Russian audio and video lessons

Currently, we offer audio lessons for the Absolute Beginner level while lessons of the other levels are in process. We're trying to release new Russian lessons every day.

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Lesson 1

Russian alphabet

The Russian alphabet has 31 letters and two signs. In this lesson, you'll learn the letters and their sounds. Knowing the letters and their sounds will allow you to learn to read Russian words and sentences in the lessons without English transliteration.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
  • Added to: Russian Alphabet (Grammar)
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This is the first sound practice lesson in the Absolute Beginner level, in which you'll learn and practice Russian vowel sounds by practicing them in words repeatedly. You will also learn how stressed vowels are marked in words.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
  • Added to: Sound practice (Pronunciation)
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The letter Б produces two sounds when it is used with different vowels: hard Б and soft Б. In this lesson you'll practice all the possible combinations of Б with vowels, so you can learn their correct pronunciation.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
  • Added to: Sound practice (Pronunciation)
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The letter Б is used with different consonants. Some combinations may sound harsh to you, and difficult for your vocal cords to produce. So practicing the letter Б in combination with the consonants is the best way to get used to the new sounds.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
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Depending on a vowel, the letter В produces two sounds: hard В and soft В. In this lesson you'll practice the letter В in combination with other vowels, so you can learn their correct pronunciation.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
  • Added to: Sound practice (Pronunciation)
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The letter В produces two sounds - В and Ф depending on the letters it is followed by. In this lesson, you'll learn and practice all the possible combinations of the letter В with consonants.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
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In this lesson, you will practice the letter Г in combination with А, Е, О and other vowels. Depending on a vowel that comes before Г, the letter may produce either hard Г or soft Г. You will practice all the possible combinations separately and in words.

  • Level: Absolute Beginner
  • Added to: Sound practice (Pronunciation)
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