A palatalized consonant is pronounced with the blade of the tongue pressed up against the hard palate. A palatalized consonant sounds like a consonant plus the [y] sound of “yes” pronounced at the exact same time. The letter ь ( мягкий знак ) indicates that the preceding consonant is palatalized.

In addition to ь, the vowel letters е, ё, и, ю, and я also indicate that the preceding 
consonant is palatalized. 

на - ня
но - нё
ну - ню
ны - ни
нэ - не
нь

ма - мя
мо - мё
му - мю
мы - ми
мэ - ме
мь

да - дя
до - дё
ду - дю
ды - ди
дэ - де
дь

та - тя
то - тё
ту - тю
ты - ти
тэ - те
ть


Russian Pronunciation wilth Lubov

Palatalized and Unpalatalized (Hard and Soft) Consonants and Ь. Listen and Repeat.

Do must and have to mean the same thing? 🤔

Sometimes yes, sometimes no! In this episode, we dive into the subtle but important differences between these two forms of obligation. 

You’ll learn when they overlap, when they don’t, and why the negatives, must not and don’t have to
can completely change the meaning. 

Clear examples and everyday situations make this grammar point simple and memorable. Perfect for English learners who want to sound accurate and confident.

Go Steps English

Must vs Have To – Are They Really the Same?

Do you say both, either, or neither? 

And when? 🤔

In this episode, we break down these three small but confusing words with easy rules and real-life examples. You’ll hear how they’re used in everyday situations, learn the simple logic behind them, and get quick tips to avoid common mistakes. Perfect for learners who want to sound clear, confident, and natural in English conversations.

Either, Neither or Both?

Do you say something or tell someone? 🤔
In this episode, we break down the difference between say and tell so you never have to second-guess again. You’ll learn the simple rules, hear clear examples, and get practical tips you can use in everyday conversation. Perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural and confident.

Say vs Tell – Which One and When?

Do vs Make — What’s the Difference?

“Do your homework” or “make your homework”?
“Make a mistake” or “do a mistake”?

If you’ve ever been confused about when to use do and when to use make, this 3-minute episode will clear things up.

We break down the key difference, explain common collocations, and give you simple tips to remember what’s correct.
👉 Useful for daily conversation, work, and study
👉 Real-life examples
👉 Quick quiz at the end to test your memory

Listen now and stop second-guessing your English!

Do vs. Make — What's the Difference?

Word Order in English Sentences: The Rule You Can’t Ignore

In this 3-minute episode, we break down one of the most important rules in English grammar: word order. If you’ve ever said something that felt correct—but just sounded off—this is the fix you need.

Learn the natural English sentence pattern:
👉 Subject + Verb + Object + Manner + Place + Time

We explain each part step-by-step, give real examples, and even test you with a short quiz. You’ll leave knowing exactly where your words should go—and how to make your English sound clear, fluent, and confident.

✅ Perfect for beginner to intermediate learners
✅ Great for writing AND speaking
✅ Includes examples + quick quiz

“Why Word Order in English Matters (and How to Get It Right)”

People often ask: What’s the difference between ‘I saw it’ and ‘I have seen it’?
They both sound like the same thing—but actually, they’re not! Let’s break it down."

"I Have Seen It" vs "I Saw It"—A Small Difference That Matters

Most learners get confused with these three because they all involve travel. But they don’t mean the same thing. Let me explain.

'went', 'have been' and 'gone'

In this first podcast, I look at the 5 different elements that make up the English language- reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary and speaking. Are they all as important as each other? What do you think?