In this episode, I read a simplified version of "The Watch" by Mikhail Zoshchenko. You’ll hear slow, clear Russian, learn useful vocabulary, and answer a few questions to help you follow the story. Perfect for A2–B1 level learners. Let’s explore Russian, word by word!

Слово за словом с Дашей

Часы (The Watch) А2 - В1

In this episode, I will be reading a story. The name of the story is “Sheriff Pritchett” by Maren Hansen. This story has a lot of good dialog, and I’m excited to share it with you. So, let’s get started.



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T.E.A. Time with Tayvin Bayless 

TEA Time Story # 5 Sheriff Pritchett 

In this episode, I share my experience learning to play shogi in Japan. 


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Let's Go for Shogi!

In this episode, I talk about how to set effective goals to improve you language skills. 



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How to set goals to succeed 

In this episode I share a mysterious story with you. "The neighbors knew the stories of the old house. They knew the rumors. Everyone agreed that the house was haunted."

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TEA Time Story #4 The ghost in the garden 

In this episode, I share some of the many ways to use the word "get".

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