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Russian for family dinners – HearSay Russian A1
Master the essentials of Russian dining etiquette. Practice listening and speaking on the go to impress your hosts.
Lessons Arriving at the home Learn how to greet your host and navigate the tradition of taking off your shoes.
Vocabulary здравствуйте (hello) подарок (m) (gift) цветы (pl) (flowers) тапочки (pl) (slippers) проходите (come in) Objectives Greet the host Offer a small gift Understand household rules like wearing slippers Setting the table Familiarize yourself with basic tableware. These words are essential when offering to help the hostess.
Vocabulary стол (m) (table) тарелка (f) (plate) вилка (f) (fork) нож (m) (knife) ложка (f) (spoon) стакан (m) (glass) Objectives Identify basic tableware Offer to help set the table Starting with zakuski Begin the meal by exploring traditional Russian starters and asking for more food politely.
Vocabulary салат (m) (salad) хлеб (m) (bread) рыба (f) (fish) пожалуйста (please) взять (to take) ещё (more) Objectives Identify common starters Politely ask for more food Enjoying the main course Navigate the hearty main dishes and express your enjoyment of the hot food.
Vocabulary суп (m) (soup) мясо (n) (meat) пельмени (pl) (dumplings) есть (to eat) горячий (hot) Objectives Name hot dishes like soups and dumplings Talk about eating Drinks and toasts Participate in the crucial Russian tradition of giving toasts to health and happiness.
Vocabulary чай (m) (tea) вино (n) (wine) вода (f) (water) пить (to drink) за (to/for) здоровье (n) (health) Objectives Identify common drinks Understand and participate in toasts Dessert and compliments Finish the meal with something sweet and let the host know you are completely full.
Vocabulary торт (m) (cake) сладкий (sweet) вкусно (delicious) аппетит (m) (appetite) сыт (full) Objectives Compliment the food Express that you are full Thanking the host Express your gratitude for the hospitality and say your goodbyes before heading home.
Vocabulary спасибо (thank you) вечер (m) (evening) дом (m) (home) до свидания (goodbye) гость (m) (guest) хозяйка (f) (hostess) Objectives Thank the hostess for the meal Say goodbye properly 