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Posted by Phillip on November 14, 2001 at 18:04:31:
In Reply to: Re: Moving to Ukraine (no choice) posted by Victor H on November 14, 2001 at 17:07:53:
Thanks for your reply.
I just know basic conversational words and phrases. I don't really know the syntax of either language, and I understand that Russian/Ukrainian syntax is harder to grasp than English (English is harder than Russian in another sense - not because of syntax, but because of spelling, exceptions to the syntax, and words with multiple meanings). I suppose I could learn both while I was at it, someone told me that 70% of the words are the same, but there is no basic difference in the syntax. Ukrainian has I think 2-3 more letters in the alphabet than Russian. I understand Cyrillic letters and basic pronunciation, so I am already on my way.
: Phil,
: I don't think that you should have a problem finding an IT job in Kyiv, start looking on the internet and have your fiance/wife (?) look for you in Kyiv.
: Why would it be difficult for you to learn Ukrainian if you already know some Russian words. It will help you alot if you use some Ukrainian words in Kyiv, even though Russian is more prevalent. The people will see that you are making an effort to learn their native language.
: Victor
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