Pavel talks about his work and globalization.
 

Vocabulary

 

former	translator	interpreter
union	of course	Soviet Union
so	originally	presentation
need	looking to	conference
also	together	communicate
benefit	freedom	each other
free (2)	hundred	nationality
certify	lucrative	international
huge	mentality	used to (2)
huge	contract

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Transcript

 
My name is Pavel Kolobkov. I’m 42, and I live in Berlin. Originally I’m from the former Soviet Union.

What do you do for a living?

I’ve been a certified translator and interpreter for 15 years. I can speak German, Russian and English. As an interpreter, I work at big conferences and presentations.

What does globalization mean to you?

The world has got smaller and people are looking to communicate with each other. But not everyone knows every language. There’s a need for translators and interpreters so I benefit from that of course.

I also like the freedom to travel. I can go anywhere in the world. I can go anywhere.

What’s your favorite food?

Where I came from, a hundred nationalities lived together and of course ate together. I got used to the variety, so here in Germany, I also like to eat international cuisine: Chinese, Italian, Greek.

What country would you like to visit?

China. It’s a huge country. And the people there are really different. They have a different mentality. I’d really love to go there.

What do you expect for your future?

Lucrative contracts.

 

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Questions

 
Spain. Who is this person? What’s his name? Was he born in Germany?

India. Pavel is a taxi driver. True or false? What is his job or profession? How many languages can he speak?

France. Regarding globalization, does he talk about trade and economics? What does he say about globalization?

Canada. Does Pavel only want to stay in Berlin?

China. Pavel only eats German food. Is this right or wrong?

Mexico. Would he like to travel to New York, London and Paris? Where would he like to travel to?

Russia. He plans to live in a farm in a village in the country. Is this correct or incorrect? What does he expect for the future?
 
 
 
Brazil. How many languages can you speak?

Thailand. Do you live in Berlin? Are you from Berlin? Have you been to Berlin?

Egypt. Have you met or seen anyone from Germany? Who were they? What were they doing?

Switzerland. Describe the geography and climate of Berlin and, or Germany in general.

Colombia. Describe the economy of Berlin and Germany in general. What are their main imports and exports?

Kazakhstan. Does Berlin or Germany have any problems? What are some problems or challenges that Berlin has?

Italy. What is the food in Berlin like? Describe the cuisine of Berlin.

Turkey. What are the tourist attractions of Berlin or the rest of Germany (cultural, historical, natural)?