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Take our quick placement test or start with Beginner if you're new to Russian. Choose Intermediate if you know basics, Advanced for fluency practice, or Exam Preparation for GCSE/A-Level/Leaving Cert.

What's the difference between levels?

Each level focuses on different skills: Beginner covers basics and pronunciation, Intermediate builds conversation skills, Advanced perfects fluency, and Exam Preparation targets specific test requirements.

Can I switch levels later?

Yes! You can switch between levels anytime. We recommend starting with a level that feels comfortable and moving up as you progress.

How do I know if I need exam preparation?

Choose Exam Preparation if you're taking GCSE, A-Level, or Leaving Certificate Russian exams. These courses focus specifically on exam formats and marking criteria.

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L1 to L2 Optimisation

LearnLingo.ai tailors Russian practice to your native language, focusing on cases, stress patterns, and aspect choices.

Case system coaching with targeted drills

Stress and vowel reduction feedback

Aspect pair selection with real-world prompts

Soft vs hard consonant practice

Prefix verbs and motion verbs explained clearly

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

A1-A2

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:

Numbers, time, and datesAccusative with motion (куда?)Polite requests with пожалуйста

B1-B2

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:

Genitive for quantities and pricesPrepositional for location detailsAspect choices for plans and agreements

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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Practise Russian with AI-powered conversations tailored to your native language.

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L1 to L2 Optimisation

LearnLingo.ai tailors Russian practice to your native language, focusing on cases, stress patterns, and aspect choices.

Case system coaching with targeted drills

Stress and vowel reduction feedback

Aspect pair selection with real-world prompts

Soft vs hard consonant practice

Prefix verbs and motion verbs explained clearly

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

A1-A2

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:

Numbers, time, and datesAccusative with motion (куда?)Polite requests with пожалуйста

B1-B2

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:

Genitive for quantities and pricesPrepositional for location detailsAspect choices for plans and agreements

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

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