Easy Russian Conversation Practice – 🚌 Chatting on the Bus (Beginner A2-B1) — Transcript

Full transcript

1. 0:00Hello, may I sit next to you?
2. 0:03Of course, please sit down. The seat is free.
3. 0:07Thank you. What a beautiful day today.
4. 0:11Yes, the sun is shining and the mood is great.
5. 0:15Do you often take this bus?
6. 0:18Every day. I work in the city center.
7. 0:22What do you do for work, if you don't mind me asking?
8. 0:25I'm a doctor at the city clinic.
9. 0:29A very important profession! I'm an engineer.
10. 0:33Interesting! Where do you work?
11. 0:37At an IT company near the train station.
12. 0:40Are you going to work now?
13. 0:44No, today is a day off. I'm going to my sister's.
14. 0:48That's wonderful. I have a shift today.
15. 0:52Do you like your job?
16. 0:55Very much. I like helping people.
17. 0:58That's great. I love my profession too.
18. 1:03How long have you been working as an engineer?
19. 1:07Already ten years. Time flies fast.
20. 1:11Yes, time always runs unnoticed.
21. 1:15Are you originally from this city?
22. 1:18No, I'm from Nizhny Novgorod.
23. 1:21Oh, a beautiful city! I was there in the summer.
24. 1:25Really? Did you like it?
25. 1:28Very much! The Volga and the embankment are wonderful.
26. 1:32I miss home, but it's nice here too.
27. 1:37What do you like the most here?
28. 1:40I like the park and the cozy streets.
29. 1:44I love our old park too.
30. 1:48Have you lived here long?
31. 1:50Seven years already. It was difficult at first.
32. 1:54And now are you used to it?
33. 1:57Yes, I have many friends here.
34. 2:00That's the main thing – good people around.
35. 2:03Do you have family here?
36. 2:06No, my family stayed in Nizhny Novgorod.
37. 2:10Do you visit them often?
38. 2:13Rarely, only on holidays. It's far.
39. 2:18I understand, it's not easy.
40. 2:20But there is the internet, I can always call.
41. 2:24Right, modern technology helps.
42. 2:29Do you like traveling?
43. 2:32Very much! I have been to Saint Petersburg and Kazan.
44. 2:37I dream of going to Kazan. They say it's beautiful.
45. 2:42Yes, an ancient city with delicious cuisine.
46. 2:45I love Tatar pies and chak-chak.
47. 2:50Me too! Especially chak-chak with tea.
48. 2:53Do you prefer tea or coffee?
49. 2:57I prefer tea. And you?
50. 3:00Me too. I always drink strong tea in the morning.
51. 3:04With sugar or without?
52. 3:07Without sugar, but with lemon.
53. 3:09Very Russian! I do that sometimes too.
54. 3:13Do you have breakfast at home or in a cafe?
55. 3:17Usually at home. I like porridge for breakfast.
56. 3:21Me too! Especially oatmeal porridge.
57. 3:25With fruits — very tasty.
58. 3:28Do you cook by yourself?
59. 3:30Sometimes. But often I eat at the work canteen.
60. 3:34We have a canteen at the clinic too.
61. 3:39It's convenient when you don't have to carry food.
62. 3:43Yes, it saves time.
63. 3:46Do you often take the bus?
64. 3:49Almost every day. I don't have a car.
65. 3:53I also use public transport. I'm tired of traffic jams.
66. 3:58Yes, there are always many people in the morning.
67. 4:01Today, there seem to be fewer passengers.
68. 4:05Probably because it's Saturday.
69. 4:08Do you like weekends?
70. 4:10Of course! You can meet friends.
71. 4:14I also like to take walks on weekends.
72. 4:18Where do you like to walk?
73. 4:20In the park or by the lake if the weather is nice.
74. 4:25Today is great weather for a walk.
75. 4:29Yes, the sky is blue, warm.
76. 4:33Yesterday it rained — the streets were wet.
77. 4:37I got caught in the rain, forgot my umbrella at home.
78. 4:41You should always carry an umbrella in your bag!
79. 4:44I agree. Do you often check the weather forecast?
80. 4:49Every morning. I don't like surprises.
81. 4:54I sometimes forget, then I regret it.
82. 4:57This year spring is cold, isn’t it?
83. 5:01Very. Usually it’s warmer in May.
84. 5:05But summer will come soon. Do you like summer?
85. 5:08Yes, I like warmth and sun.
86. 5:12I’m waiting for the time to go to the country house.
87. 5:16Do you have a country house?
88. 5:18Yes, a small house by the river.
89. 5:21How nice! Do you grow vegetables there?
90. 5:25Yes, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries.
91. 5:29Homegrown vegetables are the tastiest.
92. 5:33I agree. Do you like gardening?
93. 5:37I do. It’s a rest for the soul.
94. 5:41I also like digging in the soil.
95. 5:44Do you have pets?
96. 5:48Yes, a cat named Masha. Very affectionate.
97. 5:52I love cats. I had a cat named Barsik.
98. 5:55Why had?
99. 5:57He lived with me many years, then passed away.
100. 6:01I'm very sorry. Cats are true friends.
101. 6:05I agree. Maybe I'll get a new kitten.
102. 6:09Well, we are almost at our stop.
103. 6:13Yes, two stops left.
104. 6:16By the way, do you read the news?
105. 6:19Sometimes. There’s a lot of talk about football now.
106. 6:23Do you support any team?
107. 6:26I support Spartak. And you?
108. 6:29I'm not a fan, but I watch matches with friends.
109. 6:33That's fun! Especially when the team wins.
110. 6:38Yes, we always have hot tea and pies.
111. 6:42Cozy! Do you like baking pies?
112. 6:46Very much. My grandmother taught me to bake.
113. 6:49What is your favorite pie?
114. 6:52Apple and cinnamon. And yours?
115. 6:56I like meat pies.
116. 6:59Have you ever been to Maslenitsa?
117. 7:02Yes, I love pancakes and the holiday!
118. 7:05I also bake pancakes for the whole family.
119. 7:08Pancakes with honey — a delight!
120. 7:11Do you have a favorite holiday?
121. 7:15Probably New Year. A magical time.
122. 7:19I love New Year too. The tree, gifts.
123. 7:24Summer is coming soon, there will be other holidays.
124. 7:28Yes, we will celebrate City Day.
125. 7:32I always go to watch the fireworks.
126. 7:35I love concerts in the square.
127. 7:38There is so much interesting here!
128. 7:42I agree. Our city is never boring.
129. 7:47This is my stop. It was nice to meet you!
130. 7:51It was very nice for me too. Have a good day!
131. 7:55Thank you, and have a good shift!
132. 7:58Thank you! Goodbye!
133. 8:01Goodbye!