Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Foreign Languages 

Learn to speak, read, and write Russian quickly and easily with Living Language®. Developed by U.S. government experts, this book introduces readers step-by-step to all the basics of Russian: pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar.IN THIS BOOK, READERS WILL FIND:• All the words and phrases from the 40 lessons on the Living Language® Russian Complete Course recordings, plus additional vocabulary• A guide to pronunciation• Useful topics including directions, introductions, shopping, faxes, and e-mail• Explanations of grammar and usage• Short quizzes to help you check your progress• A comprehensive summary of Russian grammar• Verb charts including all tenses• A special section on writing lettersWhile this book stands on its own as an instructional program and an invaluable reference, readers will find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Living Language® Russian Complete Course cassette and compact disc packages include this book as well as a dictionary. - from Amzon