JOSEPH CASTELLANO, USA

Kristina’s Russian Verb Drills course is highly effective. There is a lot of material out there on the internet, but this course really helped me. I’m the type of learner that really benefits from listening to varied and repeated audio – it helps me memorizeand the new words become second nature. Listening to a native speaker is great because you can hear and repeat the correct pronunciation of the verbs right away, and avoid memorizing incorrectly. The charts and supplemental materials also help me understand and absorb all the new verb forms to see it laid out clearly.

RILEY HAMMOND, USA

I really like the straightforwardness of the course. I am at an intermediate level, so I know a lot of the verbs, but I still struggle with quickly conjugating them correctly. This is the clearest approach to categorize Russian verbs that I have encountered. I like that the audio drills are downloadable. I can take it on the go. The explanation videos were helpful even though I did not think I would learn much. Thank you for putting in hard work on this course! I am not very far into it, but I know I will continue to grow in my fluency and naturalness of speaking Russian as I work through the verb drills.

JESS, UK

The verb drills are invaluably helpful. It can take a long time to absorb grammar rules, but Kristina’s verb drills condense it and make it possible to actually learn it in an amount of normal time in a fun and non-intimidating way. There’s a lot of information in the drills but it’s presented in an easy way. I enjoy these drills and Kristina’s explanations are clear and understandable. A very good teacher. I recommend the drills.

CARL J VOSS, USA

I am 68 years old and finally, after retiring, I decided to learn Russia; something I wanted to do for a long time. I started learning by memorizing vocabulary (nouns and verbs) and grammar rules without much of any context- not a good idea. I felt that I reached a plateau in my learning and couldn’t go any further. In fact, I found that I was beginning to lose previously memorized rules and vocabulary. Kristina’s verb drills added a form of contextual information that I needed to associate verb modality and conjugation rules to groups of similar verbs.

ASHER, UK

This course has three great features. Firstly, it includes audio recordings of the most common conjugation patterns. Hearing and writing Russian together helps me retain what I’ve learned. Secondly, it teaches 15 or more conjugation patterns, going beyond the commonly taught two. Lastly, the course includes drills. Although drills may not be the most enjoyable aspect of language learning, they are essential. Overall, this course fills a gap in Russian language learning materials.

JESSE RAMIREZ, USA

The Verb Drills course has enabled me to learn verb conjugation and apply it to my Russian conversations. Through this course, I have been able to learn and memorize these verbs without the tedious task of memorizing long lists of conjugations. As a result, I feel more confident when speaking the Russian language and I no longer find myself pausing in the middle of a sentence to search for the correct verb usage. One aspect I particularly appreciate about Ms. Kristina’s course is her responsiveness. She diligently addresses any questions I have about the program or grammar usage within a day. Her commitment to my success in Russian language studies is truly commendable.

LUIGI RAM, USA

This Russian Verbs Drills is an extraordinary course. Since I started practicing these verbs my understanding and memorization of Russian has improved incredibly. Kristina has made this course as an exciting adventure of the Russian language, with a clear and slow diction, and above all the method of repetition of verbs at random makes one memorize the verbs without effort, and also in present, past and future, what more can one ask for?

MIKE DESOUZA, UK

The course has helped me recognize a hidden logic behind the conjugation of different verbs. It effectively distinguishes between verbs that may initially appear similar, but it shows how and why they are conjugated differently. The drills provided are helping me internalize the instinctive use of different verb forms. Although it’s still early days for me, I’m starting to see good progress and am learning to use the different forms naturally.

GERRIGJE VAN EWIJK, DENMARK

It is incredibly helpful to be able to listen to the verbs again and again and to see several examples of verbs for the same groups. The fact that it is both in video format and in written form, which one can print out is also a big plus. I’m not fully done with the course and will be able to turn back and learn all verbs eventually, which I appreciate, so I don’t need to stress about a limited time period.

DAKOTA OTTO, USA

I really appreciate the time and energy that went into creating the templates for each of the conjugation types. It seems to me that it could only have come from someone who has had a lot of experience teaching conjugations, as well as someone who has the ability to analyze a multitude of information and then reorganize it to demonstrate its pattern. It’s very much like assembling a 500-piece puzzle.

