Archive forOctober 21st, 2009
Level: Idioms and Proverbs
You’re about to head for your first business meeting with your company’s Russian headquarters in Moscow, and you’re a little nervous. You’ve been practicing your Russian for quite a while now, but you haven’t yet used it much with other people. While waiting for your taxi, you strike up a conversation in Russian with the hotel clerk in the lobby, hoping a little small talk will calm your nerves before the meeting. The clerk tells you not to worry, that your Russian is very good. As you are about to leave, the clerk calls out something to you. You wave, and head for your cab. But now, you’re even more nervous, for you could swear that what the clerk said was “Wish you neither fur, nor feather.” What the heck does that mean? Maybe your Russian isn’t that good after all.
Learning Russian with RussianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Russian. This Russian lesson teaches you a few Russian idioms that you might encounter during your visit to Russia, as well as the history behind them. If you’ve ever wondered what the Russian equivalent to “break a leg” is, we’ll tell you! Visit us at RussianPod101.com, where you will find more fantastic Russian lessons and learning materials. Leave us a message while you are there!
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You’re about to head for your first business meeting with your company’s Russian headquarters in Moscow, and you’re a little nervous. You’ve been practicing your Russian for quite a while now, but you haven’t yet used it much with other people. While waiting for your taxi, you strike up a conversation in Russian with the hotel clerk in the lobby, hoping a little small talk will calm your nerves before the meeting. The clerk tells you not to worry, that your Russian is very good. As you are about to leave, the clerk calls out something to you. You wave, and head for your cab. But now, you’re even more nervous, for you could swear that what the clerk said was “Wish you neither fur, nor feather.” What the heck does that mean? Maybe your Russian isn’t that good after all.
Learning Russian with RussianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Russian. This Russian lesson teaches you a few Russian idioms that you might encounter during your visit to Russia, as well as the history behind them. If you’ve ever wondered what the Russian equivalent to “break a leg” is, we’ll tell you! Visit us at RussianPod101.com, where you will find more fantastic Russian lessons and learning materials. Leave us a message while you are there!
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