Discover the joy of communication while traveling in Russia with **Russian Phrases For Dummies**. This handy phrasebook is designed for those who want to immerse themselves in the Russian language quickly. Whether you're seeking to engage in charming small talk, navigate local shops, or savor authentic dining experiences, this book enables you to express yourself effectively with everyday phrases. Packed with user-friendly features, **Russian Phrases For Dummies** provides vital language fundamentals, an essential 'Words to Know' section, and a comprehensive pronunciation key to bridge the communication gap.

This ultimate guide covers essential topics like:
- Asking for directions and shopping
- Understanding numbers, dates, and time
- Talking about your family or work
- Engaging in conversations about sports and the weather
- Managing problems and emergencies with confidence
- Mastering pronunciation of familiar English terms in Russian
- Reading signs written in the Cyrillic alphabet
- Applying basic Russian grammar accurately.

Don’t worry if you didn’t have time to prep before your trip to Russia. Simply flip through **Russian Phrases For Dummies** to pinpoint exactly what you need and start speaking right away. Elevate your travel experience by embracing the local culture through language.

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Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780470149744. Year: 2007. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Pages: 224.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470149744
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 224


Description:
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 out

Talk numbers, dates, and time

Chat about family and work

Discuss sports and the weather

Deal with problems and emergencies

Pronounce familiar English words and phrases in Russian and
English

Beware of words that sound to English but don't mean the same
thing

Read signs that use the Russian alphabet

Follow the conventions of Russian pronunciation

Use basic Russian grammar correctly

Keep ten commonly used Russian phrases on the tip of your
tongue

Use basic telephone vocabulary and send letters, emails, and
faxes



Don'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!