Learn and Speak Russian Easily
A practical guide to mastering the Russian language
Unlock the world of Russian language and culture effortlessly.
What you'll learn
- Basic conversational skills
- Essential vocabulary and phrases
- Understanding of Russian grammar
- Listening comprehension techniques
- Cultural context of the language
- Confidence in speaking Russian
About this book
This book is designed for anyone looking to learn Russian in a straightforward and enjoyable way. With a focus on practical language skills, it provides clear explanations and engaging exercises that make mastering Russian accessible to all.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this guide offers a structured approach to learning. It emphasizes real-life communication and cultural insights, ensuring that you not only learn the language but also understand the context in which it is used.
Who this book is for
- Beginners with no prior knowledge
- Travelers planning to visit Russia
- Students studying Russian
- Professionals working with Russian speakers
- Language enthusiasts seeking to expand their skills
Why read this book
- User-friendly structure for easy learning
- Engaging exercises to reinforce understanding
- Cultural insights to enhance language use
- Practical tips for everyday conversations
About the language
Russian is a Slavic language of the Indo-European family and the official language of Russia and several neighbouring countries. It has about 255 million speakers, about 145 million of them native.
Where it is spoken
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Writing system
It is written in the Cyrillic alphabet of 33 letters, from left to right.
Quick facts
- Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.
- Nouns have 6 grammatical cases that change word endings.
- World-famous writers such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Chekhov wrote in Russian.
- It has no articles like English the or a.
Why learn it
- Working in tourism, since millions of Russian tourists visit Arab countries each year.
- Studying at universities in Russia and Central Asia.
- Reading Russian literature and scientific sources in the original.
Words shared with Arabic
- магазин (magazin) — shop; ultimately from Arabic makhzan (storehouse).
- алгебра (algebra) — algebra; from Arabic al-jabr.
- адмирал (admiral) — admiral; ultimately from Arabic amir (commander).
- кофе (kofe) — coffee; ultimately from Arabic qahwa.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,186 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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