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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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Course curriculum

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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