Reading Real Russian (2nd Edition)

Reading Real Russian (2nd Edition) by Thompson, Irene. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780131483392.

This proficiency-based reader introduces beginning- and intermediate-level readers to a strategy-based approach for dealing with a wide selection of authentic Russian texts through a variety of activities based on top-down and bottom-up processing strategies. Groups readings into 12 thematic units spanning a broad range of topics and interests. Covers several thematic categories, including — work and business; housing and real estate; shopping and economy; food and nutrition; computers and communication; and young people and society. Accompanies each passage with a variety of reading activities designed to help readers develop their text-processing skills.