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Briefly introduces the Cyrillic alphabet and Russian pronunciation and grammar, and provides phrases and expressions useful for frequently-encountered situations, with pronunications and English translation.
Russian is spoken by nearly 450 million people, and demand for Russian-speakers is growing. This introductory course includes an audio CD with practice dialogues-just the ticket for readers who need basic Russian for business, school, or travel. Serafima Gettys, PhD (Newark, CA), is Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University. Andrew Kaufman, PhD (Charlottesville, VA), is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier. This user-friendly phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time. Its quick-and-easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front, the Words to Know section helps you find the right word fast, and the easy-to-use pronunciation key helps other people understand what you're trying to say. You'll learn how to: Get directions, shop, and eat out Talk numbers, dates, and time Chat about family and work Discuss sports and the weather Deal with problems and emergencies Pronounce familiar English words and phrases in Russian and English Beware of words that sound to English but don't mean the same thing Read signs that use the Russian alphabet Follow the conventions of Russian pronunciation Use basic Russian grammar correctly Keep ten commonly used Russian phrases on the tip of your tongue Use basic telephone vocabulary and send letters, emails, and faxes Don't have time to study the language before you get to Russia? No worries. Just flip through Russian Phrases For Dummies, find the section that fits your needs, and start talking!
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. Publisher's Note: The new edition of October 2018 has been comprehensively revised: it rectifies the translation errors identified by reviewers below in the previous edition and includes a completely new story.
Inexpensive quick reference and study guide features more than 700 basic words, phrases, and sentences, including up-to-date terms for telecommunications, idioms, and slang. A phonetic pronunciation guide accompanies each phrase.
Easy French Phrase Book is an excellent resource for both serious French language learners or for the casual traveler who's planning a visit to France. The book comes packed with 1500 commonly used phrases in French, English and a pronunciation guide to make sure you say the phrases correctly.
This updated version of the Penguin Russian Course introduces the learner, through translation extracts, to the culture and life of the modern (post Glasnost) Soviet Union that was, as well as to the Russian language.
In this book, you will find 1000+ essential phrases that will help you survive among Russian speaking people, as well as some basic information about reading and pronunciation in Russian, the alphabet, some grammar, and cultural concepts.
This multi-purpose English-Russian phrasebook has every chance to become a powerful tool for making friendly contacts among Russian-speaking people. Being cozily conventional, it still has a special savor. Apart from just being helpful when you face the problem of expressing a thought in the foreign language, it will also make your speech stylish and unobtrusively impressive. Despite their utmost efficiency, all the phrases are absolutely understandable for any kind of an interlocutor and far from being phonetically challenging to you. To make enunciating them even easier, we have provided a simple but complex transcription for each phrase. Whatever the purpose and the subject of your conversation is, whoever you are talking to, all you have to do is just find the necessary section according to the situation and make maximum use of the expressions offered to you. The book contains the following parts: Arranging a Meeting Ending a Conversation & Changing the Subject Deflecting a Question Apologizing Words to Start with Provoking a Conversation Agreeing Disagreeing Thank you! The Most Common Topics for Discussion Asking for Information Telephone Conversations Video Chat Inviting Giving Presents At the Cinema or Theatre Finishing a Conversation The Most Common Personal Questions Typical Conversations Miscellaneous Phrases for Better Conversations Sharing the Latest News Weather Greeting Your Interlocutor Navigating a City At a Hotel Beauty Service Purchasing Local SIM Card and Getting on Internet Telephone, Mail, Internet connection Cars, Computers and Other Devices Laundry, Reparation of Clothes, Photocopying and Other Kinds of Service Sightseeing Eating Out Smoking Shopping Food Hobbies, Sports Work and Education Describing a Person Personality Expressing Your Feelings and Emotions Receiving Guests Paying Visits Special Occasions, Congratulations, Wishes, Toasts Health Matters Police Matters & Legal Issues Emergency Situations Language and Understanding Pages in Social Networks,Sharing Photo &Video Jokes Saying Good Bye Time and Date Numerals Enjoy the carefree communication!
