Rachel Farmer

This essential guide for all travellers to Russia contains thematic chapters covering topics such as accommodation, problems and emergencies and food and drink, with each chapter containing lists of basic vocabulary followed by sentences the user will want to say or will hear. Practical information is also included, as are informal and slang expressions. The book also includes a bilingual dictionary containing around 4,000 terms, so that the user can look up specific words. In addition, there is a guide to grammar, notes on holidays and festivals, and a section on useful addresses and telephone numbers (tourist office, embassy and so on).

‘Teach Yourself Beginner’s Russian’ is the right course for you if you really want to learn Russian but are daunted by the prospect of complicated grammar, classes and coursebooks. This book starts right from the beginning and explains everything in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace with plenty of practice of each new point. It is a friendly introduction to the language which will help you to understand and speak Russian sufficiently well to function effectively in basic everyday situations. The course will also offer you an insight into Russian culture.

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