Full Description
Colloquial Russiandeveloped by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Russian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Russian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Russian is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout.Key features include: * A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills * Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar * An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises * Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations * Helpful cultural points about life in Russia * An overview of the sounds of Russian Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Russian is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Russian. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
Contents
Unit 1Hotel Unit 4: A Typical Day Unit 5: The Family Unit 6: Visiting Friends Unit 7: Sporting Interests Unit 8: Favourite Holidays Unit 9: Celebrations Unit 10: The First Pedestrian Street Unit 11: How to Rent a Flat in Moscow Unit 12: Russian Mass Media Unit 13: Shopping Unit 14: Travelling Unit 15: Going to the Theatre Unit 16: Russian Health Care Unit 17: St Petersburg Unit 18: Journey to Siberia
