E216

Ep216. ft. Larisa Zepeda - Why Russian Feels Impossible—And How to Finally Break Through | The Truth About Learning Russian (Part 2)

From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena

2026-06-04·00:33:05

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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: The breakthrough in Russian starts when you stop trying to understand everything at once. In Part 2, Larisa Zepeda goes deeper into practical strategies: how to learn grammar without panic, why beginners should speak from day one, how music and Soviet films can train your ear, and why consistency beats intensity every time. This episode is a direct roadmap for learners who want real Russian fluency—not textbook confusion.

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The breakthrough in Russian starts when you stop trying to understand everything at once. In Part 2, Larisa Zepeda goes deeper into practical strategies: how to learn grammar without panic, why beginners should speak from day one, how music and Soviet films can train your ear, and why consistency beats intensity every time. This episode is a direct roadmap for learners who want real Russian fluency—not textbook confusion. Start building stronger language habits today: www.mikenglishonline.com #learnrussian #russianfluency #languagelearning #russianforbeginners #speakingrussian #languagepedagogy #mikenglishonline