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First Steps in Russian – HearSay

Russian A1

Listen in as Юлия and Егор talk about navigating a new city and settling into an apartment in real, everyday Russian. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Helping someone look for housing
Юлия introduces a newcomer who is looking for an apartment, and Егор points out a good option nearby.
Describing locations in a neighborhood
Юлия and Егор discuss the location of the apartment near Lake Kaban and talk about walking in the area.
Talking about work and vacation
Егор explains that he has free time because he is on vacation, while Юлия teases him about his job at the bathhouse.
Offering food and drinks
Егор explains how he likes to relax, and Юлия offers tea and bread to their guest.
Discussing hobbies and daily plans
Egor invites Yulia to sit down in a quiet spot, and Yulia mentions her upcoming choir rehearsal, prompting Egor to praise her singing.
Talking about foreign language skills
Yulia modestly downplays Egor's praise about her singing, and they discuss how well her companion can read simple Russian words.
Comparing confusing alphabet letters
Egor and Yulia talk about the confusing Cyrillic letters that look like Latin characters but represent completely different sounds.
Sharing language learning experiences
Egor encourages the learner by saying that studying gets easier, but Yulia is surprised to hear that Egor's friend is also learning Russian.
Inviting someone to see a house
Egor jokes about how children read, and Yulia invites him to go see a nearby house that is just a two-minute walk away.
Giving simple directions to a house
Egor decides to finish his tea before heading over, while Yulia provides him with the house number and mentions its lakeside view.
Describing a host and a view
Egor praises the beautiful view of the location, and Yulia tells him about the kind landlady, Roza, who lives there.
Asking about someone's baking skills
Egor asks if the landlady bakes bread, and Yulia enthusiastically confirms while complimenting her delicious tea.
Commenting on someone's habits
Егор suggests going to drink tea in another spot, prompting Юлия to comment on how much tea he has already had today.
Defending your daily choices
Егор defends his frequent tea drinking by explaining that it is a great day and the tea is good.

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