Andrew D. Kaufman – författare

Privyet! Explore the Russian language with this fantastic beginner's guide With 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, Russian For Dummies is the perfect first step! In 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. This book offers: Supplemental online resources so you can hear how native Russian speakers use the words you're trying to learnGuidance on identifying Cyrillic letters from the alphabet used by Russian speakers and writersTons of useful exercise and practice opportunities you can take advantage of to sharpen your skillsPerfect for any newcomer to the Russian language trying to pick up their first few phrases, Russian For Dummies 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!)

Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier. This user-friendly phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time. Its quick-and-easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front, the Words to Know section helps you find the right word fast, and the easy-to-use pronunciation key helps other people understand what you're trying to say. You'll learn how to: Get directions, shop, and eat outTalk numbers, dates, and timeChat about family and workDiscuss sports and the weatherDeal with problems and emergenciesPronounce familiar English words and phrases in Russian and EnglishBeware of words that sound to English but don't mean the same thingRead signs that use the Russian alphabetFollow the conventions of Russian pronunciationUse basic Russian grammar correctlyKeep ten commonly used Russian phrases on the tip of your tongueUse basic telephone vocabulary and send letters, emails, and faxesDon't have time to study the language before you get to Russia? No worries. Just flip through Russian Phrases For Dummies, find the section that fits your needs, and start talking!