Russian for beginners
Basic Russian for everyday communication. The course uses informal Russian unless specified otherwise. This course is constantly being updated.
By Meelis
- Language
- Russian
- Base language
- English
- Units
- 8
- Lessons
- 24
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Unit 1
Greetings
Saying Hello
Learn how to say hello in Russian for everyday situations.
Following Up on Greetings
Learn how to keep a conversation going after saying hello.
Answering Greetings
Learn how to respond to common greetings in Russian.
Saying Goodbye
Learn how to say goodbye in informal Russian settings.
Unit 2
Introducing yourself
Asking Names
Learn how to ask and say names in informal Russian.
Where Are You From?
Learn how to ask and answer about your origin in informal settings.
Where are you from?
Learn to ask and say where people are from.
Unit 3
Professions
Discussing Professions
Learn to ask about someone's job.
Talking About Jobs
Discussing various professions with friends.
Unit 4
Basic objects
Objects in a Room
Learn to identify and ask about objects in a room.
Office Essentials
Learn about essential items found in an office.
Supermarket Objects
Learn to identify common objects in a supermarket.
Unit 5
I want...
At the Restaurant - Masculine Nouns with Accusative
Learn to say what you want or don't want to eat.
Ordering in a Restaurant - Feminine Nouns with Accusative
Learn to express what you want in a restaurant setting.
Ordering at a Burger Stand
Learn to express wants and identify items at a burger stand.
Asking and Answering Wants
At a souvenir shop, learn to ask and answer about desires.
Unit 6
Possessions
At the Theater
Discuss what you and your friend have at a theater.
At the Airport
Discussing what we have at the airport.
At the Restaurant
Learn to talk about utensils at a restaurant.
Unit 7
Location
Around Town: Buildings
Learn how to talk about locations with buildings in Russian.
Locations Around Town
Learn how to talk about locations in town.
Rooms in the House
Learn to talk about different rooms in the house.
Unit 8
Likes & Dislikes
Foods
Learn how to say what foods you like or dislike.
Vegetables
Discussing which vegetables you like or dislike.
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