stereotypes about Russian language

[Paul B. Gallagher]

Jane Costlow wrote:

> The question here of course is student perception, not linguists' or 
> pedagogues' understanding.  I have to relate a conversation with a 
> student yesterday.   The young woman traveled with me to Russia during 
> May of 2006.  She didn't go on to take Russian - she studied in Japan 
> this past semester.  When I saw her yesterday (for the first time this 
> year) she exclaimed "I miss Russia so much!"  Ever the cheerleader and 
> recruiter, I suggested "Why don't you take Russian next fall!"
> Her answer - "Those cases are SO hard."
> i.e.  - harder for her than the difficulties of Japanese.  She's 
> actually an excellent student.
> 
> So I'm stumped what to say next....

"You're a smart girl -- if you can manage the subtleties of Japanese, 
you can learn Russian cases with one tongue tied behind your back." ;-)

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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