Russian For Dummies. Serafima Gettys

Checking Out and Paying Your Bill Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies Finding Help in Case of Accidents and Other Emergencies Receiving Medical Care Calling the Police When You’re the Victim of a Crime

      8  Part 4: The Part of Tens Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Russian Quickly Check Out Russian TV, Movies, and Music Listen to Russian Radio Programs Read Russian Publications Surf the Internet Visit a Russian Restaurant Find a Russian Pen Pal Teach English to a Russian Immigrant Visit a Jewish Community Center Travel to Russia Date or Marry a Russian Chapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in Russian Use the Right Form of “You” Don’t Rush to Say “Hi!” Don’t Switch to First Names Prematurely Use “How Are You?” with Caution Respond to “How Are You?” in a Culturally Appropriate Manner Choose the Right Form of “Happy” Watch Out When You Talk about Studying Accent a Certain Verb Carefully Know the Difference between a Bathroom and a Restroom Don’t Toast with the Wrong Phrase Chapter 21: Ten Favorite Russian Expressions Showing Strong Feelings Using “Give” in Various Situations Starting a Story Taking “Listen!” to the Next Level Describing Amazement about Food Insisting that the Good Times Continue Noting the Benefit of Silence Saying that Two Heads Are Better Than One Expressing that a Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed Understanding the Importance of Old Friends Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Russian Showing Off Your Excellent Manners Paying a Compliment Inviting Someone Over for Tea Saying “Help Yourself” Wishing Someone “Bon Appétit!” Embracing the Tradition of Sitting Down Before Leaving Offering Hospitality Wishing Good Luck Signing Off with Kisses Offering Unusual Congratulations

      9  Appendix A: Russian-English Mini-Dictionary Russian-English Mini-Dictionary English-Russian Mini-Dictionary

      10  Appendix B: Verb Tables Regular Russian Verbs Irregular Russian Verbs

      11  Appendix C: Answer Keys

      12  Index

      13  About the Authors

      14  Advertisement Page

      15  Connect with Dummies

      16  End User License Agreement

      List of Tables

      1 Chapter 2TABLE 2-1 The Russian Alphabet

      2 Chapter 7TABLE 7-1 Words Denoting Nationality and Ethnicity

      Guide

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4 Table of Contents

      5  Begin Reading

      6  Appendix A: Russian-English Mini-Dictionary

      7  Appendix B: Verb