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Best app for laying in bed and learning Russian. Many different aspects. Try it out
Incredibly good app
This app does an amazing job at meeting the needs of intermediate Russian language learners. The user interface is beautiful and a pleasure to use, but below the surface it is paired with thoughtful and intelligent pedagogical design.
Mishka combines a number of existing kinds of apps in one. It has spaced repetition of flashcard apps like Anki. One feature that I love it that you card click on any word practical anywhere (e.g., from stories) and easily add it to you deck of to-be-learned words.
The stories are great - both as a listening and reading exercise. There are followed by questions that test comprehension AND GRAMMAR.
The grammar lessons and quizzes are particularly well done. There is actual explicit grammatical instruction and the questions focus on applying these idea. In Russian, the case declension system is very challenging to learn. Having completed the entire DuoLingo Russian course, I have never once experienced targeted testing of word endings. Mishka does exactly this. The app focuses on these important and difficult grammatical concepts, giving learners the practice they need, but does so in an intelligent and supportive way, with explanations about what is happening in the language.
I cannot recommend this app more highly. It’s clear to me that it was created by people who genuinely know what they are doing in terms of both software/app development and importantly language instruction.
Mishka combines a number of existing kinds of apps in one. It has spaced repetition of flashcard apps like Anki. One feature that I love it that you card click on any word practical anywhere (e.g., from stories) and easily add it to you deck of to-be-learned words.
The stories are great - both as a listening and reading exercise. There are followed by questions that test comprehension AND GRAMMAR.
The grammar lessons and quizzes are particularly well done. There is actual explicit grammatical instruction and the questions focus on applying these idea. In Russian, the case declension system is very challenging to learn. Having completed the entire DuoLingo Russian course, I have never once experienced targeted testing of word endings. Mishka does exactly this. The app focuses on these important and difficult grammatical concepts, giving learners the practice they need, but does so in an intelligent and supportive way, with explanations about what is happening in the language.
I cannot recommend this app more highly. It’s clear to me that it was created by people who genuinely know what they are doing in terms of both software/app development and importantly language instruction.
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Perfect. Exactly what i was looking for!
Russian is my native language, but since I live in Germany, I’ve been looking for an app to improve my vocabulary, grammar, and especially things like slang, idioms, culture, and expressions you usually only pick up by actually living in a Russian-speaking country.
I’ve tried apps like Duolingo, but even after testing into a higher level, the exercises never really helped me improve. Mishka is completely different. I’m using the Intermediate level and finally feel like I’m actually learning new things. I especially love the realistic AI chat scenarios and the stories, which are genuinely interesting and informative.
I also really like the explanations after exercises. Instead of just telling you whether something is right or wrong, they explain why and how the grammar works in that specific context, which makes it much easier to actually understand and remember.
My only criticism is that a lot of content is locked behind Pro and the subscription is quite expensive, especially as a student. I also wish there were more stories to choose from. Still, easily one of the best Russian-learning apps I’ve found! ❤️🐻
I’ve tried apps like Duolingo, but even after testing into a higher level, the exercises never really helped me improve. Mishka is completely different. I’m using the Intermediate level and finally feel like I’m actually learning new things. I especially love the realistic AI chat scenarios and the stories, which are genuinely interesting and informative.
I also really like the explanations after exercises. Instead of just telling you whether something is right or wrong, they explain why and how the grammar works in that specific context, which makes it much easier to actually understand and remember.
My only criticism is that a lot of content is locked behind Pro and the subscription is quite expensive, especially as a student. I also wish there were more stories to choose from. Still, easily one of the best Russian-learning apps I’ve found! ❤️🐻
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Response from developer
Thank you! Hearing this from a native speaker made our day. More stories are on the way, we work on Mishka full time and are adding them level by level. Спасибо ❤️🐻
The Best
This is by far the best Russian learning app I’ve ever had the pleasure to encounter… it tests you first to figure out at what level you’re at and then it teaches you all you need to actually learn, especially the Grammar which is complex for because of the cases which are the biggest hurdle to learn and dominate! Being able to learn the WHY and HOW of each case and see it in use is such a huge plus… I’m recommending this app to everyone I know who shows any interest in learning Russian. With consistency and practice you can REALLY get your Russian to the next level.
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Response from developer
Thank you so much for this, really means a lot. Cases are one of the biggest reasons we built the grammar section the way it is, so glad the why and how is clicking for you. Спасибо!
This app is fire
The implementation of AI and animations with a better approach of teaching the student is so much better than other apps and documentation for russian i must say i recommend it full heartily
Response from developer
Thank you! Really appreciate that, means a lot coming from someone comparing across apps:)