Russian textbook recommendation??

[C. Fields]

Since cost is an issue, have you looked into the Teach Yourself series, or
Colloquial Russian.  They're not very sophisticated, but they've got
useable dialogs, realia, cultural notes, reading texts, correct yourself
exercises, and supplemental tapes.  They can fit easily into a suitcase
for students who will be traveling, and they cost (with tapes) around $20.

Emily Fields


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> > From: Alyssa Dinega <anyad at mailcity.com>
> > To: SEELANGS at CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU
> > Subject: Russian textbook recommendation??
> > Date: 22 October 1998 18:39
> >
> > ---
> > I may be teaching Beginning and Advanced Beginning Russian in a continuing
> >  education program this spring and was wondering if anyone can recommend an
> >  appropriate textbook.  The classes will be very "watered down," will meet
>  just
> >  once a week for two hours, and there is no testing or grading.  Large
 amounts
> >  of homework are also discouraged.  Something with a very practical approach
>  to
> >  vocabulary and conversation, as well as an interesting cultural component,
> >  would be perfect.  Some of the students may be scientists who are
>  collaborating
> >  with Russian research labs and traveling to Russia periodically.
> >
> > There is also the additional requirement that the book should not be too
> >  expensive, preferably in the $30-35 range.
> >
> > I'd be grateful for any suggestions anyone can make.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Alyssa Dinega
> >
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