That’s how (вот как; вот так) I apologized for (извиняться за) my fault (упущение).
A foreigner’s (иностранец) English is often very far from (очень далекий от) the live (живой) spoken (разговорный) English. But the native speakers (носитель языка) are kind enough (достаточно добрый) and patient (терпеливый). They treat (относиться; воспринимать) the non-native speakers (не носитель языка) with great benevolence (доброжелательность, благосклонность). I am so much thankful to them (я так им благодарна).
English is spread (распространен) everywhere (повсюду). We must know it to be able to talk (чтобы быть в состоянии говорить) with the other people on the planet.
It’s very important (очень важно) not to feel (не чувствовать) greatly sorry (сожаление, неудобство) for making mistakes (за то, что делаешь ошибки), the people around (вокруг; окружающие вас) will be tolerant (терпеливый, толерантный) and understanding (понимающий), they will be ready (быть готовым) to help you.
I remember I liked Malaysia so much. Kuala Lumpur is magnificent. Up to now I remember I was presented a bouquet of orchids by a kind lady who grew those flowers. I did not see her. She passed them to me through my companions. The flowers were marvelous.
It is a pity I did not go to Penang, it was so close by. The island of Penang is beautiful, they say.
Subway – метро (амер); подземный проход, переход
Double-decker – двухэтажный автобус
A-ha – moments (моменты прозрения и озарения).
Do you happen (вам случается) to use this interjection (восклицание, междометие) in your speech (речь)?
When do you use (использовать) it?
Do you use it when you have understood something at last (наконец), when you’ve got (понимать) something?
Do you know, the capital of Jordan is the city of Amman [ə’ma: n]. Could you say a few words about it?
St. Petersburg became Leningrad in 1924.
And when has it become (когда он стал) St. Petersburg again, I wonder (интересно)?
Do you happen to remember (Случайно, не помните)?
St. Petersburg is so beautiful!
There are magnificent (великолепный) palaces (дворец), museums, bridges (мост) and a lot other beautiful places. The Hermitage alone is worth I don’t know what (чего стоит один Эрмитаж). It’s exceptional (исключительный), striking (поразительный) and phenomenal (необыкновенный). It might take a few years to see the things that are exhibited there. You can walk from one hall to another for many years running but you’ll not be able to say you have seen and felt everything. And above all just seeing does not seem to satisfy you, you will want to get to the heart (проникать в суть) of the painting, sculpture or anything.
There are no words to express one’s admiration.
Well, I do not know, but to my mind there is so much in common between St. Petersburg and Paris. Certainly, these are just my feelings. But I love both the cities.
Dubai is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (the UAE), if I am right.
Is it so? Could you tell me?
It would be nice (было бы хорошо) if I were not mistaken (если бы я не ошибалась).
The official language is Arabic.
The currency (валюта) is dirham.
This is a very rich country owing to (благодаря) oil production (добыча нефти).
Luxury uncovered – неприкрытая роскошь.
The Arab people in this city live on the welfare payment (государственное пособие).
