Learn Russian for Beginners: The Ultimate 100-Lesson Course (Udemy.com)
You learn Russian minutes into your first lesson. Learn to speak, read and write with 100 video lessons by real teachers
Created by: Innovative Language
Last updated August 2017
What you will learn
- Read and Write in Russian
- Sound like a Native Speaker with Pronunciation Lessons
- Participate in Basic Russian Conversations and Use Daily Phrases
- Understand and Pick Up on Basic Conversations
How it compares
Against the other 535 rated Udemy courses in Language Learning on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 41% of them
- Reviews442#282 of 536 by number of reviews
- Length6.7 hourslonger than 59% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2017earlier than 93% of them
Course Description
Learn Russian with lessons made by real teachers.
In every lesson, we take you by the hand and guide you through the language.
You will...
Learn How to Read and Write RussianSound like a Native Speaker with Pronunciation LessonsLearn Basic Russian Conversation Skills with the 3-Minute Video SeriesSharpen Your Listening with Comprehension LessonsGet Access to 100 High-Definition Video LessonsUnlock Bonus Access to Lesson Transcripts and Vocabulary Lists
This is the ultimate starting point for any beginner.
By the end, youll be able to hold basic Russian conversations such as introducing yourself, asking for directions and making small talk with others. Youll also know how to read and write in Russian.
If youre a beginner and want to learn Russian in the fastest, easiest and most fun way, start here. This course is broken up into 6 parts:
Introduction to Russian:
Want to learn Russian? Don't know where to start? This is it. The Introduction to Russian Video series is perfect for those who know zero Russian but want to take that first step. In this 5-lesson series, you'll learn all about the Russian language, as well as grammar, writing and phrases to get you started.
Russian Alphabet Made Easy:
In this video series of 25 lessons, you will learn the Russian alphabet, known as alfavt. We will teach you Russian alphabet using simple steps, showing you the correct stroke order, helpful tricks for memorization, and proper usage in common Russian words. If you want to get started reading and writing Russian, this is THE place to start. You'll learn Russian in mere minutes with these audio and video lessons, so join us for Russian Alphabet Made Easy from RussianPod101!
Ultimate Russian Pronunciation Guide:
Ready to sound like a native Russian speaker? Join Alisha and Katya in the Ultimate Russian Pronunciation Series! In these 25 video lessons, you'll learn the ins and outs of perfect Russian pronunciation. You'll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.
Learn Russian in Three Minutes:
In Russia, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Russian. Svetlana will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases like "Do you speak English?" and "Hello, my name is". See the phrases broken down on screen while native Russian speaker Svetlana explains the grammar and composition. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to be extra authentic when interacting with native Russian speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes.
Russian Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners:
Improve your Russian listening skills in every lesson! This Russian Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.
Russian Listening Comprehension for Beginners:
Ready to understand even more Russian? This Russian Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginner Russian learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.
Who this course is for:
Absolute Beginners of Russian
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
442 Reviews
Innovative Language
Since its founding in December 2005, Innovative Language Learning, LLC has become a leader in creating dynamic and authentic language learning content through its family of websites, mobile applications, downloadable software and audiobooks. Innovative Language Learning is the world's largest language education mobile application developer, with over 690 apps in over 40 languages for sale in the iTunes Apps store.
Innovative Language Learning, LLC offers an innovative, fun, and easy to use language learning system that is designed to get you speaking from the very first lesson. Learn at your own convenience and pace with our short, effective, and fun audio podcast lessons, a comprehensive, state-of-the-art Learning Center, and a vibrant user community.
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Reviews
By Gabriele Zannerini on 11/22/2020
Good beginners course, alphabet is clearly explained on both writing and speaking forms. Much more example words would have been appreciated.
By Shakurra Amatulla on 10/9/2020
Definitely a good match with learning to write the cursive letters into script!
By Mary Grace Thomas on 9/15/2020
Very easy to understand. I cant believe I didn't try learning Russian sooner!
By Kiran Kumar Motheram on 7/11/2020
Loved It. This is what exactly I wanted
By Christopher Griffith on 6/25/2020
I like that it teaches the cursive along with the rest of the lessons. The pronunciation lessons are helpful as well.
By Liam Forster on 6/15/2020
Hi, After looking everywhere for a course to do this is what I chose. Not that good of a choice in my opinion. My partner is Russian so I wanted to learn to speak the language.
I want to start with the quizes. They are terrible. The first question was, Kto = Vladimir Putin, true or false. How stupid isthat.
The next issue is that with the alphabet she spends about 6 minutes a video teaching you 2 letters. She does show you what they look like in written context.
By Abdulla Badhafari on 5/1/2020
I recommend this course 100% if you actually want to learn, the instructor is always motivative
By Kayla on 4/12/2020
It has definitely simplified things - I was already pretty familiar with the Cyrillic alphabet, but this made it easy to learn how to write it in cursive which I felt lost on. Also, the practice words and phrases helped with learning pronunciation.
The only negative thing I'd say about it is I wish she'd say the words and phrases more slowly.
Edit: This is for the pronunciation section of the course. It is very thorough in showing you how to pronounce the different sounds. The visualization is extremely helpful.
By Barry Partin on 4/9/2020
I felt like a challenge and have learnt much through this, my first Udemy course. I found the early sections pronouncing letters very interesting. I can now read and write the Russian alphabet, particularly the handwritten form. The inevitable grammar and word rules were "fun". I did struggle on the listening quiz videos as there was a lot of new vocabulary introduced but they are realistic scenarios so I paused, replayed and noted down a lot of the phrases to try and learn. Overall an informative introduction with simple, clear videos and short quizzes to help become acquainted with Russian language and culture.
By Daniel Manohar on 4/7/2020
It was easy to understand and learn. Pretty sure I'll be fluent in Russian!
By Matteo Dadda on 4/3/2020
I really appreciate the first part of the course about alphabet explanation, writing and pronunciation, as well as the 3 minutes lectures.
Nonetheless, I cannot give more than 3 stars because of the quizzes and the comprehension sections. Quizzes are unfortunately no brain; therefore, it is impossible to verify your progress. The comprehension sections are interesting and challenging, but the level proposed is way too high compare to the few notions given in the course. The solution can be either extend the course adding more lecture's hours, or drastically simplify the listening exercises.
Overall, an interesting course to get some taste of Russian, but far to be an optimal course to learn the language.
By Marko Lezebur on 4/3/2020
Habe einige Russische Kurse gekauft, doch dieser ist mit Abstand der beste.
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