Sarah Smyth

Intermediate Russian provides a reference grammar and related exercises in one volume. Varied texts from Russian sources give an insight into contemporary Russian society and culture. Features include: * texts and exercises reflecting contemporary Russian* concise grammar explanations* full exercise key * detailed index.Intermediate Russian, and its sister volume, Basic Russian, are ideal both for independent study and use in class. Together the books provide a compendium of the essentials of Russian grammar.

Intermediate Russian provides a reference grammar and related exercises in one volume. Varied texts from Russian sources give an insight into contemporary Russian society and culture. Features include: * texts and exercises reflecting contemporary Russian* concise grammar explanations* full exercise key * detailed index.Intermediate Russian, and its sister volume, Basic Russian, are ideal both for independent study and use in class. Together the books provide a compendium of the essentials of Russian grammar.

Designed for students with a basic knowledge of Russian, this book provides an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.Across more than forty grammar topics it introduces the student to Russian people and culture through the medium of the language used today, covering the core material which the student would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Russian.Complete with a full key to exercises and glossary, Basic Russian is a user-friendly reference grammar suitable for both independent study and class use.

Designed for students with a basic knowledge of Russian, this book provides an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.Across more than forty grammar topics it introduces the student to Russian people and culture through the medium of the language used today, covering the core material which the student would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Russian.Complete with a full key to exercises and glossary, Basic Russian is a user-friendly reference grammar suitable for both independent study and class use.

This comprehensive foundation textbook is expressly designed for students embarking on a Russian language programme. Accompanied by 5 hours of audio materials, it develops the four key language skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and provides all the material required to reach intermediate level either at secondary school or during the first year of university. Highly interactive and activity-based, the course puts students firmly at the centre of the learning process, developing their autonomy as learners. • Thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian • Wide-ranging tasks and exercises for both classroom use and self study • Informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness • Topics including family life, education, history, geography, work and leisure • Clear, attractive layout with lively illustrations to reinforce learning • Extensive reference features including a section on basic concepts of grammar • Teachers' guidelines to enhance practical application in the classroom • On-line answer key

This comprehensive foundation textbook is expressly designed for students embarking on a Russian language programme. Accompanied by 5 hours of audio materials, it develops the four key language skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and provides all the material required to reach intermediate level either at secondary school or during the first year of university. Highly interactive and activity-based, the course puts students firmly at the centre of the learning process, developing their autonomy as learners. • Thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian • Wide-ranging tasks and exercises for both classroom use and self study • Informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness • Topics including family life, education, history, geography, work and leisure • Clear, attractive layout with lively illustrations to reinforce learning • Extensive reference features including a section on basic concepts of grammar • Teachers’ guidelines to enhance practical application in the classroom • On-line answer key