Day 20 - Chatting with a Taxi Driver

Today's Tasks

  1. Read the lesson context.
  2. Listen to the audio clips several times until the sounds feel familiar. Do not repeat aloud—just listen and absorb.
  3. Download the Anki deck and review it daily. It includes all the audio clips in today's lesson for efficient review. Review previous decks if prompted to do so.
  4. Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Russian audio. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it.

Audio Clips

  • 1.
    Здравствуйте. До улицы Ленина, пожалуйста. Сколько примерно по времени займет поездка?
    Hello. To Lenin Street, please. About how long will the trip take?
  • 2.
    Здравствуйте. Думаю, минут двадцать, если пробок не будет.
    Hello. I think about twenty minutes, if there’s no traffic.
  • 3.
    Как обычно в это время — пробки на каждом перекрёстке. Кажется, весь город выехал.
    As usual at this time — traffic jams at every intersection. It seems the whole city is on the road.
  • 4.
    Да уж, час пик. Каждый спешит домой. Но ничего, сейчас чуть-чуть объедем по дворам, будет быстрее.
    Yeah, rush hour. Everyone’s rushing home. But no worries, we'll take a little detour through the side streets, it’ll be faster.
  • 5.
    Хорошо, спасибо. Вы давно работаете водителем такси?
    Alright, thanks. Have you been working as a taxi driver for long?
  • 6.
    Лет пять уже. Нравится, хоть и устаю порой. Зато город знаю как свои пять пальцев.
    About five years. I like it, though I get tired sometimes. But I know the city like the back of my hand.
  • 7.
    Здорово. В любом случае, рад, что вы знаете короткий путь.
    That's great. In any case, I'm glad you know a shortcut.

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