Learn about five geographical features in Romania
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Intro |
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| Michael: Hi everyone, I'm Michael. |
| Larisa: And I'm Larisa! |
| Michael: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Romanian Vocabulary, Season 1, Lesson 10! In this lesson, you'll learn five essential words related to geography and nature. These are five geographical features in Romania. Hand-picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at RomanianPod101.com. |
| BODY |
| Michael: Larisa, what's our first word? |
| Larisa: Vârful Moldoveanu |
| Michael: "Moldoveanu Peak" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Vârful Moldoveanu [NORMAL] Vârful Moldoveanu |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Vârful Moldoveanu |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu. After climbing 2544m, you can say that you have reached the highest point of the country. Climbing Moldoveanu Peak takes a lot of effort and knowledge of the area, that's why it is a very good idea to get a local guide before you attempt it. Moldoveanu Peak is surrounded by other high peaks, so it is almost impossible to have a clear, unobstructed view of it. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] Există o companie turistică ce organizează zboruri scurte cu elicopterul pentru a admira și a face poze Vârfului Moldoveanu. |
| Michael: "There is a tourist company which organizes short helicopter rides to admire and take pictures of Moldoveanu Peak." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Există o companie turistică ce organizează zboruri scurte cu elicopterul pentru a admira și a face poze Vârfului Moldoveanu. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: fluviul Dunărea |
| Michael: "Danube River" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] fluviul Dunărea [NORMAL] fluviul Dunărea |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: fluviul Dunărea |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The longest river in Romania is the Danube, which runs through 10 countries before it empties into the Black Sea. There are many small inns and restaurants that serve fish all along the river. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] Un mod distractiv de a descoperi frumusețea Dunării este să cumperi o excursie de o zi cu o barcă privată cu motor. |
| Michael: "A fun way to discover the beauty of the Danube River is to pay for a one day cruise with a personal motor boat." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Un mod distractiv de a descoperi frumusețea Dunării este să cumperi o excursie de o zi cu o barcă privată cu motor. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: cascada Bigăr |
| Michael: "Bigar Waterfall" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] cascada Bigăr [NORMAL] cascada Bigăr |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: cascada Bigăr |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Bigar Waterfall is located on the western side of Romania, exactly on the 45th parallel. What makes this waterfall unique is the way the water spring flows over the apex of a rounded stone and then plunges into many tiny streams in the Minis river. Romanians call this special waterfall "the miracle from the Minis gorge." |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] Cascada Bigăr a fost recent selectată de National Geographic ca fiind cea mai frumoasă din lume. |
| Michael: "Bigar Waterfall was recently selected by National Geographic as the world's most beautiful spot." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Cascada Bigăr a fost recent selectată de National Geographic ca fiind cea mai frumoasă din lume. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: Marea Neagră |
| Michael: "Black Sea" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Marea Neagră [NORMAL] Marea Neagră |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Marea Neagră |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: From Bucharest to the shores of the Black Sea, it takes only two hours by train to get there. The Black Sea is the only large body of water that Romania borders and is an important tourist spot. On the Black Sea coast there can be found modern resorts with private, sandy beaches and even vineyards that are well known for their sweet wine. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] În urmă cu nu mai mult de cincizeci de ani, un număr mare de delfini trăiau în Marea Neagră. |
| Michael: "No more than fifty years ago, a large number of dolphins were living in the Black Sea." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] În urmă cu nu mai mult de cincizeci de ani, un număr mare de delfini trăiau în Marea Neagră. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: Lacul Bâlea |
| Michael: "Balea Lake" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Lacul Bâlea [NORMAL] Lacul Bâlea |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Lacul Bâlea |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Balea Lake is the most visited lake in Romania. One reason for this is an ice hotel, which is built with huge blocks of ice, cut and removed directly from the lake. This is the first ice hotel opened in Eastern Europe. Balea Lake is a great place where you can practice outdoor sports like hiking, skiing, or cycling. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] În timpul iernii, Lacul Bâlea devine o stațiune de ski foarte aglomerată. |
| Michael: "During the winter, Balea Lake becomes a very crowded ski resort." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] În timpul iernii, Lacul Bâlea devine o stațiune de ski foarte aglomerată. |
| QUIZ |
| Michael: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Larisa will give you the Romanian - please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Larisa: Marea Neagră |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Black Sea" |
| Larisa: fluviul Dunărea |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Danube River" |
| Larisa: Lacul Bâlea |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Balea Lake" |
| Larisa: Vârful Moldoveanu |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Moldoveanu Peak" |
| Larisa: cascada Bigăr |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Bigar Waterfall" |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it - five geographical features in Romania! We have more vocab lists available at RomanianPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks, everyone! See you next time! |
| Larisa: La revedere. |
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