Learn 🇷🇺 Russian by Listening

Russian challenges English speakers with its Cyrillic alphabet and case system, but Erla's listen-first approach makes it manageable. By training your ear before tackling grammar, you build intuition naturally. Most learners recognize patterns within weeks and hold basic conversations within months of consistent practice.

With 15-20 minutes daily, expect conversational Russian in 6-9 months and intermediate proficiency in 12-18 months. Our comprehension-first method accelerates learning compared to traditional textbook approaches. Your pace depends on consistency, but Erla's bite-sized lessons make daily practice achievable for busy schedules.

Absolutely. Erla's AI voices model authentic Russian pronunciation with proper stress and intonation patterns. You'll train your ear to distinguish between hard and soft consonants, master the challenging 'ы' sound, and develop natural rhythm through repeated listening and context-based practice.

Yes, but through immersion rather than memorization. You'll hear Russian words before seeing them written, then connect sounds to Cyrillic letters naturally. This approach mirrors how children learn to read, making the 33-letter alphabet feel intuitive rather than overwhelming by the time you're actively studying it.

Erla focuses on Standard Russian as spoken in Moscow, which is understood throughout Russia and former Soviet countries. This neutral dialect ensures your Russian is comprehensible from St. Petersburg to Kazakhstan, giving you the foundation to adapt to regional variations later.

Erla is specifically designed for beginners learning Russian from scratch. The listen-first methodology removes intimidation factor, letting you absorb sounds and patterns before worrying about complex grammar rules. You'll build confidence from day one with achievable tasks that prove your progress immediately.

That's exactly what we optimize for. By training comprehension through authentic audio, you'll develop the listening skills needed for real Russian media. Learners report understanding conversational Russian in films and recognizing lyrics in Russian songs within their first few months of consistent practice.

Zero Russian knowledge required. Erla starts with the most basic sounds and phrases, gradually building your comprehension. The app adapts to complete beginners, making your first Russian words feel like natural discovery rather than forced memorization. You'll surprise yourself with what you understand from context alone.