Spanish students dive into Russian at Multilingua Language Center

A group of Spanish students spent an intensive week at Multilingua in Tallinn, Estonia, in February 2026, immersing themselves in Russian language learning. The program combined formal lessons with fun, non-formal activities, giving the students a unique and engaging experience.

Learning Russian Through Fun and Games

The students loved the interactive exercises in class. One highlight was the “blogger and journalist” project, which allowed them to practice Russian creatively. They also enjoyed playing “CROCODILE” (ИГРА В КРОКОДИЛА) and other language games to learn new words. One student commented, “The games were very creative and really fun!”

Staying with Host Families

Living with host families in Tallinn was unanimously the best part of the trip. Students practiced Russian daily in real-life situations, which helped them become more fluent and confident. As one student noted, “It forces me to speak in Russian, and it makes me think in Russian.” Another added, “It gives students key insights into how Russian is actually spoken. Much better than just saying a few words in the street.”

In their free time, students shared stories and activities with their host families, including attending concerts, going to karaoke, skiing in the park, visiting a spa center, and tasting local dishes. Favorite foods included pelmeni, borscht, blini, and caviar. One student said, “Pelmeni, I just love it!”

Exploring Russian Language in Tallinn

Students visited several places in Tallinn to support their language learning:

• Maarjamäe Palace Outdoor Exhibition & Soviet Monuments
• Kadriorg Park and Peter the Great House-Museum
• Actionbound Quest: “Animals in the Old Town”
• USSR – Behind the Iron Curtain

These activities gave students opportunities to practice Russian in context and reinforce what they learned in class.

Weekly Schedule Highlights

Monday: Getting to know each other and playing games with Ksenia; market and supermarket visit with Ken

Tuesday: TV show activity with Ken; Russian learning through Actionbound mobile game

Wednesday: Peter the Great House-Museum visit with guide; video blogger project with Ksenia

Thursday: Walking tour of Soviet monuments and Place of Memory; USSR – Behind the Iron Curtain activity with Ken

Friday: Job interviews with Ksenia; “In a Fairy Tale World” activity

The Takeaway

For these Spanish students, the combination of intensive lessons, creative activities, and immersion with host families made an unforgettable week. One student summed it up: “The best thing about this trip is living with families – it’s the best opportunity to really practice the language.”

Multilingua in Tallinn shows that learning Russian can be both intensive and fun, combining structured lessons with hands-on practice every day.

 

For more information contact Learn Russian in Tallinn project manager Hannela Tamagno at .