Learn Russian Alphabet Fast (in just 30 min)

Learn Russian Alphabet and how to read in Russian in just 30 min.
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The difference between the Russian alphabet and English becomes a BIG obstacle in learning Russian for many people.
There are TONS of training videos out there. However, it can get overwhelming, and many still struggle with pronunciation after watching hours and hours of those videos. Using the effective approach and the rights tools can help you not just learn the Russian alphabet, improve your pronunciation but also start reading in RIGHT NOW.
In this video, I’ll walk you through the Russian alphabet and teach you how to read in just 30 min.
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[@mohamedelhassan4152]

you have a funny nice way of teaching .. like it

[@Wonderaccent]

Thanks for your feedback, Mohamed. Glad you like it.

[@alancabrera3804]

Elena Jung u are hot

[@davidsoto4394]

@@Wonderaccent Excerlent video.

[@flordelizabatoon2694]

Thank you very much to this lesson big help to me wanted to learn some languages appreciate so much to your effort to teach i learn a lot

[@Law_Satsang]

I am really impressed by your teaching style. I love your voice. Best wishes to you.

[@Wonderaccent]

I appreciate it, Megh!

[@Martin-dy7rn]

You mess with the law you get the megh

[@Stanley.1977]

My first name is David, so I am familiar with the "giant deformed 'A' that looks like a crab" 😂. Thank you again for making the Cyrillic alphabet digestible for us English speaking people in North America, Europe and Australia!

[@mikedevries4343]

This is the best way to teach pronunciation. When she uses the English language equivalent of each letter, it strips away the mystery and shows you already know how to pronounce the letter based on a word in which you already use it.

[@is5714]

Yes, it's perfect!

[@johan.ohgren]

that singing got you another subscriber.

[@Wonderaccent]

Очень рада! Надеюсь также, что Вы узнали что-то полезное для себя в этом видео.

[@pawdys]

+1 i love singing

[@19Greenhelle]

I love your teaching style. You're very endearing and make the language seem much less intimidating than it is. I'm going to Russia on a very last minute trip in two weeks, and I've been playing this to help me keep calm and learn Cyrillic. Very well done!!

[@howardmorgan4196]

I am learning russian because I love shashka and want to understand Ойся, ты ойся. my greatest problem is that I have been 78 years in the Latin alphabet and the cyrillic is so different, but I'm not going away. best wishes from wales in the UK

[@johnfriesen2450]

I can't believe I am reading and sounding out Cyrillic letters in 10 minutes. I am not even finished the video yet and I am reading and sounding words out. Love this! Thanks so much for posting. Your teaching style is great. Very positive energy.

[@Wonderaccent]

That's exactly what I was aiming for! Well done! And thank you for sharing!

[@seoulmate1360]

I still can't differentiate the sound of ш and щ. Can you please elaborate more?

[@Wonderaccent]

Good practice is to listen to audio minimal pairs with these 2 sounds and train your ear.

[@CitroTeam]

The sound is similar but Щ start with a S. Something like that. The google translater help a lot. You tipe de letter Щ, then clik the button hear\listen. Repeat for Ш .

[@Dragonfyre2009]

It took a while for me as well. The key for me was two words - shoe (ш) and sheep (щ). Say the two words slowly, exaggerating the sh sound at the beginning and note carefully how your mouth naturally forms to start to say each word. You'll notice that your lips and teeth are in different positions for each and the щ sound for sheep sounds higher pitched. Hopefully this will help you. I still have problems with ы. I can do it OK on its own, but in the middle of words I have trouble. It will come with practice!

[@christinesizemore3]

I've found that having taken a class in linguistics really helps me differentiate between the more similar-sounding letters and vowel sounds. A lot of it has to do with mouth shape and tongue placement.

[@mirikapri]

Second one is softer than the first one

[@ProducedbyGuardian95]

Elena, I have watched numerous alphabet videos but yours kept me locked in. Like I couldn't get away. Excellent job! And thank you for sharing with us.

