ONLINE RUSSIAN LESSONS

With more than 260 million speakers around the world, Russian is a great language to learn today. You’ll be well prepared to travel to Russia when the time is right, learn an in-demand skill, and be able to enjoy great Russian movies and TV series without the help of subtitles. And don’t be scared of the Cyrillic alphabet or its complicated grammar (it has 6 cases, while English has 3): our native-speaking instructors will personalize your course to ensure every lesson is as fun and interesting as possible.

What will you learn with us?

Anyone can take a course with us, regardless of their proficiency level. Beginners will get started with the alphabet and some basic vocabulary and phrases, so they can communicate and hold a basic conversation in a short time. Also, as our tutors are native speakers, students will be exposed to the language from the very first lesson. This will help them start perceiving phonemes and imitating the tonality and cadence of Russian to sound as native-like as possible in the future!

Advanced and intermediate students will continue their language journey with tailor-made online lessons that suit their skills and preferences. For instance, if you want to acquire Russian while reading Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Pushkin, we can prepare classes with those materials in mind. Or, if you prefer cinema, our instructors will plan your lessons around your favorite movies.

More reasons to learn Russian

Further, Russian is a Slavic language, a linguistic brother to Polish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Czech, and others. This means that they are very similar in grammar and vocabulary, so once you master Russian, it will be a lot easier for you to get started with other Slavic languages and become multilingual! Sign up for an online Russian course today and become fluent in a short time.

Why should I take online Russian lessons?

No commuting and more flexibility. Neither you nor the teacher will have to waste time going from one place to the other for your language lessons. This also means that our instructors can reschedule your classes with just 1 business day’s notice.
Convenience: You don’t even have to leave your bed to take our online Russian lessons! You choose when to have you lessons and your teacher will be ready.
Technical Support: Our agents will be there to help you download and set up Skype (if you haven’t downloaded it already), or solve any technical issues that may arise while taking your lessons.

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"Ya Soshla S Uma" (All the Things She Said) - t.A.T.u

You’ve probably heard this song (or at least its name) because this is one of the few Russian pieces that was a hit in the USA, and even an English version was made as a result, although it primarily shot to fame for its 2002 video featuring a controversial kiss between two girls. The chorus repeats at least 4 times, so it’s quite easy to pick up some words and phrases (like “running through my head”: А они говорят - виновата сама). Plus, you’ll also have the English version to compare both lyrics in case you have any doubts about your understanding of the song. Listen to this catchy tune here.

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“Ой, да не Bечер” - Pelageya

Looking to learn a bit more about Russian history while fine-tuning your foreign language skills and listening to great music? This song by Pelageya might be what you need. The folk artist sings about Stepan, a Cossack who led an uprising against the royalty of Russia in the 17th century. There is a lot of history within this song, which makes it very special, while you can also learn the Russian tenses, as the poetic persona mentions the past, the present, and the future while describing the country. Click here to listen to this song.

“В Лесу Pодилась Елочка” - Children’s Song

Want to learn more about the fascinating Russian culture while listening to catchy songs? Then, you should not miss A Pine Tree Was Born in the Woods, a song that is always on the radio during the Russian New Year. Children love this track and learn it at school, so it will be hard to find a Russian person who’s not familiar with it. With a very slow pace and a lot of repetition, this song is perfect for beginners who want to start fine-tuning their listening comprehension and pronunciation. It’s also easy to find English translations! Listen to this catchy tune here.

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Russian is the eighth most-spoken language in the world. In addition to being the official language of Russia, it enjoys the same status in more than 10 other countries, such as Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, or Uzbekistan. Learn Russian today and you will not only expand your professional horizons but also be able to explore the largest country in the world while connecting with the locals on a whole new level.

Now, while tackling the Cyrillic alphabet can be a real challenge, with the help of a certified teacher and/or these engaging online resources, soon you will be using the Russian language fluently and effortlessly!

Grammar ГРАММАТИКА

No matter how complicated or boring grammar may be to learn, you’ll need to master the rules to improve your communication skills and speak clearly and logically. Russian grammar, in particular, can be hard to learn for English speakers, as the general subject-verb-object word order in Russian doesn’t occur. In fact, the grammar rules of the language allow for virtually any combination of these elements. But don’t worry! With practice and exposure, you’ll master even the most complicated Russian grammar rules.

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Find here classic grammar exercises for different proficiency levels. You’ll conjugate verbs, recognize nouns and adjectives in the accusative case, learn to use prepositions, and more!
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Mondly offers an app with hundreds of interactive games and activities to drill Russian grammar rules in just five minutes. You will advance your language ability even if you have only a few spare minutes every day!
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Don’t Speak Russian has grammar exercises related to personal pronouns, noun gender, the genitive and dative cases, and more. As you choose the correct option from a drop-down menu, these exercises are very quick and simple to complete.

Pronunciation ПРОИЗНОШЕНИЕ

Russian is a phonetic language, which means that most letters correspond to just one sound. For example, in English, the letter “c” has many pronunciations (take a look at what happens in words like “castle” or “race”), while this almost never happens in Russian. What is more, Russian pronunciation rules are highly consistent. So, with a bit of patience and a lot of practice, you can master the phonetic system of this language with ease!

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Access Study Russian Online and find a free introductory phonetics course. Learn to identify and produce the most characteristic Russian sounds, like hard or soft consonants.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Subscribe to the Real Russian Club’s YouTube channel and find dozens of exercises to listen to and practice pronouncing different Russian terms and phrases.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Would you like to learn more about the existing Russian dialects and the differences in pronunciation and intonation among them? Read our article to find out!

