{"product_id":"russian-for-dummies-isbn-9781119868606","title":"Russian For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003ePrivyet! Explore the Russian language with this fantastic beginner's guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith over 260 million speakers around the world, Russian remains one of the most popular and marketable languages you can learn. And for those who have no idea where to begin, \u003ci\u003eRussian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect first step! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this easy-to-understand resource for Russian language beginners, you'll discover basic grammar and common expressions you might use while shopping, dining out, traveling, or conducting business. You'll also find simplified and generalized conjugation rules and a streamlined approach to grammar based on how you actually understand the language, rather than technical rules and details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplemental online resources so you can hear how native Russian speakers use the words you're trying to learn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on identifying Cyrillic letters from the alphabet used by Russian speakers and writers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTons of useful exercise and practice opportunities you can take advantage of to sharpen your skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for any newcomer to the Russian language trying to pick up their first few phrases, \u003ci\u003eRussian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic first foray into conversational Russian that will have you ordering meals, going shopping, and navigating other day-to-day situations with ease. Удачи! (That means good luck!) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Getting Started 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Russian in Action 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Russian on the Go 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Russian in a Nutshell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering How Easy the Russian Alphabet Really Is 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling Basic Grammar 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing into Common Expressions 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting on Numbers, Times, and Measurements 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Russian around the House 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Russian in Social Scenarios 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting conversations 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your way around 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating out and buying food 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing shopping 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring entertainment opportunities 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing business and communicating 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying sports, hobbies, recreation, and more 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Travel Topics 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Checking Out the Russian Alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Russian Letters (It’s Easier Than You Think) 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the entire alphabet 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI know you!: Familiar-looking, same-sounding letters 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying tricks: Familiar-looking, different-sounding letters 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow bizarre: Weird-looking letters 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding Like a Real Russian with Proper Pronunciation 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the one-letter-one-sound principle 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving voice to vowels 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnunciating consonants correctly 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying sticky sounds 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Warming Up with Russian Grammar Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with Nouns and Pronouns 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a noun’s gender 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a noun plural 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing nouns with pronouns 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Case of Russian Cases: What Are They For? 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nominative case 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe genitive case 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe accusative case 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dative case 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe instrumental case 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prepositional case 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Nouns and Pronouns in the Correct Cases 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out cases for singular nouns 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying your hand at changing the case of a singular noun 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting plurals in proper cases 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying your hand at putting nouns into plural cases 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing the correct cases of pronouns 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecorating Your Speech with Adjectives 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sure that adjectives and nouns agree 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Action with Verbs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting infinitives 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in the present tense 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing action in the present tense 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about the past tense 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for the future tense 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the unusual verb “to be” 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing possession with a special phrase 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping yourself with modal verbs 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Extra Details with Adverbs 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing how 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing when and how often 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing Sentences Like a Pro 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the freedom of word order 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Russian sentence step by step 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting with conjunctions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming questions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Whom Am I Speaking?: Being Informal or Formal 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComings and Goings: Saying Hello and Goodbye 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying hello to different people 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting folks at any time of day 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling “How are you?” 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking your leave 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Name Game: Deciphering Russian Names 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the Ice: Making Introductions 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting acquainted 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing yourself 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing your friends, family, and colleagues 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can Say That Again: Using Popular Expressions 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking courteously 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcusing yourself 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArming yourself with other handy phrases 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Talking: The Verb “To Speak” 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne by One: Counting in Russian 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom zero to ten 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 11 to 19 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 20 to 99 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 100 to 999 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 1,000 to beyond 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial rules for counting things and people 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdinal numbers 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Clock’s Ticking: Telling (and Asking About) Time 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting the hours 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarking the minutes 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing day and night 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the 24-hour clock 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for the time 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a Date!: Checking Out the Calendar 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming the days of the week 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about time relative to the present 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentioning months and seasons 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into dates 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying years 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Long and Short of It: Familiarizing Yourself with Metric Measurements 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Speaking Russian at Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Tour of Your Home 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe kitchen 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dining room 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe living room 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bedroom 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bathroom 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe laundry room 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe garage 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome Is Where the Food Is 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet cookin’: The verb “to cook” 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEat up: The verb “to eat” 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrink up: The verb “to drink” 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying different meals 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing your food and drink preferences with the verb “to like” 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Daily Activities 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing your household chores 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about all the places you go 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBantering about bedtime activities 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Russian in Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet Me Tell You Something: Talking about Yourself 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStating where you’re from 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about your nationality and ethnicity 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving your age 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing your family 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling what you do for a living 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Sorry!: Explaining that You Don’t Understand Something 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Get Together: Giving and Receiving Contact Information 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Asking for Directions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing “Where” and “How” Questions 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking where a place is 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInquiring how to get to a place 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Next Step: Understanding Specific Directions 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of commands in the imperative mood 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening for prepositions 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping “right” and “left” straight 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing here and there 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling near and far 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Dining Out and Going to the Market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Out in Russia 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a place to eat 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking reservations on the phone 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering a meal 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving handy phrases for the wait staff 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving and paying the bill 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Out for Groceries 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeats and fish 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruits and vegetables 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDairy products and eggs 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaked goods 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Russian tradition: Hot cereal 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeverages 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Shopping Made Easy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping with Confidence: The Verb “To Buy” 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Many Stores, So Little Time: The Shopping Scene in Russia 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at different types of stores and merchandise 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out when a store is open 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating a department store 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Are What You Wear: Shopping for Clothes 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking specific items of clothing and accessories 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing items in color 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right size 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying on clothing 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis or That? Deciding What You Want 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing demonstrative pronouns 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing two items 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about what you like most (or least) 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Gotta Pay to Play: Buying Items 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much does it cost? 