become fluent in Russian

Two years in, learning Russian has proved more difficult than I thought it would be. But as I want to learn other languages, I consider it the learning curve that had to be. I will be thankful for this, in about a years’ time.

This is my biggest dream right now and I’m trying, but im struggling with memorization of the case endings and when to use each case! Tough stuff, but I’m gonna keep trudging along, for Russian is my minor in college after all :)

I used to speak fairly well (at least be able to get along), but I’m out of practice. I’d like better command of verbs and a better vocabulary, vopshe.

Im trying very hard to become fluent in Russian and am making some progress. I find that complete dedication and daily study works, theres just some barriers I cant seem to get through. In time I suppose.

Russian is a beautiful language, it’s definitely worth taking the time to learn. When you’re done you’ll be super proud to have done it!

I’ve been introduced to Russian at school. Why not push it up?

I’m halfway there!

I’ve already taken two years of the language, including a four month study abroad semester in Moscow. Unfortunately, I took a year-long leave of absence from the university and forgot a whole lot of stuff. Also, in the area I live, Spanish is just so much more useful, so its starting to take the place of Russian in my mind.

Why don’t you practice Russian by Skype? It’s free!
Learn about skype at www.skype.com and let’s speak Russian and English. My skype name is KVoloshenko and I’m from Russia

My mother is a native of Russia, and my dad has a Ph.D in slovic linguistics. They are both fluent, but never taught me. This means that I haven’t been able to speak to my Russian Babushka, Uncle or Cousin. No one! I am fascinated by the culture. I want to learn more about my heritage and where I’m from. My parents are musicians, and I studied violin for many years with many Russian teachers who’s brains I wish I could have picked in their native language. Not to mention the brilliant musicians, dancers and artists I have met who were Russian. I have tried learning on my own, with my parent’s help, but it is difficult, and my parents don’t seem to want to teach me. My mother left communist Russia behind and says speaking Russian gives her bad memories. I never asked what my dad felt about it, but he used to have a job as a professor of Russian and lost it when the Cold War ended. I am now deciding which language to learn in college and even though I want to learn Russian SO BADLY, there is almost no demand for it. I am torn, because if I study Russian I will be able to study abroad in Russia, and I’ve never before visited (!) But, I HATE cold weather. Hopefully I can learn Russian AND visit AND learn a more useful language.