Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 20

Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 20

Author: Learn Russian Pronunciation May 28, 2024 Duration: 14:36
Welcome to episode 20 - the final exam. You should feel proud for having made it this far. It's a small course, but still...you put in the time and effort. After this exam you should treat yourself to something..I recommend Russian blini. Ever try them?

If you've ever felt your Russian accent isn't quite right, or you stumble over those tricky sounds that native speakers make effortlessly, you're not alone. Learn Russian Pronunciation is a dedicated audio guide designed to tackle that exact challenge. Hosted by Mark Thomson, an experienced teacher who has helped thousands through his online courses, this podcast breaks down the specific strategies needed for accurate pronunciation. Each episode focuses on practical, actionable techniques, moving beyond basic vocabulary to the mechanics of how your mouth, tongue, and breath create authentic Russian sounds. You'll hear detailed explanations and guided practice, making it a hands-on resource for serious learners. The goal is straightforward: to help you sound clearer and more confident, whether you're having a conversation or reading a text aloud. This isn't about quick fixes, but building a solid foundation for how you speak the language. Tune in to this educational podcast for focused lessons that fit into your routine, offering a direct path to speaking Russian more naturally.
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Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
Welcome to episode 9. Today we're going to examine a phenomenon known as voiced and devoiced consonants. Here's what I'd like you to do. Assuming you're not driving at the moment, put your fingers on your throat and say…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
Welcome to episode 8. Today we're going to work with this letter: Х ...which, on paper, looks like an X. It's similar to that sound we make when we don't like some food. эххх (yuch). When importing words from other langu…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:27
Welcome to episode 7 of Learn Russian Pronunciation. Today we're going to learn a sneaky little trick, a pronunciation hack, I guess they'd call it, to help with a very common Russian word. I call it a whisper vowel. So…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:20
Alright, this is episode 6. Today we're going to hone in on the most troublesome vowel for non-Russians. Listen and repeat: Ы. On paper, it looks like a lower-case English b, next to a capital I. But again, it's a single…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:14
Welcome to episode 5 of Learn Russian Pronunciation. A lot of pronunciation courses, at some point, teach you tongue twisters. Although there's some value in trying to pronounce them, they're usually not very useful phra…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:31
Today we'll learn a cool technique for developing your fluency. All we really do is—in whatever word or phrase we're focusing on—we change all the vowels to the same sound. For ex: You've probably encountered the phrase:…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:32
Welcome to episode 3 of Learn Russian Pronunciation. If you're new to this course I recommend going back to episode #1 because the lessons are cumulative and they assume you've mastered everything in the previous episode…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:35
Welcome to episode 2 of Learn Russian Pronunciation. Today we'll tackle one of the biggest sticking points for students of Russian: The rolled R. We'll start by repeating the following four words after the native speaker…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
Hi, my name is Mark. Welcome to the podcast, Learn Russian Pronunciation. If you have any doubts about your ability to pronounce Russian clearly and easily, then you've come to the right place. In these podcasts, by care…