tonbo translations

Mindy: Hey Paul, I haven’t seen you for a while.
Paul: That’s because I was in Egypt for a week.
Mindy: That’s great, how did you like it?
Paul: It was amazing!
Mindy: How long were you there?
Paul: Just over a week.
Mindy: What did you see?
Paul: The pyramids, of course! We also saw the pharaoh’s tombs, the Egyptian Museum, traditional dancing, and mummies! We saw lots of other things too, but those were the highlights.
Mindy: Cool! Did you go to the Red Sea?
Paul: No, we didn’t have time. But that’s okay, we were so busy seeing the sights, there was never a dull moment.
Mindy: What about camels, did you see any camels?
Paul: Sure, there are lots of them near the pyramids.
Mindy: And did you go on the Nile?
Paul: Yeah, we went on a boat ride. We sailed for about an hour and got to see Egypt from the longest river in the world. I’ll never forget it!
Mindy: I’m so jealous!
Paul: Maybe you can go someday if you really want to.
Mindy: I’ll start saving!

An American visits his Ukrainian friend and they plan a trip.
Peter: Masha! It’s so nice to see you after all these years!
Masha: I’m happy to see you too. Welcome to Ukraine!
Peter: Thank you so much. To be honest, I don’t know much about Ukraine.
Masha: Don’t worry! I will show you everything there is to see in the next month that you’re visiting. We will be very busy!
Peter: That’s great. I know Ukraine is very big…
Masha: …the biggest country in Europe…!
Peter: …yeah, so that’s why I wanted to travel around for a month. Where will we begin?
Masha: Well, we are just outside of Lviv now, so we will start from the West, and work our way south-east.
Peter: Excellent. I’ve read about Lviv’s opera house and brewery.
Masha: Oh yes, the Lvivsky brewery is a wonderful place to go on a tour. Then, we will go hiking in the Carpathians and climb Mt. Hoverla!
Peter: How exciting! I’m glad I brought my hiking boots.
Masha: Next, we will visit the beautiful fortresses at Kamenets-Podilsky and Khotyn. We can have a picnic there, and relax in the country.
Peter: Wow! That sounds lovely! Also, will we be able to go to Odessa? I have heard a lot about this city.
Masha: Sure! Odessa has a large port and some surrounding caves that we can explore. Also, there’s a great nightlife.
Peter: Cool!
Masha: Then of course we should go to Kyiv, our capital.
Peter: I haven’t heard much about Kyiv, but I do know that it is very old.
Masha: Yes, it was established 1500 years ago. It is situated on the banks of the Dniper River and has about 3 million people.
Peter: Can we take a boat down the river?
Masha: Of course! Also we have many beautiful churches and monasteries, like our famous St. Sofia’s Church and Pecherska Lavra. After Kyiv, we can take a night train to Crimea. We can visit Simferopol, hike in the Crimean Mountains, swim in the black sea, and eat delicious Crimean Tatar food!
Peter: This trip sounds so exciting! I can’t wait!
Masha: Well, for now we can relax here at my house. I have made traditional Ukrainian borsch to welcome you.
Peter: Thank you so much! This is going to be a wonderful month!

Tourist: Excuse me, ma’am. Do you know how to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Woman: Yes, of course. Is this your first time in New York City?
Tourist: Yes, it is. There is so much to do here.
Woman: It’s a great city. Do you know how the subway works?
Tourist: Yes, I have ridden it a couple of times. Can you give me directions to the museum?
Woman: Sure. We are here in Union Square. Go underground and take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th street. When you get out of the subway you will see the Metropolitan Museum. You can’t miss it.
Tourist: Wow, that seems easy. I think I can get there. Where else should I go?
Woman: If you have time, you should go visit some of the other museums near the Met. The Guggenheim is not far from there. You should also go to the Museum of Modern Art.
Tourist: They both sound great. I don’t have a guidebook, though. Do you know where I can buy one?
Woman: Right across the street is a large bookstore. You can find anything you need there. I would recommend getting a guidebook and a map of the city.
Tourist: Thanks so much for all your help.

John: Hello, Sam. It’s good to see you before you leave for your holiday. Where are you traveling to?
Sam: Hello, John. I am traveling to New York. I see that you are going on holiday, also. Where are you traveling?
John: I am flying to London. What are you going to do in New York?
Sam: I am going to ride an elevator to the top of a tall building and look at the city. New York has taller buildings than London.
John: That’s true. But London has older buildings than New York does. Some buildings in London are over 500 years old. In London, I am going for a boat ride on the Thames River to get a good view of the city.
Sam: I am also going to take a boat ride in New York, on the Hudson River. The Hudson River is bigger than the Thames River.
John: I guess it is. But London has beautiful palaces and castles and New York doesn’t. I am going to see the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace on my holiday.
Sam: That sounds great. I am going to a Broadway theater in New York to see a play. New York has many theaters.
John: I am also going to see a play at a theater in the West End. London has many theaters as well.
Sam: I hope you have a good holiday.
John: The same to you. Let’s talk about our holidays after we return.

Rick: Hello.
Travel Agent: Hello, how may I help you?
Rick: I want to take a vacation.
Travel Agent: Where do you want to go?
Rick: I want to go to Crimea.
Travel Agent: What month do you want to go to Crimea?
Rick: I want to leave in July.
Travel Agent: I think you should go to Crimea in April.
Rick: Why?
Travel Agent: In April, Crimea has fewer tourists. It also is not as hot in April.
Rick: What can I see in Crimea?
Travel Agent: You can go to the beach, go hiking in the mountains, and enjoy the beauty of Crimea.
Rick: That sounds great. Thank you.
Travel Agent: You are welcome. Goodbye.
Rick: Goodbye.

Rob: Hi, Ann. Are you back from your vacation?
Ann: Yes, I am, Rob. Thanks for asking. I had a great time.
Rob: Where did you go?
Ann: I went hiking and camping in Yellowstone National Park.
Rob: That sounds fun. What did you see while you were there?
Ann: I saw many animals. I saw deer, elk, and even a bear. The mountains were also beautiful. The weather was nice and clear. It didn’t rain once.
Rob: Did you take pictures of your trip? I would love to see them.
Ann: I would love to show them to you. Are you free tomorrow? You could come over to my house in the evening.
Rob: Sounds great. See you then.