SPEAK RUSSIAN WITH CONFIDENCE IN JUST 6 WEEKS! TheLiving Language® Russian Complete Courseteaches the basics of Russian language and usage. It uses a highly effective speed-learning method developed by U.S. government experts to teach languages to overseas-bound service personnel and diplomats. TWO 90-MINUTE CASSETTES WITH 40 LESSONS • Begin with simple words and progress to complex phrases and sentences. • Just listen and repeat after the native speakers on the recordings to learn naturally, the way you learned English. RUSSIAN COURSEBOOK • 40 lessons from the recordings with translations, additional vocabulary, detailed explanations, quizzes, and reviews. • Verb charts, a comprehensive grammar summary, and a section on letter writing are also included. RUSSIAN–ENGLISH / ENGLISH–RUSSIAN DICTIONARY • More than 20,000 words, idioms, and expressions. • Examples show how words are used in everyday conversation. • 1,000 frequently used words are highlighted for easy reference.