Exploring Verb Tenses in Russian

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Exploring Verb Tenses in Russian

What do you already know about verb tenses in Russian?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will identify and use past, present, and future tenses of verbs in Russian.

What is a Verb Tense?

Verb tense shows when an action happens: in the past, present, or future.

Three Verb Tenses

Present

Action happened before now. Example: Он читал (He read).

Action happening now. Example: Она читает (She reads).

Past

Future Tense

Action will happen after now. Example: Они будут читать (They will read).

Recognising Verb Endings

Each tense has typical verb endings. Look for -л in the past, -ет/-ет in the present, and use 'будет' for future.

Why Are Verb Tenses Important?

Verb tenses help us understand when things happen in Russian conversations and texts.

Test Yourself!

Which tense? 1. Я изучаю русский. (I study Russian.) 2. Мы играли в футбол. (We played football.) 3. Она будет готовить. (She will cook.)

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.