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The 5 Review Tactics that Will Sharpen Your Russian

Have you ever returned to RussianPod101 lessons you’ve completed? Accessing a lesson once is enough to learn more Russian. But to master what you’ve learned, to understand Russian the second you hear it, to read with just a quick glance, and to speak smoothly, without thinking... you need to review. In this blog post, you’ll learn the 5 review tactics and learning tools that will truly sharpen your Russian (all of which I’ve been able to resources for on RussianPod101.com). Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Russian Language from the Beginning! 1. Listen to lines over and over again! One of the best ways to learn Russian (or any language) is to listen to native speakers over and over again until... Show more

Want to speak more Russian? New RussianPod101 lesson series start January 2nd!

Hi Listener, Want to speak more Russian in 2017? You need exposure to native Russian conversation from day 1. You need a native Russian speaker to explain it all – the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances. And you get all of that in every single RussianPod101 lesson. In fact, we’re starting up a brand new season just in time for the New Year! Starting January 2nd, 2017, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons of Audio and Video Lessons to get you mastering Russian the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect? Here’s RussianPod101’s Lesson Schedule: Monday: - Beginner - Business Russian for Beginners Tuesday: - Video Series - Listening Comprehension - Video Series - Russian Words of the... Show more

How to Overcome the Top 4 Russian Learning Fears

Every Russian learner will have these fears – “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” “What if I never reach my goals?” Russian learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of? In this blog post, we’re killing the top 4 Russian learning fears – 1) what are the fears learners tend to have the most and 2) how you can overcome them! Here are the top 4 language learning fears according to our users: 1. “I’m not good enough to start speaking yet.” Do you feel like you’re not good enough to start speaking yet? It’s a pretty common fear or misconception that most learners have. Here’s how you overcome it: The best way to get good at speaking is... Show more

3 Reasons Why Playing Games Helps You Learn Russian Faster

Discover 3 ways that Russian learning games and video games can help you learn and master Russian faster, retain more, and enhance your language skills. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Russian Language from the Beginning! Can You Learn Russian Using Games? Yes, Russian learning games and even video games can help you learn and master Russian faster and improve overall comprehension. Research studies have concluded that video games enhance traditional learning methods and make mastering a new language like Russian fun and exciting. Without the firm foundation in grammar and vocabulary provided by conventional learning programs, however, you will not be able to learn Russian with games alone. But... Show more

4 Reasons Why Russian Slang Words Will Make You Fluent

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Russian slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Russian slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Russian? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Russian or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Russian Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

RussianPod101 Free Lifetime Account: Is it really free?

You want to learn Russian but you don't want to spend a cent. You don't want to lose time creating an account if they ask you for your credit card just after. For you Russian learner, we tell you how you will access great resources for free for life and without card or having to pay. This is your unique path to fluency for free. RussianPod101 is not really free, is it? Although there are paid plans, yes, it is FREE. Every single lesson that we have ever created has been free for a certain period of time. And every new audio and video lesson (we publish 3-5 lessons a week) is completely free to access for 3 weeks before going into our lesson library. What's a Free Lifetime Account? A Free Lifetime Account is – simply put – a... Show more

Top 20 Russian Words and Phrases you need to survive the Apocalypse

Zombies are coming, and they speak Russian! Do you have what it takes to survive? No? How lucky you are, we have exactly what you need. Here is the Top 20 Words and Phrases you need to survive this Apocalypse! Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! инфекция (n) infektsiya infection жуткий (adj) zhutkiy scary череп (n) cherep skull могила (n) mogila grave Какой Ваш любимый фильм про зомби? Kakoy vash lyubimyy fil'm pra zombi? What's your favorite zombie movie? Click here to access this lesson for free! Апокалипсис (n) Apakalipsis apocalypse Подняться из могилы. Padnyatsa iz magily rise from the grave Зомби! Бежим! Zombi! Bezhim! Zombies! Run! Если был случилась атака... Show more

How to Learn Russian in Your Car?

Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Russian? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Russian. Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Russian in your car! Click Here To Start Learning Russian Right Now! You can learn Russian in your car, hands free While... Show more

Ministering in Russian

We have a great and inspiring story Charles Fuller, a minister. His goal for studying Russian is to be able to eventually share the message of his religion in Russian.   "Здравствуйте! Меня зовут Чарльза Фаллера.   I am a minister, currently in seminary, preparing for the pastorate. I started trying to Russian last fall, when I began to feel led to go to Russia to share the love of God. I had seriously considered purchasing a well known brand of language software, but it is very expensive and I have very little money. I looked at and listened to several of the different podcasts that are available. Some are better than others. Russianpod 101 is, by far the best.    While I certainly have much to learn, I hope to be ready by... Show more