Learn to speak Russian at an beginning in eight easy lessons with this highly effective course.  The unique method of our Pimsleur audio courses teaches you, in the shortest possible time, to understand & speak the essential elements of your new language.

Our most popular program, the Quick & Simple introduces the learner to the target language. It establishes basic and practical communication skills in the target language by means of 100 essential grammatical sentences. Lessons 1 - 8 / 30 minutes each lesson.

Learn how to:

• Begin a conversation
• Meet & greet new native-speakers
• Address people properly and respectfully
• Ask if they understand English
• Say that you only speak a little of their language
• Tell what nationality you are, and ask their nationality
• Ask and give basic directions
• Ask for things, like something to eat or drink
• Ask and tell when, where, and with whom you want to do something
• Invite and accept an invitation to eat lunch in a restaurant
• Talk about buying things
• Talk about hotels
• Thank people
• Say goodbye

Pimsleur offers four different levels for potential student. Quick & Simple Programs contain the first 8 lessons covered in the Comprehensive Level Program. Instant Conversation Programs contain the first 16 lessons covered in the Comprehensive Level Program. Many customers prefer the Quick & Simple or Instant Conversation Programs as an inexpensive introduction to the Pimsleur Method or because a brief introduction is all they require.

While shipping is free for domestic orders on Quick & Simple Programs, International orders cost $11.00 to cover shipping.