RUSSIAN in 10 minutes a day by Kristine Kershul Ma

RUSSIAN in 10 minutes a day by Kristine Kershul Ma

RUSSIAN in 10 minutes a day is a complete, hands-on language learning experience Interactive computer Sticky Labels, Flash Cards and special activities add a fun twist and you'll learn faster than ever Whether you're exploring St. Petersburg, marveling at the architecture in Moscow, or taking a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway, all your language needs are covered. This book/software combo has everything you'll need for your adventures in Russia

The 10 minutes a day Program

The 10 minutes a day proven methodology guarantees success--all you have to do is set aside 10 minutes and you'll be on your way. Why 10 minutes a day? Because 10 minutes is doable, it fits easily into your life and it's not overwhelming.

The program is created so that you can work at your own pace. You set the pace and you decide when you're ready to move to the next Step.

The book is purposely designed to look like a child's workbook--it's not intimidating or overwhelming. Instead, it's approachable and engaging for everyone at any age.

The book covers material equivalent to more than a year of high school Russian or the 1st quarter of Russian at university.

The vocabulary hones in on key essential words that you'll actually use when traveling. You'll learn Key Question Words so you can ask for what you need; money and numbers so you can shop and pay bills; directions so you can get to your destination smoothly, and so much more that will make your experience abroad enjoyable.

Study aids and fun activities such as word games, puzzles and interactive modules are academically designed and strategically interwoven into the program to help you succeed.

Contents include

The 132-page illustrated workbook: Use the book to guide you, step-by-step, through learning and speaking Russian.

Full color throughout: Visually engages you and is conducive to learning quickly.

Digital download of 10 minutes a day language learning software: Use the interactive modules to hear the words, practice and play, track your score and have fun (PC and Mac friendly)

150 Sticky Labels (both in the book and for your computer): Place the Sticky Labels around the house and office to learn new words without any extra time or effort. Use the interactive Sticky Labels module on your computer to hear the words, review, keep track of your score and improve.

Ready-made Flash Cards (both in the book and for your computer): Take the ready-made flash cards with you and review your vocabulary on the go. Use the interactive Flash Card module on your computer to hear the words, practice and test yourself.

The Russian alphabet: Use this lesson to decode and learn the Russian alphabet. Write each letter and become familiar with its pronunciation. With a little practice, you'll be on your way to reading Russian in the very next lesson.

Cut-out Menu Guide: Practice at your local restaurant and take it on your trip.

Pronunciation Guide: With the Guide and simple phonetics above each Russian word, it's easy for native English speakers to begin speaking Russian with the correct pronunciation.

Over 300 Free Words: Sounding similar to their English counterparts, these Russian words take no extra effort to add to your vocabulary.

Glossary of over 2,000 new words, definitions, and pronunciation: So you can quickly look up a Russian word, its pronunciation and definition.

Kristine K. is a writer who lives in the United States. Kershul combines her experiences as a teacher, international traveler, and language scholar to offer a fun, unique approach to learn and utilize a language. Kristine spent ten years as a professor of German in colleges in the United States and Europe as an experienced linguist. Kristine is a world traveler who has visited over 100 countries, from Bhutan to Zimbabwe, and nearly every exotic location in between. She is familiar with the issues that all tourists face, regardless of the country they are visiting.

She has firsthand experience with how languages may open doors to new experiences, new friends, and new cultures. Kristine earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in languages while residing in Heidelberg, Germany. She went on to get a second Master's degree in Medieval German Languages and Literature at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and then completed her doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature. She can speak a variety of languages, from Arabic to Swahili, in addition to German.

Kristine's interest in languages began when she was a child growing up in a trilingual family in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish, and English were spoken. Kristine's innate aptitude for languages led to opportunities outside of academia. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe before moving to the United States to work as a translator. Germany has an embassy.

Kristine's passion for travel, learning new languages, and seeing new cultures has taken her all over the world. Namibia, Laos, or Guyana are just a few of the places she'll visit next. Kristine is a trained diver, a licensed pilot, and a downhill skier. She enjoys playing the piano and competitive horseback riding.

She lives in Seattle, Washington, as well as Cape Town, South Africa.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781931873345
ISBN 10	1931873348
Title	RUSSIAN in 10 minutes a day
Author	Kristine Kershul Ma
Series	10 Minutes A Day Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bilingual Books Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2015-10-28
Number of pages	132
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.