can you tell me best way for person from russia who does not understand nor talk english, to learn it?

Question

i have met person from russia who does not understand english, all communication is done through interpreter, need to find a way for person to learn english, also i will try to learn russian, but think thats going to be harder! anyone help me please?

Answer 1

www.rosettastone.com

not exactly cheap - but you can take shorter courses online - and it is an excellet way to learna new language

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Answer 2

Quite the contrary Gentleman,I understand you perfectly.The main obstacle is or rather are differences in customs and language.For example body gestures in one country may be polite whereas in another they are insults.Also the same words in one country may mean something different in other countries. A major problem is locating interpreters that understand both languages intricately including idioms.One example is if I make an ok with my fingers,is an insult in other countries.We must be very careful in the words we choose and be able to explain what we mean in a variety of ways. Another thing is to rid ourselves of the myths we have of other religions and languages.This will take tolerance and understanding.Never make fun or a mockery of others's beliefs.Everyone believes they are worshipping the True God.All any religion has is Faith.Faith is at best Belief,not knowledge.We all must see the truth in that.What is necessary is to Respect the Beliefs of one another. If someone becomes angry at us for a word or phrase we use,we should inquire why?Perhaps we can reword ourselves so that we are understood.Of course I am assuming you are not trying to be angry. Gentleman ,you can feel when you are being misunderstood right?Seekout the proper words to bring understanding to the conversation.Nothing will start a fight quicker than misunderstanding.Of course greed and other selfish wishes will also but that is for another conversation.Never take for granted people know what you are meaning to say.Every now and then ask them if they understand you ,and every now and then have them ask you. Gentleman conversation cannot be made simple.It takes hard work and patience.I wish that was not the way it has to be.But if we are sincere and really try I think we can do it.You know in Christianity this is the result of the falling of the Tower of Babel.When Babel fell,different languages were spread throught the world.Sometime I will tell you that story.Your Always Friend larry m

Answer 3

There are many ways your friend can learn english. First I strongly suggest an english course, here in Ottawa, Ont. Canada there are some great programs offered by the government, also some by the local schools. Surround the person with English, i.e. T.V., radio, theatre, church and so on. Russian is very hard to learn, I know as I studied it for a year before I moved to Moscow. Even with a year under my belt it was not enough. Learn a few words though!!! Good Luck!!

Answer 4

If this is someone you actually like (as opposed to someone you have any business dealings with), then drop the interpreter.

Spend some time alone with this person, breaking it into bite-size pieces so that neither of you gets overwhelmed: i.e., take them for a walk, then for a coffee&cake or a drink in a pub, and afterwords to an ice-skating ring (or bowling/ gallery/ market, etc).

That way you'd be able to get to know the real person, and make a real connection - trust me, this is possible even when two people don't speak the same language.
And it's a great fun.

Answer 5

I will suggest 2 ways. One is to go to a English as Second Language class. Second is to get an on-line course going. I know a website that offers an on-line Lanaguage learning program. This program contains comprehensive English lessons from pronounciation to sophisticated Business Presentation. There are interactive audio lessons and tests to help you learn English progressively. This website does charge a very minimal cost. It's all worth it. The website is: www.learningwell.en101.com Press the enroll tab to enroll.

Answer 6

Come to an English Language school. There are many in Malta and they will give a full immersion programme in English. I know one lady who came with no English language at all and left fluent. Typically people come for two weeks and as well as learning English they have a good time as Malta is also a cool tourist destination.

Answer 7

Let me say this their are many Russian that speak English that she can go to learn if she wants I know because my wife is from Russia Kazan and she speaks better English then I do, but what I was saying thier are many tutors that could help her speak English and or get the basics down then when she gets around only people who speak english then she pickup faster and have a better understanding also..

Answer 8

Better to start with an english course where he can learn the basis of the language.Then the best thing to do is a full-immersion.Surrounded just by people talking english.In 1 month he will be able to talk,not perfectly,but at least it will be possible to communicate with him.

Answer 9

well guess what you will probably learn to speak Russia way before they will learn to understand and speak english...
I find that word relations helps faster..hands on..works more...like..watch look and listen..well for instance.lay out stuff on the table..apple with a card infront of it that reads A-P-P-L-E..they say it....they feel it...... they read it..layout a color chart to the side to help them descibe the apple..point to the color and the word...R-E-D..hold the apple.let them hld and say RED APPLE..
you can make awhole lesson with just that alone..take a knife a fork and a spoon and place words under them, then you show that the knife cuts..and signal on your finger and say the word is cut..and write it for them then you perform it on the apple..etc etc.
I know it sounds like alot... but you will amazed they will soon remeber..at supper.when they raise their knife and say the word..or the see the color red everywhere and they can relate it to other things..so try that and Bless You..

Answer 10

The easiest way would be for your russian friend to meet and socialise with fellow russians who can speak english and for him/her to learn from their experiences.

Answer 11

start with simple things like Hi, how are you . etc. or better yet get them to sign up for Adult Education classes in English as a Foreign Language while you sign up for one in Russian.