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Prosto. Russian podcast

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Learn Russian through a listening-focused system for beginners and low-intermediate learners. Each episode helps you gradually understand real spoken Russian through short stories and everyday topics without feeling overwhelmed. Want the full learning system for each episode? On Patreon you’ll get transcripts, guided listening tasks, speaking prompts, and writing practice designed to turn passive listening into active language progress: https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian Intro music: Lesfm, Olexy - The Beat of Nature
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Episodes

A2. Любимые праздники в России // Listening practice

Привет! Today, I will talk about my favorite holidays in Russia. The main focus is on festive activities! And in the transcript, you'll find practice with holiday-related phrases as well as a song on this topic 🥳. Get it⁠⁠ HERE Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠read⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Mar 07, 20257 minEp. 118

A1. Guess the dish! // VIDEO

Привет! It's time to practice your listening skills and learn about Russian cuisine. Do you know these dishes? Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Feb 28, 20258 minEp. 117

B1+. Эмоциональный интеллект // Listening practice

Привет! В этом эпизоде мы поговорим об эмоциональном интеллекте и о том, почему он так важен в нашей жизни. Вы узнаете, что такое эмоциональный интеллект, как он работает, и какие признаки говорят о его высоком или низком уровне. Мы обсудим, как развивать эмоциональный интеллект с помощью простых практик, и почему он может быть даже важнее обычного интеллекта для достижения успеха. Этот эпизод также поможет вам повторить лексику, связанную с эмоциями в русском языке. А в транскрипте вас ждёт неб...

Feb 21, 20259 minEp. 116

A2+. Синий маршрут // Listening practice (+ extra vocabulary in transcript)

Привет! Today, let's practice talking about walking trails using one Hungarian trail as an example. In the transcript, I've prepared additional collocations on the topic for you. Get it ⁠ HERE ⁠⁠⁠ Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠read⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Feb 14, 20256 minEp. 115

A1. Что я ем на обед // Listening practice

Привет! Today, I will tell you what I usually eat for lunch. This time, you can not only review vocabulary on the topic "food" but also learn words to describe dishes. As usual, in the transcript, you will find not only the text with translations of difficult words into English but also activities to practice the key vocabulary from this episode. You'll love it! Get the transcript HERE Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feb 07, 20256 minEp. 114

B1. Монастыринг // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу об одном интересном тренде, который придумали зумеры. Он называется "монастыринг" и связан с... монастырями :D В транскрипте я добавила перевод трудных слов и практику. Get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Jan 31, 202510 minEp. 113

A2. Зачем изучать иностранный язык в 2025 году // Listening practice

Привет! Let's talk about reasons to keep learning foreign languages. In this episode, you'll not only review basic vocabulary but also learn discourse markers that help structure your speech more effectively. The transcript (the first week is free) : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Jan 24, 20259 minEp. 112

A1+. Концерты // Listening practice

Привет! Let's talk about concerts in Russian. Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Jan 17, 20255 minEp. 111

B1. Почему мы стали меньше читать? // Listening practice

Привет! Today, we have a short story about why we read less nowadays. I will not only discuss the reasons but also share ideas on how to address this. Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE 💻 Online Courses & Classes: https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons 📚 Books: https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader ⁠...

Jan 10, 20257 minEp. 110

A2. Идём в поход // Listening practice

Привет! Today we have a short story about hiking. If hiking is your hobby, you'll find plenty of additional vocabulary in the transcript to help you talk about your adventures in Russian. Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi...

Jan 03, 20254 minEp. 109

A1. Зимние развлечения // Listening practice for beginners

Привет! Winter is in full swing, so it's time to learn about the most popular winter activities. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi...

Dec 27, 20245 minEp. 108

A2. Мастер и Маргарита // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня я рассказываю о книге "Мастер и Маргарита". Если вы любите читать, а также говорить о книгах, то этот эпизод поможет не только практиковать аудирование, но и расширить словарный запас. ⁠ ⁠⁠

Dec 13, 20247 minEp. 106

A1. Рабочий стол // Listening Practice

Привет! Let's talk about our desks. The key vocabulary of the episode is basic parts of a computer and different objects on a desk in Russian. ⁠⁠ ⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Dec 06, 20246 minEp. 105

A2+/B1. Экранизации // Listening practice

Привет! Поговорим об экранизациях книг? Этот эпизод для тех, кто любит смотреть фильмы и читать книги. ⁠ ⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yulia.prosto.russian/ My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 29, 20248 minEp. 104

A1. Мой любимый месяц // Listening practice for beginners

Привет! Let's talk about our favourite months and review vocabulary on the topic "Weather". ⁠⁠ Learn about the New Year in Russia with free Advent event. Join as a free member and get the first task on December 1: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi...

