Synopses & Reviews
Barron's popular Fast and Fun Way foreign language learning programs are designed primarily for travelers to foreign countries but are also suitable for instruction in classrooms and language labs. Learn Russian the Fast and Fun Way is available in this version with a set of six audio compact discs. The book is filled with cheerful illustrations, word lists, pull-out vocabulary flash cards, and language-learning exercises that take the form of games and puzzles. Emphasis is on the practical Russian that travelers will need when getting around in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or outlying villages. The program teaches appropriate words and phrases for greetings and introductions, finding one's way in cities, dining, shopping, getting hotel accommodations, telephoning, seeking medical help, reading road signs, and more. The enclosed set of compact discs offer valuable practice in Russian pronunciation, listening comprehension and basic conversational skills.
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Available in: ARABIC • ENGLISH FOR RUSSIAN SPEAKERS • FRENCH • GERMAN • ITALIAN • RUSSIAN • SPANISH • ENGLISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
It's easy...It's practical...It's fun!
In just minutes a day, you'll pick up the language you need for most everyday situations--from meeting and greeting people to asking directions and handling simple business transactions. You'll learn the basic vocabulary for: introductions • finding your way • entertainment • dining • shopping • banking • using the telephone and mail services • medical help and emergencies
Plus: days of the week • months • seasons • weather • time • numbers • basic grammar • handy pronunciation guide
Six Compact Discs:bilingual dialogues in Russian and English
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Audio
Compact Discs
Enclosed
Synopsis
Book includes flash cards and dictionary.