[@Wonderaccent]

So happy to read your comment, Johnson! My pleasure to be able to help you!

[@languagelearningdabbler]

I feel like you just became my best friend. 😂 Thank you so much!

[@Wonderaccent]

Oh I'll take it!!! Thank you!

[@robinmayorga4419]

Hi, Elena, fine presentation, but I have to mention one oversight and one suggestion so that your students can better relate and remember the concepts. You missed the Russian letter "H" (n) on the early part of your presentation and it would be of great help if you could write in small letters right under the Russian letters the English sound equivalent; you have it all in your head, but your new English speaking students do not. Thank you.

[@amberwhittington8991]

Thank you for this video. Your teaching style is perfect, made my learning the symbols and sounds soooooo much easier. Still watching and rewatching to get better.

[@seoulmate1360]

I love Паста 🍝

[@jeachirzan4050]

I love суп

[@nickcoffeemaniac6476]

I love виски мууу-хахахаха

[@Perririri]

*Спагетти Монстр Который Летает would like to know your location*

[@sarahlakes3515]

Pasta? 😏

[@sarahlakes3515]

Sup

[@khaledeid2045]

i started learning Russian recently and i really struggled with the letters , your video solved all my problems :D , i'm looking forward for all your videos from now on , and here's a little tip , you don't have to take the whole video on one go , you edit it you know ;) , thank you again for the video it was really great and helpful!

[@Wonderaccent]

thanks for your comment, Khaled.

[@POM_BAD]

Are you good in it yet

[@khaledeid2045]

@@POM_BAD yeah i've been living in Russia all this time , i'm almost fluent in it right now :D

[@mainstairs5150]

@@khaledeid2045 bravo my man

[@smalls5001]

@@khaledeid2045 is it nice over there?

[@emanuelalrocks]

You made it seem really easy! This is my favorite teaching style so far.

[@bryantturner97]

Thank you so much for posting this! Your singing during your lessons really helps to reinforce your points and is quite pleasant to listen to....keep up the good work!

[@Wonderaccent]

Очень рада, что видео было интересным и полезным, и что Вам понравилось моё пение. Вы уже практиковались в чтении новых слов? www.wonderaccent.com/get-101words

[@marcosd.cedriani6640]

you include a lot of vocabulary in the lesson! your video is very useful! спасибо!

[@annakundera8772]

You taught in a way that I can relate to while keeping attention and focus. спасибо!

[@yakhofy]

thank you so much you made reading russian much easier greetings from EGYPT

[@0ff1c1alMzPanama]

That was amazing. Now I can read cyrillic after just 26 minutes. I thought it would take months of practice but this was simple, fast & straight to the point. Even if I don't pronounce the words correctly, I at least know the letters & sounds. You definitely have a new subscriber. Thank you.

[@AlysaIyana]

OMG I needed this refresher!!! You are amazing!! And I added my name to the list so I may review an alert when an opening is available for your classes again. Of course the classes are maxed out - you’re good!

[@Wonderaccent]

Thank you so much for your warm words! Feel free to DM me on IG if you have any questions or need help🙌🏼

[@jennarose3088]

I love your teaching method - you make it all so easy to understand! Keep up your good work!

[@JRCurtner]

Absolutely love this. I've watched so many videos trying to learn the best way to pronounce and write these letters and this was by far the most helpful!

[@Wonderaccent]

So glad to hear that Deigo! What is your next step?

[@is5714]

whats the next step deigo

[@Nico-sw5lk]

I really love the way you teach your audience. Great prounciation, really good examples! Love to learn more from you this way. Keep on the good work.

[@Wonderaccent]

So great to hear your feedback! I really appreciate that! Hope you found some other helpful videos. Let me know if you need help!

[@wavemastery1786]

Excellent effort, well done. My first ever attempt to read Russian and you happen to be my first teacher, seems like I am making progress. Thank You!

[@TheShows247]

The other videos I tried to learn Cyrillic with were too fast or 2 hours long. Thank you.

