Read and Think Russian
Culmen International is proud to present Dr. Basil Bessonoff's Russian language and cultural immersion textbook
Read and Think Russian is an intermediate level textbook primarily targeted at improving students’ reading comprehension skills in the Russian language, however the course is intended for all students seeking to reach an advanced level of Russian in all modalities (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale. This book is designed to bridge the gap between language teaching methodologies used in Russia and English-speaking countries, thus facilitating the preparation for study and work abroad. It is suited for use in higher-level undergraduate courses, graduate courses and continuing education for those professionally or academically involved in Eurasian studies.
Consisting of five chapters, Book I contains authentic, contemporary reading segments full of practical knowledge about Russia and its international relations, politics, economics, and military. Each chapter includes helpful graphics as well as concise vocabulary to assist the student in determining the main ideas, while also presenting grammatical reminders, translation exercises, and questions to facilitate topical discussions.
At the conclusion of Book I, students are expected to have progressed to the advanced-low level based on the ACTFL scale.


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