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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:22 pm    Post subject: Learning Russian. All right, so I have just returned from the hotel's pool and I have had time to think... I have been studying Russian culture and history extensively (And at some points aggressively!) for almost two years now. And I have decided I should probably buckle down and seriously learn the language. I currently own a Lonely Planet Russian phrase book, so I have the basics down like hello, yes, no, and thank you. But I would like to expand pass that. Oh yeah, I also know how to say "I' am your enemy." and "I have lost my mind. Thank you t.A.T.u.! If anyone knows any fast, easy, and effective ways for learn Russian, can you share them with me? Thanks, Zach
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bryak WayToRussified Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 321 Location: Edmonton, Canada	Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Learning Russian. Zach10791 wrote: All right, so I have just returned from the hotel's pool and I have had time to think... If anyone knows any fast, easy, and effective ways for learn Russian, can you share them with me? No such thing, I have decided Probably the best way to go about it would be to get a private tutor, if you can afford that. Or . . . perhaps try finding a class in your city. Probably most large cities in North America have some sort of night classes you can take. If these are not plausible options, try a book. Teach Yourself Beginner's Russian is the one I've got, and altho it's not great to learn by, it's probably the best you'll do as far as books are concerned. Try to find a penfriend. Go to www.masterrussian.com Listen to lots of Russian music (tho please avoid TATU as they stink) You're in for a long, slow, painful process -- I know because I'm going through it myself right now -- but it will be ultimately rewading if you don't give up too early. Good luck!
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Fire_Goddess Guest	Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:35 pm    Post subject: Actually Zach should not feel discouraged, just because you (bryak) seem to have a problem absorbing the language. Some people take longer than others, depending on how their brain functions.
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bryak WayToRussified Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 321 Location: Edmonton, Canada	Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:54 pm    Post subject: Fire_Goddess wrote: Actually Zach should not feel discouraged, just because you (bryak) seem to have a problem absorbing the language. Some people take longer than others, depending on how their brain functions. Oh no, I wasn't trying to discourage him, just saying that it's difficult is all. I don't know if I'm fast or slow at absorbing the language, but just about anybody learning any language in an environment where they cannot use it very much in a practical setting, is going to have a tough time. Learning another language is tough and takes a lot of work. This I believe to be fact. But it's also fun and rewarding at times.
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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:20 am    Post subject: Thanks for your help bryak. It would be impossible to get a private Russian tutor where I live. And thank you for defending me, Fire_Goddess. But I need no defense. I don't have any trouble at all learning any language, I'm actually quite good at it. I have been taking Spanish in school since October and I can hold conversations in Spanish for a while with people. I also had an advantage to learning Spanish because I'm a huge Shakira fan. I also know a few words in phrases in French, German, and Polish. I just haven’t applied myself to learn Russian. I think I will start with a Berlitz or Teach Yourself program. Rosetta Stone is too expensive for me, it's an Apple company. I should have guessed it would be astronomical. Well I have to pack all of my stuff now because my brother broke the TV in the room and we have to move to another one. Zach
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Miami WayToRussified Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 340	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:22 am    Post subject: Re: Learning Russian. Zach10791 wrote: I currently own a Lonely Planet Russian phrase book, so I have the basics down like hello, yes, no, and thank you. But I would like to expand pass that. If anyone knows any fast, easy, and effective ways for learn Russian, can you share them with me? http://www.unforgettablelanguages.com/frames_a6.html This CD is a fast, easy way to memorize about 400 words to get you started. Works pretty good if you ask me.
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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:00 am    Post subject: Thank you Miami! That is a great site!
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Miami WayToRussified Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 340	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:07 am    Post subject: Zach10791 wrote: Thank you Miami! That is a great site! No problem Zach. I really like that CD my self, their method really works well.
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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:17 pm    Post subject: I really like the phrasebook, but it is nice to hear native speakers saying the words.
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vitalsigns Lounge Wizard Joined: 25 Dec 2004 Posts: 2784	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:26 pm    Post subject: Zach10791 wrote: I really like the phrasebook, but it is nice to hear native speakers saying the words. I have noticed that not a whole lot of americans who are learning Russian can say the word "Нет" the right way. It always come out as Nyet.
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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:36 pm    Post subject: Well that word is ingrained in to our culture. Now I'm not 100% sure but I think that came out of making fun of the USSR during the cold war.
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Rick Moderator Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 854 Location: Касабланка	Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:09 pm    Post subject: Zach, i have this program called 'Kapusta'. It's a Finnish thing for people/kids that want to start learning Russian. It has a number of games and puzzles to improve your vocabulary, read and spoken. Don't know where it's available though.
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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:41 am    Post subject: We have a similar program in the USA that you can buy at Staples called 101 Languages of the World. I just havent gotten it yet. Rick, is that you in your new avatar? Zach PS: Oh my Lord, this is my 200th post! I just noticed that!
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dalbaeva Just Starting Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Russia	Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:03 pm    Post subject: Hello to everybody! If you want to teach Russian, I would be glad to help you, becouse I need to practice my English. I think, it's a great oppotunity to help each other. I'm from Moscow, and it is my native language, so if my offer is interesting for you, please,mail my adress dalbaevadogmail.ru or my icq - 292-161-971 P.S. I've read in the forum, that the word НЕТ is difficult to pronounce, the fact makes me fun, I've not thought that it is. And one more - I've read, that we don't smile. Yes, unfourtunately it is. To my opinion, the reason of it is that we always keep our problems in mind, we can't stop thinking about. It makes our life difficult, that's why we can't relax and forgot about everything. Best wishes. Maria.
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krasatulya VIP Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 590	Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:39 pm    Post subject: I'm glad I'm not the only person who cannot accurately pronounce "Net", although I didn't realize it until recently, when my husband started teasing me about it. It leaves a lot to be desired with the rest of the language, when you have trouble with a word as basic as "No". Zach, I bought a 3 disc cd program that I listen to in my car while driving to work. I don't know how much driving you do, but I found that for me, this is a good use of my time while I'm sitting in traffic. I'm sure some people might think I'm sitting there talking to myself, but oh well
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