04.survival russian a course in conversational russian

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304 TABLE OF CONTENTS•Lesson 9. In the Store

Commentary[Types of stores in Russia; how to purchase goods in Russian stores.

Asking the cost o f goods, to look at or purchase goods; learningabout Russian souvenirs] .................................................................. 108

Lesson 10. Weather. The Seasons. Favorite Season of the Year[Describing the season of year; answering questions aboutwhen you arrived in Russia and how long you will be here;talking about the weather and your favorite season;listening to weather reports on radio and television;asking others about the weather forecast] ........................................ 130

Lesson 11. Health. How You Feel[Answering questions about your health; explaining that yo udon 'tfeel well; wishing someone good health] ................................. 153

Lesson 12. My Day[Talking about your typical day and your plans for today;asking other people about the routine o f heir day, their plansfor a given day] ................................................................................. 167

Lesson 13. Free Time. Invitations to Someone's House, to the TheaterCommentary[How Russians typically spend their free time. Extending andresponding to invitations; politely refusing i f you are busy;greeting someone as a host or guest] ............................................... 189

Lesson 14. Hobbies. Interests[Talking about your hobbies, interests; answering questionsabout your favorite writers, actors, athletes; asking these questionso f others] ........................................................................................... 204

Lesson 15. Holidays. CongratulationsCommentary[Russian holidays, holiday traditions. Congratulating your friendsand colleagues on the holidays; extending your best wishes tofriends, colleagues; responding to expressions o f congratulations] ...... 219

Lesson 16. Going to Someone's HouseCommentary[Russian customs o f nviting friends to visit; gift-giving traditions;being a guest in Russian homes. As a guest: presenting a gift;compliments to your host; giving toasts. As a host: greetingyour guests; phrases to say at the table; saying farewell] ................ 235

A Short Introduction to Russian Phonetics.............................................. 258A Short Introduction to Russian Grammar ............................................. 261

Grammar Tables ......................................................................................... 277Key to the Exercises ............. ....................................................................... 290

04.survival russian a course in conversational russian

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