Russian from Zero to Hero

Irina Grigoreva

A podcast in Russian: easy, slow, and engaging. Hosted by a professional Russian teacher, the podcast takes topics from textbooks and brings them to life with real stories. It’s perfect for A1+ and B1+ learners.

Irina, a Russian teacher, creates episodes for beginners, delivering them in a slow and understandable manner.

For intermediate and advanced learners, Irina is joined by her husband, Anton. Together, they discuss everyday topics at a relaxed pace, making the content easy to follow.

I’m excited to introduce Russian Heroes 2.0, my podcast-based course designed for Russian learners at B1+ level! 🚀

📅 Course start date: March 17 

📝 Level: Intermediate+ (B1 and above)

What’s included in the course?

✅ 16 podcast episodes on the topic of Self-Development 

✅ Full scripts and workbooks for each episode (PDF) 

✅ Access to an interactive learning platform (available on phone, computer, and tablet) 

✅ Weekly online meetings for speaking practice 

✅ Quizlet sets to help you memorize key vocabulary 

✅ A private chat for discussions and support

💥 Special offer! If you join by February 14, you’ll get Russian Heroes 1.0 for free, so you can start listening and working on exercises right away!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! You can also book a free 30-minute consultation, and I’ll walk you through everything online

Website: https://russian-fromzero.com/eng

Instagram (daily stories about my life and extremely useful Reels and posts on the Russian language.)

Telegram - every week I publish materials on one topic (tests, videos, audios etc) and on Friday we meet in Speaking Club

YouTube

Play

Open in

35 episodes
weekly
Avg 31 min
Russian

Episodes 35

Newest Oldest Longest

All20 Unplayed20 In progress0 Played0

Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.

