Russian For Dummies

The easy way to speak Russian like a Russian With more than 260 million Russian speakers around the world, you'll have more than enough friends to chat with after reading Russian For Dummies. 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. Inside. * Important phrases for travel * Letters, numbers, and time * Basic grammar--simplified * Russian business expressions * Pronouncing things right * Online listening resources * Shopping and money matters * Handling travel emergencies