Learn about widely-used modes of transportation in Russia
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Jonathan:Hi everyone, I’m Jonathan. |
| Svetlana:And I’m Svetlana! |
| Jonathan:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Russian Vocabulary, Lesson 21! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Transportation &around town. These are 5 frequently used modes of transportation in Russia. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at RussianPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Jonathan:Svetlana, what’s our first word? |
| Svetlana:Автобус |
| Jonathan:Bus |
| Svetlana:(slow) Автобус (regular) Автобус |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Автобус |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:The bus is the most widespread means of public transportation in many Russian cities, towns, and villages. - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Автробус - один из самых дешевых видов транспорта |
| Jonathan:The bus is one of the cheapest transportation methods. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Автробус - один из самых дешевых видов транспорта |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Метро |
| Jonathan:Metro |
| Svetlana:(slow) Метро (regular) Метро |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Метро |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:The Moscow metro was opened in 1935 and now is the world's second most heavily used rapid transit system, after Tokyo's twin subway. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) В Московском метро есть 12 линий |
| Jonathan:There are 12 lines in the Moscow metro |
| Svetlana:(slow) В Московском метро есть 12 линий |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Троллейбус |
| Jonathan:Trolleybus |
| Svetlana:(slow) Троллейбус (regular) Троллейбус |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Троллейбус |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Today the trolleybus can be found only in the big cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the public is encouraged to use it as an eco-friendly form of transportation. - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Троллейбус был создан в Германии |
| Jonathan:The trolleybus was invented in Germany. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Троллейбус был создан в Германии |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Автомобиль |
| Jonathan:Car |
| Svetlana:(slow) Автомобиль (regular) Автомобиль |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Автомобиль |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:The European part of Russian predominantly uses European cars like Volvo, while the Eastern part is more drawn to Japanese cars like Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Nissan. - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Японские автомобили популярны в России |
| Jonathan:Japanese cars are popular in Russia |
| Svetlana:(slow) Японские автомобили популярны в России |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Svetlana:Такси |
| Jonathan:Taxi |
| Svetlana:(slow) Такси (regular) Такси |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Такси |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:There are just a few official taxi companies in Russian cities, so most of the taxis are freelance, which usually means the fare can be negotiated with the driver. - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Номер такси есть в телефонном справочнике |
| Jonathan:The taxi number is listed in the phonebook. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Номер такси есть в телефонном справочнике |
| QUIZ |
| Jonathan:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Svetlana will give you the Russian – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Svetlana:Автобус |
| [pause]Jonathan:Bus |
| Svetlana:Метро |
| [pause]Jonathan:Metro |
| Svetlana:Троллейбус |
| [pause]Jonathan:Trolleybus |
| Svetlana:Автомобиль |
| [pause]Jonathan:Car |
| Svetlana:Такси |
| [pause]Jonathan:Taxi |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 frequently used modes of transportation in Russia! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com Thanks everyone, See you next time! |
| Svetlana:пока пока |
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