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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 15! In this lesson, you'll learn five essential words related to recreation and leisure. These are the five most popular tourist attractions and places in Romania. Hand-picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at RomanianPod101.com. |
| BODY |
| Michael: Larisa, what's our first word? |
| Larisa: castelul Bran |
| Michael: "Bran Castle" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] castelul Bran [NORMAL] castelul Bran |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: castelul Bran |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: This old castle is known as "Dracula's Castle." It is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Romania and is visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year. One can even rent a room in the castle and stay there overnight for a special experience. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] Multe dintre școlile publice din România organizează excursii pe timpul verii pentru elevii din clasele elementare la castelul Bran. |
| Michael: "A lot of Romanian public schools organize summer trips to Bran Castle for all elementary age school children." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Multe dintre școlile publice din România organizează excursii pe timpul verii pentru elevii din clasele elementare la castelul Bran. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: Mamaia |
| Michael: "Mamaia" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Mamaia [NORMAL] Mamaia |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Mamaia |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Because of its popularity, the resort was named "The Pearl of the Black Sea." There are many nightclubs in the area known for wild parties and celebrity guests. Without an invitation, it can be difficult to enter some of the clubs. While there are no sightseeing spots nearby, it is definitely the place to be seen. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] Stațiunile de pe malul mării, ca de exemplu Mamaia, sunt foarte aglomerate pe timpul verii. |
| Michael: "Seaside resorts, such as Mamaia, are very crowded in the summer." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Stațiunile de pe malul mării, ca de exemplu Mamaia, sunt foarte aglomerate pe timpul verii. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: Salina Turda |
| Michael: "Turda Salt Mine" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Salina Turda [NORMAL] Salina Turda |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Salina Turda |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: It is an old salt mine that 20 years ago was transformed into a small amusement park with mini golf, bowling, table tennis and even a lake where you can rent a boat. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] În Salina Turda este foarte frig și umed, așa că e o idee bună să te îmbraci gros și să porți cizme de cauciuc chiar și în mijlocul verii. |
| Michael: "Inside, the Turda Salt Mine is very cold and humid, so it is a good idea to wear warm clothes and rubber boots even in the middle of summer." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] În Salina Turda este foarte frig și umed, așa că e o idee bună să te îmbraci gros și să porți cizme de cauciuc chiar și în mijlocul verii. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: Delta Dunării |
| Michael: "Danube Delta" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Delta Dunării [NORMAL] Delta Dunării |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Delta Dunării |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The Danube Delta is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites because of its variety of unique birds and flowers. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] Delta Dunării este una dintre cele mai impresionante locații din România. |
| Michael: "The Danube Delta is one of the most spectacular places in Romania." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Delta Dunării este una dintre cele mai impresionante locații din România. |
| Michael: Okay, what's the next word? |
| Larisa: Sibiu |
| Michael: "Sibiu" |
| Larisa: [SLOW] Sibiu [NORMAL] Sibiu |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Larisa: Sibiu |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: In 2007, this little city from the heart of Transylvania was the European Capital of Culture for 365 days. Among the most popular sites in Romania, the city's storybook charm is recognized throughout Europe. Many people say that Sibiu still has the appearance and feel of a 19th Century Austrian town. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Larisa: [NORMAL] În fiecare an, în luna decembrie, cel mai frumos târg de Crăciun din România are loc la Sibiu. |
| Michael: "Every year, in December, the most beautiful Christmas market in Romania takes place in Sibiu." |
| Larisa: [SLOW] În fiecare an, în luna decembrie, cel mai frumos târg de Crăciun din România are loc la Sibiu. |
| 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: Delta Dunării |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Danube Delta" |
| Larisa: Mamaia |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Mamaia" |
| Larisa: Sibiu |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Sibiu" |
| Larisa: castelul Bran |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Bran Castle" |
| Larisa: Salina Turda |
| [PAUSE] Michael: "Turda Salt Mine" |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it - the five most popular tourist attractions and places 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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