Improve Your Basic Russian — with Valentina
A friendly starting point for beginners ready to speak.
Meet Valentina
@russian_with_valentina is a Russian language teacher building a following of 18K learners on straightforward, approachable basics — the kind of content that meets absolute beginners exactly where they are, without overwhelming them. This reel is an invitation as much as a lesson: come improve your Russian, one basic step at a time.
That accessibility matters more than it gets credit for. A lot of language content is made for people who already speak some of the language; Valentina's is made for people who don't yet, and that's a harder, more valuable audience to serve well.
Valentina, if you're reading this: we'd love to have you join ImChatty as one of our early tutors. Beginners who watch "basic Russian" content need exactly one thing next: a low-pressure place to try saying it out loud. Live 1:1 conversation practice on ImChatty is that place, and it's a natural extension of the beginner-friendly teaching you're already doing. Early tutors get priority placement, a real say in how the platform develops, and first pick of session slots as we grow.
- Beginner-friendly Russian, no prior knowledge assumed
- A real teacher building a following from the basics up
- Approachable content for nervous first-time learners
What languages can I practice on ImChatty?
French, English, Chinese, Russian, and more coming soon — whatever your practice partner speaks. The partner matching filter lets you sort by target language.
Can I practice English on ImChatty?
Yes. English is one of the current language-practice options. You can look for people who want to help with English, and you can also use an AI tutor when you want immediate practice.
How is ImChatty different from Duolingo?
Duolingo teaches language through structured exercises and gamification. ImChatty is where you use language in real conversation. Both have a role: Duolingo builds vocabulary and grammar, ImChatty gives you real-world practice to make it stick.
Jump straight into text chat. No video required.