{"id":64256,"date":"2017-03-08T20:06:48","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T01:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/learn-russian-audio\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T00:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T05:29:40","slug":"learn-russian-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/russian\/learn-russian-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Websites for Russian Audio Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re trying to learn spoken Russian<\/a> from scratch, or just want to improve your Russian conversation skills<\/a>, there are a ton of audio materials you can choose from and listen to.<\/p>\n

Check out four of the best resources to learn Russian with audio.<\/p>\n

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1. Pimsleur<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Pimsleur is arguably the classic choice for those who want to learn to speak Russian well on their own. In this program, the level of Russian progresses from the very basics up until a high intermediate level.<\/p>\n

Pimsleur focuses on frequently-used vocabulary and phrases. You’ll be listening to native speaker audio files, learning what they mean and repeating them accordingly. From the get-go, you’re encouraged to speak in Russian as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Since you’re not getting immediate feedback, however, you may want to record yourself and polish your pronunciation<\/a> separately while using Pimsleur.<\/p>\n

If you want to know more about the program, check out this complete Pimsleur review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. FluentU<\/a><\/h2>\n
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FluentU is an excellent resource for listening practice. You’ll learn Russian by watching short clips from authentic media like Russian music videos, movie trailers, news segments and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each video comes with a downloadable transcript and interactive subtitles so you can read along as you listen. You can toggle the Russian and English subtitles on and off as you watch, allowing you to focus solely on your listening comprehension or get extra support when you need it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hover over or click on any word in the subtitles to see its meaning, hear its audio pronunciation (at normal and slow speeds), find other videos where it’s used and more. Personalized quizzes after each video and a flashcard feature will help you review key vocabulary.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. Everyday Russian<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"everyday-russian\"<\/a>Despite its name, Everyday Russian goes beyond conversational topics. It also covers vocabulary, grammar topics (such as verb conjugation and cases) and reading comprehension activities, among others.<\/p>\n

All of the audio files are recorded by native speakers, ensuring that you get an authentic listening experience. You have the option to listen to the audio files on their own, or take a sneak peek at the transcripts that come with each lesson.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, the lessons come with helpful links to related resources, making this site extra helpful for added study.<\/p>\n

4. RussianPod101<\/a><\/h2>\n

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RussianPod101 features thousands of audio and video lessons to help you learn Russian. The lessons feature experienced and energetic hosts, which can make your study sessions feel a little livelier.<\/p>\n

In addition, the program has vocabulary learning tools, detailed PDF lesson notes and spaced repetition flashcards to help you learn on the go. And if you need a little more help using the platform, you can connect with other Russian learners through community forums and ask questions.<\/p>\n

Read this complete RussianPod101 review<\/a> to help you decide whether the program is for you.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Learning Russian with Audio<\/h2>\n

Other than rocking out to famous Russian songs like “Katyusha”<\/a>\u00a0and “All the Things She Said,”<\/a> there’s a good case to be made for using Russian audio lessons:<\/p>\n