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ll take it! How do I pay? 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Going Out on the Town\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogether Wherever We Go: Making Plans to Go Out 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Big Screen: Going to the Movies 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a particular type of movie 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying tickets 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a place to sit and watch 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Classic: Taking in the Russian Ballet and Theater 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture Club: Visiting a Museum 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Was It?: Talking about Entertainment 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Around Your Office 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndispensable office supplies 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRooms around the office 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple office etiquette 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRinging Up Telephone Basics 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing up on phone vocabulary 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing different types of phones 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing different kinds of phone calls 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialing the Number and Making the Call 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArming Yourself with Basic Telephone Etiquette 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving time by not introducing yourself 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for the person you want to speak to 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating different responses 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving a message with a person 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to an answering machine 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Computer 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing yourself with computer terms 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending email 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending Correspondence 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Recreation and the Great Outdoors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShootin’ the Breeze about Recreational Plans 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat did you do last night? 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are you doing this weekend? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do you like to do? 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the World of Sports 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing a few popular sports 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the verb “to play” 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about other athletic activities 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading All about It 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about what you’re reading 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing genres 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding Off about Music 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking note of a few popular instruments 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking about instruments that others play 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWondering what kinds of music others like 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Crafty 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRejoicing in the Lap of Nature 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Russian on the Go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Planning a Trip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do You Want to Go?: Picking a Place for Your Trip 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out continents and countries 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting Russia 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do We Get There?: Booking a Trip 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Leave Home without Them: Dealing with Passports and Visas 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking It with You: Packing Tips 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to Currency 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubles and kopecks 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDollars, euros, and other international currencies 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Money 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Banks 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening an account at the bank of your choice 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking deposits and withdrawals 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading to the ATM 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpending Money 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing cash 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying with credit cards 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Verbs of Motion 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing by foot or vehicle habitually 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing by foot or vehicle at the present time 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining where you’re going 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Airport 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the verb “to fly” 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking in and boarding your flight 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling customs and passport control 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquering Public Transportation 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a taxi 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing minivans 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching buses, trolley buses, and trams 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHopping on the subway 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbarking on a Railway Adventure 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of a train schedule 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying types of trains and cars 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying tickets 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking up on essentials for your ride 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoarding the train and enjoying your trip 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Hotel That’s Right for You 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of hotels 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a reservation 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking In 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnduring the registration process 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a tour of your room 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing yourself with the facilities 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the staff 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolving Service Problems 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting a broken item 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequesting missing items 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking to change rooms 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out and Paying Your Bill 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Handling Emergencies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Help in Case of Accidents and Other Emergencies 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHollering for help 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking an emergency phone call 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting a problem 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequesting English-speaking help 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Medical Care 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing parts of the body 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing your symptoms 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding questions a doctor asks 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating allergies or special conditions 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing a specialist 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergoing an examination and getting a diagnosis 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting a pharmacy 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling the Police When You’re the Victim of a Crime 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to the police 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering questions from the police 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Russian Quickly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Out Russian TV, Movies, and Music 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to Russian Radio Programs 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead Russian Publications 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurf the Internet 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit a Russian Restaurant 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind a Russian Pen Pal 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeach English to a Russian Immigrant 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit a Jewish Community Center 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravel to Russia 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDate or Marry a Russian 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in Russian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Right Form of “You” 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Rush to Say “Hi!” 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Switch to First Names Prematurely 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse “How Are You?” with Caution 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespond to “How Are You?” in a Culturally Appropriate Manner 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose the Right Form of “Happy” 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Out When You Talk about Studying 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccent a Certain Verb Carefully 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Difference between a Bathroom and a Restroom 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Toast with the Wrong Phrase 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Favorite Russian Expressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing Strong Feelings 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing “Give” in Various Situations 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a Story 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking “Listen!” to the Next Level 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing Amazement about Food 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsisting that the Good Times Continue 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting the Benefit of Silence 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying that Two Heads Are Better Than One 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing that a Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Old Friends 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Russian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing Off Your Excellent Manners 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying a Compliment 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting Someone Over for Tea 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “Help Yourself” 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWishing Someone “Bon Appétit!” 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Tradition of Sitting Down Before Leaving 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Hospitality 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWishing Good Luck 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning Off with Kisses 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Unusual Congratulations 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Russian-English Mini-Dictionary 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Verb Tables 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Answer Keys 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew D. 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