Learning the Russian Language

Russian language is the most commonly spoken language in Europe. It belongs to Slavic groop and related to Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin. Though not as internationally prominent as its days as the official language of the former Soviet Union, it is still the official language of such countries as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

Students of the Russian language, have several alternatives by which they can learn it.
If you choose to learn Russian at the college level, and receive your degree in it, you will acquire an expertise in the language that can provide you with several career opportunities. With a degree in Russian, one career option for you is as a foreign language translator. Translation firms usually hire people who are fluent in several different languages, including Russian.
Coupled with knowledge in another field (for example economy, marketing), you would have the opportunity to work to bridge the gap between English-speaking and Russian-speaking business contacts by translating websites and documents for them.
Another career opportunity is a teacher of English as a second language in a Russian-speaking country. After receiving your teaching certification, you could work for a language school in Russia teaching students how to speak, read, and write English. With a solid knowledge of Russian, you would be able to work and live alongside native Russian speakers with ease.

If you are interested to learn Russian to travel abroad, you can opt to enroll in an accelerated course online. You can learn basic Russian at your own pace - most likely within 3 monthes. You will feel more comfortable when you travel to Russian speaking countries if you know how to communicate you basic needs (such as asking for directions).

If you have the time and the financial resources, another option is to learn the Russian language by enrolling in an immersion program in Russia. An immersion program lasts anywhere from two to six weeks. You will not only learn Russian, but you also experience the Russian everyday life. You will become part of the life and culture, and you will learn the language quickly, despite your uncertainties. Through intensive group and individual training, you will learn the conversational and colloquial styles of Russian. You will interact on a daily basis with people who are native speakers of the Russian language, and you will have no choice but to communicate with them in their native tongue. You will be captivated by the everyday life of Moscow or St. Petersburg. You will grow to understand and appreciate the Russian culture: the history, the art, the culture, the architecture, the food, and the people.