Audio of the course A0-A2

The Super cat Rocket in Russian

'Ракета - супер кот' is a story for children about a cat that always knows what to do. A girl named Diana is his friend. They get into the world of adventures together, developing language skills of young learners. The series about 'The super ca...

Listening to audiobooks in Russian is a good way to improve your language skills. All you need to do is to listen to the audio file and try to understand what the reader is saying. Research shows that after two months of the exercise, the progress is impressive.

Should I read the script while listening to audiobooks in Russian?

It’s a controversial question. It’s said that reading while listening would increase your understanding. On the hand, you learn less from hearing. Many schools recommend listening first. You should catch the main point of the story. After, you could listen to it again and write down unfamiliar words and expressions. Only the third do you read the script, underlining unknown words.

How long Do I have to listen to the story?

There is no limit how long you should practice your listening skills. It’s considered you could spend from 15 min to 30 min every day to exercise with Storylistening. The most significant, you would enjoy the process.

I don’t know what level I am…and what audiobooks in Russian to choose

It’s pretty common not to know your language level. It’s not natural to evaluate your language skills for any human being. That’s why you could start with listening to stories for children or adults, which would be adapted for learners. Once you feel it’s getting easier, you can switch to another level or original literature. The more you practice, the better you are.

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