Way to Russia Community and Forum

If you have a question or want to help someone, please, go to
Way to Russia Forum on our Facebook page.
 
We also invite you to join our Facebook community, where you can meet other travelers and read interesting news on topics ranging from visa regulations to culture and music.
 

 

We are currently moving the old forum to Facebook, so what you see below functions as an archive.

If you have a question, please, post it on
Way to Russia Facebook Discussions Page

FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Chat   Log in

programs Goto page 1, 2  Next

Way to Russia Talk Lounge Forum Index -> Practise Your Russian

Author	Message
mike-pasek Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Location: USA	Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:24 am    Post subject: programs does anyone know any good russian language learning software for a starter? I.E. rosetta stone, instant immersion. And can anyone give me some tips on learning the russian language. thnxs, mike P.s. I found a really good program but I dont know if it will be to advance for me? http://www.digitalriver.com/dr/v2/ec_Main.Entry17C?SID=21430&SP=10023&CID=0&PID=780388&PN=1&V1=780388&CUR=840&DSP=&PGRP=0&ABCODE=&CACHE_ID=1922120000198559
Back to top
Rick Moderator Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 854 Location: Касабланка	Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:52 pm    Post subject: At home I have Rosetta stone and a Finnish game/program named 'Kapusta' Can't say i use them too much though. My normal course includes use of audio as well..
Back to top
mike-pasek Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Location: USA	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:23 am    Post subject: k. thanks for the info rick.
Back to top
danbrew Just Starting Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 8	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:47 am    Post subject: A total immersion program would be best... like, ah, joining the military!!!!!!! (snicker snicker, i couldn't resist) The Rosetta Stone stuff is very good.
Back to top
mike-pasek Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Location: USA	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:38 am    Post subject: thanks dan brew, I dont know about rosetta stone cause I downloaded the demo and it doesnt teach you the basics like numbers and colors or even the alphabet. maybe after you learn basics but I dont know.
Back to top
mike-pasek Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Location: USA	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:42 am    Post subject: oh and about total immersion I dont think they make a russian program. I think it is only in the 33 languages packs but I wonder if they will make a russian one.
Back to top
mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:35 pm    Post subject: 'DIY' programmes can only get you the basics down or go so far as pre-intermediate. Only after that you need a good instructor, university program or (drumroll) going to Russia (though you probably need to hire a teacher too).
Back to top
cdnexpat Lounge Lizard Joined: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 86 Location: Afghanistan	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:49 pm    Post subject: I started one year ago with a home study guide and cassettes. A few russian speaking friends here also helped, but progress was slow. I then enrolled in private classes with a first class teacher, and things are progressing. To learn you need the motivation and ability. Money also helps because private tutoring is not cheap. Cheers
Back to top
Paul-Holmes Lounge Wizard Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 1073	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:56 pm    Post subject: Go to Masterrussian.com and ask someone to be a Penpal. Also there is good discussion on the Russian Language in the forum. There are lots of Russians who want to know English. So it is a win win.
Back to top
mike-pasek Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Location: USA	Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:09 pm    Post subject: so the programs basically only get you so far. wow thanks for the info everybody! I think theres a class in raliegh, NC. well thanks, mike
Back to top
Hiro Just Starting Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA	Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:36 pm    Post subject: Hello Forum Members: I've been using the Pimsleur Language Program (from level I to III). It is an audio based learning lesson. And you will also learn the Russian grammer. Therefore, listening and speaking are well covered and I have found myself being able to communicate with Russian people at a reasonable level. For reading and writing, I reply on a dictionary and e-mails. When I receive e-mails from my friend in Russia, I look up every single word in a dictionary and put it into my excel worksheet for future reference and re-use. I agree that we have to be motivated. Those words that I look up in a dictionary, I won't forget. They stay in my brain and I can use them later. So, extra efforts can really make a difference.
Back to top
Fire_Goddess Guest	Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:02 am    Post subject: Hiro wrote: Hello Forum Members: I've been using the Pimsleur Language Program (from level I to III). It is an audio based learning lesson. And you will also learn the Russian grammer. Therefore, listening and speaking are well covered and I have found myself being able to communicate with Russian people at a reasonable level. For reading and writing, I reply on a dictionary and e-mails. When I receive e-mails from my friend in Russia, I look up every single word in a dictionary and put it into my excel worksheet for future reference and re-use. I agree that we have to be motivated. Those words that I look up in a dictionary, I won't forget. They stay in my brain and I can use them later. So, extra efforts can really make a difference. I was looking into ordering something from pimsleur approach, and I sent them an e-mail asking the difference between one thing and another, and they never replied to my e-mail, but I thought their program looked promising, do you recommend it as being good quality?
Back to top
Hiro Just Starting Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA	Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:50 am    Post subject: Hello Fire_Goddess: Yes, I would recommend if you first priority is listening and speaking. Pimsleur comes with a small booklet for alphabets learning. Each lesson is about 30 minutes and I listen in my car when I go to work and come home. So, every day I, at least, listen to the same lesson twice. I can listen and follow the speaker LOUD in my car without bothering anyone. The key is that you repeat and speak LOUD. The Russian sound you make comes into your brain and stays there, just like baby learns. This is a natural way of acquiring a language. And we, as grownups, can speed up this process. For example, when I am at home, I speak in Russian trying to live in a Russian environment, like "I remember that I have to write a letter." = " Я помню, что Меня надо написать письмо." It's not just listening and we have to use it. I hope this helps.
Back to top
Fire_Goddess Guest	Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:55 am    Post subject: Yes thankyou hiro! btw you live real close to me, im in Garden Grove
Back to top
mike-pasek Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 33 Location: USA	Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:50 am    Post subject: I've just checked out the Pimsleur Language Program and it looks very promising, and yet expensive. thanks for the info!
Back to top
Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First

	Way to Russia Talk Lounge Forum Index -> Practise Your Russian	All times are GMT + 3 Hours Goto page 1, 2  Next
Page 1 of 2