Why speak Russian?
Russian is a gateway to great literature, science and a huge part of the world. Its grammar rewards speakers who practise out loud.
- 258 million speakers across Eurasia
- Case endings stick through speech
- The sounds reward practice
Phrases to say out loud
Say each one before your call. Mira will use them with you.
- Привет, как дела? (privet, kak dela?)Hi, how are you?
- Повторите, пожалуйста (povtorite, pozhaluysta)Please repeat that.
- Как сказать … по-русски? (kak skazat' … po-russki?)How do you say … in Russian?
- Я ещё учусь (ya eshchyo uchus')I'm still learning.
- Говорите помедленнее, пожалуйста (govorite pomedlennee, pozhaluysta)Please speak more slowly.
- Я хочу попрактиковаться в разговоре (ya khochu popraktikovatsya v razgovore)I want to practice speaking.
Tips to speak Russian sooner
- Practise rolling your r and the soft consonants out loud daily.
- Say nouns inside short sentences so the case endings stick.
- Learn phrases as whole units to keep stress and intonation natural.
Preparing for a speaking exam? See exams
Questions, answered
Will speaking help with Russian cases?
Yes. Russian's six cases become automatic only through use, and talking in real sentences is the quickest way to internalise them.
Do I need to know any Russian already?
No, you can start as a complete beginner. Mira speaks slowly, keeps things simple, and can help in English when you are stuck, then raises the difficulty as you improve.
How is this different from a language app?
Apps build vocabulary but rarely make you speak in real time. Mira is a live phone conversation, so you practise understanding and speaking Russian together, which is what real conversations demand.
Your free practice call is one ring away.
- Pick the language you speak and the one your exam is in
- Tell us where to reach you
- Mira calls for a free 3-minute practice conversation
Confirm your details
Mira will call this number for your free 3-minute trial conversation.
When the call connects, wait for Mira to speak first. There's no need to say hello, she begins the conversation on her own.