Learn about Russian sweets
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Jonathan:Hi everyone, I’m Jonathan. |
| Svetlana:And I’m Svetlana! |
| Jonathan:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Russian Vocab, Lesson 5! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are 5 popular Russian sweets and desserts. 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:Яблочный Пирог |
| Jonathan:Apple pie |
| Svetlana:(slow) Яблочный Пирог (regular) Яблочный ПирогJonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Яблочный Пирог |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Apple pie is a common dessert in Russia, particularly in the fall months. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Яблочный пирог в России - традиционная осенняя выпечка |
| Jonathan:Russian apple pie is a traditional autumn bakery item. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Яблочный пирог в России - традиционная осенняя выпечка |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Халва |
| Jonathan:Paste of nuts, sugar and oil |
| Svetlana:(slow) Халва (regular) Халва |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Халва |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Children sometimes receive halva as a type of candy. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Родина халвы – Иран |
| Jonathan:The homeland of halva is Iran. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Родина халвы – Иран |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Пряники |
| Jonathan:Gingerbread |
| Svetlana:(slow) Пряники (regular) Пряники |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Пряники |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Pryaniki is a type of gingerbread that is well-known in Russia. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Тульские пряники - самый популярный вид пряников в России |
| Jonathan:Pryaniki made in Tula city is the most popular in Russia |
| Svetlana:(slow) Тульские пряники - самый популярный вид пряников в России |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Вафли |
| Jonathan:Sweet waffles, usually with chocolate layers |
| Svetlana:(slow) Вафли (regular) Вафли |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Вафли |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Sweet waffles are a dessert treat that are square-shaped and sandwiched with chocolate layers. - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Свежие вафли должны хрустеть |
| Jonathan:Fresh waffles should be crispy. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Свежие вафли должны хрустеть |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Svetlana:Шоколад |
| Jonathan:Chocolate |
| Svetlana:(slow) Шоколад (regular) Шоколад |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Шоколад |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:There are many factories that make gourmet chocolate in Russia. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Фабрика ""Красный Октябрь"" производит самый вкусный горький шоколад |
| Jonathan:The Krasniy Octyabr factory produces the most delicious bitter chocolate. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Фабрика ""Красный Октябрь"" производит самый вкусный горький шоколад |
| 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:Яблочный Пирог |
| [pause] |
| Jonathan:Apple pie |
| Svetlana:Халва |
| [pause]Jonathan:Paste of nuts, sugar and oil |
| Svetlana:Пряники |
| [pause]Jonathan:Gingerbread |
| Svetlana:Вафли |
| [pause]Jonathan:Sweet waffles usually with chocolate layers |
| Svetlana:Шоколад |
| [pause]Jonathan:Chocolate |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 sweets in Russia! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Svetlana: |
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