A conversation with a Russian language learner in full Russian

[@BeFluentinRussian]

For more videos from us check out our channel - kzbin.info

[@michaelchristian5322]

Очень прекрасно!

[@susantaylor5068]

This week was really honest and so helpful - Victoria was “thrown in at the deep end” not knowing what you were going to ask and she did brilliantly- keeping calm and thinking - I’m probably at her level and to be honest so glad the English was underneath! You both give me hope to carry on studying this beautiful language. Спасибо 🙏

[@jonathangardner4475]

It's really interesting! This concept of learning, I've only been studying a couple of weeks and haven't increased my vocabulary very much, but I can read Russia pretty well! I think "learning a language" is the incorrect way of saying it, rather, training our mind to process in another language.

[@12KtripZ]

Happy to see you guys @BeFluentinRussian

[@HowILearnedTo]

I love this video because she has been learning for four years, she has a native Russian speaker at home and it’s still not like second nature for her and that makes me feel SO MUCH BETTER. Victoria is lovely and you guys are great together and this will be a great series

[@steven-k.]

That's exactly what I was thinking, lol.

[@soshaamrica773]

The same feeling for me 😅 I used to ask myself why I can't talk Russian after 2 years of studying now I have the answer😂

[@carrontordoff5228]

Sma I just started learning lol would be good to see how she is speaking now as this looks like it was 2 years ago?

[@lolly5453]

@@carrontordoff5228I believe there is another (at least one more) video just a short time after this was recorded and she is already showing so much improvement! It’s good to see how much progress she made in that time. Gives me hope at least! 🙏🏼😅

[@kerihazelton5785]

Same here! I’ve been learning for about two years and I feel so much better seeing that other people have the issues I have. I really appreciate Victoria’s vulnerability and willingness to speak on camera because it takes a lot of courage to do that when you’re not fluent.

[@ilyaalexeev3677]

Я изучаю английский и смотрю видео, где носительница английского рассказывает о том, как она изучает русский. Интересный еxperience

[@nataha8684]

я тоже😆

[@jong_gamer1266]

Да это афигенно

[@jorddyjuarezsanchez]

Я смотрю видео, где люди говорят по-английски, но стараются говорить по-русски, и я говорю по-испански lol

[@kellyjordan6440]

Russian is extremely difficult as an Australian the language blows my🤯 mind

[@4kmeditation910]

If you want to learn Eng watch bbc if u want to learn russian practice with words . Pronouns and nouns

[@Bhibo115]

Love the openness of speaking Russia, we dont have to be perfect, we just need to try and will get better over time. Great stuff

[@Grandvil111]

Yes, you`re right, but we also need someone to point out ours mistakes)

[@Bhibo115]

@@Grandvil111 never said we didn't ))

[@KanaalMTS]

@@Grandvil111 our mistakes *

[@PlanetSaturnClub]

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[@SkipperBx15]

I am American and my girlfriend is Russian. Since she is teaching me Russian as my third language, we have a lot of similar conversations to this video. This video is extremely useful for me (mostly a beginner since we've only been dating for about a year). Спасибо из Америки!

[@olegpetrov2617]

Great

[@taylorthompson3788]

How has your learning been? My fiancé is Russian and currently learning the language, only two months in

[@IZombiesProIIZombiesProI]

What other languages do you speak

[@Zghost276]

What’s your 2nd language?

[@iisuperstarii7310]

Your wife looks so pretty! And it's always cool to see someone that's also still learning Russian in one of these videos

[@MikhailSalynin]

Hello! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details and links for books on my channel. Red velvet, Vanilla Gelato and Brownies. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@germenehilda]

Holy moly my dude, you won the lottery with this one. Intelligent, sweet and beautiful. Good for you!

