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Best site for learning a language? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by Jennie@lemmygrad.ml to c/comradeship@lemmygrad.ml

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I want to learn how to speak Russian and have for years now, but have no idea where to begin. I don't think finding an actual tutor to help is really an option and I've used Duolingo in the past but don't really find it too helpful.

Anyone had any experience with learning Russian or even any language online?

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[–] urshanabi@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

How do you find tutors? And like is it in-person usually or virtual?

And uh, if there are financial constraints what would you suggest?

[–] Addfwyn@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 10 months ago

I live in a more rural area so I go more virtual these days, but I prefer in-person still if it is an option. In my country there are actually free magazines published that have a language exchange section in the back people can post classifieds, I used this for when I was studying Korean, but you could do the same with somethings like craigslist if it is available in your area.

I generally have always paid money, I find both parties are more invested that way, but that isn't the only option. Language exchanges exist, where you offer your own time as a tutor in your native language for them. It can be rewarding and teaching your own language can actually help you learn others more effectively (people do not always understand their own native language in the same way that a language learner would). Just be aware that your learning time is also going to be split with teaching.