Foundations and First Conversations

Produce the sounds of Russian vowels and distinguish hard/soft consonants.

Apply vowel reduction rules in unstressed syllables.

Use basic greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy.

Introduce yourself (name, nationality, profession) using present tense verb-less sentences.

Ask 'What is this?' (Что это?) and 'Who is this?' (Кто это?).

Form negative sentences using 'не'.

Ask yes/no questions using intonation.

Ask for clarification and repetition when you don't understand (e.g., 'Повторите, пожалуйста').