Elementary hobby Informal

How to say "I learn foreign languages." in Russian

Я учу иностранные языки.

Ya u-CHU i-nas-TRAN-ny-ye ya-zy-KI.

What does it mean?

States your interest in language learning.

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When to use

When explaining why you are studying Russian.

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When NOT to use

If you are not actively studying any language.

Example dialogue

— Почему ты читаешь эту книгу?

— Why are you reading this book?

— Я учу иностранные языки.

— I learn foreign languages.

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Cultural note

English is the most commonly studied foreign language, followed by German and Chinese.

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