Serafima Gettys - Russian For Dummies

Russian For Dummies®, 3rd Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2022936572

ISBN 978-1-119-86860-6 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-86861-3 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-98463-4 (ebk)

1 Cover

2 Title Page

3 Copyright

4 Introduction About This Book Conventions Used in This Book What You’re Not to Read Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organized Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

5 Part 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Russian in a Nutshell Discovering How Easy the Russian Alphabet Really Is Tackling Basic Grammar Easing into Common Expressions Counting on Numbers, Times, and Measurements Speaking Russian around the House Using Russian in Social Scenarios Getting a Handle on Travel Topics Chapter 2: Checking Out the Russian Alphabet Recognizing Russian Letters (It’s Easier Than You Think) Sounding Like a Real Russian with Proper Pronunciation Chapter 3: Warming Up with Russian Grammar Basics Beginning with Nouns and Pronouns The Case of Russian Cases: What Are They For? Putting Nouns and Pronouns in the Correct Cases Decorating Your Speech with Adjectives Adding Action with Verbs Providing Extra Details with Adverbs Constructing Sentences Like a Pro Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions To Whom Am I Speaking?: Being Informal or Formal Comings and Goings: Saying Hello and Goodbye The Name Game: Deciphering Russian Names Breaking the Ice: Making Introductions You Can Say That Again: Using Popular Expressions Talking about Talking: The Verb “To Speak” Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight One by One: Counting in Russian The Clock’s Ticking: Telling (and Asking About) Time It’s a Date!: Checking Out the Calendar The Long and Short of It: Familiarizing Yourself with Metric Measurements Chapter 6: Speaking Russian at Home Taking a Tour of Your Home Home Is Where the Food Is Engaging in Daily Activities

6 Part 2: Russian in Action Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk Let Me Tell You Something: Talking about Yourself I’m Sorry!: Explaining that You Don’t Understand Something Let’s Get Together: Giving and Receiving Contact Information Chapter 8: Asking for Directions Using “Where” and “How” Questions The Next Step: Understanding Specific Directions Chapter 9: Dining Out and Going to the Market Eating Out in Russia Going Out for Groceries Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy Shopping with Confidence: The Verb “To Buy” So Many Stores, So Little Time: The Shopping Scene in Russia You Are What You Wear: Shopping for Clothes This or That? Deciding What You Want You Gotta Pay to Play: Buying Items Chapter 11: Going Out on the Town Together Wherever We Go: Making Plans to Go Out On the Big Screen: Going to the Movies It’s Classic: Taking in the Russian Ballet and Theater Culture Club: Visiting a Museum How Was It?: Talking about Entertainment Chapter 12: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications Looking Around Your Office Ringing Up Telephone Basics Dialing the Number and Making the Call Arming Yourself with Basic Telephone Etiquette Using a Computer Sending Correspondence Chapter 13: Recreation and the Great Outdoors Shootin’ the Breeze about Recreational Plans Surveying the World of Sports Reading All about It Sounding Off about Music Being Crafty Rejoicing in the Lap of Nature

7 Part 3: Russian on the Go Chapter 14: Planning a Trip Where Do You Want to Go?: Picking a Place for Your Trip How Do We Get There?: Booking a Trip Don’t Leave Home without Them: Dealing with Passports and Visas Taking It with You: Packing Tips Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land Paying Attention to Currency Changing Money Using Banks Spending Money Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More Understanding Verbs of Motion Navigating the Airport Conquering Public Transportation Embarking on a Railway Adventure Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay Finding a Hotel That’s Right for You Checking In Resolving Service Problems Checking Out and Paying Your Bill Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies Finding Help in Case of Accidents and Other Emergencies Receiving Medical Care Calling the Police When You’re the Victim of a Crime