Russian Courses
Learn Russian from A1 to C2: 6 courses, 173 lessons, word lists by level and a free placement test. No card needed — start on the free plan.
- A16 units · 33 lessons
Russian for Beginners - A1
Start your journey in Russian with basic words and phrases.
- A26 units · 33 lessons
Russian elementary - A2
Develop Russian for everyday conversations.
- B16 units · 33 lessons
Russian intermediate - B1
Express yourself on familiar topics in Russian.
- B25 units · 28 lessons
Russian advanced - B2
Discuss complex topics in Russian.
- C14 units · 23 lessons
Russian Higher - C1
Master complex Russian for professional use.
- C24 units · 23 lessons
Russian skill - C2
Reach a native level of Russian.
First words in this language
- большой
- big
- быть
- be
- Во сколько открывается?
- What time does it open?
- вода
- water
- время
- time
- Вы можете мне помочь?
- Can you help me?
- Где туалет?
- Where is the bathroom?
- говорить
- speak
- город
- city
- горячий
- hot
What do the levels mean?
Levels follow the Common European Framework (CEFR). Universities, employers and immigration offices recognise this scale. Word counts are approximate; what matters is what you can actually do with the language.
- A1about 500 words
- You introduce yourself and handle simple everyday phrases.
- A2about 1.000 words
- You get by in familiar situations: shopping, directions, work.
- B1about 2.000 words
- You handle most travel situations alone and explain your opinion with reasons.
- B2about 4.000 words
- You follow discussions in your field and understand complex texts.
- C1about 8.000 words
- You speak fluently and naturally; university and work are no obstacle.
- C2about 16.000 words
- Close to native: you catch fine shades of meaning and humour.