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The Russian Video Phrasebook
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The Ones We Left Behind
"he still cares about his ex"
"we should make up"
Phrases: Sound like a Native
"don't make a scene"
"it's the final countdown!"
"you hit the nail on the head"
"I had to bite my tongue"
"you have crossed the line"
"sick! / cool!"
"this sucks!"
"thank God!"
"Happy Holidays!"
"Merry Christmas!"
Burning Ambition
"imagine your dream job"
"I'm not concerned about money"
"I'm sure you'll be very successful"
"who wants to live forever?"
"I want to live forever"
"it would be fantastic"
Falling in Love
"the man of my dreams"
"the woman of my dreams"
"why did you fall in love?"
"... because she's the woman of my dreams"
"what's the man of your dreams like?"
"they got engaged after three weeks"
"my parents are divorced"
Phrases: Sound Wise
"don't beat around the bush"
"God works in mysterious ways"
"actions speak louder than words"
"there is always hope"
"we're in deep trouble"
"you can count on me"
"hang in there"
"it was the natural choice"
"these are tough times"
"this is a matter of opinion"
"to the best of my ability"
"at any cost"
"this is beneath you"
"for the greater good"
"less is more"
"it takes two to tango"
"no pain no gain"
"ignorance is bliss"
"great minds think alike"
"practice makes perfect"
"experience is the best teacher"
"nothing ventured, nothing gained"
Fuel Your Vocab: Talk Sports
"you have to make an effort"
"if you try hard everything will be alright"
Under Judgement
"do you remember what he looked like?"
"he had less hair than that guy"
"I swear I know nothing!"
"I don't believe him"
"the judge sentenced the robber to five years in prison"
Reporting a Problem
"... the man who reported the problem"
"I saw the girl who works in the movie theater"
"... the box in which the diamonds were"
"we saw the girl whose brother lived in our house"
"he received the letter which I wrote this morning"
"... the man whose sister works in the government"
What did you say?
"I already told you I was out of credit on my phone"
"the king and queen stated that they were going to be parents"
"the evidence indicates that you're guilty"
Do You Want to See My Photos?
"I want to hear that story again"
"please don't show us those pictures again"
"guys, do you want to see our photos?"
"this is a photo of me"
"we went to a remote village"
Re-Stocking
"did you set the clock correctly?"
"have you thought about getting glasses?"
"they chose to spend the money on a new lamp"
"have you checked if we need paint for the ceiling?"
"they have developed a new computer program"
Outer Space
"if I could fly I could reach the stars"
"if I were a cosmonaut I could go to outer space"
Not Very Clever
"he's always in the way, isn't he?"
"it seems that the treatment does have an effect, doesn't it?"
"he isn't very clever, is he?"
Phrases: Make Them Smile
"the cat is out of the bag"
"it's raining cats and dogs"
"all bark and no bite"
"the hospital was closed by the authorities"
"the case has already been solved by the police"
"don't be such a fool!"
"seriously?"
"calm (oneself) down"
"be quiet"
"are you certain?"
"it's a deal!"
"what’s the next step?"
"in what sense?"
"it isn't that simple"
"how hard can it be?"
"what’s your opinion?"
"this is none of your concern"
"the die is cast"
"I have thrown in my two cents"
"penny-wise, pound-foolish"
"a penny saved is a penny earned"
If Only ...
"if you had been there I would have heard your side of the story as well"
"if you had only written a note I wouldn't have gotten so worried"
"if he had dealt with his problems he would have been alright"
Phrases: Inspire Them!
"there is only one step from love to hate"
"don't jinx it"
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
"the apple never falls far from the tree"
Fuel Your Vocab: Places
"train"
"bus"
"railroad"
"(the) Red Square"
"the park is over there"
"we have a problem"
"do you have a map?"
"we're lost"
"I'm a foreigner"
"where are you going?"
"she's going to a bar"
"I want to find the theater"
Getting Fed
"we would like something to eat, please"
"I would like some breakfast, please"
"can I have the check please?"
"I don't have any cash"
"do you take cards?"
Retail Therapy
"this one"
"that one"
"I need a new hat"
"look at this"
"is it possible ...?"
"is it possible to try this on?"
"it's really expensive"
"this one is cheaper"
"that one is actually bigger"
Found in Space
"it's on this street"
"turn left (formal)"
"you speak too quickly"
"can you speak a little slower please?"
Phrases: Make Them Laugh
"a bird in the hand ..."
"curiosity killed the cat"
"don't cry over spilled milk"
"don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
"the elephant in the room"
"picture-perfect"
"the spitting image"
"in the blink of an eye"
"break a leg!"
Mission Complete!
"you did it!"
In Disguise
"she's blonde"
"she has brown eyes and gray hair"
Contamination!
"this is an emergency"
"I don't feel well"
"I have a stomachache"
"you should see a doctor"
"the doctor thinks he needs medicine"
"get well soon!"
Impress Them
"ladies and gentlemen ..."
"... and they lived happily ever after"
"oh my god!"
"never ever!"
"come on! / no way!"
"damn!"
"careful!"
