Students use Russian to help Russian speakers they encounter in the community in situations such as giving directions, explaining prices, aiding with bus routes. Students converse with heritage speaker students in the school and enjoy language club activities with them. Students welcome new Russian speakers to the school and help them understand the local culture. Sample Progress Indicators Students watch Russian cartoons and musical events. Students listen to and sing Russian sings.
Students play Russian games.
Sample Progress Indicators Students acquire vocabulary to talk about topics of personal interest.