What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The stories themselves are entertaining and move at a quick pace. It encourages you to read all the way through the chapter without looking up any words first. Very enjoyable and challenging, that is the way to learn for me.
The reading level is also suitable for the intermediate learner. The reader speaks very clearly, has a pleasant voice and a pleasant accent. Typos:172 6.
This book is suitable for lower-intermediate learners or higher.
Cons
This is not a book for beginners, there is far too much vocabulary for that. The typos and grammatical errors are unforgivable in a book aimed at learners. Unless you agree with the krashen talking points about not looking up words and magically absor... Read More
Highlights
Quality
And it seemed good quality when i wrapped it.
I also bought the audiobook, which is of excellent production quality.
Bought as a present for my father, so i can't comment on the quality of the russian itself.
Being a non native russian i can't vouch for the quality of the language though it seems fine it does seem to be written by som... Read More
Competitiveness
Incidentally, even at a higher level, i've found this volume to be a superb brushing-up exercise for my russian!
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
russian, good, level, first and intermediate. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 504 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 29 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The most egregious example of this is that the dictionary at the end of each chapter seems to lack about 30 of words in the text that are underlined the underlining is supposed to indicate that you should look in the dictionary for the definition
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Such a high percentage to me indicates that the publisher did not even bother to check this once
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Being a non native russian i cant vouch for the quality of the language though it seems fine it does seem to be written by someone who learnt russian rather than a native
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I could read through each chapter in one go and completely understand the gist of the story whilst not understanding every single word
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It really helps me to feel that i am progressing and i can understand the gist of the story without having to check the dictionary every other word
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Found out about it from the realrussianclub youtube channel
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are instructions on how to use the book and short summaries with comprehension questions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However i agree that it is it not for beginners
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