What Mean?: Where Russians Go Wrong in English - by Lynn Visson (Paperback)
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- As Lynn Visson explores in this fascinating book, sometimes simply knowing a language is not enough to ensure good communication.
- Author(s): Lynn Visson
- 152 Pages
- Foreign Language Study, Russian
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About the Book
As Lynn Visson explores in this fascinating book, sometimes simply knowing a language is not enough to ensure good communication. Speaking a language without understanding the culture in which it is spoken can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication. WHAT MEAN? explores the problems of language and culture facing both Russians speaking English and Americans speaking Russian. An introduction to the basic issues of the link between language and culture is followed by a discussion of the reasons for some common errors in Russian and English. Numerous practical examples help readers understand the importance of cultural markers and signposts in both languages.Book Synopsis
As Lynn Visson explores in this fascinating book, sometimes simply knowing a language is not enough to ensure good communication. Speaking a language without understanding the culture in which it is spoken can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication. WHAT MEAN? explores the problems of language and culture facing both Russians speaking English and Americans speaking Russian. An introduction to the basic issues of the link between language and culture is followed by a discussion of the reasons for some common errors in Russian and English. Numerous practical examples help readers understand the importance of cultural markers and signposts in both languages.Dimensions (Overall): 8.58 Inches (H) x 5.52 Inches (W) x .35 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 152
Genre: Foreign Language Study
Sub-Genre: Russian
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Lynn Visson
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 2013
TCIN: 84955036
UPC: 9780781813228
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-7373
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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