How to get to the cinema?
In today’s dictation we have a short humorous story with instructions on ‘how to get to the cinema from your house’. It’s written in a simple language, so even beginners level can try their skills with this excercise.
Audio dictation
Russian dictation exercises are designed to develop your listening and writing skills. In the first part of the lesson we publish an audio recording which is read three times at different speeds. The text of the dictation comes after it.
The dictations are intended for the students of various levels. To get the best result of these lessons we recommend you to listen to the audio a few times first, then do the exercise (try write the text by yourself). After that you can check yourself with the text of the dictation.
Physical exercises
Do you want to have strong abdominal muscles? In today’s dictation we offer you two types of exercices doing which you can improve your physical form and, of course, learn Russian!
Russian metro announcements
Today we have a regular dictation where you can practice your listening and writing skills. This dictation is designed for intermediate level and includes some versions of announcements which you can hear in the Russian metro.
Internet of the future
Day by day Internet is becoming more and more important for nearly everybody. What is the future of the Internet? Let’s imagine it in today’s dictation for upper-intermediate and advanced learners.
In this dictation you’ll find a lot of Russian vocabulary related with the Internet, search engines and modern technologies, as well as a couple of very popular Russian idioms.
Money and happiness
Have you ever thought that you would be happier if you had more money? Or that you have to work harder in order to earn more? Today’s dictation is about this.
Millionaires
Everyone dreamed being a millionaire at least once. Do you think that’s really cool? Let’s find it out!
Today’s dictation is designed for intermediate Russian learners.
Dictations are designed to improve your listening and writing skills. The audio is recorded at three different speeds. Listen to it, try to recognize the text by ear and to write it down. You can check your work and analyze the mistakes with the transcript that’s hidden in the end of the lesson.
The biggest things in the world
This not very big dictation is designed for the learners of beginner and intermediate levels. Today you can learn about some biggest things of the world, practice your listening skills and numerals.
The audio version is recorded at three different speeds: normal, slow and adapted (slower than normal).
Happy age
At what age do people feel the happiest? Let’s learn what the scientists think about it in today’s dictation for advanced level.
The audio version is recorded at three different speeds: normal, slow and adapted (slower than normal).
Letter of thanks
In today’s dictation we are going to combine two kinds of activities: practicing listening skills and learning how to write a business letter of thanks in Russian.
Christmas in Russia
Do you know that Christmas in Russia is celebrated in January? From today’s dictation exercise you will learn why it is like that and what role Christmas plays in life of Russian people.
The audio for this lesson is recorded at three different speeds: normal, slow and adapted (slower than normal).