How I learned Russian (2014 - 2020) Learn the Russian Language 2020-05-19 | Want to speak Russian so well that you get mistaken for a native speaker? Follow my 30 Day Conversational Russian Challenge here: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russianWhen I started learning Russian, I wanted to hear other people's stories how long it took them to get to a decent level.It's always nice to see someone's else's progress.So in this video I'm sharing mine :)Hope you learn something from it.
Learn REAL Russian with Aleksey Kvashonkin Learn the Russian Language 2024-10-15 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1-------------------Here is the full short by the way: youtube.com/shorts/JesHPJbZ89Iда - yesдочка - daughterзаставила - made (to do something)задуматься - to think deeplyзнаете - you knowона - sheвроде - kind of, seems likeмелькая - small, tinyвопросы - questionsу - at, by (possessive)(н)её - her (genitive case)пиз*ец - f*ck, f*cked up (don't say this)как - how, likeбудто - as ifдьявол - devilс - withтобой - you (instrumental case)разговаривает - talks, speaksвыходишь - you exit, you leaveиз - from, out ofгостей - guests (genitive case plural)всё - that's it, everythingСаша - Sashaсобирайся - get readyпоехали - let's go (lit: we/you/they have gone)домой - to homeзачем - why, what forсначала - at firstдаже - evenне - notпонимаешь - you understandчто - what, thatбл*дь - wh*re (don’t say this)началось - started, beganты - youпросто - simply, justтакой - such, soрадостный - joyful, happyтипа - like, sort ofнас - usтам - thereждёт - waitsмама - momну - well в - inсмысле - sense, meaningмы - weж - no real translation, makes the sentence more emotional(н)ей - her (prepositional case)живём - we liveпогоди - waitя - Iже - just like жна - onженился - married (for men)
This simple activity is CRUCIAL for Russian fluency Learn the Russian Language 2024-10-08 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1------------In this video I want to talk about an overlooked aspect of Russian learning. Doing this right will make it so much more effortless to learn Russian ;)
This advice helped me finally get GOOD at Russian Learn the Russian Language 2024-10-01 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1---------------When it felt like my Russian couldn't improve anymore, the advice I got from a Russian teacher helped me overcome that plateau and get much better. Curious? Watch the video to find out.
Don’t make Russian harder than it is Learn the Russian Language 2024-09-24 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1---------------I just went for a 2 week trip to Bali and learned some interesting language lessons while there. Most of them can be applied to Russian, so that's why I just had to make this video. Hope you find it useful :)
Master the russian alphabet in less than 10 minutes Learn the Russian Language 2024-09-17 | Download my free sheet with 750 Russian - English cognates to instantly boost your Russian: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube-------------------------In this video I want to share with you a new fun method to learn the alphabet.
5 Crucial steps to become fluent in Russian Learn the Russian Language 2024-08-07 | If you want to become fluent in Russian, the first step is to go here: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1----------------------Learning Russian doesn't have to be hard.All you need is a right strategy.I've been learning Russian for a while now, and I'm pretty fluent by now.And I thought about why I manage to become fluent...... and why others struggle so much to even get to a basic conversational level.The result is this video :)
9 Reasons why Russian was easier to learn than I thought Learn the Russian Language 2024-06-26 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1------------------------Russian has a reputation as a difficult language. But there are lots of aspects that actually make the language easy to learn. In this video I want to share with you 9 reasons why I found Russian not that difficult to learn.
Why is Russian so hard to learn? (My experience) Learn the Russian Language 2024-06-04 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1------------------------"Russian is so difficult"Is a common complain about Russian.And I won't lie:Russian isn't the easiest language in the world to learn if you speak English.So why is it hard?I think there are about 5 main things that are tough.Watch the video to learn:- What the 5 things are that I found most difficult to learn- How I approached them so that now I'm fluent in Russian- What I recommend you do to master them tooWould love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Why Im NOT learning Russian right now... Learn the Russian Language 2024-05-14 | If you want to check my new audio method, listen here: learntherussianlanguage.com/free-russian-audio-lesson--------------Every year I experience the same problem. And maybe you experience the same. Watch the video to learn what to do.
I’m NOT a polyglot (and why you don’t want to be one either) Learn the Russian Language 2024-04-23 | If you want to learn to speak Russian, check out my Russian Conversations Unlocked course: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1----------------------------------In this video you'll learn my thoughts on learning several languages.