Vocabulary ЗАПАС СЛОВ

Did you know that with just 1,000 Russian words, you can understand up to 75% of almost any text? Increase your Russian lexicon with the following resources and get fluency and confidence from the comfort of your home.

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Want to say “I love you” or “I care for you” in Russian but you’re not sure how? Check out our article and discover 10 ways to express your love in Russian!
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Idioms can be hard to learn but they are essential to be fluent in this foreign language. Read this article and discover four idioms you need to know before traveling to Russia.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Did you know that the English language has been influenced by Russian and, so, the former features a lot of terms that relate to the Russian Revolution? Discover which ones in our article!
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Playing games is a great way to learn new vocabulary while having fun. Access Russian for Everyone and play Hangman, Tic-Tac-Toe, and audio games to learn how to speak about family, professions, clothes, transportation, and more!
Vitaliy, one of our experienced Russian teachers, recommends using the blog of the Liden and Denz Intercultural Institute of Language, where students can find a list of some of the most popular Russian video channels and TV series to watch and get acquainted with various thematic vocabulary.

Reading ЧТЕНИЕ

To understand Russian text, you’ll not only need to acquire a whole new alphabet, but also understand how texts are organized, how to use connectors, word order, grammar rules, and more. It’s not as simple as just picking up a book and trying to decipher the text, so use the resources listed below to sharpen your reading skills in a short time!

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Russian for Free has a collection of texts and worksheets with exercises that will help you improve your reading comprehension. You can find poems, short stories, and non-fiction, like news articles, for every level of proficiency.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Learn Russian Through Stories is another great resource for learners of all ages and backgrounds. The creator of the site listed popular short stories in Russian with its corresponding English translations, so even elementary students can take advantage of these materials.
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Reading the news will not only help you know more about what is happening around you but also it will expand your vocabulary and reading skills. The BBC has a collection of news articles in Russian, updated every day, so you can read them take your ability to the next level.

Listening ПРОСЛУШИВАНИЕ

There is only one way to be proficient in a foreign language... practice, practice, and practice some more! This is especially the case for developing your listening skills. You need to get used to the cadence, intonation, and rhythm of the Russian language to understand it. Use the following online resources and you’ll radically enhance your comprehension!

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Learn Russian with real-life dialogs and put your listening skills to the test! On Russian for Free, you’ll find dozens of resources for beginner, intermediate, and advanced language learners.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Vitaliy, one of our go-to Russian teachers, recommends FluentU, Russian Language and Culture Blog, an extremely useful resource that features 11 Russian entertainment TV shows that can help students of all levels learn more vocabulary about a wide variety of topics. This blog also explains how TV allows learners to use visual cues and see the real usage of the language. While the majority of the shows are geared toward intermediate and advanced students, some TV series can benefit even beginners and elementary students.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Watching TV in your target language is a nice way to acquire the language naturally while improving your listening comprehension abilities. If you’d like to watch some TV shows and movies in Russian, you can access Squid TV, a website where you’ll find an array of Russian channels, grouped by topic and program type.
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Likewise, radio shows can be a great way to fine-tune your listening skills, especially for intermediate and advanced learners of Russian. In Tunei, you can find hundreds of radio stations and podcasts about anything that interests you!

Writing ПИСЬМО

Writing well-crafted, effective pieces is challenging in one’s native tongue, let alone in Russian! If you need some extra practice, take a look at the following websites for places to get the feedback on your writing!

BEGINNER Find here some exercises and soon you’ll not only be able to recognize Russian letters but also you’ll be stringing coherent, cohesive texts in Russian by hand.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Knowing the most common sentence patterns is crucial to start writing more complex texts, like blog articles, recipes, or emails. Find here the top 10 sentence patterns that beginners need to know to get started!
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED In this forum, you can upload your texts in Russian and receive feedback from native and non-native language learners! In exchange, you can take a look at other students’ texts in English and give them your opinion.

Speaking ГОВОРЯЩИЙ

Speaking may be the trickiest ability to develop when learning a foreign language because you need to combine everything you have learned (vocabulary, grammar rules, pronunciation, and more). Plus, you have to deal with the time constraints of a natural conversation. So, use the following resources to improve at home and gain some confidence in your Russian-speaking abilities!

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED If you are having trouble finding a partner with whom to put your Russian skills into practice, don’t hesitate to join sites like Conversation Exchange. Find motivated learners and native Russian speakers for a chat and improve your abilities while making new friends!
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE Practice Russian speaking by yourself with the Real Russian Clubs’ YouTube videos. They use a question-and-answer format about almost any topic (the weather, describing a person, asking for directions, etc) and help viewers perfect their productive skills at home.

For Kids ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ

Help your children learn Russian with these motivating, fun resources!

Russian for Kids is a free educational app for children to learn vocabulary related to food, transport, countries, jobs, and more through flashcards and games.
Dinolingo is a great site where you’ll find free Russian lessons and resources, such as educational games, flashcards, short stories, and worksheets for kids of all ages. And the best part is that it’s entirely free!

Miscellaneous РАЗНОЕ

Find here a short list of miscellaneous resources that can help you achieve fluency in Russian in a short time.

Discover your language level with our FREE Russian level tests!
Did you know that June 5 is the International Russian Language Day? Learn more about this special date and get some ideas on how to celebrate in our article!
Russian is the official language of more than 10 countries, which means you’ll have plenty of options of where to travel to learn the language immersively. Read our blog post and discover the best six places where you can acquire Russian!
Click here and learn fun, surprising facts about the Russian language that can motivate you to learn.

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