Saturday · 25 min
Why Are We So Afraid to Look Stupid? | Russian Podcast
Learn Russian with a slow, clear Russian podcast about the fear of making mistakes, feeling behind in life, and being an adult beginner. Practise Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary in context, and build confidence in language learning. This intermediate Russian podcast includes relatable stories, vocabulary explanations, and a review quiz. Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your everyday Russian vocabulary, and learn natural Russian expressions through real-life stories and meaningful conversations. 🎧 Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to learn Russian through comprehensible input and understand natural spoken Russian. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 Почему нам бывает стыдно? 3:02 Тяжело ли быть новичком? 6:08 Начинать с нуля: это нормально? 7:38 Мы уязвимы 9:45 Бесплатный скрипт и полноценый урок по этому подкасту 10:29 Эффект прожектора: все ли на нас смотрят? 12:41 Сравнение себя с другими 14:43 "Не получось" VS неудачник 17:31 Как перестать требовать от себя невозможного 21:28 Квиз по полезной лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1
October 17 · 31 min
Why I Keep Giving Unsolicited Advice | Russian Podcast A2-B1
In this slow Russian podcast for intermediate learners (A2–B1), I share some embarrassing personal stories about giving unsolicited advice, trying to change people, and learning to respect personal boundaries. We’ll talk about relationships, family, friendship, communication, self-reflection, personal growth, and why helping someone isn't always the same as giving advice. Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your everyday Russian vocabulary, and learn natural Russian expressions through real-life stories and meaningful conversations. 🎧 Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to learn Russian through comprehensible input and understand natural spoken Russian. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 🎧More Russian podcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUr6Cy1lgKGd3umD4lHP_TCpt6wPoYyxf&si=_4znNZsT_80XB87I 00:00 — Я люблю учить людей жизни 05:42 — Русские меня боятся, потому что я учитель 09:04 — Мой муж тоже "попадает под удар" 12:21 — Я заставляю маму и свекровь тренироваться 15:21 — Скрипт на моём Патреоне: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 16:36 — Я учусь слушать друзей 19:20 — Русский язык - инструмент для общения 22:40 — Непрошенные советы бесполезны 26:00 — Воспитывай себя сначала! 28:38 — Мой канал как отражение моего характера 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero 📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy 💡 Support my channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/russianfromzero #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1
October 14 · 30 min
Why We Should Still Write by Hand | Russian Podcast (A2–B1)
Does writing by hand help us learn and remember better? ✍️ In this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners, we explore why handwriting still matters in the digital age, how writing can support memory and language learning, and why typing isn't always the best choice. 🎧 Learn Russian with a slow Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners! Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your Russian vocabulary, and practice understanding natural spoken Russian through interesting, real-life topics.Perfect for intermediate Russian learners looking for comprehensible Russian input, Russian listening practice, and a more natural way to learn Russian. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Мы отказались от письма от руки 03:12 — Почему мы печатаем, а не пишем? 06:30 — Почему писать полезно при обучении 12:11 — Как письмо помогает учить языки 17:04 — Тренировка написания текста 20:27 — Практические советы, как использовать письмо при обучении 24:52 — Мой итог: зачем писать? 26:53 — Квиз по лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1
October 10 · 26 min
Why Is Making Friends So Hard Now? | Russian Podcast (A2–B1)
In this Russian podcast for intermediate learners (A2–B1), we explore why is making friends as an adult so difficult, and why are more people paying to meet new people? Can you really buy friendship? 🎧 Learn Russian naturally through comprehensible Russian input, real-life vocabulary, and an engaging discussion about modern society, relationships, and loneliness. This episode will help you improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your Russian vocabulary, understand spoken Russian, and learn to speak Russian more naturally/ 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 🎧More Russian podcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUr6Cy1lgKGd3umD4lHP_TCpt6wPoYyxf&si=_4znNZsT_80XB87I 00:00 — Можно ли купить дружбу? 02:47 — Почему нам сложно заводить друзей? 11:30 — Проявить инициативу и приложить усилия 17:37 — Мы покупаем чувство принадлежности 20:58 — Мой ответ: можно ли купить дружбу? 23:14 — Квиз по лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero 📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy 💡 Support my channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/russianfromzero #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1
October 7 · 34 min
7 Things That Changed Since My Childhood | Russian Podcast
In this Russian podcast episode, I compare childhood in the 2000s with modern life. This episode is perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to improve Russian listening comprehension, learn natural Russian vocabulary, and understand real spoken Russian in context. You will also hear useful expressions such as "по сравнению с", "по поводу" and "насчёт" used naturally throughout the podcast. Learn Russian with authentic comprehensible input, real-life topics, natural vocabulary, and conversational Russian for A2–B1 learners. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 — Сравниваем: тогда и сейчас 1:20 — Предлоги для сравнения: "по сравнению с", "по поводу" and "насчёт" 5:36 — Детские площадки стали лучше 8:58 — Kinder-сюрприз изменился 12:32 — Фотографии стали менее ценными 16:07 — Информация в современном мире 18:24 — Изучение языков сейчас 20:21 — Стандарты красоты 22:13 — Речь стала проще: хорошо или плохо? 28:13 — Мы больше не пишем от руки 32:18 — Это прогресс или регресс? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage #RussianListening #LearnRussianOnline #RussianForBeginners #IntermediateRussian #RussianVocabulary #RussianConversation #ComprehensibleInput
