This first lesson teaches many important aspect of Russian like prepositions, vocabulary list about directions and finally common phrases about how to introduce yourself. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Russian Classes.
Prepositions
Prepositions are used in almost every sentence. They can be a great tool to link words with each other. For example by simply knowing how to use "to", "with", "from", "after" you can expand your conversation scope. In short, a preposition describes a relationship between words in a sentence, for example: I agree with you.
Below is a list of 27 prepositions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Russian, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.
Now we will try to implement some of the prepositions above into full Russian sentences. That way you will be able to use the word not only by itself but embedded in a structure.
Russian Prepositions in a Sentence
English
Russian
Audio
Can I practice Italian with you?
Можно ли попрактиковаться в итальянском с тобой? Mozhno li popraktikovat'sja v ital'janskom s toboj?
I speak French but with an accent
Я говорю по-французски, но с акцентом Ja govorju po-francuzski, no s akcentom
I was born in Miami
Я родился в Майами Ja rodilsja v Majami
I'm from Japan
Я из Японии Ja iz Japonii
The letter is inside the book
Это письмо в книге Jeto pis'mo v knige
The pen is under the desk
Эта ручка под столом Jeta ruchka pod stolom
Directions
Can I help you?
Могу ли я вам помочь? Mogu li ja vam pomoch'?
Questions?
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Vocabulary List about Directions
Below is a list of 28 words and sentences related to directions that you might need when lost or asking for help. If you can memorize them by heart, you will be able to travel from point A to point B by following directions.
Giving Directions in Russian
Directions
Russian
Audio
Can you help me?
Вы можете мне помочь? Vy mozhete mne pomoch'?
Can you show me?
Не могли бы Вы мне показать? Ne mogli by Vy mne pokazat'?
Come with me!
Идите со мной! Idite so mnoj!
Downtown (city center)
Центр города Centr goroda
Excuse me! (to ask someone)
Простите ... Prostite ...
Go straight
Идите прямо Idite prjamo
How can I get to the museum?
Как мне добраться до музея? Kak mne dobrat'sja do muzeja?
How long does it take to get there?
За какое время туда можно добраться? Za kakoe vremja tuda mozhno dobrat'sja?
Finally, a couple sentences to help you know how to introduce yourself in Russian. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Russian Phrases page. Enjoy!
Common Expressions in Russian
English
Russian
Audio
Do you speak English?
Вы говорите по-английски? Vy govorite po-anglijski?
Just a little
Немного Nemnogo
What's your name?
Как вас зовут? Kak vas zovut?
My name is (John Doe)
Меня зовут (Джон Доу) Menja zovut (Dzhon Dou)
Mr... / Mrs. ... / Miss...
господин, госпожа, девушка gospodin, gospozha, devushka
Nice to meet you!
Приятно с вами познакомиться Prijatno s vami poznakomit'sja
You're very kind!
Вы очень любезны! Vy ochen' ljubezny!
Fun Facts
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Congratulations! You finished your 4th lesson in Russian about prepositions, and directions. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Russian Lesson 5. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Russian homepage.