Day 34: A Shepherd Who Obeys Sausage
At a dog training ground in Brest, a trainer is working with a man and his young German shepherd, Rex.
How to study this lesson 3 steps
- Read the situation under the title.
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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
Вместо того чтобы кричать, дайте команду спокойно, один раз.
Instead of shouting, give the command calmly, just once.
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B
Рекс, сидеть! Видите? Опять ноль внимания.
Rex, sit! See? Zero attention again.
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A
А что у вас в кармане? Он с него глаз не сводит.
And what's in your pocket? He can't take his eyes off it.
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B
Колбаса, себе на обед взял. А что?
Sausage, I brought it for my lunch. Why?
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A
Вот и ответ. Поскольку он работает за колбасу, возьмите кусочек в руку и повторите.
There's your answer. Since he works for sausage, take a piece in your hand and say it again.
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B
Рекс, сидеть! Сел! Так он у меня, оказывается, не глупый, а просто хитрый.
Rex, sit! He sat! So my dog isn't stupid after all, he's just cunning.
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