Back at Base
"where is the toilet?"
"it's between the kitchen and the living room"
Peace Offering
"give me a hug"
"my mom also wants a watch"
"I already have a phone"
"my son doesn't need another video game"
"he already has a phone, but he wants a new one"
Measuring Things
"there are 100 centimeters to a meter"
"there are 1000 grams to a kilogram"
"she weighs 60 kilograms"
"I weigh three kilograms too much"
"he's one meter and seventy-five centimeters tall"
Navigation Class
"right here"
"is there a museum near here?"
"the gym is right here"
"the hotel is over there"
"the bridge is very close"
"the movie theater is far away"
"the library is near the bar"
"can you drive me to this hotel please?"
Talking about the Crew
"who is this boy?"
"my brother studies at university"
"my daughter goes to kindergarten"
"to keep (doing) / to still (do) / to continue"
"to retire"
"tell me about your family"
"we usually go abroad in the winter"
"my parents will retire in about three years"
"my grandpa and grandma still go skiing"
"we still play badminton together on Wednesdays"
Love and Hate
"what are you interested in?"
"he hates reading the newspaper"
"are you interested in art?"
"languages interest him"
"our mom always watches the news"
Mayday!
"bless you!"
"where does it hurt?"
"call an ambulance"
"my arm hurts"
"the doctor thinks your leg is broken"
"be careful"
Exploration
"you have to have a ticket and a visa"
"you have to show your passport in the airport"
"we have to take a taxi"
"we have to fly to Japan tonight"
"have a good journey!"
"don't leave your bags unattended"
"what was your best experience?"
"we really liked parachuting"
"the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
"pick your favorite animal"
"suddenly I got very scared"
"I got so scared I dropped my ice cream"
"I didn't bring my toothbrush"
"we went to a nice hotel by the sea"
We're Going To ...
"what do you want to do today?"
"I want to go for a swim this afternoon"
"do you want to go for a walk?"
"we're going to go for a run tomorrow night"
Months and Dates
"what's the date today?"
"today is January second"
Bargaining
"pull (on a door)"
"push (on a door)"
"how much is that?"
"I can / I may"
"I can't / I may not"
"the bookshop has a sale"
"go go go!"
"I don't have enough money"
"it's a very good offer"
"she has too much money"
"we can't spend all our money"
"you can't spend your money on candy"
"it's free!"
Finding Your Kit
"do you know where my keys are?"
"your keys are under the sofa"
"how many chairs are there in the living room?"
"how much milk is there in the fridge?"
Setting a Course
"or what?"
"guys, do you have any plans later?"
"my mom and I are going to watch my favorite TV show"
"my friends and I are going to go out for a drink"
"do you want to come?"
Maybe ...
"unbelievable!"
"alas!"
"what will the others do this afternoon?"
"maybe they'll go to the theater"
"we'll go to the market and to the bar"
"do the others want to come to the beach this afternoon?"
"I think they'll go shopping instead"
Numbers
"2001 (year)"
"2017 (year)"
"1945 (year)"
Phrases: Impress Them!
"it's a quarter to one"
"how long is the movie?"
"two hours, twenty minutes and five seconds"
"what's the point?"
"understood?"
"that made no sense"
"what's on your mind?"
"have you lost your mind?"
"we're looking forward to seeing you"
"we look forward to meeting you"
"this was a total success!"
"everything is under control"
"it was out of control"
"I have no words"
"that's just the way it is"
"who else?"
Keeping Busy
"I would love"
"he wants to see the world"
"do you want to come to the party with me?"
"I would love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow"
"I don't want to do anything"
"no one wants to hang out with me"
Next Summer on Earth ...
"will you be back before or after dinner?"
"I'll be home at four o'clock"
"I won't be at school tomorrow"
"we're going to go to Russia in the summer"
"who are you going to go with?"
"she'll go to England next winter"
Staying on Board
"he wants to be alone"
"he's tired so he wants to stay at home"
"do you want to help me?"
"I have to write an essay"
"I hate doing the laundry"
Days and Birthdays
"which day of the week is today?"
"today is Monday so tomorrow is Tuesday"
"we could relax today"
"when is her birthday?"
"her birthday is on February third"
Relax with the Crew
"exciting"
"fun / funny"
"I was"
"it was / this was / that was"
"we were"
"it would be great!"
"are you going to watch a movie tonight?"
"we could go to the movie theater"
"he's going to go to a museum this afternoon"
"when are you going to leave?"
Life and Death
"I like to go for a run and then take a shower"
"what do you want to achieve in life?"
"does your daughter want to get an education?"
"I hope (so)"
When Did that Happen?
"I helped"
"I waited"
It's all in the Past!
"we waited for two weeks"
"we have already asked him that question"
"I studied in Japan for two months"
"I wet the bed last night"
"they went to Germany last week"
"they lived in China for eight years"
"I loved him"
"who has eaten my cake?"