September 30 · 25 min
Why Do We Keep Things We Don’t Need? | Russian Podcast
Why is it so hard to throw things away - even when we know we don’t need them? In this Slow Russian Podcast for A2–B1 learners, we explore the psychology of clutter, decluttering, emotional attachment to things, memories, guilt, the sunk cost effect, and the fear that something “might be useful someday.” Practice Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary and everyday expressions, and improve your understanding of natural spoken Russian. This episode is perfect for intermediate Russian learners looking for comprehensible input, Russian listening practice, and real-life vocabulary. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Почему нам тяжело расставаться с вещами? 02:28 — Важные слова: убираться и прибираться, расхламляться и захламляться 06:44 — Эффект владения: это моё! 09:16 — Вещи как отражение нашей личности 12:22 — Вещи помнят историю 13:47 — Ловушка потраченных денег 15:44 — А вдруг понадобится? 17:52 — Чувство вины мешает расхламляться 20:29 — Усталость от принятия решений 22:16 — Повторим важную лексику 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
September 30 · 28 min
7 Things Stopping You From Changing Your Life | Russian Podcast
Learn Russian with this slow and comprehensible Russian podcast for A2–B1 intermediate learners while exploring the science of changing your life, building better habits, and reaching your goals. You’ll improve your Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary and everyday expressions, and practice understanding natural spoken Russian in context. Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to learn Russian through interesting real-life topics, comprehensible input, self-development, psychology, and personal growth. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Как изменить свою жизнь? 01:31 — Навык менять свою жизнь: что мешает? 03:17 — Эффект чистого листа 05:26 — Как использовать дофамин для достижения целей 07:56 — Совмещать приятное с полезным 09:14 — Как лень поможет достичь успеха 12:12 — Метод наказания и поощрения ("кнута и пряника") 16:53 — Вы забываете свой план: как составить точный план 19:15 — Уверенность в себе 20:31 — Хороший способ поднять самооценку и выучить что-то 23:49 — Окружение 26:13 — Мой финальный совет 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
September 23 · 29 min
How Russian REALLY Say "Poop Yourself" | Russian Podcast
Learn real Russian with this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners! In this episode, we explore colloquial Russian vocabulary, slang, rude words, euphemisms, and expressions native Russian speakers actually use in everyday life. Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your spoken Russian vocabulary, and learn the difference between neutral, informal, colloquial, and vulgar Russian. Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to understand authentic Russian speech, real-life vocabulary, and modern conversational Russian. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More podcast episodes 0:00 Неожиданный инцидент на соревнованиях 4:01 Лексика, которую вы НЕ найдёте в учебника 9:45 Моральный выбор в экстремальных условиях 13:03 Преодолевать себя 14:34 Осуждение людей 16:11 Личный опыт: история из моего детства 20:47 Как это повлияло на других 23:12 Признание ошибки и работа над собой 24:38 "Никогда не сдавайся" - это хороший совет? 25:48 Где граница между преодолением себя и безответственностью? 27:31 Квиз по лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
September 19 · 31 min
ADHD: Why Focus Feels So Hard — and How to Study Better | Russian Podcast
Struggling with ADHD and language learning? Learn how to start tasks, maintain your focus, and finally finish what you start. This comprehensible Russian podcast is perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to practice listening to natural Russian, expand their vocabulary, and learn Russian through interesting real-life topics. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More podcast episodes 0:00 Почему сложно довести дело до конца? 0:55 Что такое СДВГ на самом деле? 2:45 Три главных симптома 7:15 Скрипт на Патреоне 8:02 Диагноз или особенность? 14:30 СДВГ и обучение: в чём трудности? 19:06 Практические советы для учебы 28:56 У вас есть СДВГ? Делитесь своим опытом! 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
September 16 · 31 min
I Met My Podcast Listeners in Astana: A Total Surprise! | Russian Podcast
Learn Russian through real-life topics with this Russian podcast! In this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners, I share the story of meeting one of my YouTube subscribers in Astana, Kazakhstan, and talk about language learning, travel, culture, and using Russian in real life. We also discuss how she learned Russian through YouTube, comprehensible input, listening practice, and regular exposure to the language. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn Russian, improve Russian listening comprehension, practice spoken Russian, learn Russian vocabulary, understand natural Russian speech, and study Russian through real stories. Listen to slow and clear Russian, improve your Russian naturally, and discover more about Russian language, Russian culture, Kazakhstan, Astana, and life in Central Asia. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 — Я впервые встретилась с подписчиком! 0:53 — Как всё началось: почему мы встретились? 5:43 — Как я поборола свой страх 9:17 — Как это - говорить на иностранном языке в реальной жизни? 13:45 — Кафе: культурные особенности 18:14 — Гостепреимство вв Казахстане 19:30 — Как Хайди выучила русский язык? 24:36 — Подарки 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
September 9 · 43 min
