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ConversationFile 2 24 651 Meeting and Greeting 1 Jane, a beginner student of Russian, starts a conversation with a native speaker. 1 2 Jane 56 Masha 55 8 27 27 1 Say, "Good morning!" to your new Russian friend. 28 28 1 Ask her if she speaks English. 29 29 2 Apologize and explain that you do not speak English. 30 30 1 State that you are afraid you speak Russian very poorly. 31 31 2 Assure Jane that it's all right. 32 32 2 Tell Jane that she is doing fine. 33 33 1 Tell Masha that you feel uncomfortable when you speak Russian. 34 34 2 Tell Jane that you understand her very well. Meeting and Greeting 2 A conversation between two friends who have not seen each other in a long time. 1 2 Sasha 57 Jim 59 9 35 35 1 Greet your friend in an informal manner and inquire how things are going. 36 36 2 Tell Sasha that everything is great and ask him how he is. 37 37 1 Remark that it has been a long time since you saw Jim last. 38 38 2 Tell Sasha that you have been in Murmansk for 2 weeks. 39 39 1 Ask Jim how his family is. 40 40 2 Tell Sasha that everything is fine. 41 41 2 Express pleasure at having seen your friend again. 42 42 1 Let Jim know that you are also glad to have run into him. 43 43 1 Express hope that the two of you will meet again. Meeting and Greeting 3 A typical exchange between a native speaker and a beginner who has not mastered Russian pronunciation yet. 1 2 Kendra 60 Olya 58 12 44 44 1 Ask your friend if she can understand you. 45 45 2 Say that you do understand her. 46 46 2 Politely request that Kendra speak a bit slower. 47 47 1 Say, "All right." 48 48 1 Ask if speaking like this is better. 49 49 2 Apologize, and politely request that Kendra repeat what she said. 50 50 2 Assure Kendra that she speaks Russian very well. 51 51 2 Diplomatically explain that you realize how difficult Russian pronunciation can be to master. 52 52 1 Say, "Yes, you are right." 53 53 1 Explain that you are trying. 54 54 2 Tell Kendra that she is managing very well. 55 55 2 Advise her that everything will come with time. At the Restaurant 4 Jim orders a meal. 1 2 Waitress 61 Jim 59 12 115 115 1 Greet Jim politely and ask him what he is planning to order. 116 116 2 Looking at the menu, note that the restaurant appears to have two different types of Russian soup (borshch and shchi). 117 117 2 Inquire about the difference between the two. 118 118 1 Tell Jim that borshch is made with beets. 119 119 1 Explain that shchi resembles cabbage soup. 120 120 1 Explain to Jim that both borshch and shchi are served with sour cream. 121 121 2 Ask the waitress what solyanka is. 122 122 1 Tell Jim that solyanka is prepared with pickles, sausage, ham, beef, and kielbasa in a meat broth. 123 123 1 Highly recommend the solyanka available at the restaurant today. 124 124 1 Tell Jim that solyanka is served hot with sour cream and finely chopped dill. 125 125 2 Thank the waitress. 126 126 2 Say that you will take the solyanka. At the Restaurant 5 Jim orders a meal and some wine. 1 2 Jim 59 Waitress 61 10 127 127 1 Politely ask the waitress to tell you about shashlik and pelmeni. 128 128 2 Explain to Jim that shashlik resembles shish-kabob. 129 129 2 Explain that pelmeni are similar to ravioli. 130 130 2 Tell Jim that pelmeni can be sauteed in butter. 131 131 2 Tell him they can be baked in the oven. 132 132 2 Tell Jim that pelmeni can simply be boiled and eaten with sour cream. 133 133 1 Say, "Wonderful!" 134 134 1 Order pelmeni. 135 135 2 Ask Jim what he would like to drink. 136 136 1 Order some white wine. At the Restaurant 6 Jane and Igor dine at a fashionable restaurant. 