A great school with amazing teachers

I decided to challenge myself by learning Russian from scratch. I had always been fascinated by Russia and the Russian language so when back home I came across a former student of Exlinguo NSK, it got me wondering: why not me? He spoke very highly of the school and the teachers so I enrolled myself for a 4-week stay in Siberia. The school is perfectly located and well-equipped, the teachers are very professional and yet know when to have a laugh with us and Sasha from reception is very helpful. It does not get any better than that! And because there are not many tourists in NSK, you will feel special and welcome everywhere you go. I chose this city because it is much less European than SPB (or Moscow) and has this Siberian vibe its inhabitants are so proud of. There is heaps of parks, cafes, restaurants and bars to cater for everyone and the nightlife will content the young and the young at heart. To put it in a nutshell, Exlinguo NSK is a great school with amazing teachers in an awesome city! Спасибо за все!

Jérémie, France
4 weeks / November 2014

La progression se fait immédiatement sentir

Bravo encore une fois à toute l'équipe ! Pour ma deuxième participation, je suis à nouveau satisfaite de mon stage. Tout le monde est très disponible et toujours prêt à aider. Les cours sont bien orchestrés et la progression se fait immédiatement sentir. Encore merci et à bientôt pour le niveau B1 !

Anne, France
4 semaines / Novembre 2014

The teachers were encouraging and kind

This is a language school that I definitely recommend! I spent eight weeks in the Exlinguo center in Novosibirsk during the autumn and improved immensely. The best thing was that I had fun every step of the way and made many memories that I can look fondly back at. The teachers were encouraging and kind and did a lot to help me get over my fear of speaking a foreign language less than perfectly. They also made me feel like I was in good hands since they followed my progress closely and let me know if there was something I really needed to work on. In the end, I couldn't help but think that this is how languages should be taught. The girl in the reception was always more than ready to help and just needs to be mentioned for the many great things she does. If I ever have the chance to, I'll be coming back. And for anyone wondering if they should go during the autumn, I say: Do it! For the love of golden leaves, hot chocolate and festivals, do it!

Árný, Iceland
8 weeks / October 2014

Gli insegnanti sono tutti qualificati, gentili e disponibili

Ho studiato all'Exlinguo per un mese, molto impegnativo, ma proficuo. Gli insegnanti sono tutti qualificati, gentili e disponibili. Per chi cerca una full immersion nella lingua e nelle cultura russa, questo è il posto giusto! L'atmosfera è amichevole e familiare ed essendoci pochi studenti durante i mesi invernali, siamo riusciti a creare un bel gruppo affiatato. Non potevo chiedere di meglio per quanto riguarda la sistemazione, la famiglia ospitante è stata estremamente gentile nei miei confronti, ho imparato molto anche grazie a loro. Novosibirsk è una città giovane, pulita e non le manca nulla. Assolutamente soddisfatta dell'esperienza!

Elisa, Italy
4 weeks / October 2014

C'est avec plaisir que je reviendrai à Novossibirsk.

L'attention des professeurs alliée à leurs qualités professionnelles ont permis d'atteindre voire de surpasser les objectifs que je m'étais fixée. C'est avec plaisir que je reviendrai étudier à Novossibirsk.

Alison, France
5 semaines / Octobre 2014

Ga naar Exlinguo! Niet twijfelen! Doen!

Dit was mijn tweede keer als student bij het talencentrum van ExLinguo en opnieuw was alles fantastisch georganiseerd. De leraressen zijn uitermate professioneel en zeer kundig. Het talencentrum is modern, goed uitgerust en centraal gelegen. Ik heb zoveel Russisch geleerd in een zopas korte tijd dat ik dit aan iedereen die Russisch wil leren aanbeveel. Zin om Russisch te leren of je Russisch te verbeteren? Ga naar Exlinguo! Niet twijfelen! Doen!

Peter, Netherlands
1 week / October 2014

Excellent course, outstanding tutors, superb facilities

This is the perfect place to study Russian. The course is intense but the atmosphere is very friendly. The teachers are very professional. They help you to gain confidence speaking a range of useful topics and are most patient and understanding of the problems that beginners face learning a language. Groups are small so everyone participates. It is impossible not to improve! The Centre is extremely well equipped for learning and the coffee area is great for socialising with the other students. The range of extra-curricular activities is exceptionally varied and I attended all of them from doll-making, to cooking, to visiting museums and art galleries, to a BBQ by the lake, and visiting a school to name just a few. My “family” was the perfect choice for me – very friendly, fantastic meals, lovely room and in a great location. Novosibirsk is a very modern, cultured city with lots of activities to suit all tastes. With a transport system that makes it easy to get around, lots of good cafes and restaurants, excellent theatres and concert halls, beautiful tree-lined boulevards and well maintained parks and gardens it is a really lovely, and very safe, place to visit. To summarise:- excellent course, outstanding tutors, superb facilities, wonderful extra-curricular activities, lovely family, incredible city! - I’ll be back!

