Beginner's Russian Reader with Conversational Exercises

by McGraw-Hill Education

This is a reader for beginning Russian students. "Beginner's Russian Reader" (Pargment) is a graded reader that sets the stage for studying grammar by familiarizing your students with vocabulary, usage, and structures. Oral practice for developing conversational skills is also provided. This reader is softcover, 6" A- 9", and 220 pages in length.

Genres: Russia

209 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

McGraw-Hill Education traces its history back to 1888 when James H. McGraw, co-founder of the company, purchased the American Journal of Railway Appliances. He continued to add further publications, eventually establishing The McGraw Publishing Company in 1899. His co-founder, John A. Hill, had also produced several technical and trade publications and in 1902 formed his own business, The Hill Publishing Company.

In 1909 both men agreed upon an alliance and combined the book departments of their publishing companies into The McGraw-Hill Book Company. John Hill served as President, with James McGraw as Vice-President. 1917 saw the merger of the remaining parts of each business into The McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.

Reviews

[Max Misch · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little outdated, but very good nonetheless. Probably ideal for upper beginner and lower intermediate learners, i.e. A2-B1 level.

[Joseph Kavajecz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for the study of Russian.

[Louis T · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have quite a few Russian readers, but this is my favourite so far. It's getting on a bit (1985) and so, obviously it focuses on the USSR, but don't let that put you off.

It starts off with about 80 useful basic phrases in the first chapter, which are still very much used today. Stories begin in the second chapter, starting off at two sentences and gradually building in size. Words have stress and there are footnotes on each page. Dictionary and comprehension questions are at the back of the book. Try Google translate or Yandex if extra help is needed with the translations. I found the stories funny, interesting and fairly easy to read.

I got mine cheap on ebay (£4). Love it.

[Marta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Очень интересный, но немного трудный для новички.