{"product_id":"russian-in-plain-english-natalia-v-parker-9780367415365","title":"Russian in Plain English: A Very Basic Russian Starter for Complete Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRussian in Plain English\u003c\/em\u003e enables complete beginners to acquire the skill of reading words written in Cyrillic independently, with no English transcription or imitated pronunciation, within a short period of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces the Cyrillic alphabet gradually, feeding in the letters and their various pronunciation aspects one by one over its ten units, thus building a complete picture of the Russian sound and writing systems. It also highlights the interrelationship of the two systems and helps learners to see the logic behind the use of the Cyrillic alphabet. In addition, the book teaches learners to produce Russian word stress on a marked syllable, contributing to stress acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the book explains the basic grammatical features of Russian words and the rules of how to put them into sentences, enabling learners to start saying things in Russian from Unit 1. It employs some findings of research in language processing, helping learners to start building their speaking and reading skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential guide for all beginners, including students and independent learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natalia V. Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367415364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367415365\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 7.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Natalia V. Parker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48136004960511,"sku":"9780367415365","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8f25f381-8acb-4ddd-a979-b2689fff7184.jpg?v=1770159875","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/russian-in-plain-english-natalia-v-parker-9780367415365","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}