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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 4! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are the 5 most popular Russian home cooked meals. 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:Пельмени |
| Jonathan:Dumplings |
| Svetlana:(slow) Пельмени (regular) Пельмени |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Пельмени |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Pel’meni are dumplings made from an unleavened dough and usually stuffed with meat, pork or beef, diced onion, and garlic. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Сейчас можно купить замороженные пельмени в любом магазине |
| Jonathan:Nowadays, frozen pel'meni can be bought in every store |
| Svetlana:(slow) Сейчас можно купить замороженные пельмени в любом магазине |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Щи |
| Jonathan:Cabbage soup |
| Svetlana:(slow) Щи (regular) Щи |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Щи |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Shi is a traditional Russian cabbage soup, and the ingredients can vary to include different types of meats and vegetables. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Впервые щи начали готовить в 9 веке |
| Jonathan:The first Shi was cooked in the 9th century. |
| Svetlana:(slow) Впервые щи начали готовить в 9 веке |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Гречка |
| Jonathan:Buckwheat |
| Svetlana:(slow) Гречка (regular) Гречка |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Гречка |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Buckwheat groats are a form of porridge and are a popular Russian side dish. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Гречка - мой любимый гарнир к мясным и рыбным блюдам |
| Jonathan:Buckwheat is my favorite garnish for meat and fish dishes |
| Svetlana:(slow) Гречка - мой любимый гарнир к мясным и рыбным блюдам |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Svetlana:Котлеты |
| Jonathan:Minced meat cutlet |
| Svetlana:(slow) Котлеты (regular) Котлеты |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Котлеты |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Fried or steamed kotleti is a type of meatball and is the Russian equivalent of the American burger. |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Котлеты готовят как из свинины так и с говядины, реже из курицы |
| Jonathan:Kotleti are made from pork or beef, sometimes from chicken |
| Svetlana:(slow) Котлеты готовят как из свинины так и с говядины, реже из курицы |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Svetlana:Оладьи |
| Jonathan:Flat round piece of dough which is fried on both sides |
| Svetlana:(slow) Оладьи (regular) Оладьи |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Svetlana:Оладьи |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jonathan:Olad’i is a fried dessert pancake. |
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| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Svetlana:(normal) Оладьи со сметаной очень каллорийные, но зато вкусные |
| Jonathan:Olad'i with sour cream are very fatty but delicious |
| Svetlana:(slow) Оладьи со сметаной очень каллорийные, но зато вкусные |
| 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:Пельмени |
| [pause]Jonathan:Dumplings |
| Svetlana:Щи |
| [pause]Jonathan:Cabbage soup |
| Svetlana:Гречка |
| [pause]Jonathan:Buckwheat |
| Svetlana:Котлеты |
| [pause]Jonathan:Minced meat cutlet |
| Svetlana:Оладьи |
| [pause]Jonathan:Flat round piece of dough which is fried on both sides |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 popular homecooked meals in Russia! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Svetlana: |
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