Russian for Dummies
| AUTHOR | Kaufman, Andrew D.; Kaufman, Alan; Gettys, Serafima et al. |
| PUBLISHER | For Dummies (06/28/2022) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
With over 260 million speakers around the world, Russian remains one of the most popular and marketable languages you can learn. And for those who have no idea where to begin, Russian For Dummies is the perfect first step!
In this easy-to-understand resource for Russian language beginners, you'll discover basic grammar and common expressions you might use while shopping, dining out, traveling, or conducting business. You'll also find simplified and generalized conjugation rules and a streamlined approach to grammar based on how you actually understand the language, rather than technical rules and details.
This book offers:
- Supplemental online resources so you can hear how native Russian speakers use the words you're trying to learn
- Guidance on identifying Cyrillic letters from the alphabet used by Russian speakers and writers
- Tons of useful exercise and practice opportunities you can take advantage of to sharpen your skills
Perfect for any newcomer to the Russian language trying to pick up their first few phrases, Russian For Dummies is a fantastic first foray into conversational Russian that will have you ordering meals, going shopping, and navigating other day-to-day situations with ease. Удачи! (That means good luck!)
The easy way to speak Russian like a Russian
With more than 260 million Russian speakers around the world, you'll have more than enough friends to chat with after reading Russian For Dummies. This highly marketable language is easy to learn with the Dummies approach. In this edition, you'll find streamlined lessons that focus on--gasp!--speaking Russian, not memorizing grammar rules and details. You'll also get online audio recordings of authentic conversations in Russian. We make it as simple as possible, so you can start communicating while you travel, work, and play.
Inside...
- Important phrases for travel
- Letters, numbers, and time
- Basic grammar--simplified
- Russian business expressions
- Pronouncing things right
- Online listening resources
- Shopping and money matters
- Handling travel emergencies
With over 260 million speakers around the world, Russian remains one of the most popular and marketable languages you can learn. And for those who have no idea where to begin, Russian For Dummies is the perfect first step!
In this easy-to-understand resource for Russian language beginners, you'll discover basic grammar and common expressions you might use while shopping, dining out, traveling, or conducting business. You'll also find simplified and generalized conjugation rules and a streamlined approach to grammar based on how you actually understand the language, rather than technical rules and details.
This book offers:
- Supplemental online resources so you can hear how native Russian speakers use the words you're trying to learn
- Guidance on identifying Cyrillic letters from the alphabet used by Russian speakers and writers
- Tons of useful exercise and practice opportunities you can take advantage of to sharpen your skills
Perfect for any newcomer to the Russian language trying to pick up their first few phrases, Russian For Dummies is a fantastic first foray into conversational Russian that will have you ordering meals, going shopping, and navigating other day-to-day situations with ease. Удачи! (That means good luck!)