Day 40 - Vacation Planning

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.
  Куда на этот раз поедем в отпуск? Есть идеи?

  Where are we going for vacation this time? Any ideas?
• 2.
  Я подумываю о Байкале или Алтае, природу посмотреть.

  I’m considering Lake Baikal or the Altai region to see some nature.
• 3.
  Серьёзно? Мне как-то больше моря хочется. Может, в Сочи или хотя бы в Крым?

  Seriously? I kind of want the sea more. Maybe Sochi or at least Crimea?
• 4.
  Ну, море тоже хорошо. В Крыму я, правда, давно был. Там сейчас как, нормально?

  Well, the sea is nice too. It’s been a long time since I was in Crimea. How is it there now, is it okay?
• 5.
  Говорят, туристов летом много, но вода тёплая и цены приемлемые.

  They say there are a lot of tourists in summer, but the water is warm and the prices are reasonable.
• 6.
  Звучит неплохо. Давай тогда прикинем бюджет и посмотрим билеты.

  Sounds good. Let’s then figure out the budget and look at tickets.
• 7.
  Давай. Надо будет ещё у начальства отпуск попросить.

  Let’s do it. We’ll also need to ask our bosses for time off.
• 8.
  Согласен. Чем раньше предупредим на работе, тем лучше.

  Agreed. The earlier we let work know, the better.

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