How to improve pronunciation of Russian business phrases
To improve pronunciation of Russian business phrases, focus on learning the sounds of the Cyrillic alphabet first, as Russian letters have consistent pronunciation. Practice vowel sounds and the important rules of vowel reduction, as unstressed vowels have different sounds. Master rolling the Russian “r” (alveolar trill) which is key in some business vocabulary. Practice common business phrases aloud, using resources that provide native speaker audio for reference.
Specifically for business language, learn and practice key phrases used in meetings, negotiations, and phone calls, such as polite greetings (“Здравствуйте” - Zdravstvuyte), agreement phrases, requests, and expressions used when discussing prices or proposals. Using a mirror to check mouth and tongue positioning can help achieve more authentic sounds. Practice stress placement on syllables because stress changes meaning significantly.
Using audio resources, repeating native pronunciation, and practicing phrases in context such as role-plays of business meetings or calls improves fluency and confidence.