Russian for Beginners – A1 Level Course

The A1 Beginner Russian course is designed for students who are starting to learn Russian from zero or have only basic knowledge of the language. At this level, students begin to understand simple words and expressions and learn how to communicate in everyday situations.

At Levv Russian Language School, our beginner Russian course follows the international CEFR language scale and helps students build a strong foundation in Russian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Since 2017, our school has been teaching Russian to international students using the communicative teaching method, which focuses on practical communication and real-life language use.

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What Is the A1 Level in Russian?

The A1 level is the first stage of learning Russian according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

At this level, students learn how to:

• introduce themselves in Russian

• ask and answer simple questions

• understand basic everyday phrases

• talk about family, work, and daily life

• read and write simple sentences

By the end of the A1 Russian course, students can communicate in basic situations and understand simple conversations.

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What You Will Learn in the Beginner Russian Course

Our A1 beginner Russian course focuses on the essential skills needed to start speaking Russian confidently.

Students will learn:

• the Russian alphabet (Cyrillic)

• basic pronunciation rules

• common everyday vocabulary

• simple grammar structures

• basic conversation skills

Lessons include practical topics such as:

• greetings and introductions

• numbers and dates

• ordering food in a café

• asking for directions

• talking about hobbies and interests

Students gradually develop their ability to communicate in simple everyday situations.

Grammar Topics for the A1 Beginner Level

At the A1 level (Beginner Russian) students learn the basic grammar structures necessary for simple everyday communication. The focus is on understanding how Russian sentences are built and how to use the most common forms in real-life situations.

The main grammar topics include:

• Russian Alphabet and Pronunciation
  Learning the Cyrillic alphabet, basic pronunciation rules and stress in words.

• Gender of Nouns
  Masculine, feminine and neuter nouns in Russian.

• Plural Forms of Nouns
  How to form and use plural nouns.

• Personal Pronouns
  я, ты, он, она, оно, мы, вы, они.

• Present Tense of Verbs
  Conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense.

• Past Tense of Verbs
  Formation of the past tense and agreement with gender.

• Future Tense (Basic Introduction)
  Simple ways to talk about future actions.

• Russian Cases – Introduction
  Basic use of the most common cases:

  • Nominative case (subject of the sentence)

  • Accusative case (direct object)

  • Prepositional case (location and topics of conversation)

• Adjectives and Agreement
  Adjective forms and agreement with nouns in gender and number.

• Numbers and Dates
  Cardinal numbers, telling the time and basic dates.

• Question Words
  кто, что, где, когда, почему, сколько.

• Basic Prepositions
  в, на, с, к, у, из.

• Simple Sentence Structure in Russian
  Word order and forming affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences.

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Communicative Method – Start Speaking Russian from the First Lesson

At our Russian language school, beginners learn Russian using the communicative teaching method. This approach focuses on speaking and real communication rather than memorizing grammar rules.

During lessons students:

• practice short dialogues

• learn useful everyday phrases

• participate in interactive exercises

• improve pronunciation and listening skills

Grammar is introduced step by step and always explained in a practical and easy-to-understand way.

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Course Format

Our A1 Russian courses for beginners are available in several formats depending on the student’s preferences:

• individual Russian lessons

• small group classes

• online Russian courses via Zoom

• in-person lessons in Moscow

Group classes usually take place 2–3 times per week, while individual lessons can be scheduled more flexibly.

Before starting the course, students can take a short placement test to confirm that the A1 level is the most appropriate starting point.

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Who Is This Course For?

The beginner Russian course (A1) is ideal for:

• students learning Russian for the first time

• expats living in Russia

• travelers interested in Russian culture

• professionals working with Russian partners

• anyone who wants to start learning Russian step by step

No previous knowledge of Russian is required.

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What Happens After the A1 Level?

After completing the A1 beginner Russian course, students can continue their studies at the A2 Elementary Russian level.

At the next stage students expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammar, and develop stronger conversation skills.

This gradual progression helps students move confidently from beginner to intermediate levels.

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Start Learning Russian for Beginners

If you want to learn Russian from the beginning, our A1 course provides a structured and supportive learning environment.

With experienced teachers, practical lessons, and a communicative teaching approach, you will quickly build a strong foundation in Russian.

Take your first step and start learning Russian today.

Book your placement test and join our A1 Beginner Russian course.