Julia, United Kingdom
4 weeks / October 2014

The best thing about Exlinguo is definitely the teachers

After coming to Exlinguo, I now know why all the testimonials I read beforehand were so positive! The school is in a brilliant location and is modern and comfortable. The lessons are always well-planned and the cultural activities are both fun and valuable. But the best thing about Exlinguo is definitely the teachers! They are friendly, fun and real experts at what they do - I looked forward to arriving every morning! I will definitely be coming back!

Charlie, United Kingdom
4 weeks / September 2014

La gentilezza dei professori è veramente unica

EXLINGUO non ha deluso le mie aspettative, anzi le ha tutte superate. La mia esperienza riguardo lo stage linguistico di SAN PIETROBURGO è stata veramente entusiasmante. Il livello di preparazione e la gentilezza dei professori è veramente unica, senza dimenticare la disponibilità di tutto lo staff nell’ organizzare lezioni personalizzate e nel dare consigli su come impiegare il tempo libero. Il livello del corso è molto alto e molto intensivo e i miglioramenti sono tangibili di giorno in giorno. Inoltre sono riuscita ad avere un’ampia visione della cultura russa nei suoi molteplici aspetti. San Pietroburgo è una città magica che riesce ad ammaliare il visitatore, io non mi stancavo mai di girare per le sue vie, alla scoperta di nuove cose dietro ogni angolo. La scuola è molto accogliente situata nel centro storico dandomi così la possibilità di essere a contatto con la città. Non mi sono mai sentita a migliaia di km di distanza da casa, trovandomi in un ambiente accogliente e sereno. Un stage che rifarei, anzi che rifarò con molto piacere. Un ringraziamento speciale a tutto lo staff per l’accoglienza e la professionalità dimostrata in questo mio soggiorno. Большое спасибо!

Lucrezia, Italy
2 weeks / September 2014

Die Schule ist super ausgestattet mit moderner Technik

Exlinguo ist eine ausgezeichnete Schule, welche neben dem Unterricht ein vielfaelltiges Programm anbietet. Langweilig wird es in Novosibirsk also nie. Die Schule ist super ausgestattet mit moderner Technik, welche das Lernen erleichtert. Allgemein lernt man sehr viel und wird super gefordert! Ich kann die Schule jedem empfehlen, ganz egal auf welchem Sprachniveau.

Marina, Switzerland
8 weeks / September 2014

I met some nice people from all over the world

I have enjoyed the Russian language course a lot, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to actually see and feel the difference in their Russian skills! The activities that are offered in the evenings are brilliant as they give an understanding of the Russian culture. Also I met some nice people from all over the world on this course which makes this experience even more valuable.

Irina, Germany
2 weeks / September 2014

The atmosphere at school was very pleasant

It is the first time I decided to do an intensive language course. It has been a great experience. The teachers were competent and very patient, the course was totally adapted to my level. Initially we were 3 persons in our group, and we ended up being 2, which was perfect. The atmosphere at school was very pleasant, during the breaks we had excellent contact with the other students. A few spoke rather good Russian, others, like myself, needed english to make oneself understood. The different activities that were proposed and/or organized by the school were interesting and well organized. The material used is appropriate and high standard. I would highly recommend this school to people who would like to learn Russian in a nice, well organized environment. As for myself I decided to repeat the experience next year, in Novosibirsk. A special thank you to Sylvain Bonnot, who always replies to the emails of each student within one day and succeeds in solving problems in no time.

Marijke, Netherlands
3 weeks / August 2014

A full immersion Russian Language Program

This schoolhouse is amazing. It clearly exceeded my expectations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure I had the best instruction possible. In just two weeks I went from not been able to communicate, to now have a basic conversation. My listening improved as well as my grammar and vocabulary. The Host Family, Teachers and administration were all well synchronized. Every aspect of the contract was entirely fulfilled. I am very excited to have found this center (Novosibirsk). I enjoyed my stay, learnt a ton, and will be back next summer for more. This is really a full immersion Russian Language Program.

Cesar, United States
2 weeks / August 2014

The entire experience was excellent and inspiring

Taking up an intensive language course after so many years was really quite a challenge. Consequently, during the last couple of weeks before traveling to St. Petersburg I felt rather restless in anticipation. However, the entire experience was excellent and inspiring. I could only recommend ExLinguo for anyone willing to do an intensive course in Russian language. Everybody at ExLinguo was kind, competent and helpful, the premises were welcoming, the wifi was fast, and the classes exciting in spite of its fast pace. Particularly, I would like to thank Marina and Tatiana for their warmth, patience and pedagogical skills.

