You have already learned some of the very first basics of Russian, and that’s a great start! You can recognize simple words and phrases, and you know how to introduce yourself and ask the most important questions. Well done on beginning your journey!
You have taken your first steps into a completely new language. That is never easy, and you’re already making progress.

What comes next: I recommend that you keep practicing the alphabet, greetings, and simple questions. Focus on building short everyday phrases, numbers, and basic grammar. You can use a textbook for Russian learners and follow a structured learning program. This will help you build a system. With regular practice, you will see results!

You have already built a good foundation in Russian — around 40–60%. You know how to introduce yourself, ask and answer everyday questions, and use important grammar patterns. Great job!

Why you should be proud: you can already understand and produce simple sentences. You are able to use Russian in real communication, and that means you are ready to go further.

What comes next: I recommend that you expand your vocabulary (family, work, hobbies, food, shopping) and practice verbs in the present, past, and future tenses. You can also start reading short texts and listening to simple dialogues — try short podcasts for learners. This will boost your confidence, help your ear get used to Russian speech, and make your grammar more natural so that you can speak more fluently.

Moreover, at the end of September I am opening online group classes that are just perfect for your level! I am a certified teacher who builds not just study groups but real learning teams, where students support each other and often become friends during the journey of learning Russian. Here are details:
🔹 2 times a week
🔹 70–80 minutes per lesson / 15$ per lesson
🔹 Monday and Wednesday, 16:00–17:20 Moscow time / 9:00–10:20 AM New York time
🔹 Small group: 3–6 students

If you are interested, do not hesitate to book a consultation with me. I am waiting just for you!
P.S. If you’d like to join but the time doesn’t work for you, write to me anyway — I plan to open other groups too!

Excellent work! You have already built a strong foundation in Russian — around 70–100%. You can talk about yourself, your family, your work or studies, and your free time. You understand questions and can answer with confidence. Congratulations — this is a big achievement!

Why you should be proud: you are no longer just a beginner — you are already using Russian actively and successfully. Your grammar and vocabulary are solid, and you can handle many everyday situations.

What comes next: I recommend that you focus on expanding your skills with more complex grammar (future tense, cases with prepositions, verbs of motion, verb aspects). Try reading short stories, watching vlogs on YouTube, and practicing speaking as much as possible. This will prepare you for level A2.

Just for this level, I have the perfect online group class:
→ Tuesdays: 12:30–13:50 (Moscow time) / 5:30–6:50 AM (New York time)
→ Thursdays: 13:00–14:20 (Moscow time) / 6:00–7:20 AM (New York time)
15$ per lesson