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В слове «по-русски» дефис указывает на что? (What does the hyphen in "по-русски" indicate?)
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Key Facts: MTEL Russian Exam
31
MTEL Russian Field Code
MTEL test page
240
Passing Scaled Score
MTEL test information
55 MC + 4 OR
Test Structure (1 oral)
MTEL Russian (31) test page
6 subareas
Content Domains
MTEL Russian objectives
~19% / ~19%
Listening / Reading Weight
MTEL world-language framework
4h 15m
Total Appointment Time
MTEL Russian (31) test page
$139
Subject Test Fee
MTEL fee schedule
Grades 5-12
Russian License Span
Massachusetts DESE licensure
MTEL Russian (Field 31) is a single subject-matter test built around six subareas: Listening Comprehension (~19%), Reading Comprehension (~19%), Linguistics and Language Structures (~17%), Cultural Perspectives (~15%), Written Expression (~15%), and Oral Expression (~15%). The official structure is 55 multiple-choice and short-answer items plus 4 open-response assignments, one of which requires a spoken Russian response, with a 240 passing standard and a 4-hour-15-minute appointment. This 100-question free bank distributes practice across all six subareas, with Russian (Cyrillic) prompts and English glosses, to build the reading, grammar, listening, cultural, and pedagogical knowledge the test rewards.
Sample MTEL Russian Practice Questions
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1В русском языке существительное "стол" (table) относится к какому роду? (To which grammatical gender does the noun "стол" belong?)
2Сколько падежей в современном русском литературном языке? (How many grammatical cases are there in modern standard Russian?)
3В предложении "Я читаю книгу" (I am reading a book) в каком падеже стоит слово "книгу"? (In what case is the word "книгу"?)
4Какая пара глаголов представляет видовую пару (несовершенный / совершенный)? (Which pair shows an imperfective / perfective aspect pair?)
5Прочитайте: "Москва — столица России." Что обозначает тире в этом предложении? (What does the dash indicate in "Москва — столица России"?)
6Прочитайте текст: "Анна каждое утро бегает в парке, потому что хочет быть здоровой." Какова главная мысль? (What is the main idea?)
7Что означает слово "библиотека"? (What does the word "библиотека" mean?)
8В русском алфавите буква "ы" обозначает звук, которого нет в английском. К какому типу звуков она относится? (The letter "ы" represents which type of sound?)
9Какой русский писатель написал роман "Война и мир"? (Which Russian writer wrote the novel "War and Peace"?)
10Прослушав фразу "Извините, как пройти на вокзал?", какова коммуникативная цель говорящего? (After hearing this phrase, what is the speaker's communicative goal?)
About the MTEL Russian Exam
MTEL Russian (Field 31) is the Massachusetts subject-matter test for candidates seeking the Russian (Grades 5-12) teaching license. Like other MTEL world-language tests, it measures listening and reading comprehension, knowledge of Russian language structures and culture, and the ability to write and speak Russian effectively.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours of testing within a 4-hour-15-minute appointment
Passing Score
240 scaled score
Exam Fee
$139 for the Russian (31) subject test (Massachusetts DESE / Pearson)
MTEL Russian Exam Content Outline
Listening Comprehension
Items model main idea, detail, speaker purpose, tone, and social or cultural context of authentic spoken Russian, mirroring the listening objectives of Field 31.
Reading Comprehension
Questions cover identifying main ideas and details, drawing inferences, and analyzing genre, register, and discourse markers in authentic Russian texts.
Linguistics and Language Structures
Covers Cyrillic phonetics, the six-case system, verb aspect, verbs of motion, adjective and numeral agreement, word formation, and contrastive analysis with English.
Cultural Perspectives, Comparisons, and Connections
Addresses Russian history, literature, music and arts, geography, holidays, names, cuisine, and folklore that connect cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
Written Expression
Focuses on cohesion, organization, register, and the conventions of well-structured written Russian, plus assessment of learner writing.
Oral Expression
Addresses pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary range, and communicative speaking strategies, plus pedagogy for developing learners' oral proficiency.
How to Pass the MTEL Russian Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 240 scaled score
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours of testing within a 4-hour-15-minute appointment
- Exam fee: $139 for the Russian (31) subject test
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
MTEL Russian Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current code for the MTEL Russian test?
The MTEL Russian test is Field 31. It is the subject-matter test required for the Massachusetts Russian (Grades 5-12) teaching license and is administered by Pearson for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
How is the MTEL Russian (31) test structured?
Like other MTEL world-language tests, Field 31 has 55 multiple-choice and short-answer items plus 4 open-response assignments, one of which requires a spoken Russian response. The test is organized into six subareas spanning listening, reading, language structures, culture, writing, and speaking.
What score do I need to pass MTEL Russian?
The passing standard for MTEL tests, including Russian (Field 31), is a scaled score of 240. You must meet this standard to satisfy the subject-matter requirement for the Russian license.
How much does the MTEL Russian test cost in 2026?
The Russian (31) subject test fee is listed at $139. Russian-license candidates must also satisfy the Communication and Literacy Skills requirement, which carries its own fee, so confirm the exact totals in your Pearson registration portal.
Are the practice questions written in Russian or English?
Because Field 31 assesses Russian-language proficiency, the prompts are written in Russian using the Cyrillic alphabet, with English glosses in parentheses so you can confirm meaning while still practicing authentic Russian comprehension.
What content does the MTEL Russian test emphasize most?
Listening and reading comprehension together carry the largest weight (about 19% each), followed by language structures (about 17%), with culture, writing, and speaking each at about 15%. Balanced study across all six subareas is the most reliable path to a passing score.