V puti Russian Grammar in Context Author:Olga Kagan, Frank Miller This innovative book contains twelve units and combines a communicative approach with a solid grammar foundation that will prepare readers for further study at the advanced level. Takes a contrastive cultures approach that consists of the exchange of information between Americans and Russians. Develops all four language skills in each unit... more ». Each lesson contains: conversations followed by various oral exercises; writing assignments; grammar review or introduction followed by exercises; authentic reading selections from newspapers (Reading for Information); a discussion of Russian speech conventions; and an unabridged literary book (Reading for Pleasure).« less