r/LearnRussian

Привет! Native English speaker here.

I've nearly mastered Cyrillic-Script, outside of the pronounciation on "P," because I mean that's just gonna take time with the technique. But outside of this there isn't a lot of clear answers on where to progress.

I've ordered the new edition of penguin for beginners, but should I be using anki to learn new vocabulary, should I be doing passive listening or something else? I don't know if the book covers grammar so I don't know if I should be getting that looked at as well or not.

Any advice would be great!

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I'd like to improve my Russian, but I'm broke at the moment, so I'm looking for resources that are completely free. I can't afford subscriptions, textbooks, paid courses or tutoring.

I can already understand and speak a little Russian, but I can't read or write Cyrillic at all. I'd like to build on what I already know instead of starting completely from zero.

I'm looking for recommendations for:

Apps and websites: Free resources for learning Russian, ideally with a structured learning path.

YouTube channels: Good channels for complete beginners, listening practice and learning naturally.

Reading and writing: The best way to learn the Cyrillic alphabet, pronunciation, spelling and handwriting.

Movies and shows: Free Russian-language films, series, cartoons or anime with Russian subtitles.

Books and comics: Beginner-friendly Russian books, comics, manga or other reading material.

Listening and speaking: Ways to improve my understanding, pronunciation and vocabulary without paying for lessons.

Music: Russian-speaking bands or artists whose lyrics could help me learn the language.

Study methods: How to practice consistently and make progress without spending money.

I'd especially love resources that make learning enjoyable rather than feeling like I'm doing schoolwork. I'd like to be able to watch Russian content, read things I find interesting and eventually communicate comfortably in Russian.

If you were in my position, what would your learning plan look like? Which resources would you start with, and which ones would you avoid?

Thanks for any advice!

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