Reviews

Lingo Mastery continues its mission - to make Russian more accessible to a wider population. In the Introductory Note the goal is stated well: 'So you want to learn Russian?...Our goal with this book is to allow you, the reader, to encounter useful, entertaining conversations that adapt very well into dozens of real-life situations that you can and certainly will encounter in the Russian-speaking world, giving you a chance to fend for yourself when you come across them. Vocabulary is crucial to learning any new language, and the conversations in this book will guarantee you pick up plenty of it and watch how it is applied in real life ...So what should you do to improve your learning with Conversational Russian Dialogues? - Role play these conversations, Look up words you don't understand, Make your own conversations, and Don't be afraid to look for more conversations once you've finished reading this book.'

After their success teaching Spanish, French, and Italian, German and now they turn to teaching Russian! And it works. The technique is to expand vocabulary and practical conversational topics as presented first in Russian and then in English. Some topics included are Ordering dinner, Choosing a new car, Let's go to the gym, At the grocery store, Eating healthily, Stuck in traffic, Waiting to board an airplane, Checking in at the Hotel, Career change, Power outage, Tipping customs and so much more. Practical situations and how to communicate like a pro. And so it proceeds with one of the more accessible adjuncts to mastering the Russian vocabulary in a manner that places words in context and thus - easy to remember!

The technique is solid and the lessons well taught. This is a very fine introduction to Russian dialogues that may arise when you visit Russia, appropriate for all age levels, and a book much needed at this time in our national status! Grady Harp, January 20