Learn English vocabulary
English is the #1 target for Russian speakers — international work, travel, and content. The biggest wins come from drilling phrasal verbs and articles, which Russian simply does not have.
What to focus on as a Russian speaker
- Articles (a/an/the) have no equivalent in Russian, so they take deliberate practice.
- English spelling is not phonetic — learn words together with their pronunciation, not just their form.
- Phrasal verbs (put off, get over, look up) carry meaning that is not guessable from the parts.
Start with these vocabulary topics
everyday conversationwork and emailtraveltechnologyfood and restaurants
Free Russian → English dictionaries
Russian Colors & Descriptions150 wordsRussian Everyday Words150 wordsEssential English161 wordsCommon Verbs4 words · collectionFamily4 words · collectionFood & Drink5 words · collectionGreetings4 words · collectionShapes & Textures4 words · collectionNeutral Colors3 words · collectionPrimary Colors4 words · collectionFamily4 words · collectionFood & Drink4 words · collectionAnimals4 words · collectionGreetings4 words · collection
How PairLingua helps
- Spaced repetition — reviews scheduled right before you would forget a word.
- Real context — read books and click any English word for an instant Russian translation.
- AI tutor — chat and voice practice in English with feedback in Russian.
- Your own dictionaries — build Russian → English decks or copy shared ones.
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