Interview!

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Здравствуйте Russian-Language Lovers!
I've noticed a lot of folks on here exchanging MSN/Skype usernames in hopes to get more practise learning Russian (and sometimes English). I was wondering if maybe I could get in on this a little.
I'm a very very new Russian speaker, and can only speak limited Russian, but I would love (and need) practice.

I have an upcoming Russian Interview, and I have found that I am more comfortable reading then speaking...so.. I need someone to help speak a little Russian with me. If anyone would, I would like to apologize ahead of time, because I tend to freeze when I have to speak Russian, so I need to learn to get over this hump before the interview comes (which is next week). I could also use some help in speaking. The interview, from what I've heard, is simple and is only going to ask questions like,
when and where I was born, where I went to school, what classes I took, why I studied Russian, etc. But I have a serious problem with forming sentences, or answering in any decent fashion (I tend to speak choppy, like "I Like History", or "Born in Ontario, Grown up Ontario")

So, is there any fluent English, good at Russian speaker out there to possibly give me a hand? I have Skype and MSN (Although I've never used the MSN voice before). And, if by chance, anyone would rather type than speak, could you guys give me a heads up with common ways the above questions are asked?

I truly appreciate any help and advice anyone is willing to give.
You guys are a bright bunch of people, so I appreciate any help you're willing to lend my way.

Thanks so much for your patience and advice!!

Comments

[brazzaville.livejournal.com]

It would be great. My name is Ira, I'm PhD student in russian history of 18 century, fluent in english. My skype name is mozzgi_mozzgi

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Hey Ira!
Thanks so much for your message!
It's so great to know that you're also a student of Russian History!! (I am too!) Isn't Imperial History fascinating? What part of the 18th century are you studying? ♥

(ps. Once I get skype all up and going, I'll message you!)

[brazzaville.livejournal.com]

My PhD thesis is dedicated to marginals and beggars in Saint-Petersburg in the middle of 18 century. My scientific advisor is prof Kamenskii, perhaps you read his books, for instance http://books.google.com/books?id=YM-uLTdKHGoC&pg=PA279&dq=alexander+kamenskii&sig=ypDyihYCdU8Vulv2L-gKIf-NeZc#PPP1,M1
What do you study in russian history?

[eugenetersky.livejournal.com]

on msn now, can only type though
[my_username_here]@hotmail.com

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!
I currently have a little trouble typing out (because I don't have a Russian Keyboard stickers on my keyboard, so I'm slow at typing things out) but I would love to add you, and try. Thank you for your help! ^_^

[zolly.livejournal.com]

With pleasure :))

Skype: zollyquail


Nadya

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!
Once I get my Skype installed I'll add you so we can talk/message!
♥

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your kind offer!
Unfortunately I don't have ICQ at the moment, and I also don't speak German very well.. but I truly appreciate your kind offer. I do hope you'll find someone who is fluent in German for your studies! :)

[uncle-gora.livejournal.com]

I couldn't help but noticed that you are currently a WLU student. Well, you know if you like some language practice you can probably find enough Russian speakers at your university, or at UW. There should be something like Russian Club (at least there used to be one in UW, not sure about WLU)
Or you can always go the University plaza and try to find some Russians at Williams Coffee Pub. You can find them by looking for the most crowded table with loudest crowd with biggest cups of coffee. :))))

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

LOL! I'll take your advice.
I have a few friends who took Russian with me at UW, but they have all left the city since semester end. I'll keep an eye out for those large Coffee Drinkers :))) Are you still going to UW? It's nice to meet someone close to home!! ^_^

[uncle-gora.livejournal.com]

You are welcome...
and yes I'm still around KW...

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Nice! It's really great to randomly meet people who are local!
So what are you taking at UW?

[uncle-gora.livejournal.com]

I'm one of the most stereotypical people: I'm a Russian taking CS at UW :)

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Lol :D
Well, it's a popular stream of study to be in. Good stuff! It's a well paying job in the end too! So are you from Kitchener/Waterloo? Or did you move here for school?

[uncle-gora.livejournal.com]

Yep, I used to live in Toronto, moved here for school primarily, but then realized that this city has some of the most attractive hi-tech companies, so I might stick around. :)

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Привет! Thank you for your willingness to help!
I'll get my Skype up and going and I'll send you a message!
Thank you! :))

[palti.livejournal.com]

Hi, Laura! I'll help you with the greatest pleasure.
My skype: autolyk

[n-sane-peace.livejournal.com]

Привет!
Thank you for your help!! I am very lucky to have so many people willing to give me a hand!
Once I get my Skype going and everyone added I'll send you a message!
Thank you for your willingness to help! :))

[pomidorova-gnus.livejournal.com]

skypename: Serafim_Eduardovich

>Thank you for your help!! I am very lucky to have so many people willing to give me a hand!
It's just a beginning :D

[kandinsky-rina.livejournal.com]

Hi!
my skypename: eugen_o_rin
you are wellcome)

[leonya.livejournal.com]

not that you have a lack of resposnes, but i'll be happy to help as well:)

skypename: leongeyer1

[diatel-a-g.livejournal.com]

Hi, my name is Julia. This is my icq: 385000013. I don't know English, but Russian is my native language. Write me, I'll speak with you in Russian.
Sorry to my mistake.