Russian For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Kaufman, Andrew -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Russian For Dummies, 2nd Edition

About the Authors Authors’ Acknowledgments Contents at a Glance Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Conventions Used in This Book What You’re Not to Read Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organized Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here

Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1: Russian in a Nutshell

Discovering How Easy the Russian Alphabet Really Is Tackling Basic Grammar Easing into Common Expressions Counting on Numbers, Times, and Measurements Speaking Russian around the House Using Russian in Social Scenarios Getting a Handle on Travel Topics

Chapter 2: Checking Out the Russian Alphabet

Recognizing Russian Letters (It’s Easier Than You Think) Sounding Like a Real Russian with Proper Pronunciation

Chapter 3: Warming Up with Russian Grammar Basics

Beginning with Nouns and Pronouns The Case of Russian Cases: What Are They For? Putting Nouns and Pronouns in the Correct Cases Decorating Your Speech with Adjectives Adding Action with Verbs Providing Extra Details with Adverbs Constructing Sentences Like a Pro

Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions

To Whom Am I Speaking? Being Informal or Formal Comings and Goings: Saying Hello and Goodbye The Name Game: Deciphering Russian Names Breaking the Ice: Making Introductions You Can Say That Again: Using Popular Expressions Talking about Talking: The Verb “To Speak”

Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight

One by One: Counting in Russian The Clock’s Ticking: Telling (And Asking About) Time It’s a Date! Checking Out the Calendar The Long and Short of It: Familiarizing Yourself with Metric Measurements

Chapter 6: Speaking Russian at Home

Taking a Tour of Your Home Home Is Where the Food Is Engaging in Daily Activities

Part II: Russian in Action

Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk

Let Me Tell You Something: Talking about Yourself I’m Sorry! Explaining that You Don’t Understand Something Let’s Get Together: Giving and Receiving Contact Information

Chapter 8: Asking for Directions

Using “Where” and “How” Questions The Next Step: Understanding Specific Directions

Chapter 9: Dining Out and Going to the Market

Eating Out in Russia Going Out for Groceries

Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy

Shopping with Confidence: The Verb “To Buy” So Many Stores, So Little Time: The Shopping Scene in Russia You Are What You Wear: Shopping for Clothes This or That? Deciding What You Want You Gotta Pay to Play: Buying Items

Chapter 11: Going Out on the Town

Together Wherever We Go: Making Plans to Go Out On the Big Screen: Going to the Movies It’s Classic: Taking in the Russian Ballet and Theater Culture Club: Visiting a Museum How Was It? Talking about Entertainment

Chapter 12: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications

Looking Around Your Office Ringing Up Telephone Basics Dialing the Number and Making the Call Arming Yourself with Basic Telephone Etiquette Using a Computer Sending Correspondence

Chapter 13: Recreation and the Great Outdoors

Shootin’ the Breeze about Recreational Plans Surveying the World of Sports Reading All about It Sounding Off about Music Being Crafty Rejoicing in the Lap of Nature

Part III: Russian on the Go

Chapter 14: Planning a Trip

Where Do You Want to Go? Picking a Place for Your Trip How Do We Get There? Booking a Trip Don’t Leave Home without Them: Dealing with Passports and Visas Taking It with You: Packing Tips

Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land

Paying Attention to Currency Changing Money Using Banks Spending Money

Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More

Understanding Verbs of Motion Navigating the Airport Conquering Public Transportation Embarking on a Railway Adventure

Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay

Finding a Hotel that’s Right for You Checking In Resolving Service Problems Successfully Checking Out and Paying Your Bill

Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies

Finding Help in Case of Accidents and Other Emergencies Receiving Medical Care Calling the Police When You’re the Victim of a Crime

Part IV: The Part of Tens

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Russian Quickly

Check Out Russian TV, Movies, and Music Listen to Russian Radio Programs Read Russian Publications Surf the Internet Visit a Russian Restaurant Find a Russian Pen Pal Teach English to a Russian Immigrant Visit a Jewish Community Center Travel to Russia Marry a Russian!

Chapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in Russian

Use the Right Form of “You” Don’t Rush to Say “Hi!” Don’t Switch to First Names Prematurely Use “How Are You?” with Caution Respond to “How Are You?” in a Culturally Appropriate Manner Choose the Right Form of “Happy” Watch Out When You Talk about Studying Accent a Certain Verb Carefully Know the Difference between a Bathroom and a Restroom Don’t Toast with the Wrong Phrase

Chapter 21: Ten Favorite Russian Expressions

Showing Strong Feelings Using “Give” in Various Situations Starting a Story Taking “Listen!” to the Next Level Describing Amazement about Food Insisting that the Good Times Continue Noting the Benefit of Silence Saying that Two Heads Are Better Than One Expressing that a Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed Understanding the Importance of Old Friends

Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Russian

Showing Off Your Excellent Manners Paying a Compliment Inviting Someone Over for Tea Saying “Help Yourself” Wishing “Bon Appétit!” Embracing the Tradition of Sitting Down Before Leaving Offering Hospitality Wishing Good Luck Signing Off with Kisses Offering Unusual Congratulations

Part V: Appendixes

Appendix A: Mini Dictionary Appendix B: Verb Tables

Regular Russian Verbs Irregular Russian Verbs

Appendix C: On the CD

Track Listing Customer Care

Appendix D: Answer Keys

Index

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