Russian for beginners 1. Русский язык: A1

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the basics of Russian language with this course designed for beginners. Part 1 covers the alphabet, pronunciation, and basic vocabulary.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn to read and write in Russian Cyrillic alphabet
  • Develop basic conversational skills in Russian
  • Explore Russian culture and traditions

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $33,000 - $45,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €24,000
    • USA: $33,000 - $45,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €24,000

    • USA: $33,000 - $70,000
    • India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹7,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
    • USA: $33,000 - $45,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €24,000

    • USA: $33,000 - $70,000
    • India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹7,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $87,000
    • India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €35,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to read and write in Russian Cyrillic alphabet
  • Basic conversational skills in Russian
  • Understanding of Russian culture and traditions

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of Russian language required
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes

Similar Courses

  • Russian Language: A1 Comprehensive
  • Russian for Beginners

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Notable People in This Field

  • Olga Kurylenko
  • Mikhail Gorbachev

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Description

Russian is considered to be one of the world's most difficult languages. This course is aimed at helping those who are interested in understanding the basics of Russian language. Every unit of the course consists of several parts explaining vocabulary, phonetics (pronunciation), grammar, and provides examples of simple dialogues in Russian.

Outline

  • Unit 1. The world around
  • In this unit you will learn...
  • Reading and Writing
  • Location
  • Intonation constructions in Russian language (IC-1 and IC-2)
  • Noun. Noun Gender in Russian language
  • How to ask about the person or the animal
  • How to ask about an object
  • Vocabulary Tips
  • Grammar Exercises
  • Vocabulary Exercises
  • Listening Exercises
  • Grammar Test
  • Unit 2. Let's Get Acquainted!
  • In this unit you will learn...
  • Greetings and Farewells
  • Professions
  • Intonation constructions of Russian language (IC-3, IC-4 and IC-5)
  • Russian Names and their forms
  • Russian Surnames and their forms
  • Personal Pronouns in the Nominative case
  • Russian Equivalents of "Whose?". What's your name?
  • How to ask about the profession
  • Formal greetings and farewells
  • Informal greetings and farewells
  • How to get acquainted (1)
  • How to get acquainted (2)
  • How to get acquainted (3)
  • Grammar Exercises
  • Vocabulary Exercises
  • Listening Exercises
  • Grammar Test
  • Unit 3. About yourself, your family and friends
  • In this unit you will learn...
  • Family
  • Country, nationality, language
  • Countries and Their Pronunciation
  • Where are you from?
  • Personal Pronouns in the Genitive case. The construction "У меня есть..."
  • Nouns in the Plural
  • Adjectives: Gender and Number
  • How to tell about your country, nationality and language
  • Grammar Exercises
  • Vocabulary Exercises
  • Listening Exercises
  • Check yourself!
  • Grammar Test
  • Unit 4. My day
  • In this unit you will learn...
  • Verbs. Time of the Day
  • Days of the Week
  • Conjugation of Russian Verbs
  • Transitive and Intransitive Verbs. The Verbs любить, есть, пить, мочь
  • Past Tense of Russian Verbs
  • Accusative Case in Russian Language
  • Adverb in Russian Language
  • Grammar Guide: Cases in Russian
  • Grammar Exercises
  • Vocabulary Exercises
  • Listening Exercises
  • Check yourself!
  • Grammar Test

Summary of User Reviews

This Russian language course is highly recommended by many users. They appreciate its comprehensive approach to teaching the language, and find the course to be engaging and easy to follow.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive approach to teaching the language

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and easy to follow
  • Good pacing and structure
  • Helpful instructors who are knowledgeable and responsive
  • Great for beginners with no prior knowledge of Russian
  • Offers a good mix of listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic or slow-paced
  • Limited interaction with other students
  • No formal certification or accreditation
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
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Kosareva Еlena
Saint Petersburg State University
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