Easy Russian Conversation – 🍹 Summer Jobs Chat with Family | Beginner Level — Transcript

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1. 0:00Pasha, you came! So good to see you!
2. 0:04Hi, Katya! I'm glad to see you too.
3. 0:08Look how cozy our evening is today.
4. 0:12Yes, the whole family is together, warm and calm.
5. 0:17How is work going for you?
6. 0:19Same as always, I'm still a software engineer.
7. 0:24You have always been so stable!
8. 0:27How was your summer? You mentioned some work?
9. 0:32Oh, I tried a lot of things this summer.
10. 0:36Really? Tell me in detail, I'm interested!
11. 0:39First, I worked at a food truck on the waterfront.
12. 0:44Wow! That's trendy now. What did you sell?
13. 0:49Mostly burgers, fries, and lemonade.
14. 0:53People were cheerful, especially in the heat.
15. 0:57Did you cook or just sell?
16. 1:01I did everything: cooked and took orders.
17. 1:06Didn’t you get tired? You’re on your feet all day.
18. 1:10Of course, I got tired, but it was fun!
19. 1:14Then I was invited to be a guide for tourists.
20. 1:18A guide? Around our city?
21. 1:22Yes! I led groups around Yaroslavl downtown.
22. 1:26Did you talk about the city's history?
23. 1:30Yes, I learned interesting facts and legends.
24. 1:34Do you like interacting with people?
25. 1:37Very much! Tourists asked funny questions.
26. 1:41Like what, for example?
27. 1:44One tourist asked if we have bears on the streets!
28. 1:49Funny! I would be surprised too.
29. 1:52Also I worked as a waitress at cafe 'Cozy'.
30. 1:57Is that the one where they serve pies and raspberry tea?
31. 2:01Yes, exactly! There were always many guests.
32. 2:05Was working as a waitress difficult?
33. 2:08Sometimes hard, especially on weekends.
34. 2:12But we had a friendly team.
35. 2:16Did you learn to carry trays quickly?
36. 2:19At first, I dropped the teapot... then got used to it.
37. 2:24Experience matters! And were the tips good?
38. 2:28When you smile — always more tips.
39. 2:32Did you work anywhere else after the cafe?
40. 2:36Yes, I babysat for neighbors.
41. 2:39How many children?
42. 2:42Two: a five-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl.
43. 2:47Babies are probably tough.
44. 2:50Sometimes, but they are very cute.
45. 2:54We drew pictures and built block castles.
46. 2:58You know how to get along with kids. Well done!
47. 3:02Thanks! I like being helpful.
48. 3:06Have you thought about staying in any of these jobs?
49. 3:10Not decided yet, I want to try everything.
50. 3:14I've been in the same company for ten years.
51. 3:17Doesn't that tire you? The same thing all the time?
52. 3:21Sometimes boring, but stability is important.
53. 3:25You develop software, right?
54. 3:29Yes, I write code for banking systems.
55. 3:33Sounds difficult! I couldn't handle it.
56. 3:37You could if you wanted to.
57. 3:40Maybe, but I like creative work.
58. 3:44Working with people is an art too.
59. 3:48You're right. Would you like to try something new?
60. 3:53I think about it sometimes, but don't dare.
61. 3:57If not programming, what would you be?
62. 4:02Maybe a teacher or a construction engineer.
63. 4:06You always liked math and drawings.
64. 4:10Yes, I've been drawn to exact sciences since childhood.
65. 4:14I always liked communicating and helping.
66. 4:18We have very different interests.
67. 4:22But together it's always interesting!
68. 4:26True, a family needs variety.
69. 4:30Mom made your favorite salad today.
70. 4:34I already noticed! Olivier with peas.
71. 4:38And dad is telling stories about his youth again.
72. 4:43He always has interesting tales.
73. 4:46Do you remember how he hitchhiked to Kazan?
74. 4:50Yes, and almost missed his wedding!
75. 4:54Family evenings are so cozy.
76. 4:57I appreciate that a lot too.
77. 4:59Do you often meet friends after work?
78. 5:04Not very often, everyone is busy.
79. 5:07Do you work from home or the office?
80. 5:10Mostly at home, sometimes at the office.
81. 5:14I like working with people, not just computers.
82. 5:18Each has its pros. I like the quiet.
83. 5:23Don't you feel lonely at home?
84. 5:26Sometimes, but I listen to music or radio.
85. 5:31What kind of music do you like?
86. 5:34Russian rock and classical. And you?
87. 5:38I like pop and folk songs.
88. 5:42Remember how we sang with a guitar at the cottage?
89. 5:45Of course! It was fun and heartfelt.
90. 5:49Do you still play the piano?
91. 5:52Yes, sometimes at home by myself.
92. 5:56Maybe you’ll play it at the next meeting?
93. 5:59With pleasure! Just don't forget to remind me.
94. 6:04I definitely will. You're talented.
95. 6:08Thanks! You always support me.
96. 6:12You're my sister. That's important to me.
97. 6:15And you help me with advice.
98. 6:19Are you thinking of going back to the food truck?
99. 6:22Maybe, but I want to try something new.
100. 6:26What else would you like to try?
101. 6:30Maybe an entertainer at a children’s party.
102. 6:34That's interesting! You like making kids happy.
103. 6:38Yes, I'm good at it.
104. 6:42I'd like to see you work.
105. 6:45Come sometime if there’s a party.
106. 6:49Sure! Would you like to have your own business?
107. 6:53Sometimes I think about opening a small cafe.
108. 6:57That's a great idea! I’ll help with the website.
109. 7:02Thanks! You always come through.
110. 7:05For my sister, nothing is too much.
111. 7:08Would you want to start your own business?
112. 7:12Maybe someday when I retire.
113. 7:15You're always so serious!
114. 7:18And you're always a dreamer.
115. 7:21That's why we understand each other well.
116. 7:25You have so many ideas, I'm impressed.
117. 7:28I just like trying new things.
118. 7:32That's great! I'm proud of you.
119. 7:35Thank you, Pasha! You mean a lot to me.
120. 7:39You too, Katya. Family is everything.
121. 7:44Let's drink to family and to summer!
122. 7:47Let's! May there be lots of good things ahead.
123. 7:51Do you often remember our childhood?
124. 7:55Yes, especially summer vacations at grandma's.
125. 7:59How we fished on the Volga!
126. 8:02And ate hot corn on the beach.
127. 8:06I'm glad we have such memories.
128. 8:10Me too. I hope there's still more to come.
129. 8:14Do you want to go on vacation this fall?
130. 8:18Not sure yet, but it would be great.
131. 8:21Maybe we could go to Sochi together?
132. 8:24That's a great idea! We can work and relax.
133. 8:30I agree! We'll discuss details later.
134. 8:34Okay, I'll wait. You always organize everything.
135. 8:38I love planning trips.
136. 8:42I like when everything is ready.
137. 8:45We make a great team.
138. 8:48Definitely, Katya! Thanks for the talk.
139. 8:52Thank you for listening and supporting me.
140. 8:56You can always count on me.
141. 8:59And you on me! Love you, brother.
142. 9:03Love you too, sis.
143. 9:05Let’s have another piece of pie before it's all gone!
144. 9:10Let's, before mom sees!
145. 9:14Family evenings are the best.
146. 9:17I agree! Hope there will be more.
147. 9:21Let's have these evenings more often.
148. 9:25For sure, Katya. It's always a joy.
149. 9:28Then, to us and our close-knit family!