Russian Lesson 1: Alphabet, Pronunciation & Spelling

Learn to read, spell, and pronounce Russian words with confidence — the perfect mini-course for total beginners.

What you'll learn

Learn the Russian alphabet

Get to know basic pronunciation rules

Be able to read and write Russian sounds and letters

Study at your own pace and rewatch lessons anytime

Get homework with answer keys

Requirements

No prior language skills needed – This course is designed for absolute beginners.

A desire to learn – Motivation and consistency are key to success.

Internet access & a device – Watch video lessons on your phone, tablet, or computer anytime.

Time for practice – Just a few hours per week will help you progress quickly.

Description

Welcome to Lesson 1 of your Russian journey — a complete, beginner-friendly mini-course focused on the Russian alphabet, pronunciation rules, and spelling basics.Through short and engaging video lessons, you'll learn how to read Russian, pronounce tricky sounds, and understand how spelling works. We’ll guide you step by step through all the letters (yes, even the soft sign!), voiced and voiceless consonants, stress patterns, and more.The course includes 11 concise videos covering key topics:an overview of the Russian alphabet,“true” and “false friends” (letters that look similar to English but sound different),different types of letters: new friends and strangers,vowels, syllables, and word stress,reduction of unstressed vowels,hard and soft consonants,and essential voiced vs. voiceless consonant rules.We finish with an introduction to basic spelling rules every beginner should know.You’ll also get downloadable resources: a starter vocabulary list, a clear PDF presentation, and a printable homework sheet with answer keys to help you review and apply what you’ve learned.This mini-course is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in Russian phonetics and reading. It works great as a standalone course or a first step into more advanced learning.

Overview

Section 1: Russian alphabet. Pronunciation and spelling.

Lecture 1 Alphabet. Intro.mp4

Lecture 2 The overview of the Russian alphabet.mp4

Lecture 3 True friends.mp4

Lecture 4 False friends.mp4

Lecture 5 New friends.mp4

Lecture 6 Strangers.mp4

Lecture 7 Vowels.mp4

Lecture 8 Syllables and word stress.mp4

Lecture 9 Reduction of unstressed vowels.mp4

Lecture 10 Hard and soft consonants.mp4

Lecture 11 Voiced and voiceless consonants.mp4

Lecture 12 Spelling rules.mp4

Lecture 13 Wrap-Up & Practice

Lecture 14 Extra self-study alphabet practice

Absolute Beginners - If you have no prior experience with the language, this course is the perfect starting point.,Self-Paced Learners - Study at your own speed with bite-sized video lessons, PDFs, and exercises.,False beginners - You need to restart - You tried before but got stuck,Busy Professionals & Adults - No time for traditional classes? Flexible learning lets you study whenever it suits you.