EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 5 MIN

False Friends: Avoiding Russian Misunderstandings

from Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast: Learning Basic Russian Language Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Phrases, and Everyday Conversations · host Podily

Learn how everyday English words like "actually", "eventually", and "present" translate into Russian and why they can mislead learners—plus a handy list of common false cognates to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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