Fastest Way to Learn Russian
- 1). Memorize the pronunciations and meanings of basic Russian words and phrases. This will give you a feel for the language and allow communicating basically with others. Phrases should be simple and commonly used such as "hello," "please," and "thank you."
- 2). Memorize the written and spoken Cyrillic alphabet. Doing this will allow you to read Russian phonetically, even if you don't know the meaning of the words. Learning the alphabet allows you to practice more of your Russian pronunciation and will help you to piece larger words together in Russian.
- 3). Study Russian vocabulary. By increasing the number of Russian words that you can understand, it will be easier for you to speak, read, write and understand the language. Practice reading the words silently and speaking them out loud. Pointing at objects and looking up their meaning, as well as sorting through pictures of objects, may help visual learners to memorize words more efficiently.
- 4). Study and memorize the Russian grammar rules. Every language has a set of grammar rules for conjugating verbs and addresses different noun forms. Grammar basics deal with parts of speech; Russian grammar knowledge is essential for learning the language quickly.
- 5). Put yourself in situations where you must practice your Russian. Read Russian books or magazines, visit Russian restaurants, or make Russian acquaintances if possible. Visiting Russia and conversing with natives also boosts language skills. Speaking with native Russian speakers will help you to pick up on language nuances and customs as well.
