Learn about Russian beverages
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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 3! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are the 5 most popular Russian beverages. 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:Квас |
| Jonathan:Kvass, a soft drink made from black or regular rye bread |
| Svetlana:(slow) Квас (regular) Квас |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Квас |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Kvass is a fermented drink with a very low alcohol content; it used to be made from breadcrumbs, which is why it’s considered as a drink for poor people. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Квас можно приготовить дома |
| Jonathan:Kvass can be made at home. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Квас можно приготовить дома |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Пиво |
| Jonathan:Beer |
| Svetlana:(slow) Пиво (regular) Пиво |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Пиво |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Beer is considered to be a healthier alternative to vodka. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Русские любят живое пиво |
| Jonathan:Russians like freshly brewed beer. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Русские любят живое пиво |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Водка |
| Jonathan:Vodka, an alcoholic drink made from grains, potatoes, some fruits or berries, and sugar |
| Svetlana:(slow) Водка (regular) Водка |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Водка |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Vodka is the most popular drink in Russia. |
| - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Самая популярная закуска к водке - солёные огурцы |
| Jonathan:The most fam ous snack to have with vodka is pickles |
| Svetlana:(slow) Самая популярная закуска к водке - солёные огурцы |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Кисель |
| Jonathan:Kisel’, a hot fruit juice with starch |
| Svetlana:(slow) Кисель (regular) Кисель |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Кисель |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:In Russia kisel’ is served very thin as a drink, while in other countries it is thicker and served as a dessert. - |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Кисель иногда подается как дессерт |
| Jonathan:Sometimes kisel' is served as a dessert |
| Svetlana:(slow) Кисель иногда подается как дессерт |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Svetlana:Компот |
| Jonathan:Kompot, a refreshing drink made of dried fruits and berries |
| Svetlana:(slow) Компот (regular) Компот |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Компот |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Kompot is juice made from fruit such as rhubarb, apples, or peaches; it is a popular drink in schools because of its rich vitamin content. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) В компот можно добавлять различные сухофрукты |
| Jonathan:Various dried fruits can be added to kompot. |
| Svetlana:(slow) В компот можно добавлять различные сухофрукты |
| 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:Квас |
| [pause]Jonathan:Kvass, a soft drink made from black or regular rye bread |
| Svetlana:Пиво |
| [pause]Jonathan:Beer |
| Svetlana:Водка |
| [pause]Jonathan:Vodka, an alcoholic drink made from grains, potatoes, some fruits or berries and sugar |
| Svetlana:Кисель |
| [pause]Jonathan:Kisel’, a hot fruit juice with starch |
| Svetlana:Компот |
| [pause]Jonathan:Kompot, a refreshing drink made of dried fruits and berries |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 beverage names in Russia! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Svetlana:- |
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