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NEWS
09/06 2010
Recent week was full of events! Our annual international project “Mix of Cultures 2010” started on Wednesday. The festive procession (The "Caravan of Cultures") along Lenin avenue has opened the project with great success.
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Students said in Winter-Spring, 2010
James Brown, Ireland: “I took a two-week individual tuition at the School “Enjoy Russian”. The teaching was well structured so I feel I have improved my knowledge of grammar and rules. I would like to thank my teacher Natasha for all her help and patience; her work was excellent and, what I like, thorough. We spoke Russian all the time which forced me to think in the language. I’m happy with the improvements I’ve made and the quality of teaching. Concerning cultural program...well it was good! The town tour was a good introduction to the city. Ksenia (volunteer) was energetic and enthusiastic town guide. I felt she loves her town. I met few volunteers but they all were lovely and extemely friendly. All the museum excursions game me clear impression about the atmosphere of the town; All of them were very interesting. I think it’s good value for money compared with Moscow alternatives and I was very happy with my teacher.”
Ashley Anne Donnan, Ireland: “Everything was really great!! I spent the best 2 months in Russia! Concerning teaching the School “Enjoy Russian” is perfect. The Russian language program was great, I was able to decide what I was interested in studying and the teachers always found interesting materials to use. What I liked was having Friday as a film day with Masha, my second teacher. That was exciting! I felt really comfortable talking to her and enjoyed discussing lots of different things. My first teacher was Elza. She helped me a lot! I liked working on vocabulary with her; it was really useful. I believe my conversation skills have improved, but I still have a long way to go. The program was organized very well, the coordinators were always helpful and friendly.
Although I came here to work and studied most of the time I would have liked more interesting excursions (I did enjoy the art museum!) and socializing with volunteers. It seems in summer they are more available. So keep it up!”
Peter Ziegelwanger, Austria: “I came to Petrozavodsk only for a week for an individual course but I fell in love with this small town and Russia! And I love my family. They were excellent hosts; I really want to return! The infrastructure is good and the town is hospitable and nice. Though I wish there would be more contacts with the locals and more various cultural programs. I believe it’s prefect in summer but I guess winter is not the time for culture=) Anni Juvonen, Finland: “That was great! I spent in the school “Enjoy Russian” only a month but we did have fun! My first teacher was very good and I enjoyed the lessons much though there were parts that were too hard for me. But the whole atmosphere was very friendly and I believe I activated my Russian a bit! The cultural program was all right but not very versatile; I suppose coming here at summer time gives more options.”
David Schlutz, Germany: "I would definitely recommend the Russian language school “Enjoy Russian”. First I evaluate the organization of the program at a very high level. The administration has solved all the problems concerning my stay in Petrozavodsk very fast and without any consequences. So I could only concentrate on Russian. I took a 2-week basic program and it lived up to my expectations all right, especially the 2nd week. My teacher was very open-minded and we had a lot of fun together besides her methods are rather appropriate but I wish it would be more cooperation with students concerning the lessons schedule. Masha used a lot of audio and video materials and all the facilities were all right so I felt the progress in my Russian proficiency thought it could be bigger but it’s my fault)) I’d like to thank my host family. It was very carrying! My overall impression is positive, the program was well organized and each student is treated individually. The excursions were good and we were always informed in time about any new activities and changes, everyone was helping and supportive." Silvia Strobl, Austria: “I spent a month in Petrozavodsk and I’m very happy having spent my time here with “Enjoy Russian”! I’m very thankful to my Russian language teachers, actually I had two teachers because I took two programs; in a mini-group and individual. Both Natasha and Anna are high-class. What I liked most is that much teachers’ attention was focused on me what allowed for my improvement. We used various materials for studies and I really wasn’t bored. It was quite intense being in the Russian speaking environment so my vocabulary expanded considerably. Besides the organization of the group was excellent, the work of the Russian school is very professional. As far as living conditions are concerned, I think that my host family did a very good job. I felt very comfortable there. By the way, the volunteers were very helpful and friendly.”
Silvio Laveder, Italy: "The content of the Russian language course was excellent as well as teaching. My best wishes to my teacher! The study book is easy to use and well structured. I would maybe add a little dictionary with the words used at the lessons. In my family there are very easy-going people, interesting experience to live with them. The volunteers were very good. It was very nice of them to help us learning the Russian language and getting to know the culture. Organization and administration of the program were excellent. Dasha and the staff were always available to help. I would recommend this Russian language school to students because Karelia is a good place to study Russian, just a night train away from St. Petersburg, but far enough to avoid meeting people who speaks English. The price of School and life is cheaper. Real life of a not too big city!"
Claes Gustav von Heiroth, Finland: “My program was entirely private. I tried my best to lose myself in studying and everything around me, the atmosphere itself contributed much. First it was hard for me to adapt especially concerning language matters as the flow of information is impressive but the lessons were well-structured and logic so I got used to the intense learning pace pretty fast. I point out that there were no problems in organizing the program, everything was under control. I love my accommodation; I had probably the best location in town and the room fulfilled my expectations. I’m satisfied and glad to have the Russian language course certificate. I’m planning to come back here soon.” |
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