Author: Leon StilmanPublisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231099318
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
New Approaches to Slavic Verbs of Motion
Author: Viktoria HaskoPublisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027205825
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
This volume unifies a wide breadth of interdisciplinary studies examining the expression of motion in Slavic languages. The contributors to the volume have joined in the discussion of Slavic motion talk from diachronic, typological, comparative, cognitive, and acquisitional perspectives with a particular focus on verbs of motion, the nuclei of the lexicalization patterns for encoding motion. Motion verbs are notorious among Slavic linguists for their baffling idiosyncratic behavior in their lexical, semantic, syntactical, and aspectual characteristics. The collaborative effort of this volume is aimed both at highlighting and accounting for the unique properties of Slavic verbs of motion and at situating Slavic languages within the larger framework of typological research investigating cross-linguistic encoding of the motion domain. Due to the multiplicity of approaches to the linguistic analysis the collection offers, it will suitably complement courses and programs of study focusing on Slavic linguistics as well as typology, diachronic and comparative linguistics, semantics, and second language acquisition. "This important book is a model of in-depth exploration that is much needed: intra-typological, diachronic, and synchronic exploration of contrasting ways of encoding a particular semantic domain û in this case the domain of motion events. The various Slavic languages present contrasting but related solutions to the intersection of motion and aspect. And, as a group, they offer alternate forms of satellite-framed typology, in contrast to the more heavily studied Germanic languages of this general type. The up-to-date and interdisciplinary nature of the volume makes it essential reading in cognitive and typological linguistics."-Dan I. Slobin, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley "A feast for the mind, with untold riches and variety: different approaches, patterns and usage, diachronic as well as synchronic, Slavic and not just Russian. All on a high intellectual level from capable scholars. Ful besy were the editors in every thing, That to the feste was appertinent."-Alan Timberlake, Columbia University
Russian Step by Step Verbs of Motion
Author: Natasha AlexandrovaPublisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781483943145
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Russian Verbs of Motion Workbook Part 1 is the first book in this series and presents an introduction to the verbs of motion - it covers seven pairs of non-prefixed verbs of motion: to go by foot, to go by transportation, to fly, to run, to swim, to drive, to carry by an animate object. This Workbook has lots of activities that use these verbs in a realistic context. Each pair of verbs is thoroughly explained. Answer keys are given at the back of the Workbook.
Learn Russian - Level 7: Intermediate
Author: Innovative Language LearningPublisher: Innovative Language Learning
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Russian in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Russian - Level 7: Intermediate - a completely new way to learn Russian with ease! Learn Russian - Level 7: Intermediate will arm you with Russian and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Russian friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Russian - Level 7: Intermediate: - 180+ pages of Russian learning material - 25 Russian lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks - 25 Audio Review Tracks - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks This book is the most powerful way to learn Russian. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Russia and Russian. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Russian grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Russian instantly!
The New Penguin Russian Course
Author: Nicholas J. BrownPublisher: Circassian
ISBN: 9780140120417
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
This updated version of the Penguin Russian Course introduces the learner, through translation extracts, to the culture and life of the modern (post Glasnost) Soviet Union that was, as well as to the Russian language.
Directions for Pedagogical Construction Grammar
Author: Hans C. BoasPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110746778
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
How can insights from Construction Grammar (CxG) be applied to foreign language learning (FLL) and foreign language teaching (FLT)? This volume explores several aspects of Pedagogical Construction Grammar, with a specific look at issues relevant to second language acquisition, FLL, and FLT. The contributions in this volume discuss a wide range of constructions, as well as different resources, methodologies, and data used to learn constructions in the language classroom. More specifically, they seek to provide answers to the following questions: What do new constructional approaches to teaching and learning foreign language look like that take the insights of CxG seriously? What should electronic resources using constructions and semantic frames for foreign language instruction look like? How should constructions (pairings of form with meaning/function) in the foreign language classroom be introduced? What role does frequency play in learning constructions in the language classroom? What types of strategies does CxG offer to facilitate the acquisition of a second language? This volume is relevant for anyone interested in second language acquisition, foreign language pedagogy, Construction Grammar, and Cognitive Linguistics. Endorsements: If first language learning flows forth from language use, teaching language should be based on relevant usage-patterns, modified in accordance with the advanced cognitive and linguistic knowledge of older learners. The current volume shows how insights from first and second language learning and usage-based Construction Grammar can be turned into evidence-based teaching strategies. Heike Behrens, University of Basel Usage-based Construction Grammar has changed our view of language learning, but it is only recently that researchers have begun to apply the insights of the constructionist approach to language pedagogy. This volume brings together a collection of articles in which experts of Construction Grammar and Usage-based Linguistics make concrete proposals for teaching constructions by using corpora and other resources. A must read for everybody interested in grammar teaching. Holger Diessel, University of Jena With Directions for Pedagogical Construction Grammar, Boas has produced an impressive and much-needed volume which excels at illustrating the immense potential of constructionist approaches to improve language pedagogy. The contributions to this volume, all authored by leading cognitive and corpus linguists, convincingly describe what a successful future of language teaching could look like—one that is founded in usage-based linguistics and takes language patterns seriously. I consider this volume essential reading for any applied linguist. Ute Römer, Georgia State University
Learn Russian - Level 6: Lower Intermediate
Author: Innovative Language LearningPublisher: Innovative Language Learning
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Russian in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Russian - Level 6: Lower Intermediate - a completely new way to learn Russian with ease! Learn Russian - Level 6: Lower Intermediate will arm you with Russian and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Russian friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Russian - Level 6: Lower Intermediate: - 260+ pages of Russian learning material - 25 Russian lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks - 25 Audio Review Tracks - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks This book is the most powerful way to learn Russian. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Russia and Russian. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Russian grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Russian instantly!
The Art of Teaching Russian
Author: Evgeny DengubPublisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 1647120039
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
The Art of Teaching Russian offers Russian-language practitioners current research, pedagogy, and specific methodologies for teaching the Russian language and culture in the twenty-first century. With contributions from the leading professionals in the field, this collection covers the most important aspects of teaching the Russian language.
Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms, Revised Edition
Author: Sophia LubenskyPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300162278
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
This is the most innovative, comprehensive, and scholarly bilingual dictionary of Russian idioms available today. It includes close to 14,000 idioms, set expressions, and sayings found in contemporary colloquial Russian and in literature from the nineteenth century to the present. The Russian idioms are provided with many English equivalents to render idioms in various contexts. Illustrative examples are cited to show how the idioms are used in context. Each entry also contains a grammatical description of the idiom, a definition—an innovative feature for a bilingual dictionary—and stylistic and usage information. A most notable part of the work is the alphanumeric index that makes finding the right expression very easy.
Intermediate Russian
Author: John MurrayPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415221023
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Intermediate Russian provides a reference grammar and related exercises in one volume. Varied texts from Russian sources give an insight into contemporary Russian society and culture. Features include: * texts and exercises reflecting contemporary Russian * concise grammar explanations * full exercise key * detailed index. Intermediate Russian, and its sister volume, Basic Russian, are ideal both for independent study and use in class. Together the books provide a compendium of the essentials of Russian grammar.
