Thread: Asking a russian girl for a date

Heya,

Your first attempt at speaking russian was good! Since the other recordings were a bit quick though, here's my recording. I'm an american, so it may be easier to understand for somebody who isn't used to russian

tdk

I think I'll stick with trying to learn russian. Its fun, I got this freeware program called 'before you know it', it has recordings that I can imitate (butcher rather hahaha) Don't think I'll try to learn how to read cyrillic quite yet Thats some crazy looking stuff!

So, I need to 'Americanize it' a little, or I'll sound funny trying to sound like a native?

Just wanted to say thanks! You guys have been a great help!

I'll stick around, maybe learn something... Always nice to learn a new language. I hated reading the subtitles of 'Daywatchers' English subs can't keep up with your language!

Originally Posted by tdk2fe

... , here's my recording. ... tdk

Ты звучишь очень хорошо. Один звук тебя выдаёт: и в посмотрим. У тебя слышится скорее ы, чем и.

Originally Posted by rkimber

So, I need to 'Americanize it' a little, or I'll sound funny trying to sound like a native?

Hi rkimber, and welcome to MR

No, I don't agree at all that you should "Americanize" or otherwise "-ize" whatever you learn. If you can get a correct ring to whatever phrases you learn, it just means you have talent.

Doing it badly on purpose is the worst you can do - it'll teach you bad habits that are very hard to get rid of afterwards.

And it only sounds ridiculous to yourself, because you're not used to hearing yourself producing these sounds (if you know what I mean ) - so don't worry, go for the best you can!

Originally Posted by rkimber

I think I'll stick with trying to learn russian. Its fun, I got this freeware program called 'before you know it', it has recordings that I can imitate (butcher rather hahaha) Don't think I'll try to learn how to read cyrillic quite yet Thats some crazy looking stuff!

So, I need to 'Americanize it' a little, or I'll sound funny trying to sound like a native?

Just wanted to say thanks! You guys have been a great help!

I'll stick around, maybe learn something... Always nice to learn a new language. I hated reading the subtitles of 'Daywatchers' English subs can't keep up with your language!

Just like Russian subs cant keep up with English language (when I watch an American movie!!!)