Day 112: The Swing Is Broken Again
In the courtyard of an apartment block in Moscow, a father takes his eight-year-old son out to the playground.
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- Read the situation under the title.
- Read the dialogue and its translation. The audio for this lesson is coming soon.
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Dialogue
Audio for this lesson is coming soon. For now, read the dialogue and its translation.
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A
Так, качели опять сломаны. Второй раз за месяц!
Well, the swing is broken again. Second time this month!
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B
Ну пап! Я же только ради качелей вышел...
Oh, Dad! I only came out for the swing...
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A
Вон мастер идёт. Здравствуйте! Не знаете, когда починят?
Look, there's the handyman. Hello! Do you know when they'll fix it?
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C
Знаю. Заявка уже принята, новые цепи будут к пятнице.
I do. The request has been accepted, the new chains will be here by Friday.
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B
А вы точно в пятницу почините?
Will you really fix it on Friday?
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C
Точно. А пока не починю, катайся с горки, она целая.
Really. And until I've fixed it, go down the slide, that one's in one piece.
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