Archive for 'Russian for beginners'
Describe Your Trip in Russian: The Beach Posted by Maria on Jul 27, 2015
Last time we talked about exploring Old Town attractions in Russian. This time, let us go to the beach (на пляж)! This is a popular destination for people around the world, and you may hear Russian speaking on one of the beaches. Amenities First, what are some of the things you find at a…
Describe Your Trip in Russian: Old Town Posted by Maria on Jul 20, 2015
A lot of our readers may be traveling this summer. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to talk about your trip in Russian or ask for specific travel advice while you’re on the road? In this post, we will concentrate on the “old town” environment (ста́рый го́род) and all it’s got to offer…
Where Do People Speak Russian? Posted by Jenya on Jul 15, 2015
You are learning to speak Russian and that is great! The challenges are many but the “juice will be worth the squeeze.” One question that some people are particularly curious about is this: where will I get a chance to speak it once I am comfortable doing so? Would you spend years of your life…
Russian Vocabulary: Finding and Getting Places in Russia Posted by Jenya on Jul 1, 2015
Any new place is not easy to navigate, let alone a place where a different language is spoken. In an attempt to help people who are traveling or relocating to Russia, I put together a list of questions along with some explanations that should make the…
A Whole Lot of Nothing: Sayings with Ничего in Russian Posted by Maria on Jun 29, 2015
Ничего́ (nothing) one of these seemingly basic words that you learn in the first months of learning Russian. However, it is also one that appears in a number of idioms and expressions that are not immediately obvious to the learner. 1. Ничего for doing well Ничего is a popular response to the question “Как…
Dance Like A Russian Posted by Maria on Jun 4, 2015
Let’s turn to something you may do occasionally or regularly, but each of us has come in contact with at some point — dancing. Russians may not all be good dancers, but there are many social situations where dancing does come up. “To dance” is, of course, танцева́ть. Note the suffix change for present tense…
Russian for Travel Posted by Maria on May 18, 2015
With the summer upon us, many of our readers may be making travel plans. Perhaps some are going to Russia or the region for a study abroad or on business. This experience can be overwhelming on its own, and limited Russian skills may add to the stress. To make the process smoother, I would…