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!
Thrifty Thursday: One Month of Intensive Russian for Less Than $850
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!
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.
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.
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!
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…
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
Day 225: Learn About Bishkek via My Guest Posts
Putting a post up for every day is not only overwhelming for myself, but also probably for my readers. In addition to that, I also post articles in various other areas that you wouldn’t know about unless you also follow me on Twitter and/or Facebook… Read more. Because of that, I like to do an update from time to time here
Day 199: Studying Russian… Again
I love studying foreign languages.… Read more I love the idea of speaking in a tongue other than my native one. To be honest, I’m not really good at the whole speaking part because of my shyness, but I keep putting myself in situations that push my boundaries in hopes that it will pay off down the road.
Thinking About Foreign Languages
Day 194: Goosebumps… Because It’s Cold? No, That’s Travel Excitement
You know the feeling you get when you’ve been traveling around Italy for a month and you would almost rather not get out of bed than see another cathedral? It’s not that you wouldn’t still think it is big and amazingly beautiful; it’s not that you wouldn’t look at it and say, “Wow, that is really effing cool.” No, it’s… Read more
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The “No Speak Language Guide” is Out: Get a Copy for Free!
October 20, 2011
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I am a Blogger, and I am Powerful: On Bloggers, Brands and Fear
December 9, 2011
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When Money’s Not an Object
October 17, 2011
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Let’s Talk About Sex… With Your Taxi Driver
December 2, 2011
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Day 270: The Saga of My Aussie Visa and My Aversion to Waiting
September 29, 2011
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How I Scored 2 Peak-season International Tickets for $300: Part 2 – Reward Burn
February 23, 2012
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The Two Faces of Brooke
February 22, 2012
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I Want to Travel But Can’t Find a Travel Partner (aka Solo Travel Anxiety)
February 20, 2012
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Sunday Snap: Lovebirds in Macaw Mountain
February 19, 2012
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Saturday Snap: Holy Tarantula!
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