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This Audiobook will take you through the basics of Russian with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons.
The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts. Next, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed. Finally, practice what you have learned with the review track. In the review track, a native speaker will say a word or phrase from the dialogue. Repeat the words and phrases you hear in the review track aloud to practice pronunciation and reinforce what you have learned.
In the fifteen All About lessons, you'll learn all about Russian and America. Our native teachers and language experts will explain everything you need to know to get started in Russian, including how to understand the writing system, grammar, pronunciation, cultural background, tradition, society, and more - all in a fun and educational format!
The five Pronunciation lessons take you step-by-step through the most basic skill in any language: how to pronounce words and sentences like a native speaker. You'll go from basic concepts to advanced tips and will soon sound like you've been speaking Russian your entire life.
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Words on the Move opens our eyes to the surprising backstories to the words and expressions we use every day. Did you know that silly once meant "blessed"? Or that ought was the original past tense of owe? Or that the suffix -ly in adverbs is actually a remnant of the word like? And have you ever wondered why some people from New Orleans sound as if they come from Brooklyn?
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- By Margaret on 09-25-16
By: John McWhorter
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Born on a Blue Day
- A Memoir
- By: Daniel Tammet
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the world's 50 living autistic savants is the first and only to tell his compelling and inspiring life story and explain how his incredible mind works. Worldwide, there are fewer than 50 living savants, those autistic individuals who can perform miraculous mental calculations or artistic feats. (Think Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man.) None of them has been able to discuss his or her thought processes, much less write a book. Until now.
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Ordinary Life Through Unordinary Eyes
- By J. C. AZ on 05-09-07
By: Daniel Tammet
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Nino and Me
- My Unusual Friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia
- By: Bryan A. Garner
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
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Author Bryan Garner's friendship with Justice Scalia was instigated by celebrated writer David Foster Wallace and strengthened over their shared love of language. Despite their differing viewpoints on everything from gun control to the use of contractions, their literary and personal relationship flourished. Justice Scalia even officiated at Garner's wedding. In this humorous, touching, and surprisingly action-packed memoir, Garner gives a firsthand insight into the mind, habits, and faith of one of the most famous and misunderstood judges in the world.
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Captivating
- By Jean on 02-20-19
By: Bryan A. Garner
What listeners say about Learn Russian - Level 1: Introduction to Russian, Volume 1: Lessons 1-25
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-04-22
This is packed with information.
There are language and history lessons in this. There are also culture lessons. I will be listening over and over.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-07-21
Corny, disorganized trash pedagogy
Horrible forced chemistry between the two presenters. Zero logic to the sequence of materials. No attempt at drilling. Curious about Russian and since it's free thought I'd take a listen to get it in my ear but honnie this ain't it
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