This specialization is designed for those who already have some experience in learning Russian at the A1 level and want to continue their studies. In four courses of this specialization, learners are going to expand their vocabulary with new words and conversational phrases, learn how to use them in everyday communication with their Russian friends, classmates and colleagues. The Grammar section on this specialization covers the most important constructions that are required to reach the Basic level. Learners are going to master the use of complex sentences with various conjunctions, constructions with predicative adverbs, direct and indirect speech and many more. The first three weeks of each course contain a broad variety of exercises on vocabulary and grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking aspects of language learning. On the last week of each course, learners have an opportunity to practise their writing and speaking skills in peer-review tasks.