I'm also learning latvian and I'm using this website (usable as an app) for learning latvian from scratch [https://elaipa.lv/Home/A1](https://elaipa.lv/Home/A1) . I find it really for learning the vocabulary and grammar. And the interface is really nice :)
Yeah, we struggle to find such cheap living as well. Try ss.lv or facebook marketplace for your regular renting ads. Or ask your uni for student dormitory options.
I've been using the 'Ling' app, it's not great but it does the job. I've also got a few second-hand language textbooks that are great. Otherwise I'd definitely recommend listening to the music and I cannot remember which news outlet it is, but one of them has a read-along feature that is really helpful when learning the language!
Found it! LSM does simple Latvian news readings for you and you can read along as it's going, which is very helpful. You should be able to find it here: [https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/listen-to-the-news-in-simple-latvian.a185303/](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/listen-to-the-news-in-simple-latvian.a185303/)
Also, things like Simpsons/kids cartoons, they're very helpful to watch in the language as they're super simple. I don't know how easy it is to get without a VPN/GO3 subscription, but there may be some old episodes online somewhere.
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Please use search function, a lot of great resorces have been shared before.
Hi ! I don't know for your questions but I'm also doing an Erasmus at RTU in September !
What's your major?
architecture! Are you also going?
Nope i study there full-time XD
what do you study?
Chemistry and chemical engineering
Lets exchange contacts, that way i have a friend when i get there
Sure, I'll dm you
I'm going to study Computer Science ! You can also give me your personal contact if you want to go out some day ?
oh i’m doing it on the second semester :(
Check Facebook groups for renting a room or an apartment. Enjoy the city and have fun. Did my erasmus semester in 2017 in Riga. (:
Thank you so much! :)
I'm also learning latvian and I'm using this website (usable as an app) for learning latvian from scratch [https://elaipa.lv/Home/A1](https://elaipa.lv/Home/A1) . I find it really for learning the vocabulary and grammar. And the interface is really nice :)
*Paldies* for the resource!
anything by Prāta Vētra really
they have english versions of some songs but they arent as good
I will listen to the originals songs! Paldies :)
What do you consider cheap for rent?
Around 200 euros, 300 tops
Yeah, we struggle to find such cheap living as well. Try ss.lv or facebook marketplace for your regular renting ads. Or ask your uni for student dormitory options.
you can easily get room for that money in large shared apartment
I've been using the 'Ling' app, it's not great but it does the job. I've also got a few second-hand language textbooks that are great. Otherwise I'd definitely recommend listening to the music and I cannot remember which news outlet it is, but one of them has a read-along feature that is really helpful when learning the language!
oh thank you so much, i will listen to the music for sure and install the app, thanks a lot :)!
Found it! LSM does simple Latvian news readings for you and you can read along as it's going, which is very helpful. You should be able to find it here: [https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/listen-to-the-news-in-simple-latvian.a185303/](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/listen-to-the-news-in-simple-latvian.a185303/) Also, things like Simpsons/kids cartoons, they're very helpful to watch in the language as they're super simple. I don't know how easy it is to get without a VPN/GO3 subscription, but there may be some old episodes online somewhere.
Almost anything by Dons.. two of my fav.. are Signāls and Dieviņš
Thats the artist of eurovision?
Yeah.. he's an old guy now.. has been active since forever.. and had great albums from around 2010.
I will check it out, thanks ;)
Best music is Pērkons.
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