Complete Russian Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to Read, Write, Speak and Understand a New Language, Paperback

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Russian and communicate confidently with others?
Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Russian will equip you with the skills you need to use Russian in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of Complete Russian you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.

Is this course for me?
If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.

What do I get?
-25 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section
-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
-Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking
-Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
-Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Russia
-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims
-Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavor of real spoken Russian
-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress

*Complete Russian maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.

This pack includes a book and one mp3 CD of audio material.

What else can I use to learn Russian?
If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Russian Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174892

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About the Author:

Daphne West has taught Russian for more than twenty years and is the author of six Russian courses for adults. She is a recipient of the Pushkin Medal for her contribution to the teaching of Russian.

Dr Michael Ransome is Chief Examiner of Russian for the Edexcel examination board (A level and GCSE). He's the author of several school Russian courses (GCSE and CSE) and a teacher at Bristol Grammar School.

Marta Tomaszewski has taught Russian in schools for over ten years and is the co-author and co-editor of the leading GCSE Russian course used in schools - Na Start, Vnimanie, Marsh!