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08/04/2020

2. ARTSY THINGS
Russia's fond of art and if you would love to have a new experience, feel the culture atmosphere or to find a new hobby – we will guide you!

Every weekends, cities in Russia organise such following events: 🎨1) Art-therapy, which will help you to relax, release your stress tensions, feel inspiration and of course to find your hidden talent. 🎭2) Acting classes, which will teach you how control the tone of your voice and public speaking ability as well as face expression and body language. After few classes you will feel confidence! Bet you've never done that before huh! 🍶3) Pottery!

Be sure that you will get a great experience in Russian's pottery class where during one lesson you will learn how to make different decorations. Just try to make your face at the beginning, how far will you value your look?

Above ideas are very uncommon for you, you can even discover more by looking around what's in your city! Make sure you put in the comments or get in touch with us! .

08/04/2020

1. HORSE RIDING

Russia is not about bears walking on the street!

However, if you love animals or just want to have fun trying a new activity, you can try horse riding right in your town.

Don't know how?

Almost every city of Russia has nearby racetrack where you can take horseback riding courses or just enjoy your time feeding such cute animals as horses.

Furthermore, if you want to have new memory photos, photoshoot with horses is always a good idea.

You can imagine yourself like the main character of the film riding a horse or just to make interesting content for your social media profile.

It's all about profile photos! .

08/04/2020

Tips to spend your weekdays as a foreign student in Russia ⛷️🏇🤹🏋️
You are feeling bored and a bit exhausted after a long week at the University lectures?🙇

Don't you have time to find out where to go and how to spend your time with pleasure, and get new experience?

You will never regret spending your weekends with pleasure because we are going to give you our 3 tips on how to spend your free time in Russia! 🙋

GET READY !!
You will know more about the most exciting activities in Russia in the next post 😏 We will guide you and help to find the best option for you.
Keep reading! .

08/04/2020

Another slang words in Russian!

Hi there, or,

Здарова!

In this post, we are going to continue from the previous one, about Russian slang words!

But before, did you apply the slang words on the previous post, in your daily conversation?

If yes, then how does it feel? Do you feel like "Местные?"

Nevertheless, let's get down to the business!

1. Здарова!

(read: Zdarova) (meaning: Hi!)

This phrase has the same meaning like Привет, but it only applies when you really know somebody very-very well. It's like, you already became friend with your dude for a quite long time and there's nothing to hide anymore between you two.

But, do not try to use this phrase with somebody older, or somebody that you've just known for a seconds ago. Or else, they would have kicked your a*s. >:)

How does this phrase work? Let's take a look!

A: Здарова, братан, чё как дела? (zdarova, bratan, cho kak dela?)

В: здарова, лучше всех. Ты как? (zdarova, luchshe vsekh. Ti kak?)

А: Да у меня тоже, давай пойдем в мак. (Da u menya tozhe, davai paidem v mak)

meaning:

A: Hi/what's up, dude, how's it going?

B: Hi/whats up, better than ever. What about you?

A: Me too, let's go to Mac. (literally means McDonald )

How was it? We hope you understand what that word literally means! ;)

2. Да не особо

(read: Da nye osoba) (meaning: well, not really)

This phrase is actually means "well, not really" or "doesn't impress me that much".

How to use this phrase?

A: Слушай, ты реально часто прогуливаешь пары?

(Slushai, ti realno chasto progulivaesh pary?)

В: Да не особо часто, наоборот я очень любою ходить на пары.

(da nye osoba chasto, naoborot ya ochen lubly khodit na pary)

А: Да кого ты обманываешь!

(da kogo ti obmanivaesh!)

meaning:

A: Hey listen, do you skip classes for real?

B: Well, not really that often. In contrast, I really love attending the classes.

A: Are you kidding me?

Ready to use this phrase? Make sure you'll say them confidently!

If you have any more ideas, please do not hesitate to sign up on our site and put some comments!

Thank you and, GOOD LUCK, dear foreigner!