The Russian alphabet becomes EASY once you do this Learn the Russian Language 2024-04-02 | If you're curious about the course I mentioned to help you learn the alphabet quickly, check out: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1------------------Whenever someone figures out I speak Russian, one of the common reactions is "but isn't the Russian alphabet super difficult to learn?"And sure, it has unfamiliar characters and sounds, but it's easier to learn than it looks like.After watching this video you'll know:- Why the Russian alphabet is easier than you think- The biggest mistake people make when learning (that makes it MORE difficult)- What I recommend most people do to learn the alphabet quickly and without effort
I wish I did this when I started learning Russian (my biggest regret) Learn the Russian Language 2024-03-19 | If you struggle with Russian grammar and want to learn to have solid conversations in Russian, check out Conversations Unlocked: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1-----------------------------------------There 1 thing I started doing after about 3 years of learning Russian...... and I wish I started doing it right from the start.Watch the video to learn:- What my biggest regret is regarding learning Russian- How doing this can help you learn Russian much faster- Why this also skyrockets your motivation levels
Russian becomes EASY once you start doing this Learn the Russian Language 2024-03-05 | If you want to quickly learn 750 Russian words, download this sheet: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube----------------------------In this video I want to share 3 big things I did that helped me a lot to learn Russian quickly. Watch the video to find out:- what these are- how they helped me- why they make learning Russian easy
How to learn Russian in just 15 minutes a day (my strategy) Learn the Russian Language 2024-02-20 | The course mentioned in the video: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1-------------------------I recently came across a post of someone asking whether it was possible to learn Russian in just 15 minutes a day. All the comments were saying it was impossible.I have a different perspective.In the video you'll learn:- What happens if you spend 15 minutes a day learning Russian- Why the science behind this works for almost everyone- What you should be doing during those 15 minutes
5 Tricks to QUICKLY upgrade your Russian skills Learn the Russian Language 2024-02-06 | Download my sheet of 750 Russian-English cognates here: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube--------------Today I want to give you a couple of easy tips to instantly upgrade your Russian conversational skills.
Is LingoPie good to learn Russian? (My review) Learn the Russian Language 2024-01-30 | Try LingoPie here for free: learntherussianlanguage.com/recommends/lingopieand get 50% off their yearly plan if you sign up through my link :)-----------------------I love to watch Russian series: without them I would’ve never become fluent in Russian. So I got curious (and a bit skeptical) when I heard LingoPie promise “Discover a brand new way to get to language fluency with Lingopie.” So I signed up and spent a couple of days playing around with the app, and the result is this LingoPie review.
3 Reasons why swearing in Russian is OVERRATED Learn the Russian Language 2024-01-16 | If you want to instantly upgrade your Russian speaking skills, download this free list of 750 Russian-English cognates: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube--------------------------------------Ocasionally native Russian speakers ask if I know "bad" Russian words. And yes, I know a lot of them. But I never use them in conversations. Why? In this video I'll share the 3 main reasons why I don't swear in Russian.
If I wanted to learn Russian in 2024, I’d only do this Learn the Russian Language 2024-01-02 | Here's the example I talk about in the video: learntherussianlanguage.com/free-russian-audio-lesson-------------------------If you're learning Russian in 2024, I highly recommend you try this technique. It helped me a lot to become fluent in Russian, and it can do the same for you.
Do NOT learn the Russian cases (until you do this) Learn the Russian Language 2023-12-19 | Learn 750 Russian Words in 10 Minutes: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube-------------------------------Cases are frustrating. Probably the most difficult part of Russian grammar. But with a good approach they're not that difficult. In this video I explain:- why learning Russian cases is useless in the beginning- what you should know before you start with the cases- my methodical approach to learning the Russian cases quickly
Do this to effortlessly learn Russian Learn the Russian Language 2023-12-05 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1---------------------------There's one activity that had a huge effect on my Russian skills. Watch the video to learn:1) What is this "autopilot" learn Russian activity?2) The 4 benefits you'll get from doing this3) How to apply this to your life to effortlessly learn Russian4) The 3 levels you'll go through in "passive" learning
Do you need 1100 hours to learn Russian? (My experience) Learn the Russian Language 2023-11-21 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1-------------------Recently I was speaking to a student who was comparing his own progress to the "1100 hour rule" from FSI. In this video I want to share some of the conclusions we got from that chat.
The 4 essentials skills to learn conversational Russian Learn the Russian Language 2023-09-04 | If you want to quickly improve your Russian conversational skills, go here: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1--------------------In this video I'll show you the 4 essential skills to learning conversational Russian. You MUST include each of these in your Russian practice, otherwise you will never be able to speak Russian well :)Curious what 4 skills I mean? Watch the video!
I flew to Moscow to see how life changed Learn the Russian Language 2023-07-05 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1---------------------So I traveled to Moscow and I wanted to share you my experience.
How I Learned 1000s of Russian Words with Anki Learn the Russian Language 2023-06-28 | Learn 750 Russian Words in 10 Minutes: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube-----------The app Anki is great for learning new Russian vocabulary. The spaced repetition helps you learn and remember the words well. However, lots of people don't use Anki to the fullest. That's why in this video I want to show you 7 mistakes that you should avoid when using Anki to learn new Russian words.
