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Learning Russian

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Shane_G Just Starting Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Tennessee, USA	Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:24 am    Post subject: Learning Russian Hello folks! I'm from Tennessee and I am interested in learning Russian. I figured I'd find some forums and get some information on learning Russian from people who already know it. This is the first time learning a different language that has a totally different alphabet (I've studied spanish for about a year know). Any CD's, tapes, websites or books you all would like to recommend to me? Thanks, Shane G. Tennessee
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Enigmatist Just Starting Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 1	Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Learning Russian Hi Shane The very best way to learn is in a class (I started just a few months ago), but I realise you might not have one nearby. There's a wealth of info on the internet...just type "russian language" into Google (www.google.com). Two I like are: http://www2.gwu.edu/~slavic/golosa.html http://masterrussian.com/ An excellent book/CD set for solo learning is 'Take Off In Russian', published by Oxford University Press (www.oup.com). ISBN 0-19-860311-8 (book/CD set). We use 'Teach Yourself Russian' in class, but I wouldn't really recommend it for solo use! Listen to as much spoken Russian as you can. The Voice of Russia website is useful (www.vor.ru/Audio/audio_eng.phtml). There are live and recorded radio broadcasts. You won't understand much at first, but it's helpful to hear the tones and rhythm of the language. Happy learning! Angie
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mickhunt1965 Just Starting Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Cornwall UK	Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:30 pm    Post subject: tip! good luck with the Russian, its like riding a bike.. all I can recommend is get a VCR or DVDr, tape the `normal, silly stuff' and talk it over with a friend. ( offer them 10 dollars an hour ). Use it. Buy an electric dictionary and learn 2 stiff words a day ( business or difficult words ) . This gets you going quicker than any book. The endings and other stuff take care of themselves and at some point the stiff words and the conversational stuff meet in the middle. Mike
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 4:11 pm    Post subject: For most of us, self-study will only get you so far... it got me most of the basics down, but I couldn't progress further than that without having to find a professional tutor. from then on one can make some real progress. I hope you can find a class or private tutor in your area. Good luck!
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Skip Talk Show Host Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 283 Location: Planet Warez	Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:25 pm    Post subject: Re: tip! mickhunt1965 wrote: good luck with the Russian, its like riding a bike.. all I can recommend is get a VCR or DVDr, tape the `normal, silly stuff' and talk it over with a friend. ( offer them 10 dollars an hour ). Use it. Buy an electric dictionary and learn 2 stiff words a day ( business or difficult words ) . This gets you going quicker than any book. The endings and other stuff take care of themselves and at some point the stiff words and the conversational stuff meet in the middle. Mike You're not the imfamous Mike Hunt by any chance are you? Seen you before on tons of different forums...
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reman Frequent Guest Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Posts: 11 Location: seattle, usa	Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:45 pm    Post subject: http://www.livelaughlovelearn.com/gloss/ here is an english to russian talking dictionary.
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grey Just Starting Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Calgary	Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 9:36 am    Post subject: Russian/English speaking message forum in Calgary: http://ostrovok.fastbb.ru/ Russian informational web page about Calgary: http://www.just-so-site.com/
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sleepisdreamier Just Starting Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Moscow, Russia	Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 2:15 pm    Post subject: Talking with others may be helpful. I use a voice chat program called Skype http://skype.com/. There are quite a few Russian people that use the program who want to learn English and they are often willing to help. If you sign up with Skype, then go to the website http://www.jyve.com/, which is a network of Skype users. You can post a profile explaining that you are interested in learning Russian. I have found several people to practice Russian with in this way. Hope this helps.
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OlegNY Just Starting Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 2:31 am    Post subject: palrtalk.com Also Paltalk.com can be very helpful to learn any languages.
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P06 Just Starting Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Cape Town, South Africa	Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:05 pm    Post subject: Hi People! This forum is Real good. What I was doing today was reading peoples simple postings and then trying to translate them into good old po-angeliski(english). Its actually a lot of fun. What I recommend to our new friend is get a dictionary, and practise translating and then try and memorise the words that are used a lot - u learn all the USEFUL words first like I, me, hi, you. Russian is a very cool language - I'm also looking for a nice girl to practice Russian with, but I suppose I guy will also be ok if I cant find one.
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P06 Just Starting Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Cape Town, South Africa	Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:08 pm    Post subject: Sorry I forgot to say - THIS cool site also really helped me if u look up Russian Language and check out the simple getting around type sentances that are useful there
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init6 WayToRussified Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Москва, Россия	Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:31 pm    Post subject: You still didn't post a link, Rob. I'llcheck out some of these resources, as I have a LONG way to go and I'd like to be able to speak a lot more before I show up in August.
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P06 Just Starting Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Cape Town, South Africa	Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:41 pm    Post subject: Hey Welcome EL, So u going to Russia that sounds really cool. I also really want to go and visit there as well. What I was saying was THIS site has some cool stuff in other words http://www.waytorussia.net/WhatIsRussia/Russian.html and then just check out the links on that page. I found thenm VERY useful. Well as I was saying I'm finding this language a lot of fun, what I really would like now is to talk to actual Russians. I have just got my radio license so I will try when I can get a rig that can do the HF bands required to go to Russia. There is always Russian morse code which is a peice of cake
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