Nov 22, 20244 minEp. 103

B1. Гостеприимство // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня у меня две истории, связанные с гостеприимством. Также вы сможете повторить базовую лексику, связанную с отелями. If you like the episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating on the platform where you listen to your podcasts! 😊 ⁠ My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 15, 20245 minEp. 102

A2+. Мой самый утомительный полёт // Listening practice

Привет! Today I will tell you about a long and difficult flight. The main focus of this episode is words and phrases related to traveling by airplane. In the transcript, you will find the translation, as well as additional explanations and examples. As a result, you will be able to freely talk about your flights in Russian!Learn about the New Year in Russia with free Advent event. Join as a free member and get the first task on December 1: https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian If you like the ...

Nov 08, 20248 minEp. 101

A1. Что я ем на завтрак // Listening practice

Привет! In today's episode, I am talking about what I usually eat for breakfast. You will hear less common vocabulary on the topic 'Food', but don't worry, it's covered in my transcript along with extra practice using the prepositions 'без' and 'с'. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi...

Nov 01, 20245 minEp. 100

B1. Эмоции // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня мы вспомним названия самых популярных эмоций на русском языке. My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 25, 20244 minEp. 99

A2. Мои любимые места в Венгрии (видео) // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу о любимых местах в Венгрии. Если вам нужны субтитры, на YouTube вы найдёте это видео с русскими и английскими субтитрами. My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 18, 202411 minEp. 98

A1. Говорим о музыке

Привет! Want to talk about music? Let's do it right now! In today's episode, I am talking about one Hungarian band. You will practice your listening skills and learn lots of useful Russian words. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi...

Oct 11, 20244 minEp. 97

B1. Анскулинг // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня мы говорим об анскулинге. Если вы хотели немного повторить лексику, связанную с образованием, то этот эпизод вам точно понравится! My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠⁠

Oct 04, 20245 minEp. 96

A2. Что я читаю сейчас? // Listening practice

Привет! Today I'm going to talk a little bit about the books I'm currently reading. This is a great opportunity to look at how to talk about books in simple words. Let me know what you are reading now 🤩 ⁠ My Telegram channel: ⁠⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠⁠

Sep 27, 20246 minEp. 95

A1+. Говорим о фильме // Listening practice

Привет! Want to talk about movies? Let's do it right now! In today's episode, I am talking about a film I saw last month. You will practice your listening skills and learn useful words to help you describe movies yourself. ⁠⁠⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My Telegram channel: ⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠...

Sep 20, 20244 minEp. 94

A2+. Что такое осень?

Всем привет! Сегодня я поделюсь своими планами на осень. Песня: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O0m4PdQz8M Приятной практики!

Sep 14, 20243 minEp. 47

B1. Разговоры в парикмахерской

Всем привет! Сегодня я расскажу, что можно услышать в парикмахерской. А в рабочем листе вы найдёте лексику, которая поможет вам уверенно чувствовать себя в салоне красоты. Приятной практики!

Sep 14, 20244 minEp. 48

B1+. Красные флаги в отношениях // Listening practice

Привет! Изучаем русский язык, обсуждая актуальную тему: красные флаги в отношениях. Расширьте свой словарный запас, практикуйте понимание разговорной речи и сложных концепций на русском. Идеальный эпизод для продвинутых учащихся, желающих улучшить языковые навыки! Join my Patreon to get the transcript (the first week is free): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ HERE ⁠ 💻 Online Courses & Classes: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiancourses_lessons⁠ 📚 Books: ⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader My...

Sep 13, 20246 minEp. 93

A2. Мотивация на работе // Listening practice

Привет! What motivates you at work? Today, I'll tell you about the main things that motivate us and share my own motivation. Listen and improve your Russian listening skills! Get ready to learn some interesting Russian words and boost your language abilities. My Telegram channel: ⁠https://t.me/+QIrA_iW0DQU1MzRi⁠

Sep 06, 20245 minEp. 92

A1. Как прошло ваше лето? How was your summer?// Listening practice + Reviewing key summer activities

Привет! Today I want us to revise the vocabulary related to summer activities. So, let's answer a simple question: Как прошло ваше лето? How was your summer? Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Aug 30, 20244 minEp. 91
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