify any weaknesses with a TRKI examiner
C1 TRKI prep course
C1 TRKI prep course
Practise your skills and identify any weaknesses with a TRKI examiner
C2 TRKI prep course
Practise your skills and identify any weaknesses with a TRKI examiner
TRKI mock exams
A1 TRKI mock exam
Choose from a range of mock tests for A1
A2 TRKI mock exam
Choose from a range of mock tests for A2
B1 TRKI mock exam
Choose from a range of mock tests for B1
B2 TRKI mock exam
Choose from a range of mock tests for B2
C1 TRKI mock exam
Choose from a range of mock tests for C1
C2 TRKI mock exam
Choose from a range of mock tests for C2
Self-study mini-modules
A1 mini-module: Ловись, рыбка!
Supplement your regular lessons with our fun self-study modules
A2 mini-module: Мир, в котором я живу
Supplement your regular lessons with our fun self-study modules
B1 mini-module: Опасная работа
Supplement your regular lessons with our fun self-study packages
TRKI self-study modules
B1 TRKI self-study module: Dmitri Mendeleev
Prepare for the TRKI exam with our unique self-study modules
B1 TRKI self-study module: Anna Pavlova
Prepare for the TRKI exam with our unique self-study modules
B1 TRKI self-study module: Vitus Bering
Prepare for the TRKI exam with our unique self-study modules