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Привет Дима,
Большое спасибо за ответ. Мне очень понравилось читать твое письмо. Шутку не хорошо поняла, но мой друг Виталий, который живёт в Краснодаре, мне объяснит когда мы поболтаем по скайпу опять.
Всего хорошего,
Carla

"нет" is not used with verbs to express negation in Russian. This is somewhat similar to English ('not' is used with verbs and 'no' is not): There are no dogs outside the house. The dog is not running. You would not say "The dog is no running" in English. Actually this incorrect English phrase is the direct translation of the (incorrect) phrase from your question.

I think just learning words may help you in the very beginning but generally I would recommend learning phrases. The following 3 things are important for this to be efficient: 1. It has to be interesting for you (I do not know, like watching Russian cartoons with subtitles=)) 2. Second the language should be simple enough for you to understand the context of each situation and the basic sense 3. Once this becomes too simple move on to the next level: learn something more difficult (maybe try watching Russian movies) This is how I learned English and I believe this can help you with Russian. But the most efficient way to learn a new language is immersion. If it is possible you can go for some time (several weeks should be a good start) to a country where Russian is spoken. I would say learning a language is similar to learning how to swim. You just know how to do it and that is it. Of course you can study the theory on the shore for a long time, even know the fancy names for different styles like backstroke, butterfly, etc. but it would help you only up to some point. Ultimately you have to try to go to the water=) And do not try to learn all the rules/exceptions etc. Do not be afraid to make mistakes.

Я бы сказал, что после такого жаркого лета, немного холода и снега не помешает. Поэтому зима это не так уж и плохо. Главное, чтобы не было сильных морозов и выпал снег, так чтобы можно было сходить на лыжах. Вобщем, я с нетерпением жду хорошей снежной зимы без сильных морозов=)