Whether you are familiarizing yourself with the language, or planning a trip to Russia, this is the phrasebook for you. This up-to-date language guide provides situational phrases and dialogues from everyday life. Each Russian phrase is accompanied by an English translating and a phonetic transcription based on common North American speech. Pronunciation is similarly indicated in the 4,000 word dictionary.

"Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation"--Back cover.

Most common Russian words & phrases along with some basic information about Russia and the Russian language - all in 1 book. Russian Phrasebook & Dictionary is targeted to beginners and intermediate learners alike. It features the most common Russian phrases (organized by topics for your convenience) and 1000 most common Russian words (in alphabetical order) used in daily speech, including slang. All words come with stress marks, Latinized transliteration, and an English translation. This book gives you an introduction to the Russian language covering the Russian alphabet and pronunciation rules, and a comparison of Russian grammar with English which will help you understand how Russian is structured and what words “do” within a Russian phrase. Coupled with the list of basic vocabulary and Russian phrasebook – it has everything you need to get on your feet fast when learning Russian for business or pleasure. Russian is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia and the most widely spoken Slavic language with roughly 300 million speakers (8th most-spoken language in the world). Russian is the “lingua franca” of the CIS countries. The lack of basic Russian vocabulary is the number 1 reason why people are hesitant to speak Russian when visiting a Russian-speaking country. In fact, there are actually not so many words used in daily life! Knowing just 1000 most common Russian words, you will feel reassured in various situations – in a taxi, in a cafe, in a meeting with friends or colleagues – in any daily conversation. If you are planning to develop your business or study in a CIS country, communicate with your Russian-speaking colleagues or friends, and understand spoken Russian on the streets and in the media, get yourself equipped with this handy Russian language guide and never "get lost in the conversation" again! TIP: Need this book in a different format? Check ExpressRussian.com website!

The pack contains a Phrase Book and Dictionary and 60-minute cassette. The cassette includes all the essential phrases needed to get by, presented clearly and slowly by a native speaker. * The packs provide a chance to practice and learn key words and vocabulary before you embark on your travels. * Repeated listening will ensure that you will recognize much of what is said to you aboard.

The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Russia. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Russian speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you're there. There's even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook you'll never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to Russia with The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook. Now available in PDF format.

Two cassettes, approximately 2 hours. Enhance your language education and gain conversational skills with cassettes designed to accompany the RUSSIAN PHRASEBOOK AND DICTIONARY (0781801907). The set of two cassettes includes two hours of lessons to improve pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.