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Where to Start Learning the Russian Language
So, you’ve decided to embark on the exciting journey of learning Russian. First of all, I admire you! The road you’re about to travel is full of challenges, but it’s definitely worth it. Here are some tips for your inspiration. Set a clear goal, a.k.a, keep your eyes on the prize Don’t underestimate the role of motivation. A few YouTube videos or a chat with someone can inspire you in the beginning, but you’ll need something more solid to keep you going. A clear goal (ideally using the SMART
Tricky Russian: “В словарЕ” but “в тетрадИ”. Why?
Today, we study the usage of the locative case for nouns ending with the soft sign. Probably everyone who starts learning Russian as a foreign language would call such an “illogical” thing surprising or even outrageous: 1. Студент пишет диктант в тетради. 2. Студент смотрит новое слово в словаре. Indeed, both nouns end with the soft sign in the nominative case: тетрадь, словарь! Fortunately, there is still some logic behind it. Remember, there are 3 genders in the Russian language: masculin
Three Common Idioms in the Russian Language
Idioms are an integral part of any language, offering insights into the culture and way of thinking of the people who speak it. The Russian language is rich with idiomatic expressions that often puzzle non-native speakers due to their figurative meanings. Here are three widely used idioms in Russian, along with their meanings and usage in context. Вешать лапшу на уши (Veshat' lapshu na ushi) Literal Translation: To hang noodles on someone’s ears. Meaning: To deceive or lie to someone. Usage
Verbs Which We Use to Talk About Clothes in Russian
Let’s start with the verbs НАДЕВАТЬ (нсв) — НАДЕТЬ (св). As I always say, if you know the topic of Imperfect (нсв)/Perfect (св) verbs, then use it. If you don’t, then concentrate on Imperfect (нсв) ones. Надевать — Надеть (to put on) When we have a piece of clothing, we put it on ourselves. «У меня есть шапка. Я НАДЕВАЮ шапку» (I have a hat. I’m putting on this hat) «У меня есть куртка. Я НАДЕЛА куртку» (I have a jacket. I put on that jacket) «На улице холодно, поэтому я НАДЕЛА тёплые сапо
Learning Strategies: Do You Need to Learn Russian Alphabet First?
Once, an adult student asked me whether they needed to learn the alphabet right at the beginning of their language-learning journey and where to start in general. They wondered if it was possible to skip learning the alphabet altogether. My response was simple. I explained that while learning the alphabet can be beneficial, it’s not an absolute requirement to kickstart your language-learning adventure. It’s more about building a foundation, focusing on practical communication skills, and gradual
Tips for Understanding Russian Cases
The Russian language has six cases to show what function a noun has in a sentence: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, and prepositional.
3 comedy Russian TV shows that will help you achieve fluency in Russian
The best way to be in step with time is to watch popular TV shows or movies where actors use a lot of everyday phrases and expressions.
5 Amazing Things to Know Before Starting to Learn Russian
In this article, you will find out about 5 helpful things that you need to know before starting to learn Russian. Let’s begin!