The practical learner's grammar is intended for those who wish to progress beyond the initial stages of learning Russian. Beginning with an easy-to-follow explanation of grammatical terms, it contains a comprehensive reference section on the declension and conjugation systems and provides explanatory chapters on grammatical categories. Examples are taken from popular sayings, classical literature and the contemporary press, enabling users to become familiar with different registers of Russian. There are exercises, a section on words and phrases which cause problems in translation, and a thorough index.
This valuable book by William Harrison and Stephen le Fleming is the fruit of many years of experience in teaching Russian. It offeres in-depth coverage of Russian grammar, lucidly and accessibly presented, and is relevant to a wide range of users.
