From a Sound to a Word" is a new phonetic and grammar course for students who are starting to learn Russian as a foreign language.

The course consists of 10 lessons to be mastered in 2-3 weeks with a teacher. Students will learn:

- the system of sounds in Russian

- peculiarities of sound combinations

- the specificity of the Russian accent

- grammar and vocabulary

By the end of the course students will be able to:

- read syllables, words, combination of words, sentences and short texts

- ask and answer questions on certain themes

- talk about familiar subjects (3-4 sentences)

- write syllables, familiar words and short sentences.

The course contains information on the history and culture of Russia.

The book comes with a CD and exercises. It includes a short grammar reference as well as a Russian-English glossary.

Ot Zvuka k Slovu: From a Sound to a Word + CD Unbekannter Einband