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Russian Basics

Learn the most widely spoken native language in Europe and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Learn the most widely spoken native language in Europe and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics. In this segment, you will become familiar with everyday aspects of Russian, including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.

Author: Alisa Neufeldt

Duration: 57m · 18 lessons
Language: English

Skills you’ll gain

Foreign LanguageRussian LanguageCommunity Language LearningLanguage AcquisitionLanguage EducationSecond Language Instruction

What You'll Learn

  • Read and recognize the Russian alphabet
  • Count and use Russian numbers and currency
  • Identify colors and shapes in Russian
  • Tell time and use the Russian calendar
  • Name the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons
  • Practice with exercises covering numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and seasons

Key Takeaways

  • This course introduces the basics of Russian, described as the most widely spoken native language in Europe.
  • It familiarizes learners with everyday aspects of Russian including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.
  • The calendar topics cover the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.
  • Lessons are paired with exercises for numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, and seasons to reinforce learning.
  • The course aims to help learners gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is for beginners starting with the basics of the Russian language, the most widely spoken native language in Europe.

What topics does this course cover?

It covers everyday aspects of Russian including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar, with the calendar including days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.

Does the course include practice exercises?

Yes. It includes exercises for numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, and seasons.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will build foundational skills in the Russian language and foreign language acquisition, gaining the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Transcript

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