Setting the scene

The American is in his/her hotel which is near the metro station «Октябрьская» and needs to get to the Embassy. He's/she's asking the desk clerk for directions.

Listen to the dialog several times with your books closed. Do not repeat it. Try to understand what the speakers are saying. Working as a group, discuss what was said. Then listen to the American's lines. You are responsible for learning these. You are also responsible for being able to understand the Russian's lines and to respond to them in the appropriate manner.