08/04/2020

08/04/2020

4 tips for a foreign student in Russia to keep engaged and focused
Updated: Mar 8

1. Know your purposes

Take a few seconds to remind yourself.

Did you come to Russia just for having fun?

Or did you forget, about the excitement you had back then at home, when you are successfully accepted in Russian University?

Do you make changes? Do you make progress? Please think about it.

Make sure you always make your family and friends proud for having you.

2. Do not let little things distract you

As you live far away from home, there won't be anybody who always monitor your movements. There will be such time where you should develop yourself by separating what's good and bad. You are yourself now, please be wise in taking action.

3. Listen, practice, and apply

- People will be amazed by how you can be a good listener for them.

- Practice every knowledge and skills that you have, stay focus and don't waste time.

- Once you know how things work, do not think twice, just apply and do it.

4. Survive

Survive, yes, literally survive in any conditions. You're now the judge of your future life, are you be able to survive in hard times? or are you even be able to survive in good times?

You'll be surprised that life is worth risk taking.

If you have any more personal experience or your tips to share, please put on the comments or make sure to contact us!

- GOOD LUCK -

08/04/2020

Здарова, дорогие друзья!

Hello, our dear foreigner friends in all over Russia!

Today we are going to give you a little bit of reminder about verbs in Russian Language!

Whether you already know, or it is your first time knowing, no difference! ;)

1. be - быть

2. have - иметь

3. do - делать

4. say - сказать

5. go - идти

6. catch - ловить

7. call - звать; звонить

8. open - открыть

9. eat - кушать; есть

10. drink - пыть

11. sleep - спать

12. run - бежать

13. raise - поднимать

14. speak - говорить

15. get - получать

16. create - создать

17. know - знать

18. think - думать

19. take - брать

20. see - видеть

21. come - приходить

22. want - хотеть

23. use - использовать

24. find - найти; искать

25. give - давать

26. work - работать

27. try - попробовать

28. ask - спрашивать

29. need - нуждаться

30. feel - чувствовать

31. become - стать

32. leave - оставлять

33. put - ставить

34. mean - значить

35. keep - хранить

36. let - позволять

37. begin - начинать

38. help - помогать

39. show - показать

40. hear - слышать

41. play - играть

42. take a walk - гулять

43. move - двигаться

44. live - жить

45. believe - верить

46. bring - приносить

47. happen - случаться

48. write - писать

49. sit - сидеть

50. stand - стоять

51. lose - терять

52. pay - платить

53. meet - встретиться

54. include - включать

55. continue - продолжать

56. set - устанавливать

57. learn - учить

58. change - менять

59. lead - вести

60. understand - понимать

61. watch - смотреть

62. follow - следовать

63. stop - останавливать

64. offer - предлагать

65. read - читать

66. spend - тратить

67. grow - расти

68. open - открыть

69. walk - ходить

70. win - побеждать

We do hope, that you guys already know the basic conjugation in regular verbs and irregular verbs :)

But for those who are learning, make sure to stay tuned till the next posts!

Good luck, wherever you are!

08/04/2020

Common Russian Slangs, people!

Here we come again with (sometimes) Russian language lesson!

Today's topic is all about Slangs, what are they? and how would you apply those slangs in daily conversation?

Let's check it out!

*p.s.

you don't need any словарики here!

1. Да, нет, наверно!

(read: Da, nyet, naverno) (meaning: Yes, no, maybe)

Wait, What???

Yes, no, maybe?

What???

You just don't have any idea, how to properly understand this phrase.

It literally means, yes.

It literally means, no.

It also literally means, maybe!

What the heck? Just what does this local guy want from this conversation?!

Sample dialogue:

A: Ты считаешь себя умным человеком? (Ti schitaesh sebya umnim chelovekom?)

B: Да, нет, наверно! (Da, nyet, naverno!)

А: Честный, какой. (Chestniy, kakoi)

meaning:

A: Do you consider yourself as a smart person?

B: Yes, no, maybe!

A: Such a honest guy you are.

Roughly speaking, this phrase actually means 65% NO.

