RUS': A Comprehensive Course in Russian - Hardcover

Smyth, Sarah; Crosbie, Elena V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052164206X ISBN 13: 9780521642064

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This comprehensive foundation textbook is expressly designed for students embarking on a Russian language programme. Accompanied by 5 hours of audio materials, it develops the four key language skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and provides all the material required to reach intermediate level either at secondary school or during the first year of university. Highly interactive and activity-based, the course puts students firmly at the centre of the learning process, developing their autonomy as learners. It provides: thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian; wide-ranging tasks and exercises for both classroom use and self study; informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness; topics including family life, education, history, geography, work and leisure; clear, attractive layout with lively illustrations to reinforce learning ; extensive reference features including a section on basic concepts of grammar; teachers' guidelines to enhance practical application in the classroom; and an on-line answer key.

About this title

Review:

'... I am sure all Russian teachers will wish to examine it closely.' Slavonica

'This monumental work is probably the single most comprehensive Russian coursebook ever published ... this course contains everything that has ever been proposed for inclusion in a language textbook, and more.' Rusistika

'... the course provides essential knowledge of Russian culture, which helps students to understand how to use the language in an appropriate way in a variety of everyday situations. ... The course's very clear structure, its efficient and stimulating presentation, the variety of materials and reference tools, and the detailed study aids and teacher's guidelines it includes make it ideal for students in the classroom or private study.' Forum for Modern Language Studies

Book Description:

This comprehensive foundation course offers a highly interactive approach to learning Russian. Designed for beginners, it covers all the material required to reach intermediate level either at secondary school or during the first year of university. The course includes teachers' guidelines and is accompanied by cassettes and on-line answer key.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 052164206X
• ISBN 13: 9780521642064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 718