From the back cover:

"This book is an entrance into the world of the Russian language.  You will learn:  how to pronounce the Russian language sounds and how they differ from the english language; get an idea of the Russian alphabet and reading rules; glimpse Russian grammar structures for further studying - if you plan to go on with the language -; and acquire a useful vocabulary base to introduce yourself to a Russian speaker; have efficient and simple conversations, and ask basic questions. . ."