Basic Russian: Learn to Speak and Understand Russian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur) | List Price: $24.95
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Binding: Audio CD
Great introduction [Posted on 2007-12-02]
This is a great introduction to the Russian language. You won't be able to speak Russian when you're finished, but you'll have a few "catch phrases" to use and a fantastic accent. The repetition is excellent in committing the phrases to memory; very quickly, you find yourself being able to "answer" the prompt, instead of just repeating.
It is by no means sufficient if you are interested in having anything more than an EXTREMELY basic knowledge of the language. But the pronunciation you'll learn, as well as the taste of Russian you get, is insurpassable.
unacceptable [Posted on 2008-03-29]
I haven't received anything yet. I will consider it very seriously before I purchase anything on Amazon again.
very limited scope [Posted on 2008-07-27]
This was good as an introduction to the sound/pronunciation of the Russian language, and the repetitiveness does imbed the vocabulary in your mind--but what useless vocabulary! Unless you are a guy traveling to Moscow to pick up a Russian girl (which is unnecessary b/c they will be looking for you regardless of whether you can speak the language) in which case it teaches you to invite her for a drink or out to eat, at a restaurant or "at my place". If you want more, look elsewhere.
Reasonably effective, and at a good price [Posted on 2008-09-15]
This course is slowly paced (which is probably a good thing, Russian is a tough language). The lessons really pound in a few concepts per module, so when you're done your skills won't be broad, but they will be reasonably deep. The other nice thing about this is it's strictly audio, none of this "turn to your books" stuff, which makes it perfect for a commuter. I've used several of these types of courses over the years, and this one is pretty good, as well as reasonably priced.
Short vocabulary [Posted on 2008-10-04]
The number of words taught could have been more. Too much repetition of the same words on the disc impoverish the final number of words taught.
Tks.
Prof. Rodrigues
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