Learn about vegetables 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 7! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are the 5 most popular vegetables 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:Картофель |
| Jonathan:Potato |
| Svetlana:(slow) Картофель (regular) Картофель |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Картофель |
| Jonathan:In Russia, some types of fresh, early ripening potatoes are considered to be a delicacy. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Многие выращивают свой картофель на даче |
| Jonathan:Many Russians grow their own potatoes at their dacha (a home in the countryside). |
| Svetlana:(slow) Многие выращивают свой картофель на даче |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Капуста |
| Jonathan:Cabbage |
| Svetlana:(slow) Капуста (regular) Капуста |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Капуста |
| Jonathan:Cabbage is often an ingredient used in traditional borscht soup. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Квашенная капуста - одно из традиционных русских блюд |
| Jonathan:Sour cabbage is one of the traditional Russian dishes. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Квашенная капуста - одно из традиционных русских блюд |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Кабачок |
| Jonathan:Squash |
| Svetlana:(slow) Кабачок (regular) Кабачок |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Кабачок |
| Jonathan:Squash can sometimes be fried and served with a dip. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Цуккини - самый распространенный вид кабачков в Европе |
| Jonathan:Zucchini is the most widespread type of squash in Europe. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Цуккини - самый распространенный вид кабачков в Европе |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Свекла |
| Jonathan:Beetroot |
| Svetlana:(slow) Свекла (regular) Свекла |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Свекла |
| Jonathan:Russians use not only beetroot but also its leaves for cooking. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Свекла - это ключевой ингредиент некоторых традиционных русских блюд |
| Jonathan:Beetroot is the key ingredient of some traditional Russian dishes |
| Svetlana:(slow) Свекла - это ключевой ингредиент некоторых традиционных русских блюд |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Svetlana:Репа |
| Jonathan:Turnip |
| Svetlana:(slow) Репа (regular) Репа |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Репа |
| Jonathan:The turnip was the staple crop of the Nordic countries before it was replaced with the potato in the 1700s. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Сок репы, перемешанный с медом помогает при кашле |
| Jonathan:Turnip juice mixed with honey helps to treat coughs. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Сок репы, перемешанный с медом помогает при кашле |
| 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:Картофель |
| [pause]Jonathan:Potato |
| Svetlana:Капуста |
| [pause]Jonathan:Cabbage |
| Svetlana:Кабачок |
| [pause]Jonathan:Squash |
| Svetlana:Свекла |
| [pause]Jonathan:Beet root |
| Svetlana:Репа |
| [pause] Jonathan:Turnip |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 vegetable names in Russia! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Svetlana: |
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