Format: PDF lesson pack / worksheets​
Length: 18 pages​

This ready-to-teach PDF supports GCSE Russian (Higher) students with exam-focused language and skills for Theme 2: Local area, holiday and travel. Learners develop reading, writing and speaking through a structured comparison of tourism in England and Russia, including climate, planning a trip, sightseeing and nature tourism.
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What’s included
Higher-tier reading text on tourism in England and Russia.

Reading comprehension questions, including a section where students answer in English in full sentences (useful for assessment).

Discussion / speaking prompts for extended answers (opinions + justifications), suitable for pair work, speaking exams practice or written homework.

Sentence-building / open-ended completion tasks to practise structures and topic vocabulary in context.

Accuracy task on commonly confused words (e.g., болотный vs болотистый) to improve precision.

Cultural knowledge tasks around key UK and Russian landmarks.

Vocabulary / glossary (Russian–English)Weather & climate (forecast, temperature, rain/snow, practical advice like taking an umbrella/jacket).
​Seasons and travel patterns (peak season/off-season, length of trips).​Types of tourism and activities (guided tour, excursion, itinerary/route, city break, nature tourism).​Attractions & places (museum, cathedral, palace, historic centre, entry ticket).​Transport & travel logistics (metro, bus, train, plane, taxi, platforms, timetables, one-way/return, transfers).​lodging & tourist interactions (booking, reception, check in/out, facilities, complaints).​Directions + eating/shopping language (maps, “how do I get to…?”, ordering, paying).​Linking phrases for argumentation (however/nevertheless/therefore, “on the one hand… on the other hand…”, “in my opinion…”).​Optional add-ons (include only if they are in your final file)Translation practice (Russian ↔ English).

GCSE-style writing task (email/letter).

Environmental questions linked to tourism (responsible travel; pros/cons).