[@Wonderaccent]

Thanks for your feedback! Let me know how you feel about other videos.

[@paulwallace4332]

Best thirty minute tutorial I've seen. Great singing voice too!

[@Wonderaccent]

I appreciate you are here.

[@LukaLawless]

Elena, thank you so much!I'm from Brazil, and I'm trying to learn russian, and even with a printed material I was having a hard time learning the difference between hard and soft signs, but with your explanation I finally understand!I subscribed your channel and I'll keep watching your lessons, you are great. Thank you so much!

[@Wonderaccent]

Hey, I'm glad I could help you with the hard and soft signs. Hope you'll find other videos helpful as well.

[@SumedhaManabaranaKandy]

Thank you for the music, the songs you're singing ... and Thanks for all the joy you're bringing - Brilliant lesson!

[@jezuzmaximum7510]

I'm definitely watching this everyday from now on, this language lesson is even fun thanks for taking your time to make this!! :)

[@renny3816]

Thank you! I’ve been watching so many videos and could never get a good understanding of the alphabet, until I found your video. You do a really good job, at helping me understand.

[@CrlMchd]

Excellent teacher! Greetings from Argentina. Don't cry for me....

[@YAK0SEI]

I enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@Wonderaccent]

So glad to know that! Thank you!!!

[@user-vo1pd7es1s]

Yes that's what I wanted, a beautiful and easy way to teach, thank you

[@bishoywahid5557]

that was amazing! Russian seems like a complex language because of its alphabet but your way of teaching is really simple and lovely!

[@Wonderaccent]

Oh I'm so happy to read this! Lots of things only seem complex. It's all about our intention, goal and the system we use to get where we want to be!

[@davetriplett4779]

wow! that was a lot of information! very well presented, at a great pace. I love languages, and will keep practicing with this video, and your other resources. I like that you use songs to associate the sounds. Only thing missing are pictures, some words I didn't understand... I should install the Russian keyboard and write the word)) thanks for this effort, and I will see YOU in your other videos;))

[@Wonderaccent]

Thanks for your feedback, Dave.

[@davetriplett4779]

пожалуйста Elena))

[@davetriplett4779]

Elena Jung пожалуйста

[@xhappyponyxwasmyoldname1395]

This video was so helpful, thank youuuu!

[@Wonderaccent]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your feedback!

[@babysongs3454]

Awesome video. Very creative teaching style! Thank you Elena!!

[@cmader2004]

Hi. Thank you so much for this video. I spent a couple days using apps and flash cards to learn the alphabet and it wasn’t really working. I watched this video twice and nailed it. I love your way of teaching it. Many thanks!

[@Wonderaccent]

Flash cards are great! So happy I could help!

[@var_i_ant9734]

Thank you so much!!!! This really helped me learn!

[@Wonderaccent]

So glad to know that! Enjoy your learning journey!

[@georgelambert6185]

I could watch this a hundred times and still nit get sick of listening to your method of teaching, that apart from lovely voice. Nicely done and thanks.

[@Wonderaccent]

Glad you like it, George. Your feedback is much appreciated.

[@billybetts936]

I watched again to refresh...just love it. Thank you...also your counting at the end is great.

[@TheTruthSeekerMe]

This video is so amazing I had to subscribe. You're a great teacher, also, loved the choice of songs😂

[@CocoKT]

I really enjoyed this video. It really makes a difference listening to a native speaker while trying to learn. New subscriber! Looking forward to using your channel as I learn. I especially like that you have some videos where you speak slower too.

[@Wonderaccent]

glad to see you here and thank you for your comment. feel free to keep me posted with your progress.

[@breaneainn]

It's the tricky consonant sounds and modifiers that people seem to struggle with. I like the way you use simple melodic references as a mnemonic. Now I can see how the modifiers shape the sounds. Thanks for your video!

[@jonkoxl2069]

Great video, spasibo !

