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TimH Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/13/2004 7:13:48 PM   NB: I know its not as interesting as a novel, but a good Russian to English dictionary is a great bed time read if you truly want to learn as much as you can as fast as you can :o)) TimH Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/13/2004 7:15:35 PM   As for understanding Russian woman !! Hell if you can find anyone or work that out yourself and copyright it you are set for life !! :o)) They are women, as every other woman on the planet they come from Venus, we come from Mars !!! But learning Venusian isnt that hard if the rewards are good, and unlike with their western counterparts, Russian women are well worth learning Venusian for :o)) Man Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/13/2004 10:53:10 PM   The Pimsleur Method gets pretty good reviews. They have them at Barns &Noble. The good thing about that type of programme (CDs) is you can plug one ear with an ear phone and do it all day and night with a portable CD player. Hangout at Starbucks with an ear piece in, a notepad and pen to learn to write, and couple of Russian language books of your choice. Ater that go to the Russian part of your town,if they got one, and rent a Holywood Movie you've seen a few times, thats been dubbed into Russian and watch it about a 100 times more. Some of the used book stores have cheap language CDs for sale too. Rosetta Stone Language Prog. is pretty good CD ROM for your Computer . Not cheap. You can get a free trial at their web . gotta go, see ya. olegnay Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/13/2004 11:01:34 PM   from my experience: get any introduction language course, with audio tapes. go from start to finish twice. you will get a good start. but if you do not complete it will be useless. sanfrancisco Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/23/2004 12:12:38 PM   Thanks a bunch everyone! spirittraveller Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/23/2004 4:01:10 PM   I am still an amateur in the Russian language,but I have found in so many study books that there is some variation from one book to the next on pronunciation.Tim you are right!! Because when you start to talk to a Russian woman on the phone,and try out your Russian on her,she might giggle,or say confusedly,"what??" One that I talk to--when I say Russian words--she is actually trying to think in English,so she backtracks me all the time! It is funny,and for me enjoyable to hear her laugh. An audio tape or cd is good,but you might hear a word which has subtle distinction from the English version,and easly misinterpret it.San--there are so many many books in the library,and if you are in or close the city--more than likely there is going to be the Pimsleur CDs,and many cassette tapes which teach basic expressions. In my experience also--it has been helpful to associate Russian words with English expressions. For example Shto---I say in my mind " Shto what?" or heres one--I say "clockda" instead of kahgda for `when`. I find it fascinating and fun to learn--so I actually have burned onto my own CDs copies I found in the library. ( I love hearing the melodious sound of Russian women speaking-definitely a turn -on)SO by repetition--like anything,and maybe a little push to apply yourself.I like to do my dishes while listening--and then like any song you like-you will automatically start to anticipate and familiarize yourself with the words. And also do not bum out if you get stuck in the reading material. Just keep doing chapter one till you don`t need it anymore. Or lesson 1 on the Pimsleur--repeat repeat repeat! dma Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/23/2004 7:02:44 PM   When I am whispering sweet nothings, I am often asked to repeat as she chooses not understand but we both know that I am acurely aware of her ruse. The same strategy will be no doubt used for making love but repetition will have a 10-minute delay. ;) Nothing beats putting the time and effort in to your learning and an hour a day can go a long way. I now ask her to send me some of her letters in Russian - and yeah, okay; it may take me a few hours for me to translate it manually - but there's no better way to absorb and devour every last word; far better than an agency translation which is alright time is an issue. Man Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/24/2004 12:27:26 AM   Spirit T ,....... did you find the Plimseur Method to be better than some of the other CDs or just different?....,...,..... It seems to be popular and I thought Id try that one after I finish the one Im on. I went out and got a portable CD player. I have a mono ear phone plugged into one ear any chance I get through out the day. I know more Russian now that I did German after 3 years of formal classes. You are right about the variation of pronouncements amongst the methods. Well thats enough talk for nowww...... Man Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/24/2004 12:34:39 AM   Oh,..... I almost forgot why I was posting the last one. Does any one know where to get those Plimsuer CDs in Russian format, or any method on CD in Russian? ? I have a Russian friend who wants to learn English. I am in USA. Dale E Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/24/2004 1:23:28 AM   Hey man :o) Go to ebay, Though it might be hard to find one in russian format. A ruusian-english, english-russian translator would work but are on the expensive side. Man Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/26/2004 12:30:34 PM   Thanks Dale, I eventually found a site that has CD's for Russians & others to learn English if any one needs to help their lady. www.speakalanguage.com TimH Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/27/2004 5:59:16 PM   Having just spent 10 days in Omsk, my knowledge of the language and of the country has convinced my Natash that I am "Englaski Spion" !!! :o)) Yes darling I told her, shame I'm about 15 years too late !! ;o))) Russia is too busy trying to fit into and survive in the capitalist world these days to have any secrets worth stealing :o) Unless its the secret recipe for Babulya`s Plov ;o)) My point is guys, and pay attention at the back cuz this is important :o) If you turn up there without a hint of Russian, and asking stupid questions like "Where are all the people walking bears down the street?" "Or why does no-one smile here ?" As an American visitor my Ukrainian sister had to translate for did, then you will Not be well accepted, more regarded as the western idiot that you have shown yourself to be !! Make the effort to speak the language, and at least have some idea of the history and culture and you will be taken in and respected as if you were a long lost relative !!! Your efforts will be recognised and appreciated. Natasha`s father and I got on very very well too, he used to be a pilot in the CCCP airforce flying transporters and warmed to me in minutes when I was able to discuss Russian military aircraft with him in some detail !!! Another reason Natash` thought I might be the next James Bond ;o)) That and the fact I knew the full names (and can write them all in Russian too) of all the Russian premiers from Marx through to Putin !!! A few times he and I sat studying books and photos, and maps from his past work, he really enjoyed having me around to talk to about it because he only has his wife and two daughters around most of the time and they have no interest in any of it :o)) At very least guys, learn how to write your ladies name (in full) in her own language, it will impress her far more than you might think !!!! Thats all for tonight, I am knacker-ed still from flying and a full day at work today, catch you all tomorrow :o) Tim D.O.K.I.R GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/29/2004 2:34:06 PM   TimH, good tips, mate!!!! it only enforces what I always claim...when in Rome, do as the romans do, lol TimH Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/29/2004 2:55:40 PM   Absolutely GLT !!! If you dont fit inm, then you wont be what she wants !!! Would you want a woman who refused to learn English, or knew nothing about your country or culture, or history ? No !! And neither does your lady !!!! dma Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/29/2004 2:56:36 PM   I'll pack a tie just in case. ;) TimH Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/29/2004 3:19:09 PM   "You know it makes sense Del`" :o))) dma Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/29/2004 3:25:10 PM   I'll pack one - that's all! LOL I am half tempted to make a wager here in that I bet that not wearing a tie will not affect any situation I find myself in, one iota. Nisse Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 4/29/2004 4:19:56 PM   Agree with Tim, they'll appreciate You knowing their history, not all of it;-) but the more the better, I even impressed with saying a few phrases with no Swedish accent:-) Your Reply: Your name:   New Registration Password:   Forgot password?   refresh Code:   Russian brides > Main Forum > Learning to Speak Russian............and to understand a russian woman!
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