Learning Russian

1. Use authentic media and instructors - By using media created by native Russian speakers, and using tutors and instructors who speak Russian as a first language, you'll be able to listen to the language in context and actual conversation. As you do more and more of this, your brain will become accustomed to the uses of words in the right places and the emphasis put on parts of phrases.
2. Immerse yourself - If you want to learn Russian, you can't practice once a week and expect to be fluent in 6 months. You need to dedicate a good amount of time each day to practicing, speaking, and learning the language. You can also go a step further and take cultural immersion lessons as well.
3. Take the time to learn the Cyrillic alphabet - With Russian, you've got to learn an entirely new alphabet. Learning each letter and how to pronounce it will help you read and understand Russian quicker.
4. Learn the basics first - Learning and remembering common words can help you get through a day abroad. Common words will help you communicate on the most basic level. You might have the vocabulary of a 2 years old but at least people in Russia will understand what you are trying to ask for or say.
5. Interact with a native speaker - Just like #1, interacting with a native Russian speaker will help you conquer the Russian language quicker. Trying to do it on your own will only take longer because you don't have anyone to help you in real time.

Hopefully these 5 quick tips will help you on your journey to learning Russian. Check out our online and in-person lessons and let us know when you are ready to get started!