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Become a Russian verb virtuoso! The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs is the most comprehensive resource available for learning and mastering Russian verbs. Designed for beginning through advanced learners, this indispensable guide will help you conjugate verbs with ease, enabling you to communicate in Russian confidently. Inside you will find: 555 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically Current idioms and expressions for each verb The Top 50 verbs, with many examples of their usage in context More than 4,200 verbs cross-referenced to conjugation models A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms

McGraw-Hill's Big Books not only include more verbs and a better selection than their competitors, but they also provide ample contextual examples that show you how the verbs are actually used. Features include: 555 fully conjugated verbs Extensive examples illustrating basic meanings for the top 50 verbs Verb exercises Clear coverage of the unique aspects of the language's verbs And more

Thousands of students have found these books the ideal way to master the grammar of their chosen language. They offer a step-by-step explanation of a concept as it applies in English, a presentation of the same concept as it applies in the target language, the similarities and differences between the two languages, stressing common pitfalls for English speakers and including review exercises with an answer key.

This book includes the following chapters: "Historical, Theoretical, and Pragmatic Perspectives on Mentoring" (H. Jay Siskin, with Jim Davis); "New Paradigms, Old Practices: Disciplinary Tensions in TA Training" (Elizabeth Guthrie); "The Professional Development of Highly Experienced and Less Experienced Teachers: Meeting Diverse Needs" (Elizabeth B. Bernhardt); "Mentoring in Style: Using Style Information to Enhance Mentoring of Foreign Language Teachers" (Betty Lou Leaver and Rebecca Oxford); "Getting to Know the Face in the Mirror: Reflection in Practice for Teachers and Teacher Educators" (Sangeeta Dhawan); "Meeting the Needs of International TAs in the Foreign Language Classroom: A Model for Extended Training" (Cynthia Chalupa and Anne Lair); "Training Graduate Teachers and Foreign Language Assistants in UK Universities: A Reflective Approach" (John Klapper); "Working with Lecturers and Part-Time Faculty: A Case Study of Russian in the National Capital Area" (Richard Robin); and "Language Teaching: Raising Expectations for Instructor Preparation" (Patricia R. Chaput). (VWL).