1. Where are we going this winter? Chiara: So, girls, where are we going for winter break this year? I'm tired of staying home. Sofia: I want to ski! Maybe in the Alps, in Italy? Giulia: And what if instead we go to the Balkans? I've heard there are beautiful mountains in Serbia. Chiara: Balkans? Interesting! But is it very different from Italy in winter? Sofia: Good question! Let's search online! 2. Italy vs. Balkans: What's the atmosphere like there? Giulia: So, I read that

1. Wow, It's the Future! You: Whoa, look at all these skyscrapers! It feels like I've landed in a sci-fi movie. Is everything this new? Friend/Parent: Pretty much! It's wild to think that 50 years ago, this was almost all just desert. You: For real? That's insane. Friend/Parent: Yep, the city grew super fast. Get ready to have your mind blown every single day. You: I'm so ready! This is awesome. 2. The Tallest of Them All: Burj Khalifa You: Is that... is that the Burj Khalifa

1. Getting used to Loznica A: How are you doing here in Loznica, are you getting used to it? B: Slowly, yes. We’re still trying to find the rhythm — everything is slower here than in Moscow. A: That’s normal. Here nobody’s in a hurry unless they have to be. B: I like that, there’s less stress. A: Just don’t get annoyed when someone says “sjutra,” it means the same as “tomorrow.” B: Haha, good, because we’ve already heard that three times today. 2. The heat A: Have you gotten

Каждый рассказ — это мини-диалог или монолог, отражающий увлечения, мечты и повседневные ситуации. В каждом рассказе акцент на древней общей логической последовательности: именительный (кто/что) → to be → родительный (откуда/из чего) → дательный (у меня есть/to have) → винительный (действие) → звательный (миссия/страсть/проблема) → творительный (с кем/чем) → предложный (где/о чём). 1. О себе и море I am Daniel, and I am 12 years old. I am from Montenegro, from a small town ne

10 Short Conversations with Colleagues (B1 Level) Morning Coffee (Morning Ritual) Dmitrij: Good morning, Marko! Marko: Good morning! Want some coffee? We don’t start the day without it. Dmitrij: Sure, thanks! I see coffee is a very important ritual here. Marko: The most important! It’s the first 15 minutes for a relaxed chat before work. Dmitrij: I like this custom. (Context: In Serbia, sharing morning coffee at work is a very important social ritual. It’s an opportunity for

5 Conversations About Differences in Mentality: Serbs vs. Italians Working Hours and "Dolce Vita" Serbian Colleague (Marko): I watch our new colleagues from Milan. At exactly five o’clock, the pen drops from their hands, and they’re gone. Respect! Russian Colleague (Dmitrij): Yes, I’ve noticed. They are very precise with working hours. In Russia, we often stay longer at work. Marko: Same with us! But Italians—they live for dolce vita—the sweet life. Work is important, but it’