[@Денис7777-э3ч]

Ей то тоже ёпта

[@veracity5977]

Slavic and African genetics create beautiful people. I speak from experience

[@gabrielss310]

@@veracity5977 lol

[@anastasiavalieva2268]

@@veracity5977don’t mix russians 🇷🇺

[@B2KTRR902]

​@@anastasiavalieva2268There is a Brazilian who makes videos and talks to Russians. Russian women practically throw themselves into his arms. The Brazilian people are the most mixed race in the world. It's good to know that when Russians come Brazil, they love to try the "Brazilian man's sweets"

[@stanenglish6819]

I've been watching Fedor for years and seeing his improvement is amazing ❤ he's improved his English, edits, video formats but something's never changed, which is his teaching 😍 it's been always perfect

[@BeFluentinRussian]

This is, no exaggeration, the best comment I've ever gotten. Thanks a lot!

[@jonathangardner4475]

Victoria is doing great! She was very nervous was clear! She spoke very clearly with space between the words which helped!

[@joshuapereira7850]

I love how supportive Fedor is. It's a really beautiful way to be a good teacher.

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

Victoria, girl, you were impressive! I don’t even know words yet. I’m still learning the alphabet!

[@lataviawilliams8986]

Same. I'm kinesthetic learner & I have dyslexic, too. So, learning the alphabets, watching TV shows, movies, & songs/music videos helps me.

[@halcyonsikes7018]

I think it was very smart of you to start with being able to read, it helped me so much. My boyfriend is very nice and helps me learn by putting on a video from russia on a topic he is interested in, like tanks or food, haha. And then he will pause whenever there is writing somewhere, like on a sign or inside a tank, and ask me what it says. I can read it, and even though I don't necessarily know what it means, it helps my brain to put it in place when I look up the word on forvo

[@Bullish_Lauren]

I learned the Cyrillic alphabet by watching a kids video on KZbin where they sing it. It’s easier to learn it to a song

[@Ritefita]

ыыы)

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

@@Ritefita I’m still having trouble with that one, no matter how much I practice

[@patriciadirickx7248]

I just heard about Victoria’s favourite series: кухня. I started to check it right away. I loved it from the first try. I’ll incorporate viewing it into my routine . Thank you for this encouraging episode ! It will be of great help. I’m a Belgian learner, and this is ever so uplifting. Victoria is doing great. I thank her for her courage. It made me see the light in a different way. !!!!!!THANK YOU !!!!

[@rinacaramel]

Виктория такая красавица! Так хорошо по-русски говорит. Удачи в дальнейшем изучении :))

[@A1lexander]

yeah, Victoria is really beautiful, I'm in love 😍

[@theelephantqueen748]

This was perfect . I’m just starting out in Russian and listening to her speak was perfect. Can’t wait to be at the level she is at ! She has such a wonderful energy too . Please keep doing these videos

[@Devilfish-b7p]

If you meet a Russian guy like me Keely your progress in Russian language gonna be a lot quicker.

[@theelephantqueen748]

@@Devilfish-b7p Logically accurate

[@MolassesMI]

You are a great encouragement, Victoria. Thank you for sharing your progress. I fully understand the struggle and I think you are doing great.

[@MikhailSalynin]

Hello! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details and links for books on my channel. Red velvet, Vanilla Gelato and Brownies. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@inhale2503]

Очень было интересно послушать как ориентируется Виктория во время беседы. Тоже самое происходит со мной, когда я практикую свой английский. Желаю успехов в изучении русского, друзья! У Вас все получится! Упорство и труд все перетрут!

[@fellowcomrade3076]

Thank you !! I am learning Russian but it is hard .... I will not give up. I wish you luck for learning English!! Sometimes it doesn't make sense but that's okay, you can comment your problems and I will try to help :) How do russians write ? In cursive or in print ?

[@Dimad817]

@@fellowcomrade3076 We use both. In digital programms, in documents etc we use print but if we write something on paper we use cursive

[@RYABKOV154]

@@fellowcomrade3076we will communicate every day. Voice messages and text. Let’s do it? It’s definitely very useful

[@typerry3866]

Come on then Victoria!!! *clapping* So proud of you, sis!!! You're progressing and it's definitely inspiring!

[@anotherday2084]

Started to learn Russian again, wish me luck guys. I hope I can find someone to speak with in the future.

[@MikhailSalynin]

Hello! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details and links for books on my channel. Red velvet, Vanilla Gelato and Brownies. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@NotRealChandlerBing]

Удачи!

