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How do I speak more Russian?

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Go to a class, download a translating app that makes you practice every day or ask someone you know who speaks Russian to teach you.

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How do I write in Russian?

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Typed Russian looks considerably different from handwritten Russian, as people generally write in cursive. Learn how to write the Russian alphabet in print and in cursive and practice the same way you did when you were in school. Over time, writing in Russian will become natural to you.

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Can I learn Russian by playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

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You may pick up on a few things, but you can't fully learn a language just by playing a game. You will have to do a fair bit of studying.

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How do I say thank you in Russian?

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You pronounce it spa-si-ba. It is written cпасибо.

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How do I say, "My name is Vijay Karthik"?

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"Menya zavot Vijay Karthik" (My name is Vijay Karthik), or "Ya Vijay Karthik" (I am Vijay Karthik).

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How do I say "restroom"?

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"Ubornaya" is washroom.

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How to know what others are saying? The steps were not easy for me. Google Translate is not a help.

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If you want to understand Russian, you're going to have to learn Russian. Try a Rosetta Stone course or a class in beginner Russian.

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How do I say "I love you" in Russian?

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The easiest, literal way is to say: "Я тебя люблю" ("Ya teb'a l'ubl'u"). There are also many other ways, consider reading the article on how to Say I Love You in Russian .

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What is "home" in Russian?

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"House" in Russian is Дом (say it like: dum), but "home" is Домa (say it like: duh-ma).

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I learned Russian in Norway, but now I want to forget it. How can I do that?

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If you never speak a language, you’ll eventually forget it.

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I want to learn Russian but I'm having trouble rolling my R's. Any tips?

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With your tongue, lightly touch the bump on the roof of your mouth behind your two front teeth. If you press hard it won’t work. Then, breathe out. If your tongue is vibrating and making noise, you’re doing it correctly. If you don’t want to sound weird, let your tongue vibrate 2 to 4 times.

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How do I say "I am sleeping in a hotel" in Russian?

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You would say ‘Я сплю в отеле.’ It’s pronounced 'YA spl-yu veh uh-tye-lye.'

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Can I use Duolingo to teach myself Russian instead of a Russian class in school?

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Sure! Duolingo is a great option to learn languages for free. But maybe try to make some Russian friends online who can help you with pronunciation and slang.

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Is it OK to watch Russian cartoons?

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Of course! Watching "Fixiki" or "Smeshariki" might help you reach fluency in Russian!

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How do I say I need help in Russian?

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You need to say: "Помогите" (pa-ma-gi-te) or "мне нужна помощь" (mnye nuzh-na po-mo-sch).

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How do I ask what time it is in Russian?

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"Сколько сейчас времени" (skol'-ka sey-chas vre-me-ni) or "который час?" (ko-to-ry-y chas)?

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How do I say good morning in Russian?

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Доброе утро. Dobroye utro (DoH-bruh-Ye, U-truh).

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How do I say music in Russia?

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That's "музыка" (transliterated "muzyka" - the 'y' is pronounced as in rhythm, not as in sky).

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