"he spoke English very well"
"we drank too much beer last night"
"he bought that car twenty years ago"
"we took a taxi"
"last night they had dinner in the Russian restaurant"
"I thought you studied at university"
"they didn't have dinner with us"
"my brother always went for a run in the morning"
"I saw her in the library yesterday"
"you met him in the club two weeks ago"
"my son got really drunk last night"
"we came to this country many years ago"
Being Conversational
"we can always talk about the weather"
"French people love talking about food"
"do you want to talk about your health?"
"I don't want to talk about my personal life"
"tell me about your interests"
Making Allies
"crime and punishment are always interesting topics"
"conversations about relationships makes him embarrassed"
"my dad doesn't know anything about technology"
Human Preferences
"does your friend like comedy?"
"she prefers thrillers"
"she likes playing badminton, but she prefers tennis"
"what kind of movies does your friend prefer?"
Fuel Your Vocab: Politics
"Duma"
"is there a tsar in Russia?"
"there is no tsar in Russia"
My Skills
"they're for example pretty good at math"
"she's especially good at singing"
"I'm especially bad at telling jokes"
"I think math is difficult"
War and Peace
"the people want peace"
"politicians actually control nothing"
Fuel Your Vocab: Terrestrial Weather
"you'll get wet"
"I'm too hot"
"then take off your coat"
Chatting about Stars
"basketball is the most popular sport"
"this is the match of the century"
"he's a very talented player"
"he was most valuable player (MVP)"
"he's the player of the year"
"this is the biggest stadium in Europe"
Health Examination
"I have to examine your chest"
"you have a rare disease"
"your wife is pregnant"
"you aren't going to die"
... But Not Anymore
"... but not anymore"
"we used to live abroad"
"we used to have our own business, but not anymore"
"we used to live in America, but we moved"
Choosing a Leader
"when is the next election?"
"the next election is in two years"
"do you think one can rely on the President?"
"I think polls are often unreliable"
"I suggest lowering taxes"
"religion is an important topic"
Terrestrial Weather
"always read the weather forecast"
"there is a risk that there will be lightning"
"there is a chance that it'll be sunny today"
"the weather might clear up down south"
"it might snow this evening"
"if he doesn't bring his umbrella he'll get wet"
Sports: At the Match
"unfortunately there were no seats available"
"what an idiot!"
"we didn't score any points in the first half"
"now they're six points ahead"
"good game"
"well played!"
Confrontation
"it seems to me ... / I think ..."
"you hurt him"
"he didn't mean it"
"forgive me"
"I'm sure everything will be okay"
Sports: Fans
"the season always begins in August"
"if they win this match they'll also win the league"
"which team do you support?"
Mine and Yours
"whose (in questions)"
"whose is this pillow?"
"that toy isn't my son's"
"these flowers are for my mom"
"these earrings are my wife's"
"the purple one is mine"
"the broken laptop is yours"
"are these my underwear?"
"these underwear are mine"
"those are her earrings"
"are those earrings hers?"
"I think this bracelet is my mom's"
"this is Ivan's house now"
Heated Confrontations
"they don't get along"
"just talk to me"
"we don't agree"
"I don't agree with you"
"she never listens to me"
"don't lie to me"
"this is so unfair"
"this is just a silly argument"
You Wouldn't Believe It!
"law and order"
"it's an order!"
"I think it was the guy to the left"
"can you draw a picture of him?"
"either describe or draw"
"you can either describe the woman or draw her"
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
"let me give you some advice"
"you should listen to yourself"
"you should just forget him"
"you should forgive him"
"she shouldn't tell anyone"
"should I just forgive my boyfriend?"
"stop worrying"
Uncertain Times
"face the facts"
"let's face it ..."
"to consider"
"for the record ..."
"in this day and age ..."
"on one condition ..."
"can you imagine?"
Sports: On Screen
"turn the TV off"
"my brother's team has a pretty good chance of winning"
"they might win the league, but it's unlikely"
"I think my team may win tomorrow"
Fuel Your Vocab: Crime and Punishment
"it was a robbery"
"it was murder"
"the witness saw the suspect"
"he robbed the bank in broad daylight"
"the police caught the murderer red-handed"
"unfortunately the police couldn't find the murder weapon"
"it's highway robbery!"
Explorers' Tales
"my husband said: "I hope we don't get lost""
"we walked into the jungle"
"we tried to walk towards the waterfall, but it was too dangerous"
"suddenly our tour guide disappeared"
"we followed the river so we didn't get lost"
Turbulent Weather
"I must"
"there was a risk of strong wind"
"there was a chance that it would be sunny ..."
"... so we brought suntan lotion"
"it'll be wet tomorrow so they'll need their raincoats"
"it snowed so much we couldn't go outside"
The Sanatorium
"how did you break your nose?"
"this treatment immediately has an effect"
"the patient has to rest for at least a week"
"the patient should avoid unhealthy food"
"not all fast food is unhealthy food"
Investigation
"there is no case without evidence"
"the suspect has no alibi"
"there were witnesses everywhere"
"someone stole the drugs"
"the police can't arrest the suspect without evidence"
"this doesn't prove anything"
Dreams and Ambitions
"his family is poor so he wants to be rich"
"I wanted to be a famous writer my whole life"
"I always dreamed of becoming a professional golf player"