9 things I Wish I Knew BEFORE I Started to Learn Russian 

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Recently I met these two foreign exchange students(they're Russian) at my school and I noticed how they were struggling with english.A lot of kids were making fun of them because of how they pronounced things and the teachers didn't even offer them help either, So here I am learning russian so that I can understand them and help them with english.I just got to say thank you for the tips because I was struggling on how I should start, I appreciate it💜

Having monologues is a great way to practice! It may appear a little weird first but it definitely helps.

I started learning Russian recently, and though I've learned languages before this is really helpful! Спасибо!

As a Russian native I'm learning English and I'm glad I understood all you said in this video. I think all your hints (I will call them hints if you don't mind) are applicable to any language study.

I hate commenting on videos, but I felt called out on basically every tip. So, I started learning Russian language 2 years ago. I think Russia is such a rich country in many ways and thought it would be cool to speak Russian and wanted to learn it. I spent, say 3 months learning from different resources (first mistake) and starting going over and over again about the same subject, mainly the alphabet and basic vocabulary, beginner level conversation. Which led to a painful state of exhaustion and boredom from the language, it was also a tough time. It was about July 2021. In 2022 I found an amazing course for Russian by an institute. It gravitated towards grammar and I was extremely excited because I like grammar. I finished the course which would have taught me a lot if I had taken the time to do it properly, I didn't ofc. Then I got demotivated but still practiced from time to time over the course of the year since I often got sadness from the thought I wasn't learning anymore and was going to lose the small but precious improvement. I didn't forget a lot of vocab and grammar is just there but not functioning. English is my second language but I don't remember how I learnt it...I just did. Which means I actually didn't have any experience with conscious learning and less with such a different language from Spanish my native language and English. I'm serious about retaking my journey. It feels awful knowing that I love Russian but don't put any effort on it, also quite guilty for being lazy at a certain time when I could have improved. As you said, time flies. I only hope it won't pass me by. And at least by the end of this 2023, I can look back and see some advance and not as much regrets.

I must say that I have a very different experience with Russian speaking people. Except for one girl that was really surprised, even delighted that I spoke Russian, each time I started a conversation in Russian I never even had a question about why I learnt Russian much less a compliment. That really surprised me because I had heard often that it definitely would be the opposite. Not long ago a woman in the street asked for a direction, I quickly realised that she was Russian and could not speak english, I explained the way, discussed for 5 mn with her and she wasn't surprised at all, as though it was totally natural. Same thing 2 months ago in Ukraine, many times. People were way more interested in Spanish or Portuguese. I must confess that I find that a little bit frustrating after putting in so much efforts to learn this beautiful language

Здорово! Ты большой молодец!🎉

As a new Russian speaker ( I know Spanish French and ofc English) I picked up Russian in duolingo to challenge myself In a very different environment. I have really fallen in love with the simple but complex nature Russian has its so fascinating. Я люблю. Definitely very different than English but similar in some ways the alphabet was key to helping me at least read and make sounds correctly.

Как ты говоришь, грамматика важна, но не надо все знать, ты можешь и делать ошибки, но все равно общаться с людьми! Я уже 7 лет учу русский язык и могу без проблем общаться, у меня наверное на говорения В1, но писать не очень могу... Поэтому я решила читать книгу по русский (страницу в день), это может быть не для всех, но для меня очень полезно 😊

Мне, как русскому человеку, невероятно интересно смотреть это видео и комментарии под ним)

Me after three days of learning: привет (hope I continue this)

I was born in Russia but moved to the US when I was still a baby so I didn’t learn any Russian and only know english. However, I really want to learn Russian but am nervous about how long it may take or how difficult it may be. Really appreciated some of the points in this video and kind of calmed me a bit. The point about downloading a vocabulary app and learning a few words a day was something I found really smart and may have to do that. Also really liked the beginning conversation level. Had to take 4 semesters of foreign language in college and opted for Spanish because I knew a small bit and didn’t want to start a new language. Most of my spanish classes were beginner-intermediate so I’m hoping I can learn that much I just don’t know how long it will take

Daily practice, focus on what you have to do next not on C1 or C2. You have to learn to get enjoyment out of the daily process just like runners do, just like weightlifters, etc. That doesn't mean it's always going to be fun or pleasurable. Not everything worth doing is fun and most things that are only "fun" have little value. Learn to love the work and at one point you look up, not having realized how much time has passed, and you're easily doing C1 things.

I really appreciate your advice and guidance. Invaluable.

You are absolutely right...am doing my studies in russia and i have not been there for long...though almost a year now.When i meet some russians or other people who speak russian they think am in my 2nd year or 3rd year....but the truth is my russian is not good enough, i just know the basic conversations so well that they think i speak and understand russian🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love this!!

Good advice

Great video Ari, full of value. I really relate to what you said about how time flies. It's hard to believe that I've passed the 2 year mark! Like You said, 5 years will pass, so I might as well speak good Russian!

Interesting tips. 😮

You're an angel!! I'm in love with your videos and you're helping me a lot! Thank you so much!!

I have not done number 8. I find this tip the most interesting. I will start doing this advice. Большое спасибо!

Great points, thank you!

Thanks for the tips!

awesome video, keep up the work ! im learning and i find myself coming back to your channel with my questions

Great as usual!

