Wow... they're up to 50 installments of the Easy Russian videos on the Easy Languages YouTube channel.
Probably the most consistent set of phrases that Russian speakers thought foreigners should understand were phrases for asking directions. You'll see some of the Russian speakers using verbs of motion with different prefixes. As I was getting ready for my first trip to Russia, I did recognize I needed to review the verbs of motion and actually hired a tutor. That was great for my language learning, but from my experience it was the actual travel in Russia that helped understand verbs of motion because I saw people saying various phrases with the verbs of motion in real life before, while, or after the motion was completed. To reproduce that at home, I'd suggest as you come across phrases to learn, don't just practice them on paper or in front of your computer. Actually use the phrases by saying them to yourself to describe walking, biking or driving activities.
The most important phrase I had to learn once I was on the plane was asking for drinks with ice. The first time I got off the plane in Moscow, I was so thirsty and I ended up buying a warm soda! If you're a typical American, you'll want to know how to ask for drinks with ice.
стакан воды
a glass of water
стакан льда
a glass of ice
стакан воды со льдом
a glass of water with ice
Dear Russians... If you're in the United States, you don't have to ask for a glass of water with ice. Just say "I'd like water" or "I'd like a glass of water". In my entire life, I've never had a restaurant serve me warm water anywhere in the US.
апельсиновый сок со льдом
orange juice with ice
яблочный сок со льдом
apple juice with ice
томатный сок со льдом
tomato juice with ice
чай со льдом
tea with ice
два стакана Кока Колы со льдом
two cups of Coca Cola with ice
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