{"product_id":"russian-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Russian for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew D. Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSerafima Gettys\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrivyet! Explore the Russian language with this fantastic beginner's guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 260 million speakers around the world, Russian remains one of the most popular and marketable languages you can learn. And for those who have no idea where to begin, \u003ci\u003eRussian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect first step! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this easy-to-understand resource for Russian language beginners, you'll discover basic grammar and common expressions you might use while shopping, dining out, traveling, or conducting business. You'll also find simplified and generalized conjugation rules and a streamlined approach to grammar based on how you actually understand the language, rather than technical rules and details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplemental online resources so you can hear how native Russian speakers use the words you're trying to learn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on identifying Cyrillic letters from the alphabet used by Russian speakers and writers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTons of useful exercise and practice opportunities you can take advantage of to sharpen your skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for any newcomer to the Russian language trying to pick up their first few phrases, \u003ci\u003eRussian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic first foray into conversational Russian that will have you ordering meals, going shopping, and navigating other day-to-day situations with ease. Удачи! (That means good luck!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to speak Russian like a Russian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith more than 260 million Russian speakers around the world, you'll have more than enough friends to chat with after reading \u003ci\u003eRussian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. This highly marketable language is easy to learn with the Dummies approach. In this edition, you'll find streamlined lessons that focus on--gasp!--speaking Russian, not memorizing grammar rules and details. You'll also get online audio recordings of authentic conversations in Russian. We make it as simple as possible, so you can start communicating while you travel, work, and play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eImportant phrases for travel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLetters, numbers, and time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic grammar--simplified\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRussian business expressions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePronouncing things right\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline listening resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShopping and money matters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling travel emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew D. Kaufman, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor, general faculty; lecturer in Slavic Languages and Literatures; and assistant director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Virginia. His work has been featured on \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, PBS, and Oprah.com, as well as in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerafima Gettys, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Director of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University, where she also teaches Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9.19 x 7.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733344981055,"sku":"9781119868606","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b5b2d551c27cb8c518bbd39daad51ffa.webp?v=1765135592","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/russian-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}