Following the overwhelming success of the programs in Armenia, Latvia, and Uzbekistan, I am launcing an "Lithuanian Culture in Russian" program for a small group of 6 high intermediate to advanced Russian-language learners. We will travel to the beautiful city Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and study the country's history and culture in Russian while exploring the city and the coutryside. Write to me at [email protected] to inquire about program participation.
Program Structure:
The administrative side of this program is very simple. We each make our own travel arrangements to and from Vilnius and find our own accommodations in the city close to each other. (In our Uzbekistan program, participants decided to live in pairs, and it worked really well in terms of immersion in Russian and companionship.) I will rent a larger apartment with a big table around which we will meet Monday through Friday for 3 hours of class each day, some days in the mornings, and some days in the afternoons depending on our cultural program that day. We will speak only Russian in class meetings and on out of class outings.
In terms of course content, we will be reading and talking about Lithuania and its people in Russian, trying to figure out what is at the heart of this place. Our "classroom" learning will be enriched by our experiences in the city and the region, so that by the end of the program you will find that not only your Russian has improved, but you also have come closer to understanding the culture that just two weeks ago was foreign.
Logistics:
Application:
Details:
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Dates: Monday, Dec. 30 to Friday, Jan. 10
Cost: $1000
Requirement: High intermediate to advanced Russian language proficiency
Visas: Americans don't need visas to Lithuania if staying for less than 90 days
Flights: Students will book their own flights
Accommodations: Students will book their own Airbnb or hotel accommodations
Trips and meals: Excursions, trips, and meals are not included in the price
Inquiries: [email protected]
Program Structure:
The administrative side of this program is very simple. We each make our own travel arrangements to and from Vilnius and find our own accommodations in the city close to each other. (In our Uzbekistan program, participants decided to live in pairs, and it worked really well in terms of immersion in Russian and companionship.) I will rent a larger apartment with a big table around which we will meet Monday through Friday for 3 hours of class each day, some days in the mornings, and some days in the afternoons depending on our cultural program that day. We will speak only Russian in class meetings and on out of class outings.
In terms of course content, we will be reading and talking about Lithuania and its people in Russian, trying to figure out what is at the heart of this place. Our "classroom" learning will be enriched by our experiences in the city and the region, so that by the end of the program you will find that not only your Russian has improved, but you also have come closer to understanding the culture that just two weeks ago was foreign.
Logistics:
- Classes will run from Monday, Dec. 30 to Friday, Jan. 10.
- On Monday, Dec. 30, we will have an afternoon class from 3 to 6pm to allow for some rest in the morning after the arrival.
- On December 31st, We will celebrate the New Year together in the Old Town of Vilnius!
- You will have some reading and thinking (and a little bit of writing) homework every day.
- I will send you the course reading materials several weeks before the trip so that you can become familiar with the content and the level of difficulty.
- I wil do some planning of cultural activities and trips, but we will decide together what and when we want to do.
- You will have time to explore the city on your own.
Application:
- If you’d like to participate in this adventure, write to me at [email protected] and share a bit about your experience speaking Russian, ask any questions, and make any special requests and wishes for the program.
- If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we will schedule an informal phone conversation to determine it.
- If you know somebody who might like to participate in the program, spread the word and post a link to this page on social media.
Details:
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Dates: Monday, Dec. 30 to Friday, Jan. 10
Cost: $1000
Requirement: High intermediate to advanced Russian language proficiency
Visas: Americans don't need visas to Lithuania if staying for less than 90 days
Flights: Students will book their own flights
Accommodations: Students will book their own Airbnb or hotel accommodations
Trips and meals: Excursions, trips, and meals are not included in the price
Inquiries: [email protected]
