Anna Karenina – the same opening line in 5 different languages (Eng, Esp, Pol, Rus, Am) /Read aloud

Hi friends! Today I’m going to read you in 5 different languages the same first sentence from a famous Russian book Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Let’s compare this famous opening line, and how it’s pronounced in Russian, English, Spanish, Polish and Armenian.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Russian – Анна Каренина (Лев Толстой)
0:34 English – Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy)
0:45 Spanish – Ana Karénina (León Tolstói)
0:56 Polish – Anna Karenina (L.Tołstoj)
01:07 Armenian – Աննա Կարենինա (Լև Տոլստոյ)
Read by Ekaterina Kassesinova (Silent Polyglot)

I’m a native Russian speaker and I tried my best to read in different languages with proper rhythm and intonation but I know my pronunciation is still far from perfect.
Please leave a comment below, and let me know what do you think about my pronunciation.

I really appreciate your help, any thoughts, feedback and suggestions!

Please check out my other videos in multiple languages on YouTube:

▶ My language learning journey in 5 languages (eng subs) – Learning Languages by Reading Books https://youtu.be/k4BqrxmmsrA
▶ Pushkin poem in 3 languages – Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian /У лукоморья дуб зеленый на трех языках https://youtu.be/dtu-H_kVxLY
▶ Reading Out Loud in English / My Language Learning Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYGYY…
▶ Leyendo en Español / Read aloud in Spanish // Rusa Tratando de Hablar Español https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1ek…
▶ Rosjanka czyta po polsku / Reading in Polish // My Language Learning Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-qu5…
▶ The Invincible Rooster – Read Aloud in Armenian /Անհաղթ աքլորը (Anhaght Aklore) (eng, rus, arm subs) https://youtu.be/aj2VPjkZ0V0


🔴 About
Hi! I’m Kate, a bookworm and a language enthusiast. For many years I enjoy reading books, listening to audiobooks, watching movies in different languages but I still can’t speak. I cannot express myself and my thoughts as clearly as fluently as I want (without a prepared script).
The same problem with my native language – Russian. Public speaking always was a nightmare to me… 🙈
So that is why I decided to start making videos in different languages. I really want to get out of my comfort zone, to overcome my fear of speaking in foreign languages and have an opportunity to talk to all of you guys about everything!!!
My friends call me a silent polyglot …. but I don’t want to be silent anymore! :)


Let’s learn languages together!

▶ Subscribe to my channel for more videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LK…
▶ Mail: info@silentpolyglot.com

Thank you so much for watching 💕

My relationship with the Armenian language – How Bad First Impressions Turned into a Big Love [CC]

Hi! In this video, I’m going to talk about my relationship with the Armenian language. I’d like to share my personal story of how bad first impressions suddenly turned into a big love; the reason why I started learning Armenian and why this language has a special place in my heart.

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I’d like to hear your thoughts!
Have you ever fallen in love with the language you once disliked? What made you change your mind about that language?
Please leave a comment below and let’s talk about that. I would really love to hear your story!

All photos were taken by Victor Kassesinov and Ekaterina Kassesinova.

Please check out my other Armenian video on YouTube
▶ The Invincible Rooster – Read Aloud in Armenian /Անհաղթ աքլորը (Anhaght Aklore) (eng, rus, arm subs) – https://youtu.be/aj2VPjkZ0V0​

I hope you enjoy watching these videos as much as I enjoy making them!

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P.S. I apologize for reading from a script. As some of you already know my story, I can read, write and understand but I still struggle to put my thoughts into words even in my own language – Russian. :)

Here is my story:
▶ I understand but I can’t SPEAK – my language learning problem – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVElN…
▶ My language journey in 5 languages (Russian, English, Spanish, Polish and Armenian) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Bqr…

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Let’s learn languages together!
▶ Subscribe to my channel for more videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LK…
▶ Mail: info@silentpolyglot.com
Thank you so much for watching 💕

My language learning journey in 5 languages (eng subs) – Learning Languages by Reading Books

Hi! Here’s my language journey in Russian, English, Spanish, Polish and Armenian. I’m learning languages mainly by reading books and I’d like to share with you my experience so far.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction (English)
0:22 Russian
0:53 English
3:33 Spanish
5:59 Polish
9:00 Armenian
10:41 Conclusion (English)

You know… there is something magical about books. The more I read the more I want to read!
Reading books in other languages for me is always a way of knowing new things, learning about other cultures and customs, understanding different ways of expressing our thoughts and needs in different languages. Every new language for me is like a new opportunity, a key to better understanding our world – so complicated but so interesting, so wonderful!

