Russain Ultimate Basic (Living Language Series)

Novak, Nancy

ISBN 10: 0517700042 ISBN 13: 9780517700044

Publisher: Random House Inc, 1998

Synopsis

Learn Russian at Home or On the Go  with the Most Complete, Up-to-Date Program Available!

Developed by the experts at Living Language, this deluxe course has everything you need to speak, understand, read, and write Russian. Ultimate Russian combines conversation with grammar and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format.

Comprehensive Lesson Manual with Reference Sections

40 lessons:
lively, authentic dialogues
vocabulary, grammar, and usage
cultural highlights
        
Reference sections:
grammar summary with declension tables
business and social letter writing
Russian-English / English-Russian glossary

Eight 60-Minute Cassettes

First learn at home:
immerse yourself in Russian--listen and repeat with the all-Russian recordings
follow along with the manual, which includes English translations
learn conversation, grammar, and culture

Then practice on the go:
review and expand upon what you've learned
an English-speaking instructor guides you through each lesson
no reading required with these Russian/English recordings
learn in the car, at the gym, anywhere

About this title

Synopsis

For serious language learners, students, businesspeople. Uses up to date conversations and vocabulary in each lesson and teaches gramar, reading, writing and culture along with conversational skills. Out most comprehensive programme - equivalent to two years of college level study.

From the Inside Flap

ULTIMATE RUSSIAN: BASIC INTERMEDIATE

A Complete Lesson Book and Reference Guide
Lively, up-to-date, authentic dialogues
Clear explanations of grammar
Cultural highlights
plus
Grammar summary
Glossary

Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of conversational Russian with grammar and culture. It covers the equivalent of two years of college-level study.

                40 lessons, each with a lively, authentic Russian dialogue that includes the most common and useful expressions for everyday conversation.
                English translations and explanations of Russian grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes.
                Quizzes to check your progress.
                A summary of Russian grammar.
                A section on letter writing for business or social occasions.
                An extensive two-way glossary.

While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Along with the recordings, Living Language® Ultimate Russian cassette packages include this manual.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0517700042
• ISBN 13: 9780517700044
• Binding: Audio Cassette