Russian for Beginners
eBook - ePub

Russian for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Russian for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

About this book

E-book includes audio access and learning software via link.

This e-book is your clear, confidence-building entry into Russian—designed specifically for English-speaking learners. You'll start with the Cyrillic alphabet and sound system, then progress step by step through useful words, sentences, and short dialogues for everyday life, travel, and family. Each unit follows a simple, repeatable pattern: a brief explanation in English, a compact vocabulary list, a sample dialogue, pronunciation tips, mini-exercises, and a short recap to lock in what you've learned.

Russian grammar is explained in plain language—covering word order, personal pronouns, question forms, essential verb patterns (present and past), and a practical first look at the cases—without unnecessary jargon and with helpful memory cues. Culture notes show how to use Russian politely and authentically in real situations across Russia and other Russian-speaking communities.

Ideal for self-learners aiming at A1–A2: clear goals, study-time tips, checklists, and quick quizzes at the end of each chapter keep you motivated. Visual highlights draw attention to Russian terms so you recognize and recall them faster. Whether you're preparing a trip, connecting with Russian-speaking friends and colleagues, or simply exploring a new language, this book guides you to early conversation wins—structured, motivating, and hands-on.

SynapseLingo stands for a learner-smart design: small steps, frequent review, spaced repetition, and immediately usable language. Includes linked audio for pronunciation and listening practice plus a companion web app with flashcards and progress tracking. This e-book was developed with AI-assisted tools and subsequently editorially reviewed to ensure the highest learning quality.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Additional Training Materials
  4. Lesson 1: English–Russian: Master “have” with иметь (imet')
  5. Lesson 2: English–Russian: to be = быть (byt') — Fun Pronouns Lesson
  6. Lesson 3: English to Russian: Learn go = идти (idti) (fun, fast, and easy)
  7. Lesson 4: English–Russian: can = мочь (moch')
  8. Lesson 5: Make vs Do in Russian: Master делать (delat') Fast
  9. Lesson 6: English to Russian Past Tense: I had — у меня было (u menya bylo)
  10. Lesson 7: Learn Russian Past Tense: I was = я был (ya byl)
  11. Lesson 8: Learn Russian Past: I went — я пошёл (ya poshyol)
  12. Lesson 9: I made in Russian: я сделал(а) (ya sdelal(a))
  13. Lesson 10: Learn Russian Future: I will have — я буду иметь (ya budu imet')
  14. Lesson 11: Learn Russian Future “To Be”: I will be = я буду (ya budu)
  15. Lesson 12: Learn Russian Future Tense: I will go — я пойду (ya poydu)
  16. Lesson 13: English–Russian Future Verbs: I will do — я сделаю (ya sdelayu)
  17. Lesson 14: English→Russian Essentials: Is there ...? — Есть ...? (Yest' ...?)
  18. Lesson 15: Learn Russian Fast: Is there ...? → Есть ...? (Yest' ...?)
  19. Lesson 16: May I ...? in Russian: Можно ...? (Mozhno ...?) — Fun, Fast Permission Phrase
  20. Lesson 17: English to Russian: I need ... = Мне нужно ... (Mne nuzhno ...)
  21. Lesson 18: English to Russian: Where is ...? = Где ...? (Gde ...?)
  22. Lesson 19: What is ...? = Что такое ...? (Chto takoye ...?) — Learn Russian Fast
  23. Lesson 20: How much is ...? Learn Russian with Сколько стоит ...? (Skol'ko stoit ...?)
  24. Lesson 21: I would like ... in Russian: Я бы хотел ... (Ya by khotel ...)
  25. Lesson 22: English–Russian: Can you ... ? Say Можешь ... ? (Mozhesh ... ?)
  26. Lesson 23: English to Russian: Can you ... ? = Вы можете ... ? (Vy mozhete ... ?)
  27. About the Author
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