I’d love to hear your thoughts, guys!
How many languages can you speak or understand?
Do you like reading books in different languages? What kind of books do you like to read the most?
Let me know in the comments below. Are there any bookworms + language learners out there?

Also I’d really appreciate all your feedback, any correction and any advice you could give on how to improve my pronunciation in English, Spanish and other languages.

Thank you for watching and Happy reading! 💕
Bye!
¡Adiós!
Pa pa!
Ցտեսություն:

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P.S. I apologize for reading from a script. As some of you already know my story, I can read, write and understand but I still struggle to put my thoughts into words even in my own language – Russian. :)

Here is my story:
I understand but I can’t SPEAK – my language learning problem – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVElNKVWM18&t=0s

5 language teachers ENG/ESP/POL and one therapist. What did they tell me about my language problem? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVElNKVWM18&t=0s

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Let’s learn languages together!
▶ Subscribe to my channel for more videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LK…
▶ Mail: info@silentpolyglot.com

#languages #polyglot #multilingual

 

Unas monjas con condones en Machu Picchu :)

Моя домашка по испанскому. По условию задания – дано три слова, из которых надо было составить более-менее связный текст, минимум на 15 предложений и с максимальным использованием глаголов в двух формах прошедшего времени (Pretérito imperfecto и Pretérito indefinido).
Слова, доставшиеся мне, были понятны и просты – monjas (монахини), Machu Picchu (легендарный город в Перу) и condones (думаю, это в переводе не нуждается). Так и подмывало накрутить чего-нибудь эдакого, но… я же девочка приличная. Выкручивалась, как могла.

¡Muchísimas gracias, a mi profesora Fabi! ¡Mi Español mejoró mucho gracias a ti! 😍

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Unas monjas con condones en Machu Picchu

Esta mañana en Machu Picchu sucedió un incidente muy extraño. La policía local encontró un automóvil, que pertenecía a unas monjas, con al menos dos maletas llenas de condones.

Como las monjas no podían explicar enseguida por qué tenían todos estos condones en sus maletas, la policía las llevó a la estación de policía para la investigación adicional.

Hace poco tiempo la policía se dio cuenta que los condones en las maletas estaban (llenas) de… azúcar. Pero las monjas no querían hablar ni explicar nada.

Después de muchas investigaciones, la policía encontró que estas monjas en realidad no eran las monjas. Eran unos actores jóvenes. Cuando los actores empezaron (a) explicarlo todo, al principio la policía no podía creer en su historia.

Un hombre desconocido contrató a estos actores para el trabajo. El trabajo era muy extraño, pero prometía mucho dinero. Los actores debían vestirse como las monjas, subir en un automóvil cerca de Machu Picchu y esperar por las próximas instrucciones. Después de tres horas (de espera), cuando el auto por sorpresa fue rodeado por la policía, los actores estaban tan asustados que casi no podían hablar.

Al final, fue el jefe de la estación de policía, quién explicó todo. Hace mucho tiempo quería controlar (examinar) si la policía local trabaja bien o no. Y por eso decidió contratar a estos actores. Contratarlos sin explicaciones para actuar con acciones muy extrañas y sospechosas, (pero acciones que no parecían falsos!).

Resultó que la policía local trabajó muy bien. El jefe de la estación de policía estuvo muy feliz y dio a todos un gran premio.

Fin.

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Лучше поздно, чем никогда

Открываю для себя Instagram. Отличная вещь на полистать за чаем! Собрала интересную подборку на английском, испанском, польском, армянском, французском. Теперь когда есть свободная минутка – включаю телефон, просматриваю ленту и ролики проигрываются на разных языках. Так здОрово! Как будто весь мир на ладони! 😊

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