Russian Evening and Short Courses
The Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies runs Russian language and culture courses.
Application for Summer Intensive language courses NOW OPEN
Russian has over 253 million total speakers worldwide. In the republic of Ireland there are almost 20,000 Russian speakers (as recorded in the Census of Population 2022, compiled by the Central Statistics Office).
Complete Beginner Russian Intensive Course (A1 level, 30 Hours) PDF
This intensive 30-hour course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Russian. It introduces the Russian alphabet, focusing on sound–letter correspondence, pronunciation, and the development of basic reading skills. Elements of Russian culture are integrated throughout, providing learners with insights into everyday life, traditions, social norms, and contemporary cultural practices.
Pre-Intermediate Russian Intensive Course (A2 level, 30 Hours) PDF
This intensive course consists of 30 contact hours and is designed for students who have completed A1 level or possess basic knowledge of Russian. It aims to consolidate foundational grammar and expand communicative competence, helping learners move towards greater fluency and confidence in everyday situations. The course integrates elements of Russian culture, providing learners with insights into everyday life, traditions, social norms, and contemporary cultural practices.
Russian Intensive Course (B2/C1 Level, 30 Hours) PDF
This intensive course consists of 30 contact hours and is designed for students who already possess a strong command of Russian (B2 level or equivalent) and wish to refine their linguistic accuracy and stylistic range. The course integrates elements of Russian culture, providing learners with insights into everyday life, traditions, social norms, and contemporary cultural practices.
Duration: Each course contains 30 hours instruction within June 2026.
Time and Place: Classes take place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Please see the specific schedule in the attached enrolment information below. All the classes will take place on College campus in Dublin city centre. Learners will receive venue information closer to the course commencement date.
Fee: €450 for each summer language course. This fee is non-refundable once the course has commenced.
Course Dates: Class dates/times are subject to minor changes in rare circumstances and students will be given the maximum notice possible if this unlikely situation arises.
How do I register and pay for the course?
Please see detailed enrolment information here:
Summer 2026 Evening Language Course ENROLMENT INFORMATION (PDF)
Important Notes:
You must be 18 years of age or older to enrol in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies evening courses.
For post-beginner levels, you must receive permission of the instructor and the evening course administrator to confirm your level before finalising enrolment.
Fees are non-refundable once a course has commenced.
All courses are offered subject to minimum and maximum registration numbers.
Please note that participation in the evening course does not include access to the Trinity Library or other student services.
Please pay via the link below. Once payment is received, you will receive an email shortly afterwards with instructions to finalise your registration.
You can pay securely via PayPal:
Russian Intensive Summer School (Beginners A1):
Russian Intensive Summer School (Pre-intermediate A2):
Russian Intensive Summer School (Advanced B2/C1):
Application window for the full Academic Year 2026-27 language courses OPENING SOON
Contact Mary Clark, Continuous Education Administrator, at shortcourses.sllcs@tcd.ie if you would like to join the interested candidate list.
Application window NOW CLOSED for Academic Year 2025/26
For further information please email: shortcourses.sllcs@tcd.ie.