The New Penguin Russian Course is designed to provide students with an excellent command of basic Russian.Ideal as a self-tutor or as a supplement for those attending language classes, it aims to take the reader to the equivalent o A-level standard. The emphasis is on acquiring vocabulary, experiencing conversational language and learning useful grammar.The New Penguin Russian Course contains:A key to all exercisesEnglish translations of all the Russian textsA vocabulary of over 1,500 wordsCommon expressions and full explanations of essential grammar pointsRevision exercises at five-lesson intervalsA glossary of grammatical termsWith thirty lessons to take you to proficiency, The New Penguin Russian Course is an accessible and indispensable companion to gaining a practical knowledge of Russian.