Using Russian: A Guide to Contemporary Usage
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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.
Author: Derek Offord (University of Bristol)
Format: Paperback, 437 pages, 168mm x 238mm, 746 g
Published: 1996, Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom
Genre: Usage & Writing Guides
Description
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.
Using Russian: A Guide to Contemporary Usage