Dictionary of Russian Slang and Colloquial Expressions (Dictionary) | List Price: $18.99
Discount Price: $10.69
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Binding: Paperback
A way to expand your spoken Russian but be careful! [Posted on 2007-09-09]
This book has a lot of popular expressions and words for the more ADVANCED student but, as in English, great care should be taken in using words or expressions that might sound relatively innocuous to a foreigner but could be very offensive to a native speaker. Make sure you ask a native speaker if and when certain expressions can be used. A word to the wise......
Everyday Russian [Posted on 2008-07-09]
This is a fantastic book. While there are vulgarisms, the bulk of the entries are purely idiomatic and inoffensive. Many definitions contain English equivalents that would be baffling if translated literally. For instance the idiom for "unkempt" or "slob" is literally the Russian word "scratched up".
One caveat for beginners; while the idiomatic words and phrases display accent marks, they are not shown above the surrounding words in sample sentences. A small quibble for an otherwise indispensable resource.
A review on what to say to another people in strong manner! [Posted on 2008-08-24]
Finally a dictionary which help on what the people says to us and we do not understand!
Good in some ways [Posted on 2008-10-18]
Like the description says, it's a book of everday used slang by russians.
Pros
-It has a LOT of stuff
-Written like a phrase dictionary
Cons
-Too large to take with you everywhere
-Would take to long to search if having a conversation with someone
It would be good for really advanced students, or to have on the shelf and use for emails, and messages.
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