Day 30 - Late for Work

Today's Tasks

  1. Read the lesson context.
  2. Listen to the audio clips several times until the sounds feel familiar. Do not repeat aloud—just listen and absorb.
  3. Download the Anki deck and review it daily. It includes all the audio clips in today's lesson for efficient review. Review previous decks if prompted to do so.
  4. Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Russian audio. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it.

Lesson Context

An employee explains to his boss why he was late.

Audio Clips

  • 1.
    Иван Петрович, извините за опоздание.
    Ivan Petrovich, sorry for being late.
  • 2.
    Почему вы опоздали?
    Why are you late?
  • 3.
    Простите, на дороге была большая пробка.
    Sorry, there was a big traffic jam on the way.
  • 4.
    Вы знаете, что рабочий день начинается в 9.
    You know the workday starts at 9.
  • 5.
    Я понимаю. Такое больше не повторится.
    I understand. It won't happen again.
  • 6.
    Хорошо, приступайте к работе.
    Alright, get to work.

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