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 }
11 Things (Re)Learned About Bishkek Travel
Bishkek as a travel destination. In some ways it’s great; in others it is severely lacking. Overall, I love traveling to Bishkek, but there are some factors you should know about — some of which I cover in this post.
January 12, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
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 }
Let’s Talk About Sex… With Your Taxi Driver
I’ve had plenty of taxi fun while in Bishkek (see this old post, too), but the final ride on the morning I left really takes the cake. It’s a long one, with no photos, so grab a cup of coffee before getting started.
My morning on my last day in Bishkek. It could have been worse, I guess. I … Read more
December 2, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 27 }
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 }
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 }
Bishkek, I Can’t Get You Out of My Head
My arrival into Bishkek caused my blood pressure to rise. It was 3 am, freezing cold, I hadn’t slept a wink on the flight from Istanbul, and still my body was overly aware of the moment we touched down at Manas Airport. It was so cold the air was icy, making it look foggy through my airplane window.
I’m here … Read more
November 8, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }
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