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A1 Basic Verbs Verified

The Missing "To Be" (Zero Copula)

In present tense Russian, simply place the subject next to the description—no 'am', 'is', or 'are' required.

  • • Russian drops the verb 'to be' in the present tens...
  • • English sentences like 'I am' become just 'I' in R...
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A1 Case System Verified

Russian Case System: The Secret Code for Noun Roles

Russian cases turn nouns into 'smart words' that tell you exactly what they are doing in a sentence.

  • • Cases are word endings that show a noun's role in...
  • • Russian has 6 cases: Nominative, Genitive, Dative,...
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A1 Negation Verified

Saying 'Not' in Russian (не)

Simply place the particle `не` immediately before any word to negate its meaning in a sentence.

  • • Place `не` directly before the word you want to ne...
  • • Russian does not use 'do' or 'does' for negation.
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A1 Numbers Verified

Russian Numbers 11-100: Counting and Prices

Russian numbers 11-100 are logical building blocks using specific suffixes like lego pieces for easy counting.

  • • Teens (11-19) use the suffix `-надцать` added to t...
  • • Tens (20, 30) use `-дцать`, while 50-80 use the su...
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A1 Numbers & Counters Verified

Counting Things: Numbers & Noun Agreement

Russian nouns change case based on numbers: 1 is Nominative, 2–4 is Genitive Singular, 5+ is Genitive Plural.

  • • 1 (and numbers ending in 1) uses Nominative Singul...
  • • 2, 3, 4 use Genitive Singular (except 12, 13, 14).
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A1 Case System

Where Are You? (The Prepositional Case)

Add 'в' or 'на' and change the noun ending to '-е' to describe where you are.

  • • Used for static location (where things are) and to...
  • • Requires a preposition like в (in), на (on), or о...
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A1 Prepositions

Russian 'In' and 'On' (в and на)

Use `в` for 'inside' containers and `на` for 'on' surfaces or 'at' events using the `-е` ending.

  • • Use `в` for enclosed spaces like buildings, rooms,...
  • • Use `на` for surfaces, open spaces, and events lik...
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A1 Verb Forms

Russian Reflexive Verbs (-ся/-сь)

Add `-ся` (after consonants) or `-сь` (after vowels) to reflect an action back to the subject.

  • • Reflexive verbs end in `-ся` or `-сь` to show acti...
  • • Use `-ся` after consonants and `-сь` after vowels.
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A1 Time Expressions Verified

Telling Time in Russian: The 'Next Hour' Logic

Russian time looks forward: 1:10 is 'ten of the second hour,' focusing on the hour currently in progress.

  • • Use 24-hour clock for formal schedules and 12-hour...
  • • Minutes 1-30: Use [Minutes] + [Next Hour in Geniti...
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SubLearn covers 82 Russian grammar rules organized across 7 CEFR proficiency levels (from A0 to C2), spanning 63 structured chapters. Each rule includes clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive practice exercises.

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