Serafima Gettys - Russian For Dummies

8 Part 4: The Part of Tens Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Russian Quickly Check Out Russian TV, Movies, and Music Listen to Russian Radio Programs Read Russian Publications Surf the Internet Visit a Russian Restaurant Find a Russian Pen Pal Teach English to a Russian Immigrant Visit a Jewish Community Center Travel to Russia Date or Marry a Russian Chapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in Russian Use the Right Form of “You” Don’t Rush to Say “Hi!” Don’t Switch to First Names Prematurely Use “How Are You?” with Caution Respond to “How Are You?” in a Culturally Appropriate Manner Choose the Right Form of “Happy” Watch Out When You Talk about Studying Accent a Certain Verb Carefully Know the Difference between a Bathroom and a Restroom Don’t Toast with the Wrong Phrase Chapter 21: Ten Favorite Russian Expressions Showing Strong Feelings Using “Give” in Various Situations Starting a Story Taking “Listen!” to the Next Level Describing Amazement about Food Insisting that the Good Times Continue Noting the Benefit of Silence Saying that Two Heads Are Better Than One Expressing that a Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed Understanding the Importance of Old Friends Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Russian Showing Off Your Excellent Manners Paying a Compliment Inviting Someone Over for Tea Saying “Help Yourself” Wishing Someone “Bon Appétit!” Embracing the Tradition of Sitting Down Before Leaving Offering Hospitality Wishing Good Luck Signing Off with Kisses Offering Unusual Congratulations

9 Appendix A: Russian-English Mini-Dictionary Russian-English Mini-Dictionary English-Russian Mini-Dictionary

10 Appendix B: Verb TablesRegular Russian Verbs Irregular Russian Verbs

11 Appendix C: Answer Keys

12 Index

13 About the Authors

14 Advertisement Page

15 Connect with Dummies

16 End User License Agreement

1 Chapter 2 TABLE 2-1 The Russian Alphabet

2 Chapter 7TABLE 7-1 Words Denoting Nationality and Ethnicity

1 Cover

2 Title Page

3 Copyright

4 Table of Contents

5 Begin Reading

6 Appendix A: Russian-English Mini-Dictionary

7 Appendix B: Verb Tables

8 Appendix C: Answer Keys

9 Index

10 About the Authors

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Speaking more than one language is like living more than one life, one of the ancient philosophers said. And it’s true — traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with a hotel receptionist, compliment your tour guide’s dress, or actually read the menu and order the food that you really want. Being able to ask for things instead of pointing at them and getting directions from the locals instead of staring at a map are some of the little things that make you feel at home.

You don’t even need to cross the ocean to immerse yourself in Russian culture; you can find little Russian neighborhoods (or even pretty big ones!) in many American cities. Whether your colleagues, your neighbors, or your friends speak Russian, the best way to win their hearts is to speak their language to them.

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