Juan-Antonio, Spain
3 weeks / August 2014

El material y la tecnología son de gran calidad

El curso de ruso en EXLINGUO en Novosibirk ha demostrado el alto nivel de preparación de los profesores y la profesionalidad del centro en todos sus aspectos. El hecho de estar en Siberia le da un toque especial y demuestra lo útil que es este idioma y como la gente en Rusia lo valora al alcanzar el nivel mínimo para comunicarse. El material y la tecnología son de gran calidad.

Bartomeu, Spain
1 week / August 2014

Personalet og lærerne er utroligt søde og professionelle

Skolen i Novosibirsk overgik alle forventninger. Personalet og lærerne er utroligt søde og professionelle. Jeg havde desværre kun mulighed for at være i Novosibirsk i to uger, men lærerne var alligevel i stand til at sammensætte et meget individuelt program - der også blev tilpasset min udvikling. Samlet set en rigtig god oplevelse der var svær at tage hjem fra.

Lau, Denmark
2 weeks / August 2014

Des professeurs très cultivés et d’une rare gentillesse

Excellent séjour, des professeurs très cultivés et d’une rare gentillesse, des cours de qualité, ainsi qu’une très bonne ambiance au sein de l’école et des familles d’accueil. La progression se fait très rapidement, il ne faut pas hésiter à parler, poser des questions aux professeurs ou à la famille d'accueil. Saint-Pétersbourg est une ville magnifique, je n'y suis resté que 2 semaines car je devais partir pour le Kazakhstan. Un stage que je referai avec grand plaisir en fonction de mon emploi du temps. Merci Exlinguo !

Pierre, France
2 semaines / Août 2014

The teachers are careful to assess each student's needs

I spent three weeks at Exlinguo in Novosibirsk and found the professional quality of teaching and small class sizes to be excellent aids to learning. The teachers are careful to assess each student's needs and to provide materials to deal with any gaps in knowledge. I completed the B1 examination and I am likely to return again to Novosibirsk to do the B2.

Ashley, United Kingdom
3 weeks / August 2014

People from the whole world and all ages

Anyone willing to learn russian should take the opportunity to go through Exlinguo as it allies what we need : a wonderful city, skilled employees and a great working atmosphere between students. Everything about the stay was nice, from the day I arrived in Saint-Petersbourg to the moment we left the city: the stay is framed and well-organized. I was impressed that I took 30 hours class (I had forgotten until the end of internship feedback) because the class is so welel-organized, led and interactive that I didn't even realize the hours long. Indeed, Exlinguo employees are helpful, dedicated, patient, professional and friendly. This was a delight and it makes the atmosphere good, positive and in the end, more friendly to learn in small groups. We had coffee breaks during which we can ask questions and socialize with other students. There are people from the whole world and all ages, and as everyone as the common point of being curious about a new language, socializing is very easy. Exlinguo proposes visits and the boat trip was fun. Very important, I personnally had no clue what Russia was about in real life: Saint-Petersbourg is a heaven and realizing that I thought I had sacrifed one week holiday to end up in the marvelous and shining city of Tsars with incredible architecture, countless places and museums to visits, river cruises to make and restaurants to taste was the super +++ of that trip. I was help through the whole journey by the teachers and the founder who made sure I was doing well, had no issue and was learning at the pace I was expecting. And last but not least, I could with no doubt see after one week that my level in russian language, and my understanding of this language was incredibly improved. I am looking forward to go back to Russia thanks to this very positive experience.

Hacina, France
1 week / August 2014

My Russian verbal skills increased exponential

Based on my experiences traveling, I have come to recognize that the only way to properly learn a language is by complete immersion and interaction with native speakers. Exlinguo not only understands this but bases it's whole program around it. Due to the small class sizes, the teachers take the time to get to know you and your interests and base all lessons on subjects that motivate you to stay attentive and willing to learn. Every week they offer excursions to the countless beautiful parks and cultural centers of St. Petersburg, all while maintain active conversation between the students and teachers. My Russian verbal skills increased exponential in my 4 weeks at this school and I will definitely be back.