1 2 Jane 56 Igor 74 15 137 137 1 Tell Igor what a remarkable restaurant this is. 138 138 1 Say that you like the atmosphere very much. 139 139 2 Tell Jane that you are very glad. 140 140 2 Tell Jane that this restaurant was completely renovated. 141 141 2 Tell Jane that the restaurant now looks just as it did originally, in the beginning of the 19th century. 142 142 2 Tell Jane that the restaurant is very popular for special occasions. 143 143 1 Inquire what the specialties of the house are. 144 144 2 Tell Jane that it is fresh black and red caviar served with blini. 145 145 1 Say, "Wonderful!" and ask how this is eaten. 146 146 2 Explain that the caviar is placed in the middle of the blin. 147 147 2 Tell Jane that the blin is rolled up into a little tube. 148 148 2 Tell Jane, "Naturally, such blini are very good with a small glass of vodka." 149 149 2 Tell Jane that blini are uncommonly good with sour cream, smoked fish, herring, mushrooms, honey, and jam. 150 150 2 Wish Jane Bon Appetit. 151 151 1 Thank Igor, remembering to address him in a formal, polite manner. At the Restaurant 7 Jane and Igor toast to each other's health after a delicious dinner. 1 2 Jane 56 Igor 74 6 152 152 1 Tell Igor that you think the red caviar is a real treat. 153 153 1 Thank Igor for recommending it. 154 154 2 Express delight that Jane liked it. 155 155 2 Say that the time has come to propose a toast. 156 156 2 Tell Jane that you would like to drink to her health. 157 157 1 Say that you drink to his health, too. At the Restaurant 8 Mark, a non-drinking American, politely declines alcoholic beverages. 1 2 Mark 64 Misha 75 11 159 159 1 Thank your host and explain that you do not drink. 160 160 2 Ask Mark why he does not drink. 161 161 2 Say that this is wonderful vodka. 162 162 1 Tell Misha that you are sorry, but you have heart trouble. 163 163 1 Add that you do not drink in general. 164 164 1 Emphatically state, "Never, not under any circumstances." 165 165 1 Tell Misha that you are currently taking very strong antibiotics. 166 166 1 Tell Misha that it makes you unable to drink at all. 167 167 2 Say, "What a pity!" 168 168 2 Suggest that Mark pour some grape juice for himself. 169 169 2 Urge Mark to drink with the rest of the company for solidarity's sake. Taxi 9 Kendra catches a taxi to the airport. 1 2 Kendra 60 Taxi Driver 62 14 231 231 1 Ask the Taxi Driver whether he is free. 232 232 2 Respond affirmatively. 233 233 1 Say, "Here is my suitcase." 234 234 2 Inform Kendra that you will put her suitcase in the trunk. 235 235 1 Thank the driver and tell him that you are going to the airport. 236 236 2 Ask which airport Kendra needs, Pulkovo 1 or Pulkovo 2. 237 237 1 Tell the driver that you are flying to Moscow. 238 238 1 Tell him "Therefore, we will go to Pulkovo 2." 239 239 1 Tell the driver that this is an internal flight. 240 240 2 Warn Kendra that the traffic is intense. 241 241 2 Inform her that you will have to drive across the bridge. 242 242 1 Politely request the shortest possible route. 243 243 2 Ask Kendra if she already has a ticket. 244 244 1 Explain that you still need to buy a ticket. Taxi 10 Jane asks the taxi driver for directions to various sights in Saint Petersburg. 1 2 Jane 56 Taxi Driver 62 8 245 245 1 Tell the driver that you wish to go to Literaturnoye Cafe. 246 246 1 Ask him if he knows on which street the cafe is located. 247 247 2 Tell Jane that it is located on Nevsky Prospect. 248 248 2 Add that it is not far from the Admiralty building. 249 250 1 Ask, "Could you please tell me how to get to the Hermitage from the Literaturnoye Cafe?" 251 253 2 Say, "Of course," and tell Jane that she needs to walk under the arch and come out onto Palace Square. The Hermitage will be right in front of her. 254 254 1 Exclaim, "Wonderful!" 255 255 1 Tell the driver to stop at the corner. Shopping 11 Mark visits a gift shop and purchases a typically Russian souvenir. 