Beginner's Russian Grammar

by Daphne M. West and Dr West Daphne

Book Overview

The ideal grammar guide for beginners or intermediate students of Russian, and the perfect complement to other language learning tools. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0658009095
• ISBN13: 9780658009099
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Trying to make sense of Russian

I am a beginning/intermediate student of Russian, although I have studied many other languages before trying to take on Russian. Along the way, I have learned a lot about what constitutes a good reference book for a language. This one is not quite perfect, there are a few typos. These are very few, but unfortunately, one major one is a chapter title (Chapter 15 should be "Instrumental singular" but instead is titled "Instrumental irregular"). Otherwise, it is a well constructed, wonderfully clear, and very useful book. As an added benefit, each point of grammar is explained on a single page, then followed on the next page by directed excercises (with answers in the back of the book) that allow one to learn the specific topic. I am still pursuing my study of Russian and have found it a useful reference all along the way. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. If you want to find a clear way out of the maze of Russian, as it appears to a beginner, (or even an intermediate student -- do you understand how "open" versus "closed" conditions are expressed), this book is a very good starting point. I use it all the time.