A Spoonful of Russian - Learn Russian Online from Russian Tutor

A Spoonful of Russian - Learn Russian Online from Russian Tutor

Author: Natalia Worthington Language: English Episodes: 82
Curious about the Russian language but find textbooks a bit dry? A Spoonful of Russian-Learn Russian Online from Russian Tutor offers a more personal and engaging path. Hosted by Natalia Worthington, a native speaker and linguist, this podcast feels like having a knowledgeable friend guide you through the nuances of her mother tongue. Each episode serves a digestible lesson, blending practical vocabulary and common phrases with cultural insights that bring the language to life. You'll hear everything from poetry readings to discussions of Russian holidays, providing context that goes far beyond simple memorization. The audio format is perfect for learning on the go, while supplemental video lessons patiently demonstrate the elegant, and often tricky, art of Russian cursive handwriting. Designed to be accessible for learners of all ages, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your conversational skills, Natalia's approach is both methodical and warm. The content is structured to build your confidence gradually, making the complexities of Russian grammar and pronunciation feel manageable and even enjoyable. Tune in for a genuine taste of the language, served with clarity and a deep understanding of how people actually speak and write. This is a resource for anyone who wants to connect with Russian in a meaningful way, one spoonful at a time.
Episodes
BBC interviews Natalia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hi, everyone. Добрый день. This is just a short note to let you know I haven't forgotten about my listeners and "A Spoonful of Russian' podcast will be coming back! I also wanted to share with you an interview I recently…
Lesson 10 - No Lesson, but rather 'Bye for Now'... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Bought a new mic, new headphones, iMac G5 - all set up to produce 'killer shows', yet this show will be the last one before I can get settled in our house. This is show#10 and the last one as far as my introductory lesso…
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The mic I am used to is a 'gonner'. Found out today as I was getting ready to record the audio. Not only that. I also managed to sit on my Sony headphones I use for podcast production. That's quite embarassing, although…
Lesson 9 - Food [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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How do you feel about food? Я люблю поесть! (I love to eat!) most people will say. Whether you love it or hate it, we deal with food and talk about food every single day. That reminds me, I have to throw together PLOV (r…
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Can you see that little red icon that looks like a bowl full of red caviar with the spoon sticking out? That's our podcast. We made it to the front page of iTunes podcast directory. On the top '100' list we are #40 or so…
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My dear listeners, due to some unforeseen events there will be no class this week. No class = no homework, so don't go wild! 'See ya' next week:) Пока!
Lesson 8 - Speaking on the Phone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Привет, дорогие слушатели. (Hi, dear listeners). Сегодня суббота, 22 октября. (Today's Saturday, Oct. 22nd.) Let's check your homework from the previous lesson#7: Exercise 7.1 1. Туристы летают в Мексико-Сити из Нью-Йорк…
Lesson 7 - Getting Around [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Let's say you want to fly out of JFK to Scheremetyevo airport in Moscow, then take the train to Vladivostok, stopping to drive through the countryside both by car and by horseback. Or maybe you enjoy boat cruises and wou…
Lesson 6 - Don't Get Stressed About Stress and other advice.... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Добрый день, дорогие друзья! (Hello, dear friends). Сегодня суббота, 8-ое октября. The show is still recorded at my temp 'studio' away from my home in New Orleans. In this podcast you will learn how to say the days of th…
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Many subscribers to my podcast reported errors while downloading different episodes of "A Spoonful of Russian" podcast. iTunes, iPodder (and other feed aggregators) either didn't show some files, or had one of the dialog…