tonbo translations

Zach: Melanie, will you marry me?
Melanie: Oh, yes! Of course I will!
Zach: That’s just what I was hoping you’d say. So, where do you want to go on our honeymoon?
Melanie: Oh my, I haven’t even had time to think about it. What about Paris? It’s so romantic and I’ve never been there!
Zach: Paris is a good idea, but what about somewhere a little more adventurous?
Melanie: What did you have in mind?
Zach: I was thinking of something tropical, what do you think of Brazil?
Melanie: Brazil? What a great idea! They have beautiful beaches, tropical rain forests, and we could take a boat down the Amazon!
Zach: Yeah, wouldn’t that make for an amazing honeymoon?
Melanie: No doubt about it! But wait a second, don’t you want to get married in the summer? It would be extremely hot that time of year so close to the equator.
Zach: That’s true. Maybe we should pick somewhere a little bit cooler.
Melanie: Hmm…we could go somewhere south of the equator. Then it would be winter there!
Zach: Wow! You’re so smart, that’s why I love you!
Melanie: We could go to Argentina and go skiing!
Zach: Our friends would be so jealous!
Melanie: Let’s do it!
Zach: Okay, Argentina it is!

Tourist: Excuse me, ma’am, can you help me?
Woman: I will try, what do you need?
Tourist: This is my first visit to London and I think that I am lost.
Woman: Where do you need to go?
Tourist: I would like to see Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Woman: To get there, you should walk down this road for five minutes and then turn left on Victoria Street. Walk for another ten minutes and you will see Westminster Abbey and Big Ben ahead of you.
Tourist: So I should turn left on Victoria Street and walk for another ten minutes. Is that correct?
Woman: Yes, that is correct.
Tourist: I would also like to see the British Museum. How can I get there from Westminster Abbey? Can I walk there?
Woman: Yes, you may walk there. You should walk along the river to the right until you reach Oxford Street. Turn left onto Oxford Street and walk for another fifteen minutes until you will see Park Lane. The British Museum is across Park Lane.
Tourist: So I should walk along the river, turn left on Oxford Street and cross Park Lane. Is that correct?
Woman: Yes, that is correct.
Tourist: Finally, I would like to see the Tower of London. Can you tell me how to get there?
Woman: The Tower of London is on the other side of the city. You should take a taxi to get there.
Tourist: Thank you for your help!
Woman: Enjoy your trip to London.

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.