If you have thought about getting this book, then you should definitely check out this review. This is a complete review of The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course For Beginners by Nicholas J. It will allow you to make enough progress and not get discouraged by this difficult and exotic language. Since beginning to learn Russian I have bought a fair few books, but know I study from a core few... including the New Penguin Russian Course. It is the first of many reviews to help you guys pick the best material available to you out there. Unlike other language books, this book gets straight to the point, and tells you what to do in a clear, precise way with out dancing around the bush.

For a first book, I would recommend a shorter course, one that gives you a taste of how the language works but doesn't go into too many details. Honestly, it's the best investment I've made in years. The New Penguin Russian Course (NPRC) is a good "second" book for people wanting to learn Russian. There are no Russian courses around where I live, and I wanted a cheap, but effective, way to learn Russian, so I picked up this book. 5.0 out of 5 starsDuolingo/Memrise + The Penguin's Russian Course Book = the ultimate combination Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018 There are no Russian courses around where I live, and I wanted a cheap, but effective, way to learn Russian, so I picked up this book. Brown. Honestly, it's the best investment I've made in years. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers.

It's design for the more serious student rather than those looking to learn casual phrases before going on holiday. The Penguin Russian Course book. I don't suppose I shall ever reach the stage when I can read Anna Karenina in Russian, but the New Penguin Russian Course is a good place to start. The Russian language, when you hear it well spoken is also very beautiful to listen to. If you’re interested in the latter, there are definitely better resources out there for you. The New Penguin Russian Course is definitely for those interested in “slow learning” Russian and not for someone looking for just enough of the language to get conversational quickly. It's a great book, packed full of informtion and could potentially lead you to an A level.