Learn about fruits that are popular 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 6! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are the five most popular fruits 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:Яблоко |
| Jonathan:Apple |
| Svetlana:(slow) Яблоко (regular) Яблоко |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Яблоко |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Baked apples with honey is a delicious dessert served in Russia. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Яблоки - одни из самых распространенных фруктов в России |
| Jonathan:Apples are one of the most popular fruits in Russia. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Яблоки - одни из самых распространенных фруктов в России |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Груша |
| Jonathan:Pear |
| Svetlana:(slow) Груша (regular) Груша |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Груша |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Some types of pear trees are evergreen. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) В России выращивают морозостойкий сорт груш |
| Jonathan:There is a cold-resistant type of pear found in Russia. |
| Svetlana:(slow) В России выращивают морозостойкий сорт груш |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Мандарин |
| Jonathan:Tangerine |
| Svetlana:(slow) Мандарин (regular) Мандарин |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Мандарин |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Tangerine juice concentrate is available in Russia. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Мандарин -самый популярный фрукт на новогоднем столе |
| Jonathan:The tangerine is the most popular fruit during the New Year celebration. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Мандарин -самый популярный фрукт на новогоднем столе |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Виноград |
| Jonathan:Grape |
| Svetlana:(slow) Виноград (regular) Виноград |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Виноград |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:The Russian seedless grape is one of the three sources for the many varieties of seedless grapes available today. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Виноград в больших количествах выращивают в Краснодарском крае |
| Jonathan:Grapes are grown in large quantities in the Krasnodar region |
| Svetlana:(slow) Виноград в больших количествах выращивают в Краснодарском крае |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Svetlana:Черешня |
| Jonathan:Cherry |
| Svetlana:(slow) Черешня (regular) Черешня |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Черешня |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Russia is one of the top ten cherry producing nations in the world. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Сезон черешни в России начинается в конце мая |
| Jonathan:Cherry season in Russia starts at the end of May |
| Svetlana:(slow) Сезон черешни в России начинается в конце мая |
| 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:Яблоко |
| [pause]Jonathan:Apple |
| Svetlana:Груша |
| [pause]Jonathan:Pear |
| Svetlana:Мандарин |
| [pause]Jonathan:Tangerine |
| Svetlana:Виноград |
| [pause]Jonathan:Grape |
| Svetlana:Черешня |
| [pause]Jonathan:Cherry |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 fruit names in Russian! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Svetlana: |
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