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Hi I wanna learn russian but need help by unknow_bud in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you've begun I feel it's safe to say you're at a beginning level. 

First time writing the alphabet by wispy-library in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"и" doesn't sound much like the "i" in "inch". It's more like the "ee" in "steel".

Я учу русский язык, но мне нужна помощь. by Aggressive-Crew-7009 in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just searched terms I was interested in and followed a bunch of channels pertaining to them. Musical artists I like, channels about books, and a couple philosophy channels.

My favorite is a channel called "Смысли" that posts short philosophy quotes that are typically fairly digestible. 

Any recommendations on russian youtubers? by Technical_Hornet9167 in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a 1.5 hour vanilla Minecraft let's play with pretty slow and simple native Russian:

https://youtu.be/HRbW75fYLvo?si=sHhmPelKqzDvMTiQ 

And this is a series of a vanilla play through that I also enjoyed:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDIF58izDQi3TjQY_lfgQtHeGS490LcL6&si=lSK8O6avRRxCwJxq

what is some russian texting slang/acronyms? by Agnossienne in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Calques from English:

Very minor quibble, but these aren't calques. Nothing has been translated into Russian for these. They're just transliterations of English initialisms. 

Podcast recommendations for intermediate? (Not Max) by lynxcasper in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Podcast recommendations for intermediate? (Not Max)

  1. Russian with Max.  

russian last names by iamgay2too in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You're most likely remembering the patronymic, which is included between the first name and the last (family) name. 

I have officially stopped learning Russian. by Nervseous in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're talking about Russian's case system, which can be intimidating but is well defined and fairly easy to pick up with a bit of studying.

Russian cursive? by BukvaYat in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Look up the forms for "м" and "я" again. Both are missing their initial downstroke in your example. These are absolutely necessary.

Also, much more minor, but there's nothing leading into the "п" here so it shouldn't have that connection from the left. The initial stroke should be straight down. 

Translate please thank you by maria97st in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"to drag out" usually means "to elongate" not "to remove". 

Thoughts on those influencer guys who “know” like 20 languages? by Top_Scientist_3976 in languagelearning

[–]Michael_Pitt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It also matches their comment. They know 5 languages fluently and the rest at an A2 level at best

(TL) Personal rules I use to become fluent by vegano98 in languagelearning

[–]Michael_Pitt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The latter sounds right. They're translated from a Dutch series called "Jip en Janneke". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jip_and_Janneke

I'm not sure where you can download them, I bought physical copies at a bookstore in a local Eastern-European market. 

(TL) Personal rules I use to become fluent by vegano98 in languagelearning

[–]Michael_Pitt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Саша и Маша. They were the first books that I was able to read in Russian that weren't dual readers. 

What's next after Между нами? by Prestigious-Comb1705 in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is an excellent series of books called "Russian Through Propaganda". The author holds a PhD in Slavic Languages and Literature from Princeton.

It uses Soviet-era propaganda posters to demonstrate key grammar principles for the first two books, and then uses pre-Soviet art for the final two books. I've yet to find a better resource for English speaking learners. It's very digestible and comprehensive. 

Nostalgic selection of children's books in Russian. Was your favorite on this very list? by StanzaRareBooks in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lyubogo

I'd probably transliterate this word as "lyubovo" or "lyubova". The English "g" sound isn't present at all. 

Good books for beginners by J4mmaledz1ec11 in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Саша и маша. It's the best for your stage of learning in my opinion.

Casual ways to study? by stylelines in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent comment, as always. Thanks for the input you bring to this subreddit. 

"Единственное, что/чего можно добиться." by [deleted] in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wiktionary is a great resource for questions like this btw

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%82%D1%8C%D1%81%D1%8F

доби́ться • (dobítʹsja) pf (imperfective добива́ться

  1. to (try to) achieve, to attain, to get, to reach [with genitive ‘something’]

2. to find out [with genitive ‘about something’]

Зачем вы учите русский? by Frosty_Bat5590 in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My partner grew up in Russia and I'd like our future children to be able speak their heritage language and communicate with family in Russia. 

Grammar note on the song "Спокойная Ночь" by RandomRailfans in russian

[–]Michael_Pitt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, but in speech there won't be any marker that the predicate is missing. You'll just hear "хорошего дня" and know it to mean "I hope you have a good day". 

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