[@anna-if8fi]

Same I started last year I learnt a few numbers alphabet and basic phrases but stopped now im going to start again and hopefully become close to fluent in the future

[@terok4440]

@@anna-if8fi I can practice with you if you want ;)

[@Анютик-м9ь]

@@anna-if8fi ооо, желаю удачи, держу кулачки ✊✊

[@tatianaalexander149]

Victoria is so cute. So proud of you girl. Killin it

[@halcyonsikes7018]

This was an incredibly good way of learning for me, I REALLY hope you two can continue doing this! I know less than her, but I knew a lot of the words she used and seeing them being used in sentences in a slow pace, with you to correct when it was wrong was just 👌🏻! I think her pronunciation sounded very good to me (as a norwegian, so I can't really judge it, but) Thank you for your videos and especially this one :)

[@versot]

I agree! This is a great way for me to learn. Because Victoria speaks slow and searches for words I have time to take in new words and see your corrections. I am miles behind her but it is encouraging that I do at least understand some of it. I really do hope you will do more like this.

[@kaminosystem]

Fun, I'm also a Norwegian learning Russian! Best of luck to you :D I really agree with this being a great way to learn :)

[@halcyonsikes7018]

@@kaminosystem Thank you so much! So cool to see a fellow norwegian learning russian :) Lykke til!

[@jesussanchezherrero5659]

Я тоже. Пожалуйста, Феодор

[@1966Gleb]

Halcyon Sikes, да, вы правы-у Виктории хорошее произношение!)

[@DaKosi]

This is exactly the kind of video I was searching for. Just normal basic conversation. This is actually even better, because there is a beginner talking too. This is exceptionally good. Thank you.

[@sadiavt]

Victoria is doing SO well in her Russian! It's easy to be hard on oneself when learning, but her dedication is really showing!

[@elirodriguez9889]

Unfortunately for me. On my mom side of the family, they are from Russia. I was born here in America, so I never got the chance to learn or understand my other language. As of now, I am currently learning. The beautiful Russian language is by far the most difficult language, so I appreciate anyone who takes the time to learn it!

[@Anon-ut3pl]

I have only been learning Russian for about a week and a half and this is by far the best beginner video I have found. It is so hard to understand what people are saying in conversations due to how fast natives speak! This video has helped tremendously great job! looking forward to more videos by Fedor and hopefully for videos just like this with someone who is a beginner

[@rjc09]

I've been learning русский язык for about 2 months now. Loved this conversation. She's pretty good.

[@stephikarolyi8706]

Victoria has such a lovely voice, very easy to listen to you two!

[@Miratheturkishvan]

You’ll get there Victoria. I came to Russia 3 years ago. It was daunting in the beginning . My advice is listen to the news, movies, music , strike up conversations with people in the shops etc, or even practice words in areas you are interested in. Making mistakes is one of the first steps to learning. It’s beautiful what the brain is capable of. Happy learning !

[@oscubeo]

this was actually very helpful. it’s useful to see the way non-native speakers formulate sentences and hear your feedback and small tips. thank you for the video!

[@HideoMaximus]

This is excellent! I’m loving Befluent Membership as well! Keep these coming!

[@amberimani1994]

This is so inspiring to watch. Victoria you are so beautiful and you speak so gracefully! I hope to see more content like this with Victoria speaking!

[@oceantree5000]

Thanks for this! Victoria, you’re doing great- thanks so much for having the guts to inspire us all to keep learning! Спасибо вам большое!!

[@PlanetSaturnClub]

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[@randycorliss4262]

I enjoyed the video and was disappointed when it was over, but I loved it very much. She does a very good job as speaking your native language

[@bane8912]

Your videos are nothing short of amazing. Thank you. By far the best teacher ive ever had! I was gonna completely give up on learning the russian language because my brain just didnt want to process the words at all. Your videos taught me more than language tutors have in the last 2 years lol

[@davidhopkins7343]

Спасибо! Loved this format, also with a Russian partner for and while I like to speak with her family and often find my self learning alone and so I speak super ropey Russian and extremely shy speaking it. Nice to see examples of learners who while not perfect have the confidence to just go for it! Keep it up!

