Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 7

Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 7

Author: Learn Russian Pronunciation May 7, 2024 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 here's the word we'll be focusing on today: нравится

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. 20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 recomm…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:08
Welcome to episode 19 - our last new material before the final. Hopefully you've noticed that, as this course progressed, I tried to get you working on things that you're likely to say. Again, this is why I veered away f…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:29
Alright, this is episode 18 of Learn Russian Pronunciation. Today we're going to expand on what we did in the last episode by including people's names into the mix. Let's start with the name Igor. Listen to it in Russian…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:20
Welcome to episode 17. Today we'll deal with a very common pronunciation problem: The names of places. Like I mentioned back in Episode 2, the first time I heard someone say 'Рим' I had no idea what they were talking abo…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:58
Today I'd like to return to the topic of voiced and devoiced consonants, looking at other letters this time, and more importantly, examining how it works within consonant pairs and clusters. We recall that in an unfamili…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Welcome to episode 15. Today we'll be learning the chorus of a song called Май. The chorus is only three lines long, so let's start with the first half of the first line. А за окном май That's four words: A...за...окном.…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:38
Welcome to episode 14. Today we'll be covering our last 'tricky letter'. The short E. Й This one isn't so hard to pronounce as it is to read. For the most part, the best way to think of it is like the 'y' in boy...but ve…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:00
Welcome to episode 13. Today we'll be working with the letter Ж. In English I'd sound it out with the letters 'ZH'. Let's start by learning some common Russian words that have that sound, putting them—as always—in contex…
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:16
Welcome to episode 12. Today we'll be working with the letter Ц. That's a "ts" sound...As in that's ...and Let's...So, we'll start by learning some common Russian words that have that sound. Let's hear them in context:
Learn Russian Pronunciation Podcast Ep. 11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
Welcome to episode 11. Today I'll be answering three of the most common questions I get about Russian pronunciation. The first question is about the Russian letter O. Here's a typical email...