Russian Language Summer School classes continue or How foreign students prepared draniki

Today, on August 3, the participants of the Russian Language Summer School not only studied grammar, vocabulary and history, but also immersed themselves in culture through the preparation of Belarusian cuisine dishes.

By increasing internal motivation to learn the Russian language and creating psychological comfort for Summer School students, the organizers in real conditions show and comment on pragmatic socio-cultural situations, introduce Belarusian national traditions, peculiarities of mentality and establish a dialogue of cultures. Cooking helps to improve communication skills and expand vocabulary, as many products and dishes have their own unique names.

As Inna Samoilova, associate professor of the Department of Modern Technologies of Pre-University Education of the Federal State Educational Institution, told, daily classes for those who came to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno to study the Russian language are held using modern innovative learning technologies involving interactive, role-playing, business games, discussions on topics of intercultural communication, as well as mandatory educational excursions. Thus, classes are aimed at the development of mental activity, creative activity, the formation of combinatorial speech skills and abilities.

− This is the third time I am a student of the Summer School of the Russian language. I really like the organization of classes at school, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the city of Grodno. Every time I discover something new, as an Italian language teacher, I am interested in the methodology of organizing the educational process here in Belarus. I feel that during my time at school I have become part of a big family, part of this beautiful city," said Christian Ecker from Italy.

Dominik Szczepanyak from Poland has been a participant of the Russian language school for 5 years in a row.

− For me, the time spent at school is a vacation. In Grodno, I not only rest my soul, but also spend time usefully in classes at the Summer School of the Russian Language. It has become a tradition. Every time I am surprised by the variety and richness of the program. I am sure that this is not the last year I study at school," Dominik Shchepanyak shared.

The educational project will last until August 12. Upon completion of the training, students of the Summer School will receive certificates.