Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Work-and-Careers
Introduction
Welcome to the lesson on work and careers in Russian. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Russian Course" designed for beginner students who are interested in learning the basics of the Russian language. In this lesson, we will cover common vocabulary related to work and careers, including professions, job interviews, and office culture. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to talk about your job and workplace in Russian!
Professions
Learning the names of professions in Russian is useful for both personal and professional interactions. Here are some common professions and their translations:
| Russian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| врач | vrach | doctor |
| учитель | uchitel' | teacher |
| юрист | yurist | lawyer |
| повар | pavar | cook |
| артист | artist | artist |
| музыкант | muzykant | musician |
Job Interviews
If you're looking for a job in Russia, you will need to know how to talk about your qualifications and work experience. Here are some helpful phrases to use during job interviews:
- Я имею опыт работы... (Ya imeyu opyt raboty...) - "I have experience working..."
- Я окончил(а) университет... (Ya okonchil(a) universitet...) - "I graduated from university..."
- Мои профессиональные навыки включают... (Moi professionalnye navyki vklyuchayut...) - "My professional skills include..."
- Я говорю на...языках. (Ya govoryu na...yazykakh.) - "I speak...languages."
Office Culture
Office culture in Russia is similar to that of most Western countries. Here are some common words and phrases used in Russian workplaces:
- Консультации (Konsultatsii) - "Consultations"
- Задачи (Zadachi) - "Tasks"
- Руководитель (Rukovoditel') - "Supervisor"
- Сотрудник (Sotrudnik) - "Employee"
- Карьера (Kar'era) - "Career"
- Зарплата (Zarplata) - "Salary"
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on work and careers in Russian. You now have a better understanding of the vocabulary related to professions, job interviews, and office culture in Russia. Keep practicing these words and phrases in your conversations to improve your Russian speaking skills. Next, we will be covering other topics related to everyday life in Russia that you will find useful in a variety of situations.
Sources
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_language" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russian Language</a>
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employment_in_Russia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Employment in Russia</a>