LANGUAGE MINIMUMS IN COMPILING A RUSSIAN TEXTBOOK FOR FARSI SPEAKERS

Abstract

The article examines the concept of language minimums (phonology, lexicography and grammar) in compiling a Russian textbook for Farsi speakers. Based on the educational stage, age of the learner, and the purpose of language teaching due attention should be paid to the language minimums when compiling an educational book for Farsi speakers. Language minimums have a very important role in teaching Russian as a foreign language at all education levels. The number of language minimums in different textbooks varies according to the way of teaching the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Linguistic minimums (phonology, vocabulary, grammar) are determined based on the purpose, level and duration of training. The order of presentation of language minimums (phonology, vocabulary and grammar) is very important in compiling a textbook for Persian language learners. When compiling a Russian language textbook for Persian language learners, commonly used words, appropriate texts, and exercises should be selected based on the four language skills in order to achieve communication skills.