In Russian, saying hello and goodbye is very important. It helps you connect with others and start conversations. Here are some easy phrases that you can use.

Greetings

1. Привет (Privet) - "Hi"

   • This is a friendly way to greet your friends and people your age.

2. Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) - "Hello"

   • This is a polite way to greet strangers, older folks, or in a work setting.

3. Доброе утро (Dobroye utro) - "Good morning"

   • Say this in the morning until around noon.

4. Добрый день (Dobryy den') - "Good afternoon"

   • You can use this from noon until early evening.

5. Добрый вечер (Dobryy vecher) - "Good evening"

   • Use this during the evening to greet people.

Saying Goodbye

1. Пока (Poka) - "Bye"

   • This is an easy and casual way to say goodbye to friends and family.

2. До свидания (Do svidaniya) - "Goodbye"

   • This is a more polite way to say goodbye in any situation.

3. Увидимся (Uvidimsya) - "See you"

   • Use this when you plan to meet someone again later.

4. Всего хорошего (Vsego khoroshego) - "All the best"

   • This is a kind way to say goodbye to anyone.

Engaging in Simple Dialogues

When you greet someone, it’s nice to ask how they are doing. Here are some simple questions you can use:

• Как дела? (Kak dela?) - "How are you?"
• Хорошо, спасибо. А у вас? (Khorosho, spasibo. A u vas?) - "Good, thank you. And you?"

Describing Yourself and Others

After you greet someone, you can describe yourself or others. For example:

• Я студент (Ya student) - "I am a student."
• Он врач (On vrach) - "He is a doctor."

Asking and Answering Questions

You can practice asking questions and answering them with these examples:

• Где вы работаете? (Gde vy rabotayete?) - "Where do you work?"
• Я работаю в школе (Ya rabotayu v shkole) - "I work at a school."

Listening Comprehension

To improve your listening skills, try to listen to conversations in Russian. You can find audio online or watch Russian movies and shows. Pay close attention to how people use greetings and farewells.

By learning these phrases, you'll have an easier time having simple conversations in Russian. It will make talking more fun and friendly!