In this post, I break down the numbers involved in taking intensive Russian language lessons in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Even with food, travel and accommodation, the price is no contest. Seriously, have a read and be inspired!
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Thrifty Thursday: One Month of Intensive Russian for Less Than $850
January 20, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }
Language is Music; Your Body the Instrument
The joy of traveling is meeting interesting people. I met Susanna Zaraysky, a self-made language learning expert, on a bus in Kyrgyzstan. Here I talk about her book and message from Language is Music.
January 16, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }
Kyrgyz, Russian & English: A Bishkek Bazaar Language Mash-up
Two American girls walk into a bazaar… The bazaars in Bishkek are always fun to shop at, but they are even more interesting because of the trilingual conversations Erica and I often had there. Read on about the Kyrgyz-Russian-English convos in this post.
January 6, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 3 }
12 Things Learned About Russian Language Learning
In this post I take a personal journey down the road of things learned about Russian language learning. What words can I just not say right? How much more can I complain about the absurdity that is Russian? You’ll have to read to find out!
December 13, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 12 }
Week 4 Wrap-Up: Holy F#*k, I Know Russian
And we’re done, people! I told my teachers that I surprised myself during my final week of lessons. Big improvement from the week before, thanks to finally getting good sleep and no longer being ill.
November 26, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }
Questioning One’s Purpose: Thoughts During Week 3 of Russian
Learning or relearning a language is like a roller coaster. I’m up and then I’m down… and it sometimes isn’t easy to see the light! This past week has been especially hard, but I’m back and ready to smash my final week here in Bishkek.
November 23, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }
Taxi Cab Convos in Bishkek
A taxi ride in Kyrgyzstan always ends up making me feel a little self-conscious and worried about my reproductive future. Ha, I know, right?! If only there were a ring on my finger and a bun in the oven, I could finally earn the respect of my taxi drivers.
November 18, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }
Thinking in Russian
Learning Russian is a tough process! What do I do to keep my morale going strong? I focus on the small gains. This week’s small gain involves… well… I’m sure you can guess!
November 14, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 12 }
Russian by Candlelight: 1.5 Weeks In
I have studied many languages now in my time, but I have yet to master any of them. Latin in high school was not about speaking. Italian was learned in college, but I was never good at conversing. Spanish in Guatemala was a small triumph when I found myself booking tours and arguing with people without thinking too hard by the end of it. But Russian…
November 10, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }
The “No Speak Language Guide” is Out: Get a Copy for Free!
Communication issues are just an everyday part of travel to countries that don’t speak English. There are some moments, some days when you may not want to deal with it. Or, you just might want to be extra, extra, extra sure your meal doesn’t come with meat. Whatever it is, you now have a tool that can help you communicate your desires and needs without words!!
October 20, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 77 }
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