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Colloquial Russian 2: The Next Step in Language Learning (PB + CD)

By: Svetlana Le Fleming Susan E. Kay
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 041526118X
ISBN-13: 9780415261180
Released: 18 Sep 2003
RRP: £27.55
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Customer Reviews

Good - By: JR Anderson, 18 Aug 2007
Contains a good variety material & exercises but not the best layout. I didn't like the way the grammar was presented in some areas & don't understand why they place relevant information in random parts of the book rather than alll together. However, the articles provided are quite interesting & not too difficult. A dictionary is definitely required whilst using the book because only key words are translated. As is clearly noted in the title, it is for people who already know quite a bit of Russian & would be nigh on pointless for beginners.
Overalll, maybe not essential but worthwhile if you're serious about studying the language & have cash to spare.
very good for independent study - By: , 03 Feb 2005
I relied on Colloquial Russian 1 to get to GCSE level without a teacher (the book actuallly goes a bit further than that) & hope to get to AS level with Book Two. It's clear on grammar without being pointlessly exhaustive too soon. Instructions for excercises are in English which is great for an independent learner & the translation with answers at the end of each chapter helps to check progress. The texts are up to date & give an insight into modern Russia, & the longer introductory chapter is good revision of the basics covered in book 1. My Russian isn't good enough to spot a Russian mistake but there are several minor but silly ones in the English parts of the text. I don't think the vocabulary at the back of the book is quite as exhaustive as it claims to be & I often have to check things in a dictionary. While the materials are modern, the format is quite traditional (possibly reassuringly so for some people) & there are no gimmicks or tips for studying. However, I would certainly recommend the book (with cassettes or CDs), & expect my copy of book 2 to become as tatty as the first book.
Very good! - By: , 13 Dec 2004
I bought this book recently & I find it is very good. It teaches you a lot of useful vocabulary & has examples of real texts. It also bridges that awful gap between beginners' text books & advanced reading. If you've finished a first level teach yourself text book (any brand) or have done GCSE Russian in evening classes, this is the next step you need. Do buy the tapes or CDs though - it's important to get your accent right now!