TRKI/TORFL: Preparation for the russian certificate
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TRKI - Тест по русскому языку как иностранному (English: Test of Russian as a forgein language), also known as TORFL, is an internationally recognized foreign language certificate which serves as proof of the proficiency of the Russian language.
As part of the TRKI you can take 6 different tests. Each one of these represent a certain level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
| Test | CEFR Level |
|---|---|
| Elementary level (ТЭУ) | A1 |
| Basic level (ТБУ) | A2 |
| The First Certification Level (ТРКИ-1) | B1 |
| The Second Certification Level (ТРКИ-2) | B2 |
| The Third Certification Level(ТРКИ-3) | C1 |
| The Fourth Certification Level (ТРКИ-4) | C2 |
What is the TRKI useful for?
The TRKI certificate can serve as proof of your Russian proficiency in many areas:
- Proof for employers
- Proof for authorities in Russia: important for work permission and study admission
- Proof for authorities in EU states and the US
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How is the TRKI exam structured?
All tests require 5 skills:
- Vocabulary and Grammar (Субтест 1. Лексика. Грамматика)
- Reading Comprehension (Субтест 2. Чтение)
- Writing texts (Субтест 3. Писüмо)
- Listening comprehension(Субтест 4. Ауäирование)
- Oral exam, conversation (Субтест 5. Говорение)
This are some of the possible types of tasks:
- Multiple-Choice questions
- Detailed answers to questions about texts
- Monologue and dialogue with an examiner
Note: For some exercises you may also use a dictionary.
How is the TRKI exam assessed?
To successfully pass the exam, 67% of the possible points must be achieved in each of the five skills. There is the possibility to repeat single skills if you did not reach the required number of points. However, you have to pay 75% of the price again and it is only possible a year later.
Results will be posted within 3-5 working days, and if successfully, you will receive your TRKI certificate within 2-3 weeks.
How long is the TRKI certificate valid?
The TKRI certificate is valid one year after issue.
Where and when does the TRKI exam take place?
There is no central organization for the TRKI exam. Therefore, the exam is offered by individual institutions, including universities.
On the websites of the institutions you can see all available dates and you can register directly.
How much does the TRKI exam cost?
In the table below you will find a summary of the prices of the different tests. Of course, there may be deviations depending on the organizing institution.
| Test (Level) | Price |
|---|---|
| Elementary level (A1) | 160€ |
| Basic level (A2) | 160€ |
| TRKI I (B1) | 175€ |
| TRKI II (B2) | 185€ |
| TRKI III (C1) | 190€ |
| TRKI IV (C2) | 200€ |
How to prepare for the TRKI exam?
In order to pass the TRKI exam successfully, you should spend several weeks studying the tasks and the exam format intensively. Especially with the monologues and dialogues you should have routine.
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Further information
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