If you are travelling in Russia, you may need to use a taxi. Luckily this word looks very similar. But it is stressed differently in Russian. This MP3 will quickly show you how to get it right.
And you will be able to understand your Russian taxi driver too. This track goes through typical lines you might hear in a taxi such as:
- Where to?
- Where are we going?
- to the Savoy hotel, please
- The Savoy near Bolshoy theatre?
And if you think you know how Bolshoy Theatre is pronounced, you may be surprised. This audio will show you how to get it right.
Reviews
Whether you are travelling in Russia or learning Russian language to work with Russian companies or customers, you will find this audio book packed with useful phrases, hints and words. With full English annotation and native speakers guiding you through each combination first slowly and then at natural pace, this is the best way to learn a foreign language fast. Written with detailed knowledge of both English and Russian languages.Very well constructed, easy to follow. Divided into 17 tracks which can be transferred to audio players for easy listening, just like music albums.
About The Author
Max Bollinger, Russian born British actor, writer and producer. Prior to establishing career in performing arts and digital media held management posts at The Cambridge University Local Examination Syndicate (now Cambridge Assessment), various management and consulting posts in British Telecommunications Plc (BT), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Featured artistic and literary performances include:- Doctor WHO: Singularity audio production (BBC) as Pavel Fedorin alongside Peter Davison as the Doctor; 2 part TV drama Ghost Boat (ITV) playing Soviet Naval captain alongside David Jason; TV film Life Beyond the Box (BBC) as Charles Allcock; Audio production Space 1889: The Lunar Inheritance (Noise Monster) as Colonel Molokov; 20th Century Battlefields TV series (BBC) narrating 1942 Stalingrad episode. Narrator in Easy English For Busy People audio book (Pan MacMillan); Author of Easy Russian for English Speakers audio book.
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