How Russians REALLY Talk About Weather | Russian Podcast A2–B1
Learn Russian through real-life topics with this Russian podcast! In this A2–B1 Russian listening practice, we talk about weather and the four seasons in Russia: autumn, winter, spring, and summer. You’ll learn natural Russian weather vocabulary, useful everyday Russian expressions, seasonal words, and cultural traditions connected with life in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries. Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to improve Russian listening comprehension, expand Russian vocabulary, understand Russian culture, and learn natural spoken Russian through an authentic Russian podcast. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. In the video, I mention this famous song about the weather, be sure to listen to it 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉 Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 — Когда в России сменяются времена года? 2:12 — У природы нет плохой погоды 5:19 — Как спросить о погоде? 8:03 — Глаголы для описания погоды 11:58 — Осень в России: тепло или мокро? 19:18 — Квиз: осенняя лексика 21:21 — Зима: мы страдаем от холода или наслаждаемся им? 27:09 — Квиз: зимняя лексика 28:59 — Скрипт на Патреоне 29:31 — Весна: жизнь пробуждается 34:18 — Квиз: весенняя лексика 35:38 — Лето: что делать, когда жарко? 39:18 — Квиз: летняя лексика 40:40 — Какая погода в разные сесозны у вас? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
September 2 · 26 min
The Fear of Death Is Really About Life | Russian Podcast
In this Russian podcast for intermediate learners, we talk about one of the deepest and most universal topics: death, fear of death, the meaning of life, regret, and how to live more consciously. Inspired by Irvin Yalom’s book Staring at the Sun, this episode explores why we are afraid of death, how the awareness of mortality can change our priorities, why we postpone important things, and what we can do today to live with fewer regrets. We also talk about grief, supporting a dying person, the fear of running out of time, and the “ripple effect” - the idea that our words, love, knowledge, and actions continue to influence other people. This episode is perfect for Russian learners who want to improve Russian listening comprehension while discussing psychology, philosophy, emotions, relationships, life and death, and other meaningful topics. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More episodes based on books 0:00 — Вы боитесь смерти? 3:17 — Разные проявления страха смерти 6:39 — Чего именно вы боитесь? 9:00 — Пробуждающие события: от кризиса к смыслу 12:49 — О чём вы сожалеете? 15:45 — Волновой эффект: какой след мы оставляем 19:46 — Как быть рядом с теми, кто уходит 22:18 — Ищите скрипт на Патреоне 22:43 — Мой личный кризис 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
August 26 · 31 min
Why You Can’t Focus Anymore | Stolen Focus | Russian Podcast A2–B1
Improve your Russian listening skills with this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners. In this episode, we discuss the main ideas from Stolen Focus by Johann Hari: why it is becoming harder to concentrate, how social media affects our attention, and what we can do to protect our focus. This comprehensible Russian podcast is perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to practice listening to natural Russian, expand their vocabulary, and learn Russian through interesting real-life topics. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More episodes based on books 00:00 — Книга "Украденный фокус" 02:23 — Цифровая среда против нашей дисциплины 05:24 — Миф о многозадачности 09:02 — Экономика внимания: как соцсети зарабывают на нас 16:00 — Сила глубокого чтения и скуки 20:11 — Скрипт на Патреоне 20:51 — Как поймать состояние потока 23:09 — Физиология фокуса: сон и стресс 25:45 — Вредные советы 29:12 — Я использую телефон или телефон использует меня? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
August 22 · 35 min
Kazakhstan Will Surprise You | Russian Podcast
Learn more about life in Kazakhstan and practice your Russian from Russian podcast for A2-B2. This video will help you improve your Russian listening comprehension skills. In this episode, we talk about Kazakhstan, my home country. You’ll hear stories about modern Astana, the region’s unique nature, and important family values. The episode is specially adapted for Russian learners who want to improve their listening skills through natural, engaging content. Along the way, you’ll also expand your Russian vocabulary related to Kazakhstan and its culture. We explore useful words and expressions that can be used in everyday conversations, making this video a practical resource for anyone looking for Russian listening practice in the context of real-life stories and interesting topics. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 👉https://russian-fromzero.com/fluencyaudit Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧Learn more about Kazakhstan in my other podcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQQvseJOqHnQ&si=ly-xRFdQpGLc2GA_ 00:00 — Сегодня мы говорим о Казахстане 01:06 — Что вы знаете о Казахстане? 04:11 — Расположение и население Казахстана 06:09 — Столица Астана и всего 2 презедента 11:50 — Часовой пояс Казахстана 16:56 — Скрипт на Патреоне: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 17:42 — Природа и климат Казахстана 20:58 — Редкое растение из красной книги 22:11 — Вторая столица Казахстана — Алматы 23:55 — Фламинго в Казахстане 24:31 — Объекты ЮНЭСКО 25:34 — Кочевники — народы на лошадях 26:34 — Казахская кухня: конина и солёный сыр 30:47 — Высокая рождаемость 33:47 — Какой факт вас удивил больше всего? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero 📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy 💡 Support my channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/russianfromzero #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
August 18 · 31 min
Why We Keep Things We Don’t Need | Russian Podcast
👉https://russian-fromzero.com/fluencyaudit Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next.
August 12 · 51 min
French Changed My Teaching | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