[@worldpeace6322]

Федя is such husband and teacher goals! He has so much patience and explains everything so well... What I'd want the most is to have a foreign husband who teaches me his language

[@chaimaaasri9071]

Hello guys. I loved your organic conversation. It's a great way to teach Russian. I've never seen that in any other language teaching channel, I'd advise you to use it as a competitive advantage. It is so fun, educative and so cute. Thank you a lot.

[@theextremehunterkillerdrone]

❤️ very validating to hear Victoria talk about her experiences and to hear her trying.

[@holydoggo8979]

OO this kinda videos are what we need more Fedor !!!! this was really awesome !!!!

[@ThisIsAbstract]

Thanks you for being brave for us Victoria! Very encouraging video

[@larsped.7388]

Вы хорошо сделала Викторию, и ещё вы, Федор, хорошо её поддерживаете. Очень храбро с вашей стороны раскрыть свой уровень. Это процесс, Вы поправитесь, просто держись.👍😊

[@NotRealChandlerBing]

Я примерно так же на английском говорю😁

[@terok4440]

Главное, что старается, а это главное

[@SAma-qp1xf]

As a British Black girl learning Russian, I love to see this!! Very little representation of us! love love love this video!!

[@skylineBlueSun]

What does your skin color has to do with this ?

[@skylineBlueSun]

What does your skin col0r has to do with this ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sevince_sv6]

Hi, Feodor. I'm your Azerbaijani subscriber🇦🇿😊. I love your channel and videos a lot, all of those are so beneficial for who wants to learn russian. I'm also learning russian with your assistance. Thank you so much🙏. And Victoria is so cute and beautiful😍. I wish you plenty of happiness and beautiful life which you'll live together🙏☺

[@V3G4N01]

В Азербайджане уже забыли русский язык??

[@Kat-hb4ht]

This was fantastic! It's really useful for learners to see a slower dialogue like this :) And please tell your wife she did great, and not to be so hard on herself!

[@Lhwbakao]

I feel like I’ve been watching you two for so long and seeing you again together doing KZbin is so great :)

[@andreag2833]

Замечательно! Я очень рада смотрить бодее и менее обыйчная ученица! I think I am not alone when I feel like shit sometimes seeing youtube polyglots reaching my level after four years, in a few weeks or months. It is nice to see more of the spectrum of language learning, and that everyone goes at their own pace. And I admire you Victoria for putting your process out there and daring not to be perfect, ты молодец! For practicing listening I love the podcast Russian with max, when I started listening I understood very little, but slowly I started to understand more and more, I would get a lot of input while doing other things.

[@ninamariawolk4954]

I loved this video! Please make more of these :)

[@honestchristianconversations]

Great job Victoria! I know speaking in Russian isn’t easy and to do it on camera is bold and courageous and I applaud you for being vulnerable with us like that. I for one appreciated this video because I too struggle to speak Russian and I’m also hard on myself. Listening is something I’m working on with my tutor now. Keep up the good work!

[@Kholi0777]

What an incredible show of progress!!! Very well done! The both of you!

[@valp618]

this is so helpful!! listening to a conversation like this that I can actually understand is so helpful for honing in grammar and vocabulary. thank you!

[@kaminosystem]

This is great! I first watched it without subtitles and then filled in the gaps afterwards. Would love more of these :D

[@TonyYouTubeChannel]

Watching these videos is a wonderful way of learning whilst looking at your Russian sub-titles. As a learner, I find it extremely useful to listen to an English speaker speaking Russian because it is mostly understood. After about 9 months of lessons, my teacher and I also switched to the method of speaking only in Russian except when asking for a new word translation. That really helps. Maybe you should have several mornings a week when you only speak Russian at home !

[@shecalledmelisalou]

Thanks. It is helpful to hear conversations like this. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about just getting comfortable talking. The words and grammar will come.

[@sergiussouth4754]

This is really good. Just what I need. Thanks, to both of you.

