This is a new and unique linguistic and cultural dictionary that describes gestures and facial expressions that are common among native Russian speakers. It explains the meaning of gestures and expressions and provides examples of situations in which gestures and facial expression can be used and common expressions that may accompany them. Each entry includes examples from literature and, where...

Level B1.

Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military...

The author offers his views and analysis of the revolutionary movements in the modern world (Syria, Iraq, Libya, Africa, Europe, etc.).

Moving to another country is a major life event. People can learn a new language and pack their suitcases, but it is just one of many steps in a big and complicated journey. Another important dimension is a psychological preparation, which could help immigrants not to break under stress and pressure. In this book, readers can find dozens of real immigrant stories, descriptions of methods of...

A collection of articles by different authors about the nature of bilingualizm and the aspects of language learning.

Grammar supplement with exercises to accompany textbook.

Russian grammar exercises for intermediate level. The manual includes exercises for grammar aspects that usually cause confusion and difficulties: expression of time, reason, purpose, and word order in simple and complex sentences.

25 short stories by different authors with exercises, commentaries, and quesitons.

A reader includes a short story about a young girl who grew up in a small Dagestan village and then grew up to become a kamikaze in Moscow bombings.