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University of The Gambia · 17–31 August 2026Ask a question
Russia
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Homework

Homework

Homework 01 — Meet the Russian alphabet

Practise recognising the first Russian letters, vowels and simple letter sequences.

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Use the alphabet guide in Dictionaries & resources if you need help. Complete every question, check your answers, then submit the homework with your name.

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  1. 01
    Which Russian letter makes an ‘A’ sound?

    Look for a letter that also resembles the English A.

  2. 02
    Complete the sequence: А, Б, __, Г
  3. 03
    Which one of these is a Russian vowel?
  4. 04
    Type the Russian letter that comes after Д.
  5. 05
    Complete the simple syllable: М + А = __

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Homework 02 — Introduce yourself in Russian

Practise greetings, polite expressions and simple phrases for introducing yourself in Russian.

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Read each phrase aloud before answering. Complete every question, check your answers, then submit the homework with your name. Remember: тебя is informal, while вас is polite or formal.

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  1. 01
    Complete the Russian sentence: __ студент. (I am a student.)

    Use the Russian word for ‘I’.

  2. 02
    Complete the sentence: Я __ студент. (I am a good student.)
  3. 03
    What does «Я из…» mean?
  4. 04
    Write in Russian: My name is…

    Begin with Меня.

  5. 05
    Which phrase means ‘Your name is…’ when speaking informally to one person?
  6. 06
    Which phrase means ‘Your name is…’ when speaking politely or formally?
  7. 07
    Write in Russian: What is your name? (informal)
  8. 08
    Write in Russian: What is your name? (polite or formal)
  9. 09
    Which expression means ‘Thank you very much’?
  10. 10
    Write the Russian word for ‘Thank you!’
  11. 11
    Complete with the Russian word for ‘yes’: __.
  12. 12
    Complete with the Russian word for ‘no’: __.
  13. 13
    Which greeting would you normally use with a friend?
  14. 14
    Which greeting is polite or formal?

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Due Aug 31, 2026

Homework 03 — Build sentences about daily routines

Build complete Russian sentences with Я люблю, Я могу and Я умею, using everyday verbs and times.

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Use the Daily Routine Verbs poster in Dictionaries & resources. Write the verb in its infinitive form after each model.

Я люблю + verb + в … часов. — I like to … at … o’clock.

Я могу + verb + в … часов. — I can do it / I am available to do it at that time.

Я умею + verb. — I know how to / I have the skill to do it.

Example: Я люблю слушать музыку в восемь часов. Remember: use в час for one o’clock, в два/три/четыре часа, and в пять–двенадцать часов.

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  1. 01
    What does «Я могу» usually mean?
  2. 02
    Which sentence says ‘I know how to swim’?
  3. 03
    Complete with the Russian infinitive: Я люблю __ музыку в восемь часов. (I like to listen to music at eight o’clock.)

    Use the Daily Routine Verbs poster, then type only the missing infinitive.

  4. 04
    Write in Russian: I like to dance at seven o’clock.

    Start with Я люблю. Check the poster for the verb and the time note above.

  5. 05
    Write in Russian: I can do homework at six o’clock.

    Start with Я могу. Check the poster for the activity and the time note above.

  6. 06
    Write in Russian: I know how to ride a bike.

    Use Я умею for a learned skill. Find the activity on the poster.

  7. 07
    Choose the correctly built sentence.
  8. 08
    How do you say ‘at one o’clock’ in Russian?
  9. 09
    Write in Russian: How are you?
  10. 10
    Which answer means ‘So-so’?
  11. 11
    Which is the formal or polite way to say ‘Sorry’?
  12. 12
    Write the Russian word that can mean both ‘please’ and ‘you’re welcome’.

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Dictionaries & resources

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English & Russian alphabets

A side-by-side guide to the English and Russian alphabets, with vowels and consonants highlighted.

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Russian syllable chart

Build foundational Russian syllables by pairing eight consonants with nine vowel sounds.

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Russian syllable practice

A follow-on reading exercise for moving smoothly between two Russian syllables.

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Russian culture vocabulary

Learn Russian words for familiar cultural symbols, foods, places, music and traditions.

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Russian daily routine verbs

Use these everyday infinitives to build sentences with Я люблю, Я могу and Я умею.

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Daily routine verbs — morning to night

Follow a typical day from waking up and getting dressed to relaxing and going to bed.

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