[@Samantha-eg9kx]

Thank you for this video! This helps me keep learning Русский.

[@lucianaantonovna5614]

You're soooooo sweet together!!! Best couple ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mulleygraves]

I've been with my wife for 10 years and haven't learned jack shit of her native language, so this is pretty amazing. It's difficult to learn a language from a spouse when you can both just switch into fluent English. отличная работа Виктория

[@radoza6849]

One would think having a partner with you constantly would make learning easier, but because it’s so intimate a relationship, you simply can’t spend much of your time not being able to understand the other person.

[@MikhailSalynin]

@@radoza6849 Hello! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details and links for books on my channel. Red velvet, Vanilla Gelato and Brownies. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@annythesilent6697]

I love this type of videos. You 2 are great :)

[@Inglesconanaa]

I love this type of video, hearing her speak in Russian as a beginner is helping me to push myself to speak...because I tell myself I can't say anything or communicate but hearing her do it in a basic way makes me feel I could do it too

[@theeirishpingin8368]

Loved it! I've been waiting for someone to make a conversational video with a beginning level learner. Also, great advice F &V. Thanks

[@MaanviK36]

She’s doing so good! I love your videos ☺️

[@1966Gleb]

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[@madamed4058]

Так это его фамилия, а она взяла его

[@nealsam3221]

This video is truly a work of shared love, expressed through language acquisition. Shout out to Victoria for being so natural and brave in front of all of us. I studied Russian a very long time ago. You both were discussing into which areas to expand next. The only area I noticed was the need to help her learn to conjugate verbs correctly. Go team!

[@seraphritt1733]

this channel is getting better everyday :))

[@liza.1888]

Omg your wife is so beautiful…and even though I am still learning in the beginning phase I thanked you for having this, it was a lot better to understand…

[@MikhailSalynin]

Hello! My books will be helpful for learning Russian and English. I published Transliterated russian dictionary with English translation. Compound words dictionary separated by tables. All details and links for books on my channel. Red velvet, Vanilla Gelato and Brownies. Exercises for an interpreter. And also two copies of these books, where Russian words have given in Cyrillic.

[@TheHiddenSystem]

This is really good to learn - and it's also wholesome. Wish you two a great life together 🥺😁

[@mari-vn7kx]

I loved this video! Hope there will be more like it!

[@sarin3088]

I got to talk to my russian friend over the weekend,it felt like I forgot 90% of everything I know 😅 she did great!! It’s encouraging to see the wife of my unofficial teacher also having some trouble because it shows that everyone will struggle while learning and youre not alone in it and theres nothing to be embarrassed about even if you mess up or don’t understand. Great video Fedor! Большое спасибо 🙏🏼

[@mizindalemon1447]

I love this !!! It really helps me feel confident to just practice and everyone is at their level! Thank you! Also your both so beautiful I loved watching you guys together♥️ please make more videos !!☺️

[@lexhal5471]

This is a gold trove for us audio learners, thank you so much

[@vihrigapozax4592]

I like this format. Good idea! Helps russian learners in a different way than perfect russian talking.

[@peekaboosue]

This is so inspiring and your wife is so beautiful and intelligent and seems like a very good and sweet lady, you're lucky to have her and she's also lucky to have you because from what I've seen watching your videos you seem like a very nice decent hard working and honest man. Love your channel and keep up the great work!! 🙂💗

[@nikemosovska8905]

I am very grateful for this type of videos, it helps me a lot.🙏🏼

[@TK-hg8cp]

More of this format! It’s really helpful!

[@JanetSuzanne]

I’ve been learning Russian properly since March and I’m glad I could follow along fairly well (with subtitles!) I’m like Victoria, I also struggle with listening

[@randy3435]

Do you have any advice? I'm one month in and want to see if if you have any pointers. Thanks! I'm using pimsleur audio, russian rocket course, and duolingo at this point. 😁

[@carlel4219]

Such a perfect video for teaching Russian. Thank you for doing this.

