Russian Phrases For Dummies Av Andrew D. Kaufman, Serafima Gettys

Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. <i>Russian Phrases For Dummies</i> is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier. <p>This user-friendly phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time. Its quick-and-easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front, the Words to Know section helps you find the right word fast, and the easy-to-use pronunciation key helps other people understand what you''re trying to say. You''ll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Get directions, shop, and eat out</li><li>Talk numbers, dates, and time</li><li>Chat about family and work</li><li>Discuss sports and the weather</li><li>Deal with problems and emergencies</li><li>Pronounce familiar English words and phrases in Russian and English</li><li>Beware of words that sound to Eng