Discussion club (in Russian language) empowers senior students to develop strong oral communication skills through engaging debates and argumentation. Sessions focus on preparing and participating in debates on topics aligned with GCSE and A-Level exam specifications, as well as student interests. We tackle challenging subject matter, fostering critical thinking and confident public speaking.
WHAT WE DO
- Create a comfortable and engaging atmosphere where students can freely express their opinions and participate in discussions
- Analyse information, present and evaluate arguments
- Conduct research and provide evidence to support our arguments
- Develop public speaking skills and spontaneous speech
- Use vivid examples and engaging activities to make discussions interesting and memorable
- Teach the use of complex grammatical structures and introductory phrases for confident and articulate speech
OBJECTIVES
The programme cultivates students’ ability to formulate well-reasoned judgements, construct compelling arguments, deliver engaging presentations, and participate confidently in Russian language.
REQUIREMENTS
For children aged 11–14 who are fluent in Russian.
How our Discussion club works
Our club sessions are tailored to the age and goals of our students, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
- For children aged 9-11, we use playful methods with lots of interactive elements: vivid imagery and characters for descriptions, creating stories within given scenarios, role-playing, and free-flowing discussions. The main goal for this age group is to help children feel comfortable expressing themselves in Russian, reinforce knowledge gained in other lessons, and learn to use Russian for casual communication with peers.
- For students aged 12-14 preparing for the GCSE exam, we select discussion topics that align with both their everyday interests and the exam specifications. The primary objective here is to refine and confidently apply their acquired knowledge. This means being able to freely use complex grammatical structures and introductory phrases, clearly and firmly express their point of view, speak publicly, and work collaboratively to prepare arguments for debates.
- For young adults aged 15-17, the focus shifts to A Level exam preparation. Sessions for this group revolve around in-depth discussions of topics related to the exam specifications and student projects. Comparing the socio-cultural characteristics of Russian-speaking countries and Great Britain is an important part of the discussion and plays a significant role in expanding students’ vocabulary and general knowledge for exam preparation.
