learning russian

[xhawks]

I am going to try and teach myself Russian. I am looking for a suggestion to help me learn it. I am open to using books or computer to try and learn.
I have seen commercials on tv for the Rosetta Stone but I am not sure how good it is.

[Shadowrun]

Why would you want to learn russian?

P.S. Kak dela = how are you

[xhawks]

I am interested in doing some kind of study abroad/exchange program there in college. Also just for a challenge

[Blarg]

I hear learning Russian is a good way to meet Russian girls. Also being interested in Russian culture and history.

[QTip]

I tried this a few years ago. I had a Russian friend and still is was stupid difficult. I guess that could be cuz I'm just used to the French and Spanish family.

Good luck.

[Shadowrun]

You don't need to know russian to get russian girls, especially in russia. they will be lined up around the block to sleep with you.

P.S. i was born in Minsk.

[xhawks]

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I tried this a few years ago. I had a Russian friend and still is was stupid difficult. I guess that could be cuz I'm just used to the French and Spanish family.

Good luck.

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What method did you use?

[Eihli]

rosetta stone is the nuts, i highly recommend it. well worth the moneys.

i've tried pimsleurs too, they don't compare to rosetta.

[Valerio]

http://www.gwu.edu/~slavic/golosa.htm

This is the textbook I used when I learned Russian in university. Pretty solid.

[CIncyHR]

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http://www.gwu.edu/~slavic/golosa.htm

This is the textbook I used when I learned Russian in university. Pretty solid.

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I go to GW and the author of this textbook is my professor. I higly reccomend it.