Gregory, United States
4 weeks / July 2014

Il livello del corso oltre ad essere molto buono

Il centro è veramente ottimo sia per quanto riguarda il livello di insegnamento, sia per quanto riguarda l'organizzazione di tutte le attività extra-scolastiche come per esempio escursioni, visite programmate e disponibilità del personale e docenti a dare qualsiasi tipo di aiuto in caso di bisogno. In passato ho già frequentato altri corsi di lingua in giro per il mondo, avendo la passione per le lingue straniere, ma a tutta sincerità questo lo reputo il migliore di quelli da me frequentati soprattutto per la competenza nell'insegnamento e disponibilità degli insegnanti stessi nell'organizzare le lezioni individuali in base alle preferenze dello studente. Il livello del corso oltre ad essere molto buono è anche molto intensivo, pertanto raccomando il centro Exlinguo a chi ha veramnte voglia di migliorare pur sapendo che al termine delle lezione è necessario anche studiare se volete davvero ottenere il massimo!!! Per terminare faccio veramente i complimenti a tutto lo staff Exlinguo perchè sono state tre settimane ottime!!! Большое спасибо!

Davide, Italy
3 weeks / August 2014

Die Lehrer sind hochprofessionell

Besser geht's nicht! Das Exlinguo-Center in Nowosibirsk verdient in jeder Hinsicht höchstes Lob. Wer echte Immersion in die russische Sprache und Kultur sucht, ist in der Hauptstadt Sibiriens perfekt aufgehoben. Die Lehrer sind hochprofessionell, motiviert und gehen flexibel und geradezu liebevoll auf die Bedürfnisse jedes einzelnen Schülers ein - dies wird unterstützt durch modernste Unterrichtsmaterialien und sehr kleine Lerngruppen. Der Spaß kommt dabei nicht zu kurz - sei es bei gemeinsamen Ausflügen, beim Kochen eines russischen Gerichts oder beim Hineinschnuppern in russische Handwerkskunst unter professioneller Anleitung eines Künstlers. Ich bin mit meinen beiden Kindern zu Exlinguo gefahren; beide hatten bisher so gut wie keine Russisch-Kenntnisse und haben innerhalb von zwei Wochen erstaunlich viel gelernt. "Warum kann Schule nicht immer so sein wie hier?" war eine Frage, die sie mir mehrfach gestellt haben - aus dem Mund einer Zwölf- und eines Dreizehnjährigen Exlinguo sicher besonders hoch anzurechnen... Wir kommen wieder!

Christine, Germany
2 weeks / July 2014

Les professeurs adaptent leurs cours à vos intérêts

Après avoir été enchanté par mon stage à Novossibirsk cet hiver, j'ai voulu découvrir la ville de Saint-Petersbourg, tout en continuant d'apprendre le russe. Et je suis loin d'être déçu du voyage ! Le niveau d'enseignement y est excellent et la ville, magnifique. Je vous recommande vivement Exlinguo : les professeurs adaptent leurs cours à vos intérêts ainsi qu'à vos attentes concernant le stage.

Adrien, France
2 semaines / Juillet 2014

A escola em Novosibirsk é como se fosse sua casa

Se você está pensando em estudar Russo na Rússia, não pense duas vezes em ir para a Exlinguo :) A escola é incrível. O ensino é inquestionável, os professores são os melhores na sua área e cada aula traz muito material para estudos. A escola em Novosibirsk é como se fosse sua casa, sempre com biscoitos e chá disponível. A infraestrutura é ótima, salas de aula completas e computadores bons à disposição. Quase todos os dias têm atividades programadas. Novosibirsk é uma cidade muito nova, não há muitas atrações como museus mas é muito limpa e organizada. É um excelente ponto de partida para explorar a Sibéria. Eu viajei para o lago Baikal ao final do curso - reserve uma semana ao menos para a viagem, que vale muito a pena, especialmente o lago Olkhon. Não posso elogiar o suficiente essa escola que é ótima com um pessoal incrível :)))

Nicole, Brazil
5 weeks / July 2014

Die Organisation der Sprachschule ist excellent

Ich hatte mich für Exlinguo in Novosibirsk aufgrund der Rückmeldungen der Teilnehmer entschieden. Nach drei Wochen Sprachaufenthalt kann ich mich den positiven Rückmeldungen nur anschließen. Die Organisation der gesamten Sprachschule ist excellent; die Lehrpersonen kompetent, bemüht und sehr hilfsbereit. Die gesamte Mannschaft ist bemüht für den Lernenden die besten Bedinugungen zu schaffen. Ebenso hat sich meine Gastfamile viel Zeit für mich genommen, sodass ich für mich wirklich das herausholen konnte was ich mir vorgenommen hatte. Wer in angenehmer Atmosphäre an seinen russischen Sprachkenntnissen arbeiten möchte dem kann ich Exlinguo nur empfehlen, er wird seine Entscheidung nicht bereuen.

Johann, Italy
3 weeks / July 2014