rent-now

Rent More, Save More! Use code: ECRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

9781585101320

START An Introduction to the Sounds and Writing Systems of Russian

by
  • ISBN13:

    9781585101320

  • ISBN10:

    158510132X

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-05-01
  • Publisher: Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co.
  • Purchase Benefits
  • Free Shipping Icon Free Shipping On Orders Over $35!
    Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping. Bulk sales, PO's, Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify for this offer.
  • eCampus.com Logo Get Rewarded for Ordering Your Textbooks! Enroll Now
  • Write a Review Icon Write a Review
List Price: $18.95 Save up to $0.02
  • Buy New
    $18.93
    Add to Cart

    PRINT ON DEMAND: 2-4 WEEKS. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR RETURNED.

Summary

The START program provides an introduction to the sound and writing systems of Russian for English-speaking students. A CD-ROM is available which provides MP3 audio files and QuickTime movie files also on the CD-ROM show students how to write the letters of the Russian alphabet for both PC and Macintosh. The START program is designed to be used with any first year Russian textbook. The workbook carefully explains the fundamental concepts of Russian pronunciation with reference to English sounds and words: hard and soft consonants, voiced and voiceless consonants, regressive assimilation, and the reduction of unstressed vowels Self-quizzes and dictations are included at the end of every chapter so instructors can check students' progress.

Author Biography

Benjamin Rifkin is Professor of Modern Languages (Russian) and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at The College of New Jersey. His research focuses on foreign language education and second language acquisition.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program