Using Russian: A Guide to Contemporary Usage - Softcover

Offord, Derek

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9780521457606: Using Russian: A Guide to Contemporary Usage
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521457602 ISBN 13: 9780521457606
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This is a guide to Russian usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers, and focuses on questions of style and register which are all too often ignored. Clear, readable, and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to those seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Russian.

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Book Description

This guide to Russian usage has been developed for those who have acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers, and focuses on questions of style and register which are all too often ignored.

About the Author

Derek Offord is Professor of Russian Intellectual History at the University of Bristol.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521457602
ISBN 13 
9780521457606
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
437
Rating
  • 4.27 out of 5 stars
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