1 2 Mark 64 Saleswoman 63 12 291 291 1 Greet the saleswoman by saying, "Good day." 292 292 2 Politely ask Mark what he would like. 293 293 1 Explain that you like something you saw in the store window. 294 294 2 Ask, "That large matryoshka?" 295 296 1 Say yes, and ask how much it costs. 297 297 2 Inform Mark that it costs $50, because it is hand-painted in 24 carat gold. 298 298 2 Tell Mark that he must pay in rubles. 299 299 2 Inform him that the exchange station is located right in the store, over there. 300 300 1 Say that this is a very beautiful matryoshka. 301 301 1 Tell the saleswoman you'll take it. 302 302 2 Agree with Mark about how unusual this particular matryoshka is. 303 303 2 Tell Mark there are 15 little matryoshkas inside it. Shopping 12 Mark buys a lovely present for his wife. 1 2 Saleswoman 63 Mark 64 11 304 304 1 Ask Mark if there is anything else he would like. 305 305 2 Tell the saleswoman that you need to buy a gift for your wife. 306 306 2 Ask what she would recommend. 307 307 1 Recommend amber jewelry. 308 308 1 Tell Mark that you get amber from the Baltic region. 309 309 1 Show Mark an amber necklace and tell him how nice it is. 310 310 2 Say, "I'll take it." 311 311 2 Tell the saleswoman that you'd like to pay with your Master Card. 312 313 1 Explain to Mark that your shop is very small, and you don't accept credit cards. 314 314 1 Assure him that you will wait while he exchanges his money. 316 316 2 Thank the saleswoman for her graciousness. Shopping 13 Jane purchases film for her camera. 1 2 Jane 56 Saleswoman 63 14 317 317 1 Tell the saleswoman that you need film for your camera. 318 318 2 Find out whether Jane needs regular film or film for slides. 319 319 1 Tell the saleswoman that you need color film, thirty-six exposures. 320 320 2 Inform Jane that you have Kodak and Fuji. 321 321 1 Request Kodak. 322 322 2 Ask Jane if that is all. 323 323 1 Say, "I also need some new batteries." 324 324 2 Ask to see Jane's camera. 325 325 1 Politely offer your camera to the saleswoman. 326 326 2 Tell Jane that she needs two batteries. 327 328 1 Thank the saleswoman and inquire whether there are also developing services offered at this store. 329 329 2 Inform Jane of the two types of film developing your shop offers: one-hour and two-day service. 330 330 1 Say, "All right. Then I will leave the film with you for two days." 331 331 2 Say. "Here is your receipt." At the Hotel 14 Jane checks into the hotel and finds out about the amenities offered there. 1 2 Jane 56 Administrator 65 12 368 369 1 Politely greet the hotel receptionist and ask if there are any rooms available. 370 371 2 Greet Jane and ask for how long she would like to stay. 372 372 1 Say, "Two weeks." 373 373 2 Tell Jane that you do have a very nice room for one person available. 374 374 1 Inquire about the cost of the room. 375 375 2 Inform Jane of the daily price of the room: 240,000 rubles. 376 376 1 Ask what is included in that sum. 377 377 2 Tell Jane that a black and white television set and breakfasts are included in the price. 378 378 1 Ask if there is a phone in the room. 379 379 2 Say, "Yes," but inform Jane that she cannot make international calls on it. 380 380 2 Say that the phone is meant for local calls only. 381 381 1 Say, "All right, I'll take this room." At the Hotel 15 Mark enjoys some of the services provided by his hotel. 1 2 Mark 64 Administrator 65 11 382 382 1 Ask at what time the hotel begins to serve breakfast. 383 383 2 Let Mark know that breakfast is served from 7 in the morning till 11 am. 384 384 1 Express a wish to order some theater tickets. 385 385 2 Reply, "Of course, I can order them for you." 386 386 1 Ask where the barber shop is located. 