So, from now on, you should already now that this phrase is to negate or to deny something, with a little bit of confusion.

That is why, dear foreigners, make sure you're not confusing yourself when you talk!

Be confident in answering and in everything, kay?

2. НИЧЕГО СЕБЕ?!

(read: nichego sebye) (meaning: seriously?!)

Wow, wow, take it easy, dude.

It means, that you are surprised or shocked because of some weird news.

Straightly to the example:

A: Ты знаешь, что кошка рожает кошку?? (ti znaesh, shto koshka rozhaet koshku?? )

В: НИЧЕГО СЕБЕ?! (nichego sebye?!)

A: Учи биологию. (uchi biologiyu)

meaning:

A: Do you know, that that cat gives birth to A CAT??

B: Hell, seriously?

A: Learn biology, please.

You must be shocked.

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08/04/2020

How to be fluent in Russian language in an effective way!

1. Know how the grammar works

Grammar is unavoidable, everybody hates grammar .

But, make sure you know really WELL how the grammar works, and it will all become very handy in your speaking sessions.

2. Speak it out!

A lot of foreigners feel shy whenever they started to speak in Russian.

Did I sound good? Did I have accents? Did I make some pauses? Did I make mistakes?

Oh come on, just speak it out and make yourself comfortable with the language first of all.

Other will come later!

3. You should make mistake

Yes!!! Talking about mistake is so funny!

You know when your name is changing because of Grammatical Cases right?

BUT, please keep make mistake, until you know that you are aware of those mistakes and change it into a proper way of speaking.

4. More listening!

Listen, listen, and just listen more how the Russian talks.

Try to catch EVERY LITTLE WORDS from people who are around, but it does not mean that you're eavesdropping! >:)

5. Speak like a real Russian ~

Oh really, put it as your own goal.

The locals will be amazed by how good you are in Russian language without any accents.

Got any personal experience? Make sure to share it with us!
: )

08/04/2020

Привет, Ребята! Hello Guys!

RUSSIAN ALPHABETS.

Russian Language is one of the most spoken language in the world. Because almost all Eastern European countries, Central Asian countries are considering or even using Cyrillic alphabets and language as their first or second language. Interesting facts about Cyrillic alphabets is that, it was created by St. Cyril and his brother Methodius in the 9th century. It was called the Glagolitic and the purpose was to translate Greek religious script to Slavic.

After so many years, the Cyrillic alphabet has continued to evolve. Until the time of USSR, all countries that has joined USSR must use Russian Language as its formal language, and that means, using Cyrillic alphabets. That’s why the former USSR countries can or still continue to apply Cyrillic alphabets to fit their own language.

Just like other language, Russian language has evolved too. And now, we’re going to learn Russian alphabets that is currently served as the primary alphabet in Russia. Take a look on the picture below, and learn from it!

08/04/2020

Disscussion and Debates Phrases! Part 1. .
~ Привет, ребята!☀️
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Visit our website iamforeigner.ru 🌍 ~

Each of us is familiar with a situation where we wanted to express our own opinion while talking using Russian Language, right?
But the lack of knowledge and fluency in the language itself made the ability to express ourselves or even to give our own opinion is limited and harder.
The language barrier sometimes prevents us from expressing ourselves, showing our true face, our inner world and thoughts.

If you have reached a moment where you feel that simple-everyday-phrases like "How are you?" "Thank you very much", or "Good afternoon" is not enough for you, time to start a deep study and familiarity with expressions that will help you feel confident during a conversation, discussion and debates.

How to express our opinion and speak out: .
🗣️In my opinion - По моему мнению… .
💭In my opinion, you eat too often. It is harmful to the stomach./ По-моему мнению, ты слишком часто кушаешь. Это вредно для желудка. .
💭In my opinion, this winter was unusually warm in Russia./ По-моему мнению, эта зима была необычно теплой в России. .
💭In my opinion, your socks do not match the color of shoes. / По-моему мнению, твои носки не сочетаются по цвету с обувью.

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