This comprehensive foundation course offers a highly interactive approach to learning Russian. Designed for beginners, it covers all the material required to reach intermediate level either at high school or during the first year of university. The course provides: BL Thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian BL Wide-ranging activities and exercises for both classroom use and self study BL Informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness BL Lively illustrations to reinforce learning BL Extensive reference features including a section on basic concepts of grammar BL Teachers' guidelines BL Cassettes and on-line answer key