Prosto.Russian

Prosto. Russian podcast

Education RU ↓ 167 episodes

Learn Russian through a listening-focused system for beginners and low-intermediate learners. Each episode helps you gradually understand real spoken Russian through short stories and everyday topics without feeling overwhelmed. Want the full learning system for each episode? On Patreon you’ll get transcripts, guided listening tasks, speaking prompts, and writing practice designed to turn passive listening into active language progress: https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussianIntro music: Lesfm, Olexy - The Beat of Nature

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A1. День рождения // Listening practice (+ extra vocabulary in transcript) 11.04.2025 6:52

Привет! Today's topic is "Birthday." I have tried to gather the essential vocabulary related to birthday celebrations. As usual, in the transcript, you will find not only explanations of key vocabulary but also exercises. Plus, we will listen to a song on this topic. You can find the transcript here . Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in...

B1+/B2. Жизнь в тёмные времена // Listening practice 04.04.2025 13:48

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу несколько небольших историй, произошедших в 1917 году. В этом эпизоде вы также найдёте лексику, которая поможет вам описывать кризисные ситуации. А в транскрипте вас ждут переводы сложной лексики, небольшие задания на практику. Транскрипт ЗДЕСЬ .

A2+. Рекомендую 3 фильма // Listening practice (+ film discussion structure in transcript) 28.03.2025 6:50

Привет! Today, I will tell you about three Russian films that I really like. But the main focus is on describing the films. In the transcript, I have gathered key expressions for you, along with excerpts from real reviews, so you can expand your collection of cool phrases. The transcript is HERE ⁠⁠⁠. 💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠read⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russia...

A1+. У меня новая мотивация // Listening practice 21.03.2025 6:24

Привет! Today, I want to tell you a short story that gave me a new dose of motivation for learning one language. The story has simple grammar, but there might be a lot of new vocabulary. But don't worry—if you're a patron, you'll find translations of difficult words and additional comments in the transcript. And if you're not a patron yet, join me here ! You'll get access to a...

B1. Денежная дисморфия // Listening practice (+ extra vocabulary in transcript) 14.03.2025 9:25

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу об интересном явлении - денежной дисморфии. Вы повторите фразы, связанные с деньгами. А в транскрипте вас ждёт дополнительная лексика и небольшое видео: ЗДЕСЬ

A2. Любимые праздники в России // Listening practice 07.03.2025 7:10

Привет! Today, I will talk about my favorite holidays in Russia. The main focus is on festive activities! And in the transcript, you'll find practice with holiday-related phrases as well as a song on this topic 🥳. Get it⁠⁠ HERE Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠read⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p...

A1. Guess the dish! // VIDEO 28.02.2025 8:17

Привет! It's time to practice your listening skills and learn about Russian cuisine. Do you know these dishes? Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

B1+. Эмоциональный интеллект // Listening practice 21.02.2025 8:38

Привет! В этом эпизоде мы поговорим об эмоциональном интеллекте и о том, почему он так важен в нашей жизни. Вы узнаете, что такое эмоциональный интеллект, как он работает, и какие признаки говорят о его высоком или низком уровне. Мы обсудим, как развивать эмоциональный интеллект с помощью простых практик, и почему он может быть даже важнее обычного интеллекта для достижения успеха. Этот эпизод так...

A2+. Синий маршрут // Listening practice (+ extra vocabulary in transcript) 14.02.2025 6:03

Привет! Today, let's practice talking about walking trails using one Hungarian trail as an example. In the transcript, I've prepared additional collocations on the topic for you. Get it ⁠ HERE ⁠⁠⁠ Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠read⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangrad...

A1. Что я ем на обед // Listening practice 07.02.2025 5:37

Привет! Today, I will tell you what I usually eat for lunch. This time, you can not only review vocabulary on the topic "food" but also learn words to describe dishes. As usual, in the transcript, you will find not only the text with translations of difficult words into English but also activities to practice the key vocabulary from this episode. You'll love it! Get the transcript HE...

