Should I learn the English Cursive before I start to learn the Cyrillic alphabet?
Also, would I have to learn both block and cursive Russian? Also, do other languages with the latin alphabet write in cursive?
You need to learn Russian cursive if you want to be able to read handwritten Russian.
On the other hand, although cursive is the standard method of handwriting in Russia, consider that most communications are done electronically now-days, so learning to write in cursive is up to you. Everyone will still be able to understand if you write in block letters, and you can pick up on reading Russian cursive without much effort.
P.S. If you decide to take up Russian cursive and feel that starting out in English will be easier, go for it. The styles of cursive are identical.
P.s.s. Check this answer, the info may be useful for you: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AifC4H.kiuo9MEHW2lxV7Krsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090209140123AAzQA6l
June 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am
As an english speaker and writer I can honestly say that if you can print in English then forget learning cursive. Using printing has absolutely no connection with level of education, social status, etc, etc.
In fact most of my friends (doctors) print.
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June 30th, 2010 at 11:41 am
You need to learn Russian cursive if you want to be able to read handwritten Russian.
On the other hand, although cursive is the standard method of handwriting in Russia, consider that most communications are done electronically now-days, so learning to write in cursive is up to you. Everyone will still be able to understand if you write in block letters, and you can pick up on reading Russian cursive without much effort.
P.S. If you decide to take up Russian cursive and feel that starting out in English will be easier, go for it. The styles of cursive are identical.
P.s.s. Check this answer, the info may be useful for you: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AifC4H.kiuo9MEHW2lxV7Krsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090209140123AAzQA6l
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native Russian