ANASTAZIA BADEAU, USA

I use drills in my own teaching as a speech therapist & English teacher, and therefore I have confidence that these work. More precisely they function to provide the foundation for fluency in communicating by giving targeted practice in a challenging but integral skill: verb inflection or using the variant verb forms in real-time speech. This is in particular a difficult task in conversation vs writing. I would strongly recommend context-based verb drills therefore for those who are serious about acquiring the essential language skills needed to communicate in any language, and especially a demanding language such as Russian.

JAMES BLACKWOOD, USA

Well, so far this course is a Game Changer of the best kind! I’m over halfway through and I work at it every day. What makes it work is the organization of the material! I have verb books and grammar books from previous study, but Kristina’s course goes beyond any of these. Again, with this course, I don’t have to struggle to find the various types of conjugations, the consonant-shifts, the stress markings: they are all right there. I simply, and attentively, follow the course and do the listening drills, I go through all sample sentences, and I have the lists of verbs that each model demonstrates. Honestly with this course I am gaining confidence in my use of Russian. (I am about A2/B1 on the CEFR) Thank you Kristina!

PAOLO BARCELLONA, ITALY

Russian is not a language you can simply “pick up”, you need some structured, solid grammar to help you along and this course is definitely a winning ticket. Thanks for your hard work!

MARY COX, CANADA

The drills were so helpful. I think what you are offering for verbs with fill in the blanks is so clever. I know that you take your work very seriously and it shows by what you offer. I for one have really benefitted by your courses. Russian is very difficult but you make it fun and interesting. Thanks so much.

JUAN CARLOS CASTRO, COLOMBIA

I love how this resource gives a structure to the apparently chaotic Russian verb system. Before I found it, I had no idea how to approach such a tremendous task. Its verb drills are awesome at developing the intuition needed to correctly conjugate verbs on the go. I listen to them while I perform activities that don’t require all my attention, like cooking or washing the dishes, and after a couple of days it becomes second nature the conjugation of that verb group. Then I used Anki to learn the verbs in the same group and try to recreate the verb drills with other verbs that conjugate in the same way. While I haven’t finished the course, I am very pleased with it. If like me you feel the need for a structured approach to this important aspect of language learning, the conjugation of verbs, then I highly recommend you this course.

GEOFF, USA

I’m enjoying the course very much. There seems to be nothing missing, and it’s refreshing to have an alternative approach to navigating the long and winding road that Russian verb conjugation represents. It’s designed to be not only helpful for beginners, but indeed for everyone who is studying the Russian language. I recommend this for everyone. I only wish I had more time every day to allocate to it.

ZEBULAH FADADE, USA

I am still making my way through the Russian Verb course. There is a lot to learn! It is very helpful to learn about the different categories of verbs. In my Russian classes we only learned about the 1st and 2nd conjugations. I saw that there were many exceptions, but it all seemed so random. Having them classified into a fixed (but still fairly numerous) groups makes it easier to grasp. I have never seen this topic discussed in the various Internet groups that I follow. It is very valuable information. Thank you.

ALE, ITALY

Very helpful and interesting course. The audio drills definitely help memorizing in an easier way all the Russian conjugations. I also found very helpful the list of the most important Russian verbs and their conjugation models. The possibility to download the lessons under the form of mini podcast gives you the chance to listen and listen again to the audio while, for example, you are training or simply driving the car.

ELIZABETH HALE, USA

I’m still making my way through the course but am already finding it tremendously helpful. It’s so nice to have recordings that I can use on my daily walks and I can see a difference in my response time when speaking Russian. I also loved that the drills are in mixed order. It really helps to uncover which ones I’m still struggling with.

WILLIAM WHITNEY, USA

Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.”  By breaking this subject into bite-sized pieces, and in a very organized manner, that’s what you have done. There are so many resources, but the verb drills will continue to provide an essential core to correctly learning to properly express myself in Russian. A good investment. Thanks!

