Brian Sims

Read and Think Russian An Intermediate Reader Book Three Brian Sims

Read and Think Russian is an intermediate level textbook primarily targeted at

improving students' reading comprehension skills in the Russian language, however

the course is intended for all students seeking to reach an advanced level of

Russian in all modalities (speaking, reading, writing and listening) according to the

ACTFL scale. This book is designed to bridge the gap between language teaching

methodologies used in Russia and English-speaking countries, thus facilitating

the preparation for study and work abroad. It is suited for use in higher-level

undergraduate courses, graduate courses and continuing education for those

professionally or academically involved in Eurasian studies.

Consisting of four chapters, Book III contains authentic, contemporary reading

segments full of practical knowledge about fundamental nuclear terminology, arms

control, safeguards and protection of nuclear materials, and nuclear weapons in the

21st century. Each chapter includes helpful graphics as well as concise vocabulary to

assist the student in determining the main ideas, while also presenting grammatical

reminders, translation exercises, and questions to facilitate topical discussions.

At the conclusion of Book III, students are expected to have progressed to the

advanced-low level based on the ACTFL scale.