Slow Russian Podcast
Short episodes in deliberately slow Russian with a vocabulary breakdown each time.
PodcastsFreeBeginnerIntermediateA1–B1
What it actually is
Daria reads and discusses everyday topics, Russian traditions and culture at reduced speed, then works through the key vocabulary — one of very few Russian podcasts genuinely usable below B1. Over 10 million downloads and a long back catalogue you can work through in order. Episodes are free; transcripts and extended materials sit behind her paid offerings.
What it covers
- Listening
- Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
How it teaches
- Comprehensible Input — Acquire a language by understanding lots of messages slightly above your level, rather than by studying rules.