GEORGE HARRELSON, USA

I enjoyed the organization that was applied to Russian verbs. I now have the ability to determine how new verbs will be conjugated by matching them with model verbs. The drills were helpful. It does take work and time to complete them. I now have a basic understanding of Russian verb conjugation. I think this will help improve my reading comprehension immediately, and with continued practice it will improve my comprehension of spoken Russian. Thanks to Kristina for all the work she put into this.

GEORGE SOULA, USA

What I really like is how this course has opened up verbs to me. I already knew how to conjugate verbs, but applying the model patterns learned, has quickly and confidently helped me to put a wide variety of verbs to use. For me the repetitive drills are a great way to put the patterns to memory and, especially, to imitate the mechanics of correct pronunciation. The ‘on the go’ feature for the drills is much appreciated. I also like the various resource material supplied with the course and the fact that the word lists have links to Wiktionary. It is a very well thought out and practical course. I like that it is structured and interactive.

ALFREDO LOMBARDI, SWITZERLAND

I do not love learning pure grammar classes. However, in your course “Russian Verb Drills” you managed to administer the grammar in a way that is very interesting, focused and useful. Whenever I have a bit of time, I pick up a verb or two, look at them, listen to them, and repeat them after you with a smile on my face. The great benefit is that I can now recognize verbs much better when I study your excellent course “News in Slow Russian”. Thank you so much for your excellent courses which give me the pleasure of immersing myself in your beautiful mother tongue.

MARA GONZALEZ, VENEZUELA

This course is fantastic!! it has really helped me a lot because when I started learning Russian 2 or 3 years ago, I only have the knowledge about two ways of conjugation. But then I realized that there were many verbs that didn’t conjugate the same way as the ones of the 2 patterns I knew, and it was kind of difficult to memorize each verb separately. Now with this course I understand the way Russian conjugation works, it’s not that there are 2 simple groups but many groups and ways of conjugation and now I see why some verbs are conjugated one way or another. The way the course is depicted is great because it allows you to grasp the different patterns of conjugation and the audio drills definitely help a lot because with repetition the model verbs get stuck in your head!!

MIRANDA KASS, USA

I’m only halfway through the course, but already found it to be extremely helpful! I find it’s already taking me less time to recall the correct conjugation when speaking and by the end of the course I’m sure that I’ll be even more confident in my abilities. I also love that’s it’s lifetime access and not a monthly payment so that I can truly take my time with the course and not have to worry about rushing through it to avoid paying for too many months and knowing that the material I need will always be there and won’t disappear if I cancel a monthly subscription. Great value for money!

AMRITA MCKINNEY, MEXICO

I am just starting out learning Russian and was interested to take Kristina’s Russian Verb Drills course. I have finished listening to her lessons on conjugating verbs in the present, past, and future tenses. Lots to absorb! Kristina does an excellent job explaining the different conjugation groups and how they conjugate in each tense. She has nicely provided a list of verbs by conjugation type, also indicating if the verb is perfective or imperfective, and which of the three stress patterns it follows.

CAROLYN WATSON, USA

The drills are fantastic!! I’m still in the middle of doing the course. I think that Kristina has devised the perfect method for study. You can follow along with the worksheets while you are listening. For me it is the perfect method to learn. I can easily make notes, and re-study anything I need to, and do the exercises on my own. I’m leaning in leaps and bounds with this course, and I am really understanding what I’m doing.

ERIN JUTRONIC, AUSTRALIA

I have not finished the verb drills course but I am finding it helpful so far. In the past my language progression has been slowed by how terrible I was at conjugating verbs when speaking, and understanding their conjugated form when listening. Using these drills has helped me make some sense if it. Being able to hear the conjugated verbs spoken by a native speaker has definitely helped my listening comprehension and pronunciation.

SHELBY EVANS, USA

The Russian Verb Drills have increased my understanding. This course helps me calm my anxiety about Russian verbs. Thank you very much! I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn the Russian language. The format is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. You can pick which lesson you want to work on. I am glad this course is here.

