Got a buddy who wants to study Russian with me. We can keep each other motivated this way. I bought a book which explains the grammar better, I think, and have started labeling things in my house to help with with nouns.
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mholik has written 9 entries about this goal
The grammar is really difficult. So, for now I am going to keep building vocabulary and let grammar come as it comes. I’m about to start learning about verb conjugations, but I’m fairly certain that will make more sense as I read and write more in Russian.
Then pronunciation, that’s a whole other ball of wax.
But I don’t know enough yet. Hard to hold a conversation involving only nouns. I guess when I’m better there will still be willing pen pals out there but I’m getting impatient with myself. Plus I haven’t practiced all week.
I’ve had a busy week so I haven’t been practicing. Also I usually do it on my walks but it’s been far too cold out. Haha, cold and Russian maybe I should buck up and take it. Or buy a furry hat.
(I love those things, although I don’t know if they are “really” Russian)
SO far I’m on Phase 1: The beginner’s book, with alphabet, basic grammar, pronunciation and phrases. I hope to finish by the spring and then it’s on to Phase 2: Start Reading Russian newspapers and websites. (and also do the advanced book.)
This is so fun!
I can make it through the alphabet and identify all the letters, also I can put them in order so if I have to look something up in the dictionary I know what order they go in. :D
I’ve made alphabet flash cards, and I know almost all the letters on the first try. Once I got started, I’m really enjoying this goal!
It’s just so hard because some of the letters look familiar but they sound completely different than in english. Like what looks like H sounds N. Or what looks like P sounds like R. VERY confusing for me. I don’t know one word yet. But I’ve started at least. I can do it!
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