[@sidewinderflanderswest7809]

Wow, it just feels like I'm the one on that couch, being interviewed ! This is very usefull, my confidence is growing, my speaking level is somewhat the same now, but hers will skyrocketing. Поехали Вики !

[@DanilDavidov22]

Виктория , ты молодец! Я сейчас изучаю Немецкий уже три года, и прекрасно понимаю как тяжек процесс изучения. Смотреть вас обоих просто мёд на душу! И перестань извиняться-ты умница! У тебя всё получится! 🏆🙏🏻

[@susantaylor5068]

Я люблю you both chatting - Victoria is lovely trying so hard - я знаю it’s so hard to answer immediately and in correct tense. Wishing you both Happy New Year and hope you will do these chats regularly- they are my “go to” and have helped me so much - спасибо

[@happyandjoyful]

Victoria, your Russian is getting so good. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@kellyjordan6440]

👏👏👏 She is a legend, great work. I've been trying for 1 year and its incredibly challenging. Bravo! These videos are open and honest.💯👍 I also want to add that nothing destroys your confidence more than someone posts "I learned Russian in 6 months video ". You've been learning for 5 years and your husband is one of the best teachers in the world..So the progress is real.

[@anjapuseljic6754]

This is amazing and helps me so much, I'd love to see more of you too in this setting :)

[@GraceWhip]

It makes me so happy they both want to know the other's native language. It's such a beautiful way to show love for your partner in life!

[@moradshebli9562]

Very useful video format!! Amazing content

[@andypetersen9677]

Such a great video!!!! Very helpful and encouraging.

[@MultiShushana]

Федор находит очень грамотный подход к изучению языка! Такое ощущение будто бы он лингвист. Он понимание где какой уровень и какие слова нужно использовать. Какой диалог подходит. Просто СУПЕР! Ребята! Научите меня бегло говорить по-английски плиззз!

[@ilyela]

Wow this helped me so much Your wife is adorable

[@jeroenb5738]

Wow this really works, I am struggling with the same things. Please make more of these :)!

[@engurland]

Она хорошо говорила на камеру. Если я буду говорить на камеру, я забуду все, что знаю. Спасибо! было очень интересно.)

[@qodaeus]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@accordingtosophia]

As a learner, this was very helpful! Thank you both very much!

[@cmelnik6567]

Не волнуйся виктория, для меня тоже, слух- очень сложно. I've been working on learning русский язык for the past two years married to my husband and i sound like a baby speaking compared to you. Думаю что you're doing great 👍 love both you guys and the channel, and the direction is very exciting! Lovely video

[@ΈλεναΜοσχοβίτη]

When I first started speaking Russian, I was on the same boat as Victoria. I was feeling nervous speaking Russian but now I have learned more things and my Russian is improving. You are doing great girl and by studying and practicing, you'll become even better!

[@полуницязцукром]

О привет!

[@canadianway2364]

More videos like this please!! Very helpful.

[@thenaturalyogi5934]

Excited to start Russian in 2022 I'm happy at the amount of content available for learning. :)

[@zin8324]

Thank you.. we needed this

[@fransiskadimitriinkiriwang2954]

Super helpful! Love this format

[@ahmedalghamdi9670]

I really love your channel pro it's the best channel to learn Russian, your wife is so pretty by the way. God bless you.

[@Christian2012-x8j]

Please go on with this series! Your wife is about the same level as me so that's awsome 😁👍

[@patriciadirickx7248]

She is married to a Russian man, has been learning Russian for 4 years , and it’s like I’m hearing myself conversing over the phone with my Tandem partner. Well, I cannot thank her enough. For her courage. For showing I’m not a hopeless case. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I recognise the problems.

[@benevolentdruid]

i’m at similar speaking lever as her. so it’s cool to see what’s words i struggle with compared to the words she struggles with. it’s way more different than I expected.

[@ronc7743]

I'm an American living in France for 15 years. I met a wonderful Russian woman in the park where we work out together. Our common language is French and we both speak it quite well but I wanted to start another language as a personal challenge so this Russian thing chose me. We have started by counting in Russian while exercising. It was really hard at first but it's becoming second nature. Russian is something completely different but extremely interesting.