Learn Russian For Beginners (A1) –With English Explanation

Practical Russian for travel, daily life, and making real connections.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, and say where you're from – all in Romanian.

You’ll be able to order food at a restaurant, ask for the bill, and enjoy local dishes like a native.

You’ll master numbers, dates, and how to tell the time in everyday conversations.

You’ll confidently shop for clothes, ask for sizes and colors, and make simple purchases.

You’ll ask for directions, use transport, and navigate the city like a local.

You’ll describe your family, talk about emotions, and connect with others on a personal level.

You’ll explain problems, make polite requests, and handle small real-life situations.

You’ll talk about your daily routine, your hobbies, and share your plans – all in Romanian.

Requirements

No prior knowledge of Russian is required – this course starts from zero

A desire to learn through story, context, and conversation

Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection

(Optional) Headphones and a quiet space for listening and speaking practice

Curiosity, consistency, and a willingness to speak from the first lesson

Description

Learn Russian for Beginners (A1) –With English Explanation!A beginner-friendly journey through real-life Russian – with story, emotion, and fun challenges! What if learning Russian felt like watching a mini-series and playing an adventure game – all while truly living the language?This is not your typical course. Welcome to a cinematic, interactive learning experience where each lesson moves the story forward and brings you deeper into the heart of Russian language and culture. Course Format: Story-based mini-series Quests and real-life missions Emotion-driven learning What You'll Learn:Through six immersive modules, you'll follow a relatable main character as they move to a Russian-speaking country and adapt to everyday life. Step by step, you’ll build core A1 vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills.Each module combines: A practical mission (like ordering food or asking for directions) Thematic vocabulary and grammar Emotional engagement (curiosity, surprise, joy, confidence) By the end of this course, you will be able to:Greet people, introduce yourself, and say where you're fromOrder at a restaurant and shop for clothesNavigate the city and use transportationTalk about your family, friends, and feelingsSolve small problems and make polite requestsShare your daily routine and future plans – all in Russian!Whether you're preparing for travel, connecting with culture, or starting a long-term language journey, this course gives you the confidence to speak Russian from day one.Please note: This course uses high-quality AI-generated voice-over created with a commercial license via HeyGen. All lessons, scripts, slides, and materials are fully original and developed by the instructor.The AI voice is used to ensure clear, consistent, and professional narration for learners. Live the language – don’t just study it. Let Russian become part of your story.

Overview

Section 1: Module 1

Lecture 1 Lesson 0: About course

Lecture 2 Lesson 1: Hello! Getting to Know Russian Greetings

Lecture 3 Lesson 2: The Russian Alphabet & Sounds

Lecture 4 Lesson 3: Who Are You? What’s Your Name?

Lecture 5 Lesson 4: Where Are You From? Countries & Nationalities

Lecture 6 Lesson 5: Who Is It? Pronouns & the Verb "To Be"

Lecture 7 Lesson 6: Review & Mini-Quest

Section 2: Module 2

Lecture 8 Lesson 1: At the Hotel

Lecture 9 Lesson 2: Numbers, Dates & Time

Lecture 10 Lesson 3: A Simple Question — A Simple Answer

Lecture 11 Lesson 4: At the Café and Restaurant

Lecture 12 Lesson 5: Food and Drinks

Lecture 13 Lesson 6: Review and Mini-Quest

Section 3: Module 3

Lecture 14 Lesson 1: At the Store

Lecture 15 Lesson 2: Colors and Sizes

Lecture 16 Lesson 3: How Do I Get There?

Lecture 17 Lesson 4: Transport

Lecture 18 Lesson 5: Where Am I?

Lecture 19 Lesson 6: Review & Mini-Quest

Section 4: Module 4

Lecture 20 Lesson 1: Let’s Get to Know Each Other!

Lecture 21 Lesson 2: My Family

Lecture 22 Lesson 3: Friends & Parties

Lecture 23 Lesson 4: What’s He Like? (Describing People)

Lecture 24 Lesson 5: I Like… / I Don’t Like…

Lecture 25 Lesson 6: Review & Role-Play Dialogues

Section 5: Module 5

Lecture 26 Lesson 1: I Have a Problem

Lecture 27 Lesson 2: Can I Ask For…?

Lecture 28 Lesson 3: Simple Complaints

Lecture 29 Lesson 4: “Because”, “But”, and “And”

Lecture 30 Lesson 5: Call for Help!

Lecture 31 Lesson 6: Review & Mini-Quest

Section 6: Module 6

Lecture 32 Lesson 1: My Day

Lecture 33 Lesson 2: My Hobby

Lecture 34 Lesson 3: My Impressions

Lecture 35 Lesson 4: My Plans

Lecture 36 Lesson 5: Yesterday and Today

Lecture 37 Lesson 6: Me and My World

Section 7: Module 7

Lecture 38 Lesson 1: Where do I live?

Lecture 39 Lesson 2: Rooms and Furniture

Lecture 40 Lesson 3: Cleaning and Daily Routines

Lecture 41 Lesson 4: Where is What?

Lecture 42 Lesson 5: Everyday Comfort

Lecture 43 Lesson 6: Review + Mini Quest

Section 8: Module 8

Lecture 44 Lesson 1: Where Do You Work?

Lecture 45 Lesson 2: A Day at Work

Lecture 46 Lesson 3: Break and Lunch

Lecture 47 Lesson 4: Colleagues and the Boss

Lecture 48 Lesson 5: Meetings and Plans

Lecture 49 Lesson 6: Review & Mini-Quest

Section 9: Module 9

Lecture 50 Lesson 1: How Much Does It Cost?

Lecture 51 Lesson 2: I Want to Buy This

Lecture 52 Lesson 3: Paying – Cash or Card?

Lecture 53 Lesson 4: Return & Exchange

Lecture 54 Lesson 5: At the Market – Let’s Bargain!

Lecture 55 Lesson 6: Dream Shopping

Absolute beginners who have never studied Russian before – no prior knowledge needed,Travelers and expats preparing for a trip or move to Russia,Language lovers who want a fresh, fun, and immersive way to start a new language,Busy learners looking for short, engaging lessons they can fit into their schedule,Visual and story-based learners who enjoy learning through characters, dialogue, and real-life context,Anyone who wants to speak, not just study – and enjoy the process from day one