How to INSTANTLY Learn 100s of New Russian Words Learn the Russian Language 2023-05-11 | Get my free sheet here: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtube--------------------------------------Learning Russian vocabulary can be incredibly frustrating. That's why I'm sharing with you in this video a simple hack/strategy that you can use to learn 100s of new Russian words in a short period of time.
#1 Mistake People make when learning Russian pronunciation Learn the Russian Language 2023-01-25 | If you want to instantly upgrade your Russian skills, check out my free Russian/English cognate list: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtubeIn this video I want to talk about a common problem that many people have. If you want to improve your Russian pronunciation, you probably have done specific exercises to improve difficult letters, such as the щ, ы, and the rolling ррррр.These exercises work well, but it's really what you do AFTERWARDS that will make the largest impact on your Russian skills...
LingQ Russian Review: Great for Reading but not for Everyone Learn the Russian Language 2022-11-30 | Try LingQ for free here: lingq.com/en/ariAnd if you want to upgrade: get 35% off LingQ with the code: ariehelderman------------------------------------Recently, one of my students told me that whenever she found an interesting article online in Russian, she would always add it to her LingQ app.She told me it greatly helped her improve her reading comprehension and she was now using it as her main spaced repetition vocabulary app.My curiosity peaked, and I decided to sign up for LingQ…-----------------------------------If you want to learn how to speak Russian well, sign up for my Russian Conversational Blueprint: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russianWant to book a meeting with me? Go here: learntherussianlanguage.com/work-with-meIf you'd rather read my review of LingQ, go here: learntherussianlanguage.com/lingq-russian-review
The Real Reason You Cannot SPEAK Russian Learn the Russian Language 2022-11-02 | If you want to finally learn to speak Russian well, check out the Russian Conversational Blueprint: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russianIt's common for people to be unable to speak Russian, even after they've spent a lot of time learning grammar and vocabulary.In this video, I want to explain the most common cause and give you 5 solutions to solve it. So you can start speaking Russian.
How Long Before I was FLUENT in Russian? Learn the Russian Language 2022-10-12 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1In today's video I want to break down the 3 stages of learning Russian, and how long each stage took. This should help you better understand where you're at, and where you need to focus.
How to Improve Your Russian Accent Quickly (9 Strategies) Learn the Russian Language 2022-09-21 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1In this video I want to show you 9 tips and strategies that you can apply to improve your Russian accent quickly.
Is it Still Worth it to Learn Russian in 2022 Learn the Russian Language 2022-08-31 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1Since the 24th of February this year many people have asked me the question: "is it still worth learning Russian now?"And to be honest, I've asked myself the same question quite often.In this video, you'll find my answers to the question if you should quit or continue learning Russian.
What any Russian learner can learn from Bald and Bankrupt Learn the Russian Language 2022-08-10 | If you struggle to freely speak Russian like Bald and Bankrupt, check out my conversational Russian program: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russianIn today's video, I want to discuss how Benjamin from Bald and Bankrupt speaks Russian. And I'll give you 5 secrets that you can immediately apply to your own Russian learning, to quickly speak better.
I Quit Learning Russian Learn the Russian Language 2022-07-20 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1In this video, I want to explain why and how I quit learning Russian. So you can learn from my mistakes, and make sure you will become fluent in Russian.
Learn to Flawlessly Pronounce the Russian Alphabet as a Foreigner Learn the Russian Language 2022-07-06 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1In this video, you learn how to pronounce the Russian alphabet.
How to Learn Russian Fast (Just 10 Minutes per Day) Learn the Russian Language 2022-06-15 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1Most people that want to learn Russian think they need to learn for hours every single day. And that's just not true. If you take a smarter approach, you can get away with just 10 minutes per day.
You CANNOT Become Fluent in Russian if You Have This Problem Learn the Russian Language 2022-06-09 | If you want to quickly improve your Russian in a short period of time, check out my Russian Conversational Blueprint: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russianIn today's video, we discuss a common problem that most Russian learners experience. But luckily it's easy to solve, as long as you know what to focus on.
3 Vocabulary Hacks to Quickly Learn Russian Learn the Russian Language 2022-06-01 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1A big problem many people have is that they struggle to learn new vocabulary. For some reason you just cannot memorize enough new words fast enough so that you can use them correctly while having a conversation.In this video I want to show you 3 powerful strategies that you can apply TODAY to quickly improve how you learn new vocabulary.
Do This to Learn Russian 10 Times FASTER Learn the Russian Language 2022-05-25 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1In this video, I want to talk about something that you HAVE to do if you want to become fluent in Russian.