In this Russian podcast for intermediate learners (A2–B1), I share my experience of learning French for one month and the biggest lessons I discovered as both a language learner and language teacher. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn Russian through real conversations, improve Russian listening skills, build vocabulary, and understand natural spoken Russian. Listen to authentic Russian, practice comprehension, and discover practical insights about how to learn a foreign language effectively. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Я учила фразцузский 1 месяц 06:27 — Строгий Советский преподаватель: плюсы и минусы 14:14 — Первые уроки иностранного языка 17:52 — У языка есть аккумулятивный эффект 19:19 — Преподаватель нас не жалела 20:32 — Я чувствовала себя глупой в начале 22:59 — Я критиковала своего преподавателя 25:19 — Учу язык с мужем 26:27 — Важность домашнего задания 33:15 — Привычка учить язык 36:06 — Подкасты помогают учить язык 38:24 — Теперь я тоже строгий преподаватель 42:52 — Мои инсайты о преподавании 48:54 — Сюрприз! 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
August 4 · 36 min
Cultural shock: how to adapt to a new country? | Russian Podcast A2-B1
In this slow Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners, we explore culture shock, homesickness, acculturation, immigration, expat life, and the five common stages of adapting to a new country. Listen to improve your Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary, and practice understanding clear, natural spoken Russian. I also share my personal experience of living in Russia, Belarus, Montenegro, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan, and explain what can help immigrants feel confident, independent, and at home again. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Вступление: это подкаст о сложностях переезда 04:04 — Адаптация: что это такое? 05:23 — Как разные культуры существуют вместе: Казахстан 07:48 — Культурный шок: что это? 10:05 — 1 этап адаптации: ожидания и подготовка 13:12 — 2 этап адаптации: медовый месяц, или конфетно-букетный период 15:54 — 3 этап адаптации: культурный шок 20:46 — Смотрите скрипт на Патреоне 21:33 — 4 этап адаптации: восстановление 24:47 — Что помогает адаптироваться быстрее и проще? 28:51 — 5 этап адаптации: устойчивость 32:10 — Заключение: а вы переезжали когда-то в другую страну? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
July 29 · 30 min
You Got What You Wanted. So Why Aren't You Happy? | Russian Comprehensible Podcast B1
In this slow Russian podcast for intermediate learners, you will discover the meaning of the hedonic treadmill and hedonic adaptation, learn useful Russian vocabulary, and improve your Russian listening comprehension through clear, natural speech. Why do new purchases, achievements, higher salaries, and life goals make us happy only for a short time? We will talk about happiness, success, money, social media, comparison, gratitude, personal growth, and how to appreciate the life you already have. This episode is perfect for A2–B1 Russian learners who want to learn Russian through meaningful stories, psychology, everyday examples, and comprehensible input. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Вступление 00:31 — Почему мы не чувчтвуем радость? 04:53 — Что такое гедонистическая адаптация? 08:45 — Метафора беговой дорожки 10:18 — Чем полезна гедонистическая адаптация? 11:15 — Когда человек живёт только будущим, "потом" 14:06 — Постоянное недовольство забирает счастье 15:21 — Сравнение себя с другими вредит 17:34 — Быстрый дофамин вредит 18:49 — Можно ли сойти с этой беговой дорожки и всегда чувствовать радость? 20:21 — Совет 1 22:40 — Совет 2 + что такое "кайф"? Песня "Жить в кайф" (Макс Корж) 24:26 — Совет 3 25:46 — Совет 4 27:27 — Что для вас значит "достаточно"? Продолжите предложения в комментариях! 29:48 — Заключение: будьте счастливы! 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
July 21 · 24 min
You're afraid of boredom and that's a problem | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
In this Russian podcast for B1–B2 learners, we talk about boredom, mental rest, and the importance of silence. You will improve your Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary, and practice understanding natural spoken Russian through comprehensible input. Discover why doing nothing can help you reduce information overload, hear your own thoughts, generate new ideas, and understand what you truly want. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Вступление 01:44 — 3 главных слова выпуска: скучно, скука, скучать 03:03 — Скука — это ужасно? Зачем нам нужна скука? 08:17 — Как скука нам помогает? 11:35 — Как в моей жизни стало больше скуки 14:06 — Смотрите скрипт к этому подкасту на моём Патреоне 15:10 — Как скука помогла мне в путешествии 16:23 — Зачем детям скучать? 19:36 — Практические советы: как скука может улучшить вашу жинзь? 22:22 — Когда вам обычно скучно? Делитесь в комментариях! 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage
July 14 · 21 min
Who Are You Without Your Role? | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
In this Russian podcast for B1–B2 learners, we discuss identity, social roles, self-complexity, emotional resilience, expectations, failure, and work-life balance. You will improve your Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary in context, and understand why building your whole identity around one role can be dangerous. This episode is suitable for A2–B1+ learners who want to learn Russian through comprehensible input, natural spoken Russian, psychology, and real-life topics. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Вступление 02:23 — Почему не стоит посвящать себя только одной социальной роли? 09:41 — Теория сложности Я: зачем нам много социальных ролей? 11:18 — Русская идиома: Не клади все яйца в одну корзину 13:34 — Мои приоритетная социальная роль 14:51 — Теория накопления ролей: плюсы и минусы 16:14 — Мои социальные роли: преподаватель и студент одновременно 19:03 — Практические советы: кто ты без всех социальных ролей? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

Showing 1–20 of 35 episodes