Introduction

Russian language is the principal state and cultural language of Russia. Together with Ukrainian and Belarusian, the Russian language makes up the eastern branch of the Slavic family of languages. Russian is the primary language of the overwhelming majority of people in Russia and is also used as a second language in other former republics of the Soviet Union. Russian was also taught extensively in those countries lying within the Soviet sphere of influence, especially in eastern Europe, in the second half of the 20th century.

Russian has been strongly influenced by Old Church Slavonic and—since the 18th-century westernizing policies of Tsar Peter I the Great—by the languages of western Europe, from which it has borrowed many words. The 19th-century poet Aleksandr Pushkin had a very great influence on the subsequent development of the language. His writings, by combining the colloquial and Church Slavonic styles, put an end to the considerable controversy that had developed as to which style of the language was best for literary uses.

In this blog, we’ll learn some of the best tricks to learn Russian language:

1. Use Authentic Media:

Using authentic media is a fun and useful way to learn Russian quickly. By using audio and video made for native speakers and listening to the Russian language in context, you can more directly apply what you learn to real-world situations. You can watch documentary footage, television show clips, funny commercials and more all while learning the Russian language!

2. Use context to build vocabulary:

It is helpful to begin learning a language by building your vocabulary. This way, you can quickly pick out words when you hear or read them. An easy way to learn Russian vocabulary is to take the Russian word for something and insert it into a sentence every time you speak it. Use this technique in every place you go regularly—in your car, your locker, your office, etc.

3.Russian Word Order Is Flexible:

In the Russian language, word order is relatively flexible. Generally, sentences are arranged similarly to English, in the order subject – verb – object. However, grammar rules allow you to mix these up. Changing the order of the words will not change the immediate meaning of the sentence. However, it can significantly impact which part of the sentence is emphasised. It also affects the style and connotation of what is said.

4. Talk to Native Speakers:

Another trick that greatly helped and sped up my Russian learning process was to practice online with native speakers on language learning websites. These websites work by connecting you with someone over a text, audio, and/or video service to facilitate communication. Usually, you’ll simply contact someone over a text chat or email first, and then you can both decide the best way to continue talking.