PAUL BATES, CANADA

I haven’t completed the full course yet, but I’ve picked up more about Russian verb conjugation from this course with the little I’ve done than from all the other material I’ve sourced in my pursuit of learning the Russian language. In terms of understanding Russian verb conjugation, the sixteen conjugation groups (being different from other material) have facilitated getting my head around the conjugations by logically segmenting and isolating verbs based on common characteristics – in other material, I’ve seen as few as six groups where the patterns aren’t made clear. The drills are invaluable and are the most important component of the course. I don’t think anyone can say they enjoy doing drills, but the feature of reciting the conjugations out of order means I can revisit a drill without it feeling repetitive. The introduction videos help put the subsequent material into perspective and the supporting documents provide a valuable hard-copy resource. All-in-all, this course delivers full value for the money.

CARL KWADRAT, USA

I find the course quite useful. The organization of verb groups and models provides the structural practical oversight that has been missing in my studies so far. Looking at all the efficient options available for Russian verb studies, I feel that the course is the best and gives me an overview of the structural system from the top down while provides me with a way to approach my verb studies. I feel that the drills are invaluable and the only way to burn the verb groups and models into my memory. The course has cleared up a lot of uncertainty that I have had in conjugating Russian verbs in the past. I feel that the video explanations are quite clear and the written materials are very well presented to appreciate the comparisons between the different verb groups. I enjoy working through the verb groups and models as well as the extensive common verb listing provided with the course. I can recommend this course to any serious student of the Russian language.

ROMAN ZAJACZEK, SWITZERLAND

The Russian Verb Drills are definitely helping me. I understand the verb mechanisms much better. Drilling the models makes absolute sense. Once you are familiar with the sounds and stress patterns, going through the grouped verb list and conjugating all sorts of verbs becomes fun. You know for sure that this time you’re getting it right. It’s kind of weird that these insights are not explicitly presented in grammar and course books. The drills are absolutely vital if you want to get a better more refined feel for the language. Good one Kristina- молодец!

DAVID ELLISON, USA

Very helpful to make the conjugations into muscle memory, especially when some spoken, or even written, Russian relies at least partly on recognizing conjugation to communicate who did what to whom. Now, if I don’t catch the noun declensions, I can sometimes use the verb conjugation to help me understand. Breaking out the verbs into these groupings helped me to remember how to work beyond the standard textbook 1st and 2nd.

JOHN SONEWALD, USA

This and the other course are very thorough and practical. They help understand important aspects of Russian at a level which is immediately useful. The details presented are very clear. Subtle aspects of pronunciation are easier to understand. These are not present in other self-learning materials I have seen. The pacing of topic presentation is good, fast enough to not be boring, not so fast as to make the topic difficult to grasp.

MARK ALLEN, USA

I think the audio drill system is very powerful and useful. It has helped me remember the correct forms much more rapidly and say them better than I ever have before. It was really worth the money! Learning pairs of verbs was also helpful because that’s how you ought to remember them in general anyway.

ROBERT ADVOCATENKANTOOR, NETHERLANDS

The audio drills helped me memorize the different verb forms and in practicing the correct pronunciation. I do not yet know if they helped me to gain speed while speaking Russian (because I do not have conversations in Russian until now) but they sure helped me to feel comfortable with the different verb forms. They feel more ‘familiar’ and ‘known’. I liked the drills a lot.

SUSAN CULLOM, USA

I enrolled in the course based on previous reviews. I am also an advanced intermediate Russian learner. I thought the drills would be too basic but I have found them to be INVALUABLE. They have helped enormously, with not only fluency but, in clarifying subtle pronunciation and conjugation confusion. Thank you Kristina!

SUSAN ACKLEY, USA

I’m about half-way through the course. I “knew “all the verb forms before I got started but I couldn’t just pull them out of the air automatically and my pronunciation was truly awful. I’m being disciplined about doing each verb completely and repeating tenses I stumble on., so it’s taking me a while, but the time and the effort are absolutely worth it. I love it when I’m distracted doing a verb form but the right word comes out anyway. That means it’s working!