How To Speak Russian

So, you want to learn how to speak Russian! Well, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve got a few tips and tricks that will help you better grasp the Russian language and make your learning curve as straight and narrow as we possibly can!

Did you know that Russian is actually a Slavic language? Not only is Russian spoken in Russia, but other countries like the Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia and Moldova. The reason for this is due largely in part to the fact that these countries were a part of the former Soviet Union (or USSR, as it was otherwise known), which dissolved in 1991.

Learning how to speak Russian is only as difficult as you perceive it to be, and while learning any new language can definitely be a challenge, think about the sense of accomplishment that you will have when can finally say that you know how to speak Russian!

If you want to make the most of your experience, it is highly recommended that you take Russian lessons, which will start you off small with some Russian words and work you right up to entire phrases and subsequently, speaking Russian to other Russians!

In order to enhance your experience with your Russian lessons, you should invest in a good Russian Dictionary, just as you would if you were learning French or Spanish. You can get a great Russian dictionary at any major bookstore, or even online. Keep one close by in your quest to conquer the Russian language, because you never know when the opportunity to use your Russian skills might arise!

Spend some time listening to other native Russian speakers, as this will help you work out how the language sounds when it is spoken, and the differences in articulation and intonation. Russian is classified as a level 3 language, which means that in order to learn Russian well enough so that you can speak Russian fluently you are going to have to put in just under 800 hours of instruction. That is a whole lot of learning!

Scheduling time to learn to speak Russian is an important part of learning. Consistency is key, as is persistence. With a little bit of work and determination, you can learn Russian!