Offering the words and phrases you'll need as a beginner, plus a learning
and lifestyle kit with a list of the words you need to know, grammar help, verb
tables, social survival tips and cultural information, dates for your diary,
and a phrasefinder, this is a Russian dictionary."The Oxford Beginner's Russian Dictionary" is a brand new guide to learning
Russian. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners who are
either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an
easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information
on living and interacting in the Russian-speaking world. The dictionary is
exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional
dictionary layout. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that
they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelt out in
full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes
throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of
example phrases show how the language is used in context. The 30-page Learning
and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the Russian language, with a
list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and
on life in the Russian-speaking world: background information on lifestyle and
culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and a phrasefinder
for use when travelling.; "The Oxford Beginner's Russian Dictionary" is your essential companion to
learning Russian.
