I’m so glad you don’t want to stop, Lena. Your information is invaluable to me. Overall, I just feel that practice is important. Eventually, at some time, one has to begin making one’s own sentences, rather than spitting out memorized phrases. I’m finding out what I lack, for instance, I didn’t know that “сюда” was only used with verbs of motion, or that using “любопитный” is not preferable as a translation for “curious” unless it’s about a mundane trifle. My problem is that I learn slow…I try to remember as much as I can, but I’m bound to continue making mistakes until something “clicks” with me.
One of my faults right now is mistaking when the accusative is used. I also notice I have a problem using the instrumental in the manner that Russians do. It’s just a large amount of information I’m trying to assimilate and put to use. You know Lena, even though you say you don’t mind the amount that you’re having to do, I still feel I should make it easier for you and not get into lengthy work all at one time. I just appreciate so much your efforts, and want to do the same for you. So, let’s just have fun, and learn in the process. We’ll all be better for it, I believe