Night Out Scene 1

 

Stephen and Ashlie meet up with some friends for a night out in London. Will they manage to find a venue that everyone will enjoy?

Preparation

Before you watch

Think about the following questions:

  • What activities do you like to do with your friends in the evening?
  • Where would you go for a night out?
  • Do you have a favourite place you like going to?

Now, watch Stephen and Ashlie as they go out for a night on the town.

Task

Comprehension Task

Put the following sentences into the order they happened.

Exercise

Task 2

Comprehension Task

Read the sentences and decide if they are true or false.

Exercise

Task 3

Comprehension Task

Put the following descriptions in the correct column.

Exercise

Transcript

Transcript

Ashlie: That should do it. The Yorkshire Grey in half an hour... I’m here in Covent Garden and we’re going on a night out. It’s the very centre of London – a place where lots of people come to meet up and hit the town. Now, Stephen should be here any minute.

Stephen: Hi Ash. Sorry I’m late. Have you heard from Caroline and Carl?

Ashlie: Yes, they’re at the Yorkshire Grey. Just round the corner. Come on.

Stephen: You alright?

Ashlie: How are you?

Stephen: Hi Carline – how’ve you been?

Caroline: Yeah good – so great to see you.

Carl: How are you? How’s things?

Ashlie: Really good. You?

Carl: Yeah – good thanks.

Ashlie: Go on then Stephen – get us some drinks.

Stephen: Ok – what will you have?

Ashlie: I’ll have a sparkling water and what are you having, Caroline?

Caroline: Er, a glass of white wine.

Ashlie: And a glass of white for Caroline. Ooh and get us some crisps, salt and vinegar.

Stephen: And how about you Carl? What can I get you?

Carl: Thanks Stephen, I’ll have a pint of lager.

Ashlie: Come on then. Let’s go and sit down.

Carl: I’ll give you a hand.

......

Stephen: Hi there. Can I have a sparkling …

Stephen: Sorry - Hi Phil? This really isn’t a good time. I’ll call you back in er...10 minutes? OK. Yeah. Right. Um, can I have a sparkling water, a glass of white wine, a coke, a pint of lager - and a packet of salt and vinegar crisps, please?

Barmaid: There’s the lager, a sparkling water, a cola and a packet of salt and vinegar crisps.... Is there anything else?

Stephen: That’s it thanks.

Barmaid: That’s nine ninety, please.

Stephen: Here you go, 10 pounds. Keep the change.

......

Ashlie: Here they are. You guys took your time.

Stephen: Big queue at the bar.  There you go. 

Ashlie: Thank you.

Ashlie: So, what’s the plan for tonight then?

Stephen: Well, we could go to another pub? Or we could… Phil called. I said I’d call him back.

Ashlie: Ah - I’ll give him a ring. His band might be playing tonight. I’ll just pop outside. I’ll be back in a sec.

Caroline: What sort of music is it?

Stephen: Do you know what … it’s a bit … it’s not my kind of thing…

Ashlie: Right guys. Listen. Phil’s band are playing tonight in Brixton and if we leave now we’ll make it just in time.

Carl: OK then, lets go.

Ashlie: Come on then, let’s get a taxi.

......

Ashlie: Wow, they’re so cool!

Stephen: Hmmm.

Singer: Thank you very much. We’re the Rum Shebeens. Goodnight.

Ashlie: They were excellent. They were so good!

Stephen: Ah - I’m not sure about the music. It’s not exactly my kind of thing.  You can’t really dance to it, can you? You know what guys, I think we should go dancing. I know a great place.

Carl: Actually, it’s getting quite late.

Stephen: Oh, come on.

Carl: Sorry, I’ve got to go to work in the morning. 

Caroline: Me too, Stephen. I’m sorry. We’ll get a taxi home.

Stephen: OK, nevermind. It looks like it’s just me and you, kid!

Ashlie: Well, actually Stephen, it is late and...

Stephen: Oh come on, don’t be so boring. I want to dance.

Ashlie: Oh, alright, then. See you later guys!

Caroline: Have a good night. See you later!

Ashlie: See you!

Carl: Bye.

Stephen: Have a good night – take care! 

Ashlie: Right then. Where are you taking me?

Stephen: You’re going to love it.

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Comments

soueidi.jad's picture

people i really appreciate it that you film these clips to teach us ur language ..
i love the english you speak ., i love ur accent .. i just still need someone to practice with .. thank you for you time .. i need to visit London it looks fun 

soueidi.jad's picture

hey guys am new here .. i know my question have nthn to do with this scene 
but could anyone tell me how to use " come across " in a phrase  , i will really appreciate it if you could give me 1 or 2 examples thank heaps .

ugurcani's picture

Hello everyone,I ve just signed up to this site,but I ve already loved it.And many thanks to everyone who put their efforts into this site.The videos and transcripts are very helpful for us to improve our English.I hope I ll have a high level of English with the help of the materials on this site:)

Scarlett Hui's picture

Hi. I'm wondering why i cannot play the video. No "play" on my screen. 

soueidi.jad's picture

mate i believe it is a connection problem you need to refresh and refresh till it works .. 

Jeremy Bee's picture

Hello Scarlett -
 
I'm sorry you're having problems, but users in China currently can't see the videos. We're hoping to find an answer soon, but in the meantime, enjoy the rest of the site!

Best wishes
 
Jeremy Bee
The Learn English Team

selviferawaty's picture

It's nice each I watch this clip especially seeing Ashlie and Stephen. They look like a good couple not look like as sister and brother and I also like outfit Ashlie. She always wear good clothes. What she was wearing very interesting. Ranging from her hair style, clothing and shoes. I like it so much. It can be my inspiration in clothing. Thank you very much. And I like body shape Stephen. hehehe. He is my ideal man that I dream. Once again, thank you so much. I never feel bored learning English by this program.

badxo's picture

Hi Stephen Jones,

Just learnt from you that what are the differences between "Here they are", "Here you go", "Here you are".
Thanks!

Could you pls explan what's the meaning of "there you go".
Quote from [Stephen: Big queue at the bar.  There you go. ]

Thanks!

Stephen Jones's picture

Hello badxo,
 
​Usually, There you go ​is used when we give something to someone, just like ​Here you are. ​It might be a bit difficult to tell from the video, because of the camera angle!
 
Regards,
 
Stephen Jones
The LearnEnglish Team

Sreen alaghbari's picture

nice  video ...