Lesson 17 - Russian Cursive  (Letters "Д,Е,Ё,Ж")

Lesson 17 - Russian Cursive (Letters "Д,Е,Ё,Ж")

Author: Natalia Worthington February 7, 2007 Duration: 0:00
(Please follow the video for this lesson. Just click on the title of the blog entry.) Добрый день, дорогие друзья! You are listening to and viewing 'A Spoonful of Russian' podcast, where we learn Russian 'one bite at a time'! I am your host, Natalia. Давайте начнём (Let us begin)! First, I want to take just a few seconds to thank all those who contributed to this show either by donating through PayPal, purchasing products with 'Spoonful of Russian' logo at my cafepress.com store of going to russiantable.com online grocery store via the link on the right. Thanks to you I was able to purchase Snapz Pro X software that enabled me to record visual lessons for you, just like this one. And now for our next Russian letters in cursive...... ------------------------------------------------- I'd like to ask my listeners to e-mail me short accounts of the reasons behind your interest in Russian language and culture. You can either shoot me an e-mail telling me why you love Russian or send me a short audio. If you want me to play it on the show, let me know. Всего хорошего и до скорой встречи (All the best, and see you soon) ! -------------------------------------------------

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.
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Mother-Daughter Duet (Опять Метель) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Just to change the pace a little, my daughter Emily and I are trying our hand at covering one of the most popular contemporary Russian songs originally performed by Alla Pugacheva and her daughter Kristina. Those two don…
Lesson 26 - Consonants [p][b] and [n][t][d] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Lesson on bilabial stop consonants [p] [b] and dental consonants [n] [t] [d] 1. Greeting by a subscriber (Thank you, Jeanette, and Happy Birthday!) - Спасибо! С днём рождения! 2. Recommendation of recording apps - Voice…
Lesson 25 - Russian Accented Vowels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Russian accented vowels sound much richer and fuller than their English equivalents. That is because Russian is spoken much more vigorously than is English - there is greater muscular tension throughout the organs used i…
Lesson 24 - Russian Sound System. Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Ученье свет, а неученье тьма (Knowledge is light, ignorance is darkness) Век живи - век учись (Live and learn) And the last one is quoted around our house quite often:) Повторенье - мать ученья (Repetition is the Mother…
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Follow me on Twitter @russianspoonful now and get your Russian language related questions answered. Ever wonder how to pronounce words in Russian? Just ask me and I'll upload an audio file just for you. I wondered how to…
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...by popular demand of many of the subscribers I am now offering one-on-one video/audio chat for the purpose of going in depth of my podcast's lessons.This would be a perfect way to solidify all you've learned, practice…
Lesson 23 - Nouns and Gender [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Today we'll talk about nouns and genders. Keep in mind that we are going to look only at singular nouns in nominative case (more on the 6 noun cases later). As you know, a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing…
Lesson 22 - Russian Cursive  (Letters "Ш,Щ,ь,ъ,Ы,Э,Ю,Я") [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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'Привет', my old friends, and 'Здравствуйте', my new listeners! Welcome to Lesson 22 of 'A Spoonful of Russian with Natalia'. I am Natalia, your host and instructor. And today we are going to finish the Russian Cursive L…
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Today we are off to Louisiana. The next spoonful will come out soon after we return. Всего хорошего!----------------------------------------------------(added later: Don't want to keep you in the dark. We are back in NC.…