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352 Page Russian Second Language Workbook Bilingual Beginnings: Learn Russian the Fun Way Begin an exciting journey into language and culture with Bilingual Beginnings, a Russian-English workbook specially crafted for young learners in America who have an interest or background in the Russian language. This interactive workbook helps children develop foundational skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Each unit includes a dedicated “Let’s Talk!” (Поговорим!) section designed to spark simple conversations and encourage children to begin using Russian in everyday situations. This workbook series is a treasure trove of knowledge, engaging visuals, and fun, age-appropriate activities that promote bilingual development through hands-on learning. What’s Inside Unit 1 (This Workbook): Буквы (Letters): А, У, О, М, С, Х Цвета (Colors): Красный (Red), Синий (Blue) Числа (Numbers): 1–10 Противоположности (Opposites): – Высокий / Низкий (Tall / Short) – Тяжелый / Легкий (Heavy / Light) – Горячий / Холодный (Hot / Cold) – Влажный / Сухой (Wet / Dry) Части тела (Body Parts): Глаз (Eye), Ухо (Ear), Нос (Nose), Рот (Mouth), Язык (Tongue), Брови (Eyebrows) Поговорим! (Let’s Talk!): Simple bilingual conversation practice to build real-world speaking confidence Upcoming Units in the Series: Unit 2: Letters: Р, Ш, Ы, Л, Н, К, Т Colors: Розовый (Pink), Белый (White) Numbers: 11–15 Opposites: Happy/Sad, Loud/Quiet, Strong/Weak, Big/Little Body Parts: Hair, Cheeks, Chin, Forehead, Teeth, Eyelashes Let’s Talk! section included Unit 3: Letters: И, П, З, Й, Г, В, Д Colors: Зеленый (Green), Черный (Black) Numbers: 16–20 Opposites: Light/Dark, Long/Short, Hard/Soft, Full/Empty Body Parts: Neck, Shoulder, Chest, Stomach, Back, Arm Let’s Talk! section included Unit 4: Letters: Б, Ж, Е, Ь, Я, Ю, Ё Colors: Жёлтый (Yellow), Коричневый (Brown) Numbers: 21–29 Oppo