Russian for Dummies [With CD (Audio)]

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Russian

With Russia in line to host the World Cup in 2018, the Winter Olympics in 2014, as well as a Formula 1 Grand Prix, interest in Russia is on the rise. Russian For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, tourists, and businesspeople looking for an introduction to this popular and complex language.

This updated edition offers new and improved content, more useful exercises and practice opportunities, all new content devoted to the Cyrillic alphabet, and much more.

• A revamped, user-friendly organization
• A fully updated and expanded audio CD with real-life conversations by native speakers
• Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations
• A refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary

Russian For Dummies provides basic instruction to those seeking to grasp the basics of conversational Russian. Students, travelers, and businesspeople with little or no language experience will gain a clearer understanding on how to communicate in Russian.

Author: Alan Kaufman, Serafima Gettys
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 03/06/2012
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.42w x 0.82d
ISBN: 9781118127698

About the Author
Andrew Kaufman, PhD, is a published scholar and an award-winning teacher of Russian language, literature, and culture at some of the country's top universities.

Serafima Gettys, PhD, is a Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University, where she also teaches Russian.