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Build Russian speaking confidence with case-driven prompts, stress + pronunciation coaching, and TORFL-style oral tasks.
Case mastery
Practice nominative → accusative → genitive with prompts that force the right endings.
Stress + pronunciation
Get instant feedback on vowel reduction, soft/hard consonants, and rhythm.
TORFL readiness
Train monologue + dialogue tasks with clear rubrics before your exam.
L1 to L2 Optimisation
LearnLingo.ai tailors Russian practice to your native language, focusing on cases, stress patterns, and aspect choices.
CEFR-Aligned Learning Path
A1
Beginner - Cyrillic, basic phrases, and survival conversations
120-150 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Read and write the Cyrillic alphabet
- Introduce yourself and ask simple questions
- Order food and handle basic travel situations
A2
Elementary - Simple conversations with core case forms
250-350 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Describe family, home, and daily routines
- Use accusative and prepositional cases in common phrases
- Talk about past events using perfective/imperfective basics
B1
Intermediate - Handle travel and everyday discussions with confidence
500-700 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Explain plans and give reasons for opinions
- Use aspect pairs to describe completed vs ongoing actions
- Navigate transport, accommodation, and services in Russian
B2
Upper Intermediate - Debate topics and handle formal situations
800-1000 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Discuss current affairs with structured arguments
- Use complex case combinations with prepositions
- Participate in interviews and workplace conversations
C1
Advanced - Professional fluency and nuanced expression
1200-1500 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Understand fast, natural speech in different registers
- Write and present structured reports
- Use idiomatic expressions and stylistic nuance
C2
Proficiency - Near-native command with cultural nuance
2000+ hours of study
You will be able to:
- Speak effortlessly across formal and informal contexts
- Handle subtle meaning shifts and idioms
- Summarise complex sources with precision
Real-World Practice Scenarios
Buying train tickets and navigating the metro
Tasks you'll practice:
- • Ask for a ticket and confirm time and platform
- • Read signs and ask for directions
- • Handle simple clarifications politely
Language focus:
Renting an apartment in a Russian-speaking city
Tasks you'll practice:
- • Discuss price, utilities, and contract terms
- • Ask about location and transport links
- • Negotiate dates and conditions
Language focus:
Cultural Context & Etiquette
Greetings
- • Use formal вы until invited to switch to ты
- • Firm handshakes are common in formal settings
- • Short, direct greetings are normal
Etiquette
- • Remove shoes when entering homes
- • Bring a small gift when visiting
- • Toasts are common at meals
Business Culture
- • Direct communication is often valued
- • Hierarchy can be more pronounced
- • Written follow-ups help clarify agreements
Exam Preparation
Available Exams
- • TORFL / TRKI (A1-C2)
- • GCSE Russian, A-Level Russian
- • University placement interviews
Preparation Tips
- • Speaking tasks often include a dialogue + monologue
- • Case accuracy and verb aspect are high-impact
- • Stress placement affects intelligibility scores
Your Learning Toolkit
Build a strong base of cases and aspect, then scale fluency with conversation-heavy practice.
Daily Practice
- 15-minute case drills with example sentences
- Shadow native audio for stress and rhythm
- Practice aspect pairs in context
- Record and review short monologues
Immersion Tips
- Watch Russian news clips with transcripts
- Follow Telegram channels in your interests
- Read graded readers with audio
- Switch device settings to Russian
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