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Students with ACTFL Novice Mid/Novice High, or at CEFR A1+/A2, or after three full semesters of university level Russian language study
Learn Russian in the EU offers a two-week intensive Russian program in Daugavpils, Latvia. This program runs in January and August. It is designed for students who want to quickly advance their Russian while also gaining an introduction to the city and everyday life in this predominantly Russian-speaking environment.
The program emphasizes developing practical communication skills, strengthening vocabulary, and improving grammatical accuracy. In addition to classroom instruction and daily communication practice with language partners, participants benefit from daily immersion in a Rusian-speaking community, making it an ideal refresher and preparation before starting a new university semester.
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Citizens of the USA, European Union, Great Britain, and many other countries need no visa to enter Latvia.
Daugavpils is very safe. We provide local insurance and help students deal with healthcare providers.
Homestay is provided in vetted and trained Russian-speaking host families, breakfast and dinner included.
In-country orientation, complimentary city walking tour, 24/7 support. Optional services: airport pick-up, two-way transfer local insurance.
In standard study abroad programs, Learn Russian in the EU provides Russian language instruction at three levels, depending on the program
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Placement testing results:
In-class performance upon arrival:
Learn Russian in the EU language instructors make the decision on the Russian language course level assigned to the student. Since the instructors have accumulated vast experience in teaching international students, their decisions are optimal and ensure the student will make maximum progress.
Passport
Health Declaration
Host family placement form
Online grammar test
Placement interview
Daugavpils is a Russian-speaking city. More, it is the largest Russian-speaking city in the European Union and NATO.
At least 80% of people speak Russian as their first or bilingual language. More than 95% of people speak Russian fluently.
In Daugavpils, Russian is the primary language of everyday communication.
Russian is the primary language of instruction. All language, literature, and courses are taught in Russian.
Courses in history, political science, and area studies will be also taught in Russian. Professors will adjust the language to help students follow the explanations. English presentations and materials may be used.
Natural Sciences/STEM instructors are English- and Russian-speaking Daugavpils University professors. The language of instruction varies from English-only to English/Russian mix and up to Russian-only, depending on the instructor and the course.
Learn Russian in the EU forms study groups exclusively from international students. Thus, your classmates will be of a similar background and with similar training objectives.
Elective courses may be delivered in groups or in one-on-one setting. These courses are usually taught in Russian, though teachers can add English explanations when required. Many professors speak English.
Students on individual programs work in one-on-one setting.
Yes. Staying with Russian-speaking host families is the most popular lodging option among our students.
We have implemented a system of selecting, vetting, instructing, and monitoring host families. They are our partners and provide valuable help in acquiring the language, traditions, and culture.
First of all, we need an application submitted through our website. Upon receiving the application, we will e-mail the student an acceptance confirmation letter.
Then, we will open a personal student account in our IT system and send detailed instructions.
Please see more in the Program timeline in the student account.