Read & Learn Cyrillic Alphabet

Cyrillic Alphabet for Latin Alphabet Users ( Cyrillic Script Used in Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian and more...)

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Created byDoniya Toneva BSc

Last updated 8/2026

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What you'll learn

Recognize and read all Cyrillic letters with confidence.
Learn common Slavic words shared across languages and read and understand them in Cyrillic.
Pronounce Cyrillic letters accurately using simple English explanations.
Read basic words and short texts written in the Cyrillic alphabet.

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 42m total length

Introduction: What is the Cyrillic Alphabet?3:59
Learn what the Cyrillic alphabet is, where it is used, and why it is important for learning languages that use this writing system.
Letters that look the same as latin letters A O E5:36
In this lesson, you will learn the Cyrillic letters A, O, and E, which look and sound just like their Latin counterparts. You will also practice reading simple words that contain these letters.
Cyrillic letters look and pronounced like latin letters : K T M4:30
In this lesson, you will learn the Cyrillic letters К, Т, and М, which look and sound just like their Latin counterparts. You will also practice reading simple words that contain these letters.
Letters that look the same but are pronounced differently H P C4:05
Discover Cyrillic letters that may look familiar but have a different pronunciation, such as Н, Р, С
Letters that look the same but are pronounced differently B У X7:35
In this lesson, you'll learn the Cyrillic letters В, У, and Х. Although they look like Latin letters, they are pronounced completely differently, making them common "false friends."
New Cyrillic letters И Л П5:46
In this lesson, you will learn the Cyrillic letters И, Л, and П and practice recognizing and reading simple Cyrillic words that begin with these letters. You will also learn how they sound and how to connect them with familiar English sounds.
New cyrillic letters Б Ц З5:20
In this lesson, you will learn the Cyrillic letters Б, Ц, and З and practice recognizing and reading simple Cyrillic words that begin with these letters. You will also learn how they sound and how to connect them with familiar English sounds.
New Cyrillic Letters Ж Ч Ш5:38
In this lesson, you will learn the Cyrillic lettersЖ, З, and Ц and practice recognizing and reading simple Cyrillic words that begin with these letters. You will also learn how they sound and how to connect them with familiar English sounds.

Requirements

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the Cyrillic alphabet and whose native language uses the Latin script. It is perfect for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Cyrillic.

Description

Read and Learn Cyrillic is a beginner-friendly course designed for learners who are familiar with the Latin alphabet and want to read Cyrillic with confidence.

In this course, you'll discover which Cyrillic letters are identical to Latin letters, which letters look the same but have different pronunciations (false friends), and which Cyrillic letters are completely new. Through simple examples and international words written in Cyrillic, you'll quickly build your reading skills. You'll also learn where the Cyrillic alphabet is used and which countries use it today.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to recognize and read the Cyrillic alphabet with ease, giving you a solid foundation for learning languages such as Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, and others.

The course is presented in short, easy-to-follow lessons, most of them lasting only 5–7 minutes, making it simple to fit learning into your daily routine. It is designed as a structured PowerPoint presentation with the feeling of a live one-to-one Zoom lesson, so you'll feel as if the teacher is speaking directly to you throughout the course. Every letter and example is explained step by step in a clear and engaging way. You will also have the opportunity to repeat each letter and word after the teacher, helping you improve your pronunciation and build confidence from the very beginning. All presentation slides, explanations, and practice examples are available for download, allowing you to review the material at your own pace whenever you like. This interactive approach makes learning the Cyrillic alphabet enjoyable, practical, and effective.

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the Cyrillic alphabet and whose native language uses the Latin script. It is perfect for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Cyrillic.