Read and Write Russian Script: Teach Yourself by Daphne West

Summary:

Master Russian script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Russian script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.

Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Russia.

TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

• Easy and accessible - a step-by-step introduction to reading and writing the Russian script
• Enjoyable - tips and practice suggestions help you memorise what you are learning and make it enjoyable along the way
• Practical - you'll learn to recognise all the most useful signs and notices for your next trip to Russia

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Units 1-4 The printed alphabet

Unit 5 The printed alphabet: revision

Units 6-7 The cursive script

Unit 8 Town and transport

Unit 9 Hotel and restaurant

Unit 10 Hobbies

Key to the exercises

Appendix

Vocabulary list

About the Author(s):

Daphne West has taught Russian for more than thirty years and is the author of six Russian courses for adults and A-Level students. She is a recipient of the Pushkin Medal for contributions to the teaching of Russian.