The offered textbook is intended for students-slavists, and also for all persons interested to study Slovak. At mastering of material of textbook the level of knowledge, corresponding to the level of В1 (all-sufficient possession) on the European system CEFR, is arrived at.A textbook consists of 20 lessons, each of that contains two parts, grammatical and colloquial. Grammar is given as evident tables and explanations to them. All rules expounded in accordance with the modern state of language. In many rules comparisons are made with the grammatical structure of Russian. To all grammatical themes exercises over are brought. In the second edition of textbook texts of exercises are renewed and grammatical material is complemented.The circle of the colloquial themes presented in a textbook is wide enough is an acquaintance, orientation in city, trips, weather, meal, holidays, education, profession, appearance and character, health and illnesses, interests and favourite employments. In addition, cross-cultural material over is brought about Slovakia.An Audioappendix contains texts, dialogues and tasks on development of speech and her perception by ear. All records are done by native speakers.In addition to the book on the web-site of karo.spb.ru it is possible to purchase thematic аудиоматериал prepared by a publishing house.