Efficient ways to improve Russian skills

Is it easy to speak Russian? Can I improve my speaking skills in Russian? If yes, how? Well, it depends on what motivates you to learn the language and how interested you are in improving your speaking skills. The learning pace may vary from one individual to another, but it definitely is possible to improve your speaking skills by just being able to say hello. Let’s look at a few ways to improve speaking skills in Russian

Speak the language that you want to improve your fluency in – Is that something to be mentioned. Yes. Many times people are so engrossed in learning the script, alphabet, grammar rules, and vocabulary that they forget to speak the language as much as it should be. Find opportunities to speak. It could be through a language exchange program where you get an opportunity to interact with a native speaker or joining an online class where a tutor helps you to hold a conversation in Russian.

Master your pronunciation – It is a well-known fact that pronunciation plays a crucial role in learning a language. It is very difficult for people to understand you when your pronunciation is not good. Hence, mastering it is very important. To begin with a focus on the alphabet where you need to concentrate on vowels and hard and soft consonants which are fundamental for the language. Once you master the alphabet, move onto common words and phrases used in regular conversations. There are many ways to learn and pronounce Russian. Shadowing is a very good method to improve your pronunciation. Listen to Russian audio and try to repeat it exactly mimicking the speaker.  This is very useful in learning the contextual use of words and phrases. Over a period of time, it also helps in understanding grammar and sentence structure.

Learning phrases along with words – Learning words is definitely an essential step in learning a new language, however, when we focus on learning long phrases that can be used in various situations our ability to speak better can be drastically improved.

Dedicate time to practice what you learn everyday – If you leave your Russian practice to weekend classes or practice sessions, it definitely is going to be very tough. Practicing every day at every possible moment is the key to improving your fluency faster. Find someone to practice with on a daily basis. Apart from the language exchange program that we spoke about earlier, you may even find an online platform that teaches languages. Whatever is your level of learning, many of these platforms offer sessions that are tailor-made and suitable to your individual needs.      

Even if you are a beginner right now, nothing can stop you from reaching the destination of becoming a fluent speaker. Following the techniques that suit you the best, using the apps or online platforms you are comfortable with, self-motivation and consistent practice can help you achieve your fluency goals.