I guess the monologue part is what I need because I started learning Russian since 2022 around November-December, but once in a while I’m not that optimistic that I might learn fully the language. I know how to read it but, the understanding in a conversation is a little difficult for me to understand. I hope some day I can speak it as fluently as you Ari. 😢😅

Очень интересно

Great tips

спасибо мой друг !

to everyone there starting to learn Russian I can confirm : we will understand you even if you brutalize all the cases endings and all of that. Don't worry just speak and don't be shy to do it. It's all going to come to you eventually naturaly with practice. Work on your vocabulary, then you'll work out the frasing and grammar.

Спасибо моя друг

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👍 Привет! У тебя шикарная фонетика на русском, молодец! И очень живое лицо, приятно смотреть ) Спасибо за классные советы!

i’m an italian 16 teen who is trying to master her english and who is interested in learning new languages

Hi 👋 have a good day to y’all 🤟

I like the way you speak, mate

Nice video

Ты молодец!

The last tip about reading as much as you can on the Russian side of the text and only using the English side if you get stuck was a really good tip. Spicybah edit: I think this might actually work in reverse if you quickly skim over the story first in your native language and then you will sort of get the gist of what should be happening. Might help you piece the story together a little better as you read it in Russian. Might help you with learning grammar rules based on what context you already know exists.

wow, your channel is exactly what I needed! I'm starting russian this week and I came here for tips and advices, thank you!

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Fijne tips! Ga ook proberen om Russisch te leren, wish me luck haha 😎

That's true. I started learning Russian in June and after two weeks learning the alphabet and some babbel lessons I stoped learning, it all seemed to take that long. In december I started learning again and I learned so much in 6 weeks by just practicing everyday. I use a textbook and I just do one lesson after the other, much vocab (tbh I hate these apps*, I got myself an oldschool flashcardbox) and some grammar every now and then. I found myself some nice tandem partner on hellotalk, that help me to pronounce words better and I booked a russian "beginner with little experience" course to learn to make simple conversation with words I already know, it will start tomorrow. I wonder how much I could have learned already since june, if I would have just kept on learning. Learning russian maybe takes long time, but time will pass anyway. And having convercation with yourself is great practice, that's how I improved my english skills. I already started doing so in russian and I barely know 400 words. * I tried many apps like anki, phase-6, ... but they just don't seem to work for me. I need to write the words down by myself, hold the flashcard, read my own writing, seeing the flashcardbox on my nightself, ... that works out for me. Maybe apps are better once you trully mastered cyrillic?

Hey,leuk dat je deze video hebt gemaakt. Dankjewel hiervoor! Heel nuttig!Ik ben ook "dutch". Kan je mij vertellen hoe die apps heten? Ik ben sinds een maand begonnen en oefen ook al elke dag met duolingo. Paka,Valentina

TOP stuff .... this is really good ! Your accent is far better than anyone other foreigner I met in the last 10 years - Most people I studied Russian with at university mangled the language and used horrific pronunciation . U make Russian sound beautiful

Hey, Ari. I know you. You filmed video with Justin. Nice to see you

Дабро пожаловать I'm still very new to russian and im trying to learn it. Im pretty sure дабро пожаловать means welcome

Hell, can you please provide a link to the app you suggested for vocabulary? Thank you!

This video gave me alot of motivation to continue, I Accually wanna move to Arkhangelsk, Спасибо мой товарищ. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Which app did you say we can use on tip number 2 ?

Прелесть русского в том что на нём очень тяжело построить фразу настолько неправильно что бы тебя ну совсем не поняли. А фонетика подразумевает ориентирование на ударные слоги, потому мы понимаем даже самое ужасное произношение))

It's bad advice to tell people not to have goals just because his was unrealistic (wanted to be advanced speaker in 1 year) and he didn't feel like setting realistic goals. Realistic goals, such as learning 5 new words a day and alternating grammar drills and review for 1 hour a day will get you to functional levels of Russian in 1 year. That is a realistic goal. Start there, if nothing else.

Whats the vocabulary app he mentioned called?

Hi..Thanks for the suggestions.Can you please provide the name of the Vocabulary app.. Thanks

Do you have a Facebook profile or a group for those who want to learn Russian? Or Vk (Russian social media site) profile?

What are all the cases, such as dative, genitive,accusative etc.etc. and what do they mean and which should i start learning first?? Or should i just try to start learning basic words and then putting them into a sentence and the figure out the cases using words and phrases??

About how long would you estimate that it would take to get to about an A2 level? Just curious.

😊😊

Good video, as a happy russian just saying that if you look for practicing - you can write to me, voicing in messengers might be useful

What was that app you suggested to increase vocabulary?

Learning Russian so I can date the woman there who can’t speak English. Loving it 😊

How do I go about finding new Russian words?

Anyone found the app he was talking about on 2:29?

I've got a question which bugs me a lot. Is AI going to replace polyglots and make language learning irrelevant?

I was told that it's easier to learn Russian if you learn Bulgarian first. What do you think about that?

i know you already know that you are very beautiful but i want to say it sorry for my bad english im practicing english with you

Buy a kindle instead of dual language books.

i want learn English , help

You seem to have a deeper/lower voice when speaking Russian, compared to English.

You wish Putin hadn't invaded Ukraine, making Russian a far less desirable language to learn.