B1. Монастыринг // Listening practice 31.01.2025 10:16

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу об одном интересном тренде, который придумали зумеры. Он называется "монастыринг" и связан с... монастырями :D В транскрипте я добавила перевод трудных слов и практику. Get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/ru...

A2. Зачем изучать иностранный язык в 2025 году // Listening practice 24.01.2025 9:04

Привет! Let's talk about reasons to keep learning foreign languages. In this episode, you'll not only review basic vocabulary but also learn discourse markers that help structure your speech more effectively. The transcript (the first week is free) : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast...

A1+. Концерты // Listening practice 17.01.2025 5:27

Привет! Let's talk about concerts in Russian. Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠ Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

B1. Почему мы стали меньше читать? // Listening practice 10.01.2025 7:00

Привет! Today, we have a short story about why we read less nowadays. I will not only discuss the reasons but also share ideas on how to address this. Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE 💻 Online Courses & Classes: https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons 📚 Books: https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader ⁠

A2. Идём в поход // Listening practice 03.01.2025 4:26

Привет! Today we have a short story about hiking. If hiking is your hobby, you'll find plenty of additional vocabulary in the transcript to help you talk about your adventures in Russian. Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/r...

A1. Зимние развлечения // Listening practice for beginners 27.12.2024 4:59

Привет! Winter is in full swing, so it's time to learn about the most popular winter activities. Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi

B1. Венгерские рождественские блюда // Listening Practice + 24 Cooking Verbs 20.12.2024 7:07

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу о традиционных венгерских блюдах, которые едят на Рождество. ⁠

A2. Мастер и Маргарита // Listening practice 13.12.2024 7:17

Привет! Сегодня я рассказываю о книге "Мастер и Маргарита". Если вы любите читать, а также говорить о книгах, то этот эпизод поможет не только практиковать аудирование, но и расширить словарный запас. ⁠ ⁠⁠

A1. Рабочий стол // Listening Practice 06.12.2024 5:32

Привет! Let's talk about our desks. The key vocabulary of the episode is basic parts of a computer and different objects on a desk in Russian. ⁠⁠ ⁠ Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

A2+/B1. Экранизации // Listening practice 29.11.2024 8:26

Привет! Поговорим об экранизациях книг? Этот эпизод для тех, кто любит смотреть фильмы и читать книги. ⁠ ⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yulia.prosto.russian/ My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠

A1. Мой любимый месяц // Listening practice for beginners 22.11.2024 3:42

Привет! Let's talk about our favourite months and review vocabulary on the topic "Weather". ⁠⁠ Learn about the New Year in Russia with free Advent event. Join as a free member and get the first task on December 1: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian⁠ Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p...

B1. Гостеприимство // Listening practice 15.11.2024 5:20

Привет! Сегодня у меня две истории, связанные с гостеприимством. Также вы сможете повторить базовую лексику, связанную с отелями. If you like the episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating on the platform where you listen to your podcasts! 😊 ⁠ My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠

A2+. Мой самый утомительный полёт // Listening practice 08.11.2024 7:31

Привет! Today I will tell you about a long and difficult flight. The main focus of this episode is words and phrases related to traveling by airplane. In the transcript, you will find the translation, as well as additional explanations and examples. As a result, you will be able to freely talk about your flights in Russian! Learn about the New Year in Russia with free Advent event. Join as a free...

A1. Что я ем на завтрак // Listening practice 01.11.2024 4:58

Привет! In today's episode, I am talking about what I usually eat for breakfast. You will hear less common vocabulary on the topic 'Food', but don't worry, it's covered in my transcript along with extra practice using the prepositions 'без' and 'с'. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prosto. Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

B1. Эмоции // Listening practice 25.10.2024 4:24

Привет! Сегодня мы вспомним названия самых популярных эмоций на русском языке. My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