Discover the Lithuanian language and culture through a practical, engaging, and beginner-friendly course designed for complete newcomers. Basic Lithuanian (CEFR A1.1) focuses on real-life communication, helping you gain the essential language skills needed for everyday situations.
From your very first lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, navigate daily interactions, and build confidence in speaking and understanding Lithuanian. The course emphasizes active vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and practical conversation rather than memorizing grammar rules.
Beyond the language itself, you will also explore Lithuania’s rich culture, traditions, and everyday life. Through interactive activities and cultural insights, you will develop an understanding of Lithuanian customs while comparing them with your own cultural experiences.
Whether you are planning to study, work, travel, or simply connect with Lithuanian people, this course provides the perfect foundation to start your language-learning journey with confidence.
Training Course Content:
1. Introduction to the Lithuanian Language. Lithuanian Alphabet and the Sounds. Acquaintance (2 hours).
2. Place and time. Vilnius – a multicultural city (main microdistricts, famous places, transport etc.) (4 hours).
3. Lithuania and its people. Family. Character. Professions (4 hours).
4. Food and shopping. Useful situational phrases (in a shop, café, restaurant, visiting guests, on the street). Situational role-plays (6 hours).
5. The human body, health and feelings (2 hours).
6. Language practice in Vilnius Old Town (6 hours).
Training Course Scope:
Course scope in credits: 3 ECT
Total student workload: 81 hours
Contact hours and study mode: 24 hours
Independent study hours: 57 hours
Lecturer: Assoc. prof. Vitalija Karaciejūtė
Training Schedule:
The registration link, along with information about training dates and times, is announced on MRU social media channels and sent to students via email.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course students will be able to:
1. Understand and use basic Lithuanian vocabulary and expressions (CEFR A1.1 level) related to everyday topics such as place and time, family, food, shopping, health and feelings.
2. Communicate in simple everyday situations using basic phrases and short dialogues.
3. Demonstrate basic awareness of Lithuanian culture and compare it with cultural phenomena in other countries.
Methods Applied During Learning:
Lectures and seminars based on problem-based and interactive teaching methods, group discussions, case study analysis, simulation exercises, role-playing, and presentation methods.
Type of Assessment and Evaluation Method:
- Task completion during seminars – 50 % of the assessment.
- Final assessment – 50 % of the evaluation
Certification:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a digital micro-credential in the form of an Open Digital Badge, as well as a certificate containing all the necessary information. The badge is issued via email after task submission and evaluation on the MRU Moodle platform.