Hi everyone! I’m Alisha. |
Welcome to Conversational Phrases! |
We’ve found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. |
In this lesson, you’ll learn conversational phrases to answer the question, "What are you doing during the holiday?" After watching this video, you’ll be able to talk about your holiday plans. |
Now, let’s take a look at some conversational phrases! |
Listen to the dialogue. |
Co budeš dělat v Den osvobození? |
Chystám se jít na pláž. |
Once more with the English translation. |
Co budeš dělat v Den osvobození? |
“What are you doing for Liberation Day?” |
Chystám se jít na pláž. |
“I'm planning to go to the beach.” |
First of all you'll need to learn how to say “How's your mother?” |
That's: Co budeš dělat v Den osvobození? |
This day celebrates the liberation from German occupation in 1945. |
Listen to it again: Co budeš dělat v Den osvobození?, Co budeš dělat v Den osvobození? |
This Czech sentence literally translates as “What will you do in Liberation Day?” But it means “What are you doing for Liberation Day?”. |
Now, how do you answer this question? |
The pattern is: |
Chystám se [plan]. |
This Czech sentence literally translates as “I am preparing myself [plan].” But it means “I’m planning to [plan].” |
For example: |
“I'm planning to go to the beach.” |
Chystám se jít na pláž. , Chystám se jít na pláž. |
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