387 387 2 Tell Mark, "Right there, behind the stairway in the lobby." 388 388 2 Let Mark know that there is also a small souvenir shop at your hotel. 389 389 1 Request that ice and today's newspaper be brought to your room. 390 391 2 Graciously agree to Mark's request and inquire if he needs anything else. 392 392 1 Ask to be awakened at six. 393 393 2 Respond, "I'll do it with pleasure." At the Bank 16 Jim exchanges dollars into rubles, but cannot cash his Traveler's Checks. 1 2 Jim 59 Cashier 67 12 426 427 1 Greet the cashier and state that you would like to exchange currency. 428 429 2 Ask Jim how much money he wishes to exchange. 430 430 1 Tell the cashier that you have $350 American dollars. 431 431 2 Ask if Jim wants to exchange that entire amount. 432 432 1 Tell the cashier that you guess so. 433 433 1 Ask what the rate of exchange is today. 434 434 2 Tell Mark that it is 4500 rubles per dollar. 435 436 1 Say, "Wonderful," and mention that you also have some Travelers Checks. 437 437 2 Apologize and let Jim know that you do not accept Travelers Checks here. 438 438 2 Tell Jim that only the main branch of your bank deals with that (Travelers Checks). 439 439 1 Thank the cashier. 440 440 2 Offer Jim his receipt. At the Bank 17 Mark receives a cash advance from his credit card. 1 2 Mark 64 Cashier 67 13 441 441 1 Tell the cashier that you would like to receive cash from your Visa card. 442 442 2 Ask Mark about the sum he wishes to receive. 443 443 1 Tell the cashier you want to withdraw $300 American dollars. 444 444 2 Ask Mark whether he wants his money in dollars or in rubles. 445 445 1 Ask what the current rate of exchange is. 446 446 2 Tell Mark that today's rate is 4200 rubles to a dollar. 447 447 1 Thank the cashier and say that you'll take it in roubles. 448 448 1 Show the cashier your passport. 449 450 2 Thank Mark and ask him whether he is aware that the bank charges a fee for this transaction. 451 452 1 Tell the cashier that you are in the know about such things, since you exchanged money here yesterday. 453 454 2 Say, "All right. Here is your money and your receipt." 455 455 1 Ask the cashier to hold on a moment. There has obviously been some mistake. 456 456 1 Ask the cashier whether he has given you the correct amount. Emergencies 18 Julie Dobson deals with a medical emergency. 1 2 Julie 70 Operator on Duty 71 9 474 474 1 Inform the operator on duty that you need immediate medical assistance. 475 475 2 Ask the caller to state her name and address. 476 477 1 Reply, "My name is Julie Dobson; I am staying at the hotel Astoria, room 29." 478 478 2 Ask Julie what happened. 479 479 1 Explain that you think your friend is having a heart attack. 480 480 2 Assure Julie that the ambulance and the emergency medical team are on their way. 481 481 1 Implore them to hurry. 482 482 2 Tell Julie not to worry, and tell her that the ambulance will be there momentarily. 483 483 1 Thank the medics for having come so quickly. Emergencies 19 Kendra gets a flat tire and is assisted by a passer-by. 1 2 Passer-by 68 Kendra 60 10 484 484 1 Greet Kendra and ask her what happened. 485 485 2 Explain that your tire is flat. 486 486 2 Ask if the gentleman can help. Remember to use the formal, polite address. 487 487 1 Ask Kendra if she has a spare tire. 488 488 2 Tell the passer-by that your spare tire is in the trunk. 489 489 1 Express a hope that the spare is in good condition. 490 490 2 Ask if a jack is needed. 491 491 1 Explain that you already have a jack, as well as all necessary tools in your car. 492 492 2 Say that it seems you have run over something sharp. 