If you’ve ever wanted to say where something is in Russian — or that it isn’t there — this episode is for you.

In this episode of Learning Languages with Lena, we listen to a short beginner dialogue and practice the simple pattern for talking about location, use of the question «Где?», and how to properly respond.

Where to go next

Website: https://talkwithlena.com/

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learning-languages-with-lena

Substack (paid content & scripts): https://talkwithlena.substack.com/

До следующего выпуска! — Until next time.

Do you know any names in Russian? What names are popular right now?

In this episode of Learning Languages with Lena, we look at the top boys’ and girls’ names in Russia in 2025, and we connect full names with the short forms you’ll hear every day.

Where to go next

Website: https://talkwithlena.com/

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learning-languages-with-lena

Substack (paid content & scripts): https://talkwithlena.substack.com/

До следующего выпуска! — Until next time.

If you’ve ever hesitated before saying hello in Russian, this episode is for you.

In the pilot episode of Learning Languages with Lena, we walk through the greetings you’ll actually hear — and the ones that feel awkward if you use them in the wrong setting.

Where to go next

Website: https://talkwithlena.com/

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learning-languages-with-lena

Substack (paid content & scripts): https://talkwithlena.substack.com/

До следующего выпуска! — Until next time.