The Cyrillic alphabet is used in several Eastern European languages, including Russian. In this course we will be introduced to the history of the Cyrillic alphabet. We will then identify the letters of the Russian alphabet, learn how to pronounce them, and read a few words in Russian.
Course aim
To provide an introduction to the Russian alphabet.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Practising reading a few words in Russian
- Identifying the letters of the Russian alphabet
What else do I need to know?
All learning resources are available on Canvas.
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