2006-08-31 20:26:36 · 15 answers · asked by Vishwa V 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Rosetta Stone is the second best technique for learning a language in a teaching based program. The best is the Army's Language school in Monterey, CA (Presidio of Monterey Defense Language Institute).
2006-08-31 20:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mark W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, and probably you ought not rely on the answers here. Are you interested in practical? Sorry to say, then, that Swedish and Icelandic are on the lower end. All Swedes (under 60?) are very fluent in English, as I assume you are, living in England. I've heard that you brits speak a kind of English in England. -- My fair lady "why can't the English learn to speak?" The tones in Swedish and Norwegian do make the language sound different -- sentence melody in Eastern Norwegian goes up in statements, way up in questions, making Norwegian even sing-songier than Swedish. Icelandic has a right literature of Medieval texts (saga, scientific treatises, skaldic and eddic poetry). Its morphology will be a real challenge, but that's what you want, right? Pronunciation of Swedish is less complex, although you may find 'triple articulation' fun and challenging, Icelandic gives the excitement of 'pre-asperation' sort of a little 'h' before (not after) a p sound. Chose Icelandic if historical linguistics is likely to fascinate you (like it did for me). Russian will help you with non-translated publications, many in many fields. I myself wished I could read Russian when I did my Ph.D on phraseology in an Old Norse saga -- my advisor was Russian and told me of all the resources the Russians have published for years, So practical votes would go to Russian. Go-it-alone, independence, stand-out from the crowd might favor Swedish or Icelandic. But with your background, do 'em all!
2016-03-27 03:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Russian dictionary, take Russian classes (online or whatever suits you), watch Russian movies/videos, read their literature, find a friend who knows a little bit or is fluent in speaking Russian, practice speaking the language, practice, practice, practice- yunesa@yahoo.com
2006-08-31 20:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by yunesa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the links others gave you and find Russian penpal, im sure youll find someone who will be happy to help you! When i told some Russian people i was learning Russian they immediately insisted on speaking in Russian ! thats great!
2006-09-01 01:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by eldridan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the on line programs now are very good. Google: Learn Russian on line and you will be swamped with opportunities.
2006-08-31 20:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also had this problem! i bought a Russian book with phonetics and taught myself a little bit, but i also have a friend that speaks Russian
2006-09-01 09:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a free Russian language internet course:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Bookstore/3230/
http://www.phrasebase.com/learn/russian.php
Dobrida.
2006-08-31 20:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try www.russianlessons.net, www.byki.com. You can buy a dictionary and some CD's with lessons.
2006-08-31 20:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by Victoria B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local bookstore and they have workbooks and cds/tapes you can listen to.
2006-08-31 20:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-31 20:33:01 · answer #10 · answered by altgrave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