Learn Russian Fast with These 11 Proven Tips Learn the Russian Language 2022-05-18 | If you want to learn Russian fast, check out my 30-day program here: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russianIn this video, we discuss 11 tips that you can use to learn Russian fast. These are based on my experience of becoming fluent in Russian. And also on the experience of helping over 100 other Russian students learn to speak conversational Russian.
9 Unexpected Reasons why Russian is Easy to Learn Learn the Russian Language 2022-05-11 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1Many people think that Russian is a difficult language. And it's not the easiest language, that's true. But there are actually many things that make Russian easy to learn, and easy to speak. In this video, you'll learn the 9 most important reasons why Russian is actually quite easy to speak.
How alcohol helps you learn Russian Learn the Russian Language 2022-05-04 | If you found this video helpful, download my FREE Russian PDF with Russian tips here: learntherussianlanguage.com/youtubeIn this video, we're talking about how drinking alcohol can help you learn Russian. My 30 day program: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-blueprint
5 Helpful tips to learn the RUSSIAN CASES Learn the Russian Language 2022-04-27 | Have your first Russian conversation in 30 days: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversations-unlocked-1------------------Russian cases are arguably the most difficult part of the Russian grammar. So it's no shame if you struggle understanding them.In this video you'll get 5 tips that will help you master the Russian cases - both theoretical and the application of them while you're speaking Russian.
6 Ways learning Russian changes your life Learn the Russian Language 2022-04-20 | If you want to speak conversational Russian in the next 30 days, sign up for my 30 Day Conversational Russian Challenge here: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian--------------------------Not oo long ago I thought of how I've changed after learning Russian. And in this video you'll find 6 ways how learning Russian can change your life too.
3 Tips to get a Russian girlfriend Learn the Russian Language 2022-04-13 | If you want to learn Russian for your girlfriend, sign up for my 30 Day Conversational Russian Blueprint: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian--------------------------------------I'm together with my girlfriend already for 6 years, and we often discussed the topic of Russian women and dating. So in this video I want to share some insights with you.
How to make Russian cases EASY Learn the Russian Language 2022-04-06 | If you want to learn all the Russian cases in the next 30 days, sign up for my 30 Day Conversational Russian Challenge: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian--------------------------------------------Russian cases are difficult, but with the right mental framework and method you can easily learn them.
9 Reasons why learning Russian MAKES YOU SMARTER Learn the Russian Language 2022-03-30 | If you want to learn Russian and become smarter, check out my 30 Day Conversational Russian Challenge: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian--------------------------I've been learning Russian for over 6 years now, and it feels like I've become smarter. So I went on the internet to see if there has been some research on this. And it turns out there is:medium.com/inspired-writer/how-learning-a-second-language-can-make-you-happier-and-smarter-3ecf75dd6inc.com/jessica-stillman/5-ways-learning-a-foreign-language-will-make-you-smarter.htmltheconversation.com/how-learning-a-new-language-improves-tolerance-68472weforum.org/agenda/2018/02/speak-another-language-more-rationalhttps://n.neurology.org/content/81/22/1938)
7 Hacks to Sound Like a Native Russian Speaker Learn the Russian Language 2022-03-23 | If you want more tips and strategies to become fluent in Russian, check out my 30 Day Conversational Russian Challenge: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian----------------------------------------When Russian people hear me speak Russian for the first time, they are often surprised to hear that Russian is not my native language. In this video, we'll discuss 7 tips that you can do to sound more like a native Russian speaker.
5 Reasons why Im LEARNING RUSSIAN Learn the Russian Language 2022-03-16 | If you want to speak fluent Russian, check out my Conversational Russian Blueprint: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian---------------------I started learning Russian 6 years ago. Back then it was because I just started dating a Rusian girl. Now my motivations have changed a bit.
Can You Become Fluent in Russian in 30 Days? Learn the Russian Language 2022-03-09 | If you want a step-by-step system to speak Russian check out the Russian Conversational Blueprint: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian---------------------------------It's good to have a bit of an expectation what you can expect when you start learning Russian. But you also shouldn't have too high expectations, as that will demotivate you once you don't match those standards. In this video we'll discuss how far you can come in 30 days of focused Russian learning.
Why Youll NEVER BE FLUENT IN RUSSIAN Learn the Russian Language 2022-03-02 | If you want to escape these common mistakes and actually learn Russian well, sign up for my 30 Day Conversational Russian Challenge: learntherussianlanguage.com/conversational-russian----------------------------Many people who start learning Russian never become fluent. So if you can avoid the most common reasons why people fail, you will have a much higher chance of speaking Russian at a high level. In this video we'll discuss the 4 common reasons why people don't become fluent in Russian.
