Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast: Learning Basic Russian Language Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Phrases, and Everyday Conversations
by Podily · 356 episodes
Education
The Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast is a friendly, practical introduction to the Russian language for new learners who want to build confidence with basic vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, useful phrases, and everyday conversations. Each episode introduces common Russian words and expressions for real-life situations such as greetings, introductions, numbers, food, travel, shopping, work, family, transportation, hotels, restaurants, weather, hobbies, technology, and daily routines. English explanations are paired with Russian vocabulary and phrases to help listeners understand what words mean, how they are pronounced, and how they are naturally used in conversation. Episodes also explore the Russian alphabet, Cyrillic letters, beginner...
Latest episodes
-
6 min
Office Talk in Russian: From Greetings to Deadlines
Master everyday workplace conversations in Russian—from friendly greetings and offers of help to checking deadlines, scheduling meetings, and sharing updates. Learn how to communic…
-
5 min
Russian Slang for Everyday Chat: Cool, Lol, YOLO & More
Learn how Russian speakers translate popular English slang words such as cool, lol, brb, wtf, fomo, tbh, and many others—discover their meanings, usage contexts, and the Russian eq…
-
6 min
Russian Customer Service Basics: Polite Calls & Problem Solving
Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting agents, explaining issues, requesting help and follow‑ups, and handling refunds or cancellations with confidence. Learn more about…
-
6 min
Russian for New Employees: From Morning Greetings to Paychecks
Master the everyday phrases you’ll need at your first job—from saying good morning and asking names, to finding break rooms, understanding schedules, benefits, IT support, dress co…
-
5 min
Russian for Ambiguous English Words: Record, Present, Object & More
In this episode we translate and contextualize common English words that have multiple meanings—like record, present, object—and also discuss how misplacing stress in English can c…
-
5 min
Mastering Russian Presentation Phrases
Learn the essential greetings, opening lines, transition phrases, and Q&A expressions you need to confidently give a presentation in Russian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
-
5 min
Tech Talk in Russian: From Cloud to Cookies
In this episode we cover everyday Russian tech words—cloud storage, streaming services, video calls, SMS, updates, installations, and browser tools like cookies and bookmarks. Lear…
-
5 min
Russian Phrasal Verbs Made Easy
Learn how everyday English phrasal verbs like "get up", "go out", and "give up" translate into Russian with clear examples and pronunciation tips. Learn more about your ad choices.…
-
5 min
Master Apologies in Russian – From “I’m Sorry” to “Прошу прощения”
Learn how to say apologies in Russian at different levels of formality, from casual mishaps to serious regrets, and practice phrases for taking responsibility, offering solutions,…
-
5 min
Russian Grocery Shopping Basics
Learn the essential Russian words for common foods, beverages, and supermarket sections so you can shop and talk to cashiers with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
-
5 min
Russian Dental Basics: From Hello to the Drill
Learn how to greet a dentist office, describe teeth, gums and dental procedures, schedule appointments, and talk about pain in Russian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
-
7 min
Russian: How to Call in Sick at Work
Learn essential Russian phrases for telling your boss you’re ill, how to describe symptoms, request a doctor’s note, and stay professional during the conversation. Learn more about…
-
6 min
Russian Email Essentials: From Subject to Sign‑Off
Learn how to structure a professional Russian email—greetings, subject lines, attachments, requests, and closing phrases—all in one concise episode. Learn more about your ad choice…
-
6 min
Planning a Hangout in Russian: Invitations, Times, and Places
This episode teaches essential Russian phrases for inviting friends to activities, discussing dates and times, confirming details, and responding politely to invitations. You'll pr…
-
5 min
Fast Talk 101: English Contractions & Listening Hacks
Learn how to navigate everyday English speech by mastering common contractions—from I'm to gotta—and picking up key details in fast conversation. Learn more about your ad choices.…
-
5 min
Russian Travel Talk: Share Your Adventures
Learn how to describe places you’ve visited, food you tried, weather you experienced, and travel mishaps in everyday Russian with simple phrases and conversational examples. Learn…
-
6 min
Riding the Rails and Buses: Russian Transit Basics
In this episode we cover essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, platforms, stops, transfers, schedules, and how to ask about arrivals and departures. Learn mo…
-
5 min
Russian Directions 101: Streets, Stations & More
Learn key Russian words for navigating a city—turn right, bus stop, metro station, airport, and more—so you can ask for directions with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices…
-
6 min
Professional Russian: Talking to Your Boss
Learn essential polite phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, discussing workloads, and reporting problems in a Russian workplace setting. Learn more about your ad choi…
-
6 min
Mastering Russian Resume Vocabulary
Learn essential Russian words for building a résumé— from resume basics to education, experience, skills, and achievements—and how they’re used in real job‑search contexts. Learn m…