Russian textbook recommendation??

[Beyer, Tom]

You might want to try Express Track to Russian-it costs about fifty dollars
but it is a serious program with text, grammar guide, workbook and tapes all
in one-it's clearly geared for adults and individual learners. it is
available from Barron's Educational series-or through your local bookstore.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alyssa Dinega [SMTP:anyad at mailcity.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 1998 1:40 PM
> To:   SEELANGS at CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU
> Subject:      Russian textbook recommendation??
>
> ---
> 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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