[@Wonderaccent]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@babuvaniglia]

Love this teaching style, I tried so many times to learnt cyrillic by myself but just now I succeeded. I love the visualization thing in the beginning, I know many other russian women that use manifestation in other fields of life, I wonder if it´s cultural or it´s just become increasingly popular.... Thank you so much Elena

[@daviddavid9837]

Well done. Fits with my learning style. You give me plenty of time to repeat and practice without pausing. I can easily read, write, and speak along with you. Until the very end when you lost me completely. It took me a while to realize you were counting! 😃

[@Wonderaccent]

So glad it was helpful for you! Haha) It's a whole different level when letters and numbers come together 😆

[@danielbach6346]

Very helpful video, thank you so much!

[@Wonderaccent]

You are SO welcome, Daniel!

[@johnfinnegan6308]

Thanks.I appreciate the time you took to do this.

[@MegaRorita]

I love your style so much. Putting it to music (by singing) helps so much. Another commenter said they wanted pictures... I disagree. That would probably dilute the process of connecting the cyrillic letters visually to sounds in the brain. Bravo, I wish everything was taught with this kind of careful thought.

[@Wonderaccent]

Thank you for your feedback, Aurora! I'm glad you enjoy it and find it helpful.

[@sidneysilva4855]

She is fantastic teaching, I never had contact with this idiom and now I can read cyrillic

[@docteejay]

Thanks for the lesson.. Keep it coming!

[@candicemcdermott5796]

Thanks for the video! This is a great tool.

[@Wonderaccent]

Hi Candice, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope "101 words" helped you practice as well. Feel free to share your progress.

[@absujith3282]

Your teaching is awesome.. easy, fun and clear. Like your vibe, energy and passion for teaching... wish you everything good ahead..❤️

[@perspicacity1396]

You have made it easy and fun! thank you!!

[@Wonderaccent]

That was exactly what I wanted for this video!

[@jayg3729]

The way you teach makes learning fun. Love to see your video classes. I feel confident now with the letters. Thank you Elena.

[@Wonderaccent]

hey Jay, good to know that. thank you for sharing. hope you enjoyed the 100-word practice as well.

[@jayg3729]

Elena, sometimes i have a hard time remembering the words. It sounds very confusing and also remembering the word meanings is difficult. What is the easiest way of remembering the meanings and words?

[@Wonderaccent]

hey Jay, constant practice will help you get more confident in reading and pronunciation. it's an audio exercise - here is the link www.wonderaccent.com/get-101words let me know how it works for you.

[@Wonderaccent]

Jay, what methods exactly have you tried in terms of remembering the words and their meanings?

[@jayg3729]

I wrote down the words and tried to remember them and their pronunciations but when i learn one, i forget the other.

[@joemagdaleno5124]

You make it very easy to learn pronunciations. Can't wait to keep learning. Love the music references

[@saradejesus9869]

This was fun. And easy way to recognize the letters with their sounds. Thank you

[@Wonderaccent]

Great to know it helps you, Sara.

[@ricardomigueles6453]

Thank you Elena, very helpful.

[@Wonderaccent]

Всегда рада!

[@windellrebong4233]

It was very helpful! I loved it.

[@tealyajko5152]

I appreciate you adding music and singing. It helped me connect the new to the familiar. You made this fun!

[@ricardomiguelesrodriguez1340]

Thanks Elena!

[@richgenese]

Absolutely amazing class. This was a great lesson

[@mindwar3711]

lots of thanks great job

[@Wonderaccent]

thank YOU

[@sotiriosmorfiadakis3258]

excellent right on the spot

[@Wonderaccent]

glad you find it helpful.

[@muralimanoharanbalaraman1048]

Great. Useful. Thank you

[@Wonderaccent]

You're welcome! Glad it helps.

[@mavijuve]

I was looking for some strategies to memorize Russian alphabet and suddenly I found you here! Congrats on teaching gold content for free! Elena you are also charismatic and a good singer ;)

[@joeystephens8919]

Love this! Thank you!!