493 493 2 Thank the passer-by for his gracious kindness. How to Get to? 20 Julie receives directions to the museum and to the service station from a passer-by. 1 2 Julie 70 Passer-by 69 15 567 568 1 Politely ask the passer-by if she knows the location of the Russian Museum. 569 569 2 Tell Julie that it is located on Ingenernaya street. 570 570 1 Ask if that is far from here. 571 572 2 Say that it isn't far, and direct her to take the bridge over the Griboyedov Canal and then turn right. 573 574 2 Tell her that she will see a beautiful yellow building on the left side. That is the museum. 575 575 1 Inquire if there is also a service station nearby. 576 576 2 Tell Julie to go straight for approximately 2 kilometers. 577 577 2 Tell Julie that she will see it on the right side. 578 578 1 Ask if the station will still be open this late in the day. 579 579 2 Tell Julie that it should still be open. 580 580 1 Ask the passer-by if this is a one-way street. 581 581 2 Confirm that this is a one-way street and assure Julie that she can turn around here. 582 582 1 Ask if you can drive through here. 583 583 2 Inform Julie that there is a detour here. 584 584 2 Tell her to follow that car. How to Get to? 21 Mark gets directions to the jewelry store. 1 2 Mark 64 Passer-by 69 6 585 585 1 Ask the passer-by if this is a toll road. 586 587 2 Say, "Are you kidding?" and explain that there are no toll roads in St. Petersburg yet. 588 588 1 Tell the passer-by that you are looking for the jewelry store "Samotsvety." 589 589 1 Tell the passer-by that you think the store is located on Plekhanov street. 590 591 2 Tell Mark that as far as you remember there is a jewelry store of some sort on the corner of Plehanov and Gorohovaya streets. 592 592 2 Express doubt about whether the jewelry store is open on Sunday. Time 22 Kolya inquires about the time. 1 2 Kolya 72 Masha 55 4 593 593 1 Ask Masha what time it is. 594 594 2 Tell Kolya that it is twelve o'clock already. 595 596 1 Say, "Really?" Tell Masha you thought it was approximately 11:30. 597 597 2 Tell Kolya that his watch is slow. A Dinner Party 23 Kendra visits her Russian friends. 1 3 Kendra 60 Sasha 57 Sveta 73 10 622 623 1 Greet your host and express your pleasure at having been invited for dinner to their house. Remember to use the polite form of address. 624 624 2 Tell Kendra how glad you both are that she could come. 625 625 1 Compliment the home of your hosts, saying, "What a beautiful house you have." 626 627 2 Thank Kendra and inquire whether your house was difficult to find. 628 629 1 Assure your host that, on the contrary, you found the house very easily. 630 630 1 Tell Sasha how clear his directions were. 631 632 2 Invite Kendra in and let your wife know that the guests have arrived. 633 633 1 Say, "Good evening, Sveta." 634 635 3 Say, "Good evening!" to Kendra and offer her a glass of wine. 636 636 1 Accept the offer with pleasure, saying, "Yes, that would be very nice." Polite Conversation 24 Kendra chats with her hosts while dinner is being prepared. 1 3 Sveta 73 Kendra 60 Sasha 57 12 637 637 1 Invite Kendra to have a seat in the living room. 638 638 1 Tell her that you will now bring her some white wine. 639 639 2 Compliment the coziness of your hostess' living room. 640 640 1 Tell Kendra that there are some anitques among your furniture, and mention that you received them from your mother-in-law. 641 641 2 Reply, "Very charming." 642 642 2 Ask Sveta how her family is. 643 644 1 Reply "Wonderfully!" and tell Kendra that your son is in college now. 645 645 1 Tell Kendra that your daughter has taken up figure skating. 646 646 2 Say that your hosts' wine is very tasty. 647 648 3 Tell Kendra that this is a good Georgian wine and offer her another glass. 649 649 2 Decline politely. 650 651 1 Tell everyone that everything is ready and invite them into the dining room.