Learn the Russian Alphabet: Read and Write Cyrillic

Over 250 million people speak Russian worldwide, but taking your first step can feel daunting when you cannot read the script. Learning the Cyrillic alphabet is the essential foundation for reading signs, understanding vocabulary, and starting to speak with confidence. This text-based course guides you step-by-step through every letter of the Russian alphabet, helping you transition from absolute beginner to a confident reader. You will learn to recognize Cyrillic characters, understand their phonetic equivalents in English, and sound out written Russian words. What you'll learn: Understand the structure and history of the 33-letter Cyrillic alphabet; Identify 'false friends' (letters that look like English but sound completely different); Pronounce unique Russian vowels and consonants using clear phonetic guides; Apply basic spelling and pronunciation rules, including vowel reduction; Practice reading common signs, cognates, and everyday words; Configure your smartphone or computer keyboard to type in Russian. The course begins with foundational concepts and groups letters by familiarity, ensuring you build confidence before moving on to complex phonetic rules and practical reading exercises. This course is designed for absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of Russian or Cyrillic. Start reading today to unlock the written Russian language.