[@Wonderaccent]

Beautiful! Thank YOU!

[@philipjenkins2198]

Lovin it thanx

[@peachfreude]

You’re the best explainer I’ve ever learned from. Thanks

[@Wonderaccent]

Oh thank you so much for your kind words. So glad to hear that!

[@tian7328]

Thanks a lot.

[@robertgarland6778]

That was delightful. I'm so grateful. You are a very gifted teaching with an excellent teaching style that reveals a very endearing personality, as the previous commentator said. Despite everything that is going on in the world, this is a reminder of how important and enriching it is to broad the divide. wishing you well. Thanks so much.

[@Tanmay_r]

Great video i learned so much . Thank you

[@Wonderaccent]

Of course! My pleasure! Happy to help!!!

[@notyocheese5317]

Your implementation of the affirmations were hypnotic. I really do want to learn Polish now! Subscribed. The singing is also captivating.

[@hanssauerkraut]

Simply Wonderful! Thank you very much for this video. It was amazing learning with you. You make this be so easy, like if it was Brazilian Portuguese (my native language). I am so glad for your dedication, you're incredible!

[@MrDidaxi]

Cheers Elena!

[@Wonderaccent]

👍👍👍

[@CodeDeb]

Yes! You are great! I’m learning!

[@Wonderaccent]

YOU are great!

[@hispanicchad8393]

thanks so much, I have like 5 russian friends in my friend group and for fun i wanna be able to text them back and forth in russian, and although it’ll take a while i appreciate all the help i can get. Your teaching style is great! So sick.

[@is5714]

You are a great friend

[@franciscozilli8896]

Awesome...thanks

[@Wonderaccent]

Thank YOU for paying attention.

[@jeffersonhenrique4100]

Thank you! Very helpful!!!

[@NS-wo6ze]

Fantastic. Please prepare more lessons!Yours is the best.

[@yohandarshana]

it's amazing... i love your teaching.

[@Wonderaccent]

🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@MaruMengeshaWorkuBBT]

thankyou lots of respect n appreciation

[@crashenablers7494]

I've watched a lot of videos like this today, and Elena is absolutely the best. I'm staying with her videos.

[@Wonderaccent]

Oh thank you so much for watching and for your warm words! So glad you're here!

[@crashenablers7494]

@@Wonderaccent You are so welcome.

[@wendywinn5186]

You are very good... Thank you..

[@awikue]

This really helped, thank you!

[@AllForTheLovex3]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@xaeahp]

Spáciba!!! This lesson was very very motivating.

[@Wonderaccent]

That's the best!!! Рада помочь!!!

[@jamesmcvan3026]

Excellent teaching style. Spasibo

[@arceguitars]

Great video! I learned alot. Love the singing it helped so much.

[@Wonderaccent]

Спасибо за отзыв. Очень рада, что смогла помочь Вам в изучении.

[@stephenhoy4119]

spasibo I learned a lot - you made me work !!!

[@Wonderaccent]

Great, Stephen!

[@stephenhoy4119]

Spasibo Elena more videos poz haluysta loving Russian it has changed my life x

[@shaylake757]

Thanks! Best explanation yet!

[@hyperdimensionallight4931]

excellent video. thank you!

[@johnny7063]

Fabulous work. Easiest description I have seen

[@Wonderaccent]

Grateful for your feedback.

[@adenovirus.]

Spaceba :-) This was great and thank you. One thing you used H during first phase but didn’t include it up the top. This was the best been struggling for three nights until I discovered this video and learned almost all of it after the first playing. Thank you again and god bless you.

[@allinfini8910]

good presentation! thanks

[@kimeyoung8856]

Amazing. I have schedule to travel Moscow this summer, so, your instruction is very helpful to me.

[@Wonderaccent]

Happy to help. Do you still plan to go?

[@Craftonboy]

thanks alot for this video!

[@sigaudfabienne]

super super super helpful!!!! thank you a thousand times!