Special: Russian Language Poll
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Special: Russian Language Poll
You missed "Russian internet bride" from the list.
or
"We are adopting a child from Russia, because we are too impatient/wouldn't be suitable parents for an American child."
Other (explain) covers that
I chose other. I'm learning it because I thought it would be interesting. That's more or less the story of my life (at least since I got to University). I don't have any firm goal, I just like learning for the sake of knowing more (I take a pretty strange course load).
Other, because I had no idea what I was getting myself into ............or was it the phsycodelic mushrooms I had for breakfast that morning........hmmm!
other....I am married to a Russian and we live in Russia. Even with private lessons 2X weekly I still speak like a foreigner (bad accent, poor grammer).
My husband's favorite line to me when we are shopping or buying tickets, "Don't say anything!!!" :)
My favorite line in Russia was "Try not to look like an American"
tdk
uhm, I used to want to learn Russian, because I've always found this language beautiful. Plus, considering how close Russia, and Russian-speaking countries are to mine, I've thought it would be a wise decision to take up Russian, especially since nowadays people around my age in here don't really speak other forgein languages than English or German.
Now the main reason I'm learning Russian is so I can pass the exams and they don't kick me outta uni ;)
I voted "other" because all of the above choices apply to me, not just one of the choices.
Is this admin make poll day?
It was yesterday :D
By who's time???? :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterAdmin
We had a day off for celebrating, you know :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kalinka_vinnie
Happy Army Day! (sorry I'm a little late)
с днем настоящих мужиков (который был)
And what is the concept of "настоящий мужик" in your understanding?
umm... "real men" in a slightly ironical meaning?
Real, not virtual? Vague.
only to you methinks :wink: real as in not a wuss, not a coward.
Real men are though and strong!
Напоминает анекдот про вьетнамского космонавта :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JB
So cowardness is unmanly all the same? Brrr, spare me this banality. 1) it's human (and sometimes very sensible) to fear; 2) such people can be just not the same kind as you and thus have different viewpoints on life; 3) Strong doesn't mean real. It's a quality of your body.
By forum server's time :duh:Quote:
Originally Posted by basurero
Hey, I've just wondered where's N! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by N
Speak of the devil...
"Speak of the devil"? А... нашел в словаре - "легок на помине".Quote:
Originally Posted by Rtyom
На этот счет есть еще одна русская поговорка...
Но я думаю она в данном случае не подходит :lol:
Then drop it. ;)
Relax... take a deep breath, realize it is all irony and smile. Of course, DDT and VM will argue with you about who is more manly, but I am all in jest. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rtyom
Other,
I don't REALLY need it for my job. I think it's a nice gesture to learn a bit so I can speak with the Russian speaking summer workers here. Plus I can call the head of housekeeping "пляж".... Give it some thought... I know what word is used, just adhering to forum rules.
Other: I have to teach it to learners of Russian here :)
Well, i voted "I love the language" but decided my vote should have probably been for "Other(explain)" or at least get an explanation, since I do in fact love what I know of the language(very little :P ).
It all started with a fascination with Soviet Aeroscience when I was in High School; that interest developed into a desire to read the works of Konctantine Tsiolkovsky.
Interest in learning about Russia and the Russian people also stemmed from my younger German fanatiscism and the fact that without the Russians hard fought and little appreciated struggle against Fascism, the West would be a very German place right now :lol:
Then after visiting Germany for a short time I realized I grew up in one of the last remaining bubbles of "Old German Pride" and that the actual Germans had 'moved on' so to speak and were actually embarassed by their past as a people, they're in mine and many other's opinions a truely beaten people.
The Russians on the other hand seem to still be resoundingly full of pride, and I enjoy dealing with/learning about people who are proud of where they come from.(what better way to do that than to learn their language?)
I also find the 'darker' personalities of the iconic "Russian people" very interesting...
Also, like I voted, I love the way the language sounds, its awesome :D
EDIT::I have been drinking... sorry for the suckage... :lol:
Other: I love vodka.
Also, the American education system put a gun to my head and told me to study it.
I need it for school,I'm studying Russian-Russian Literature.That's why i need it.
You don't have to speak Russian to drink vodka.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackMage
Perhaps he needs drink vodka to speak Russian? :? :D
Or to sing Russian folk songs after he got wasted :)
So do I :)Quote:
Originally Posted by net surfer
I decided to study Russian because I met a Russian girl while I was teaching in China. I had always wanted to learn Russian, but thought it was too hard or something, but when I met her, I knew I had to learn her language. And one thing led to another, and now we're going to get married soon :) We've been together just over 1.5 years now...
I could have chosen Spanish, French, German, Japanese, or Russian. Let's face it, no matter how good I am at Spanish or Japanese I won't be able to blend in Mexico or Japan. French and German are much less prevalent than Russian... the rest is history.
i put other, i thought it would be interesting to learn something new. all i here over here is spanish so i wanted to try something different.
"When you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you won't be disappointed." God's Decree.
Jeremiah 29:13
I saw a sign at college saying that there was a Russian "enrichment", and eventually went to it (put it off for a bit). If there's a nicer-sounding language, I haven't heard it. I aim to be able to speak it fluently by the time I leave uni (four, five years) 'cos I feel so incompetent around the scores of Scandanavians I know on the 'net, who, in their teens, can speak absolutely perfect English.
PS: I voted for "любить язык".
Я люблю язык.