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Lunch Break - Russian Office Socializing | DialoguePractice

Practice Russian phrases for coordinating lunch with coworkers. Learn how to suggest places to eat and discuss your meal.

Dialogue Script & Speaking Practice

  1. Коллега А:

    "Ты пойдешь сегодня обедать? Уже час дня."

    Are you going to have lunch today? It’s already one o’clock.

  2. Коллега Б:

    "Да, я как раз проголодался. Куда пойдем?"

    Yes, I’m getting hungry. Where should we go?

  3. Коллега А:

    "Можем сходить в то новое итальянское кафе за углом."

    We can go to that new Italian cafe around the corner.

  4. Коллега Б:

    "Хорошая мысль. Там делают отличную пасту."

    Good idea. They make excellent pasta there.

  5. Коллега А:

    "Тогда встречаемся в холле через пять минут?"

    So, meet in the lobby in five minutes?

  6. Коллега Б:

    "Договорились. Я только закончу писать письмо."

    Agreed. I’ll just finish writing an email.

Vocabulary Spotlight & Keyword Definitions

  • Обед / Обедать (Obed / Obedat'): Lunch / To have lunch.
  • Перерыв (Pereryv): A break.
  • Столовая / Кафе (Stolovaya / Kafe): Canteen / Cafe.

Methodology & Speak Fluently Trainer

This interactive dialogue practice session uses the shadowing method. By repeating native-speaker phrases aloud immediately after you hear them, you build speech muscle memory, improve pronunciation, and internalize rhythm, stress, and intonation. Use these dialogues to rehearse realistic situations on your own schedule and turn passive vocabulary into active speaking skills.