Sound Like a Russian

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Sound Like Russian is a podcast for people who want to understand not just Russian, but the way it sounds. I’m Maria, a native Russian speaker and pronunciation coach. Since 2019, I’ve been helping learners hear the subtle details of spoken Russian and sound more natural. Here we explore pronunciation, listening, intonation, connected speech, and how adults learn languages. Whether you’re listening to Slow Russian, pronunciation challenges, conversations with guests, or reflections on language learning, my goal is simple: to help you enjoy the sound of Russian and feel more at home in it.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Slow to Natural Russian: 2 Things I’ve Noticed About Language Learners

    Want to practice Russian between videos? Join my free private Telegram community, where I regularly share short Russian listening and pronunciation activities! And if you want to discuss how to turn real Russian content into your own study material, join my newsletter. I’m preparing a free mini-course on exactly that — how to use authentic Russian videos to improve your listening, vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency. https://www.soundlikearussian.com/newsletter About this podcast This is another episode of Slow to Natural Russian — a series where I gradually increase the speed and complexity of my Russian so you can practice listening at a level that feels challenging but manageable. In Part 1, we have a little small talk and I tell you what’s new in my life. In Part 2, I speak a little faster and share my first hypothesis about language learning: speaking a foreign language can make you feel younger. In Part 3, I speak at a more natural, comfortable speed and talk about my second observation: the role of an alter ego in learning a foreign language. 💬 Tell me in the comments:How many minutes of the video could you understand comfortably?Do you agree with my observations?Do you feel like a different version of yourself when you speak another language? More from me: 🌐 Website: www.soundlikearussian.com 🎧 Patreon — focused Russian pronunciation & listening practice: patreon.com/soundlikearussian

    Slow to Natural Russian: 2 Things I’ve Noticed About Language Learners

  2. Jul 2

    Can You Hear the Difference? | Russian Pronunciation Challenge #1

    In this episode, my husband takes on a Russian pronunciation challenge. I pronounce one word from a minimal pair, and he has to guess which one he heard. Can you hear the difference better than he can? If you’d like to train your listening skills and pronunciation, my Russian Pronunciation Gym is now available as a Telegram bot with dozens of short listening and pronunciation drills. Available at the Caviar Sandwich level: https://www.patreon.com/c/soundlikearussian/membership⁠ 🎧 Transcript of the episode:https://www.patreon.com/c/soundlikearussian/membership 📬 Join my free newsletter and Telegram community:https://www.soundlikearussian.com/newsletter 📺 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SoundLikeARussian

    Can You Hear the Difference? | Russian Pronunciation Challenge #1
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About

Sound Like Russian is a podcast for people who want to understand not just Russian, but the way it sounds. I’m Maria, a native Russian speaker and pronunciation coach. Since 2019, I’ve been helping learners hear the subtle details of spoken Russian and sound more natural. Here we explore pronunciation, listening, intonation, connected speech, and how adults learn languages. Whether you’re listening to Slow Russian, pronunciation challenges, conversations with guests, or reflections on language learning, my goal is simple: to help you enjoy the sound of Russian and feel more at home in it.

Information

  • Creator
    Maria
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maria
  • Show Website
    Sound Like a Russian