Additional Resources

The journey to mastering Russian is about getting as much natural input as possible. Beyond the daily lessons on this site, these free resources are good places to spend your 30 minutes of listening a day. Each one shows the levels it suits: start with the ones that include yours.

Podcasts

Native speakers talking slowly and clearly, to keep your ears busy on walks, commutes and chores.

• Slow Russian (Real Russian Club) A2-B1

  Short, slow talks on Russian life with key words explained; early episodes have free text and translation. Free.

• Learn Russian with Max A2-B2

  A native teacher talks slowly about daily life and culture; every episode is tagged by level. Free, with paid extras.

• Russian Progress Podcast B1-B2

  Everyday topics in clear Russian at near-natural speed, a good next step once slow podcasts feel easy. Free, with paid extras.

YouTube Channels

Watching helps too: pictures and gestures make new words easy to follow.

• Comprehensible Russian A1-B1

  Russian-only lessons that use pictures, gestures and objects, so even total beginners can follow without translation. Free.

• Sergey Storyteller A1-B1

  Simple stories and real-life tales told in slow Russian, from absolute beginner up to intermediate. Free.

• Easy Russian A2-B2

  Street interviews and chats with ordinary Russians, subtitled in Russian and English, for real everyday speech. Free.

Reading and Listening Tools

Tools that make real Russian texts and videos easier to understand.

• LingQ A1-B2+

  A library of Russian texts with matching audio; tap unknown words while you read and listen. Free, with paid extras.

• Language Reactor A2+

  A browser extension that shows Russian and English subtitles together on YouTube and Netflix. Free, with paid extras.

• Readlang A2+

  Read any Russian web page or text and click a word or phrase to see its translation. Free, with paid extras.

Study Tips

Remember, consistent input is key. Even if you only manage passive listening while commuting or exercising, every bit of exposure helps. Incorporate these resources into your daily routine to maximize your input.

And don't forget: while listening is crucial, you must also actively review your Anki decks daily to reinforce your learning.

Focus on understanding what you're hearing. Don't worry about complex grammar topics like case systems until you're ready. Your goal now is to get used to the sounds and rhythm of Russian.

Enjoy the process, and if you ever need a break, come back when you're refreshed. This constant, even passive, exposure will eventually make Russian feel natural and become a part of you.

For a deeper look at how this method works, check out the How to Use page.

Links checked in September 2026. These are other people's sites, not part of this course.