Russian
Colloquial Russian provides a step-by-step course in Russian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a 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, requiring no prior knowledge of the language.
Features include:
- progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
- structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar
- an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises
- realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios
- useful vocabulary lists throughout the text
- additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries
This fifth edition offers modernised language reflecting social and cultural changes, new vocabulary that's essential for day-to-day interactions, and updated audio material.
Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Russian will be an indispensable resource for both independent learners and students taking courses in Russian.
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Russian 2
Colloquial Russian 2 is the ideal way to refresh your knowledge of the language and to extend your skills.
Structured to give you the opportunity to listen to and read lots of modern, everyday Russian, Colloquial Russian 2 has been developed to work systematically on reinforcing and extending your grasp of Russian grammar and vocabulary.
New to this edition:
- revision material to help consolidate and build up learners’ basics;
- a wide range of authentic and up to date reading materials, including blogs, forums, surveys, opinion pieces and commentaries;
- exercises based on role plays, group activities, games, and debating techniques, aimed at developing oral communication and expanding vocabulary range of learners;
- new audio material including authentic and up-to-date video and audio excerpts.
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