When you're starting a conversation in Russian, there are some key phrases that can make it easier. Here’s what you need to know:

Basic Sentence Structure

Russian sentences work a lot like English. They talk about who is doing something and what is happening. For example:

• Я (I) люблю (love) музыку (music). – "I love music."

Key Phrases for Introduction

1. Добрый день! (Dobryy den!) – "Good day!"
2. Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…) – "My name is…"
   • For example: Меня зовут Анна. – "My name is Anna."
3. Я из… (Ya iz…) – "I am from…"
   • For example: Я из России. – "I am from Russia."

Asking Basic Questions

1. Как вас зовут? (Kak vas zovut?) – "What is your name?"
2. Откуда вы? (Otkuda vy?) – "Where are you from?"

Describing Yourself

Use simple words to tell about yourself:

• Я высокий (Ya vysokiy) – "I am tall."
• Я счастлив (Ya schastliv) – "I am happy."

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• Мне нравится… (Mne nravitsya…) – "I like…"
  • Example: Мне нравится искусство. – "I like art."
• Мне не нравится… (Mne ne nravitsya…) – "I don't like…"

Engaging in Conversation

You can use these phrases to have a simple chat:

• Здравствуйте! Меня зовут Алекс. Я из Америки. Как вас зовут?
  – "Hello! My name is Alex. I am from America. What is your name?"

Using these phrases can help you make friends while speaking Russian!