Russian For Dummies

Russian For Dummies
Author: Andrew D. Kaufman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118052889

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.

Russian Phrases For Dummies

Russian Phrases For Dummies
Author: Andrew D. Kaufman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118068319

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!

The New Penguin Russian Course

The New Penguin Russian Course
Author: Nicholas J. Brown
Publisher: Circassian
Total Pages: 532
Release: 1996-12
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780140120417

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.

The Everything Learning Russian Book with CD

The Everything Learning Russian Book with CD
Author: Julia Stakhnevich
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2007
Genre: Books with discs
ISBN: 1598693875

Whether you're planning a trip to Russia or adding a second language to your resume, this book will help you to: recognize and read Cyrillic letters; pronounce Russian words like a native; ask for directions, order dinner, and conduct business; and hold your own in a conversation. Includes step-by-step lessons in vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.

French All-in-One For Dummies

French All-in-One For Dummies
Author: The Experts at Dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118282523

Your comprehensive guide to speaking, reading, and writing in French French is a beautiful language but can be quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or for business or leisure travel, French for Dummies All-In-One makes it easier. With nearly 800 pages, French All-in-One For Dummies is for those readers looking for a comprehensive guide to help them immerse themselves in the French language. Culls vital information from several Dummies titles, offering you a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to speaking and using French Includes French Canadian content and enhanced practiced opportunities Its accompanying audio CD provides you with en effective tool to start speaking French right away Both new students of French and experienced speakers can benefit from the wealth of information that has been included in French All-in-One For Dummies. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Master the Russian Alphabet, a Handwriting Practice Workbook

Master the Russian Alphabet, a Handwriting Practice Workbook
Author: Lang Workbooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-09-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781692363840

Do you want to perfect your handwriting? Do you need a trustworthy resource to teach your small children to trace the Russian alphabet? Then this workbook is the perfect companion for your studies. In it, you'll find all the modern Russian consonants and vowels, including upper and lower case variations in both the print and cursive handwriting styles. Your benefits: Clear large letters make it easy to recognize even the most detailed of the Russian characters. Detailed stroke order instructions provide you with a strong foundation to build your skills. Dedicated "Trace and Learn" sections are designed to imprint proper stroke technique unto your muscle memory. Font variations in both the print and cursive form of each letter train your brain to recognize alternative character styles easily. Simple pronunciation guidelines prevent you from feeling overwhelmed while helping you to understand the basic sound of each letter. As a bonus, for each character, you'll find extra 8.5 x 11 inches pages fully dedicated to the handwriting practice of that letter, in both print and cursive, uppercase and lowercase, with and without a guiding background light-gray letter. Feel free to photocopy these pages as you wish to extend the lifetime value of your workbook. Special information: As with all Lang Workbooks, this work is a labor of love. Accordingly, if you are a teacher, a student of Russian, or homeschooling your children, then you can photocopy any part of this workbook for your own, or your students, personal use. Learning to write the Russian script by heart has never been made easy.

English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary

English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary
Author: Kenneth Katzner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1124
Release: 1994-12-07
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0471017078

Based on American rather than British English, this is among the first Russian dictionaries revised for the post-Soviet era. Includes new political terminology, new Russian institutions, new countries and republics and new city names. Contains 26,000 entries in the English-Russian section and 40,000 words in the Russian-English section. Irregularities in Russian declensions and conjugations appear at the beginning of each entry.

Essential Russian Grammar

Essential Russian Grammar
Author: Brian Kemple
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2012-04-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 048611614X

DIVLogical, developmental presentation includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension and features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher. /div

Dutch For Dummies

Dutch For Dummies
Author: Margreet Kwakernaak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2012-01-24
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 047051986X

Dutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the pronunciation can be more of a challenge. This simple guidebook and its downloadable content cover Dutch grammar, pronunciation and everyday phrases, making this vibrant language more accessible to English speakers – whether you're just visiting or planning to stay on a long-term basis. Dutch For Dummies is the essential guide for everyone from students and holidaymakers, to those wanting to speak Dutch for business purposes. From numbers and vocabulary to greetings, popular expressions and proper etiquette, this clear, easy-to-follow guide will have you speaking Dutch like a native in no time. Dutch For Dummies includes: Downloadable content to assist learning Introductory grammar and vocabulary Meeting and getting to know people Dining out, shopping, leisure time and the workplace Dealing with emergencies Tips on how to pick up Dutch quickly Note: Downloadable files are available to download when buying the eBook version