Fadi: Morning Olivia!
Olivia: Hello there!
Fadi: Do you live here?
Olivia: How do you mean?
Fadi: It’s just that every time I come in here, you’re here...it’s like you live here or something...
Olivia: Just taking a break that’s all...
Fadi: You’re always taking a break.
Olivia: Well my shop’s next door, so it’s so easy just to pop in here when things are quiet...
Fadi: Where’s the little thief today?
Olivia: Who? Oh! You mean my little nephew Joe...
Fadi: Exactly...the sweet little pest!
Olivia: He’s with his mum, my sister, today, you’ll be relieved to know.
Fadi: Has Harry been in today?
Olivia: He dropped by the shop before. Said he might pop in here later for a coffee.
Fadi: I think he’s angry with me, perhaps I should avoid him for a bit.
Olivia: Why’s he angry with you?
Fadi: Oh, you know, we argued about money – he was going to do that job for me...
Olivia: Oh yeah, but don’t worry. I’m sure he’s not really angry. And even if he is, he’ll soon forget it. You know what he’s like!
Fadi: Yeah, I guess so. I’ll just let it drop.
Fadi and Olivia: Hi there!
Sarah and Magda: Hello
Fadi: Cheer up! What’s up with you two?
Sarah: Just the usual...
Olivia: How’s the flat-hunting going Sarah?
Sarah: Still nothing. I really need somewhere to live. I’m getting desperate. I’ll end up homeless if things don’t get better!
Olivia: Oh come on, it’s not that bad...
Sarah: No, of course it’s not, but...it’s so difficult to find a place...
Fadi: I’m glad you showed up – I wanted to talk to you about that...
Sarah: Oh yeah?
Fadi: Yeah - I’ve heard of something that might interest you...
Sarah: Great! What is it?
Fadi: A cousin of mine has a spare room in his house.
Olivia: A cousin of yours...how many people are there in your family...?
Fadi: A lot!
Sarah: That sounds good...can I look at the flat?
Fadi: I’ll call him now.
Olivia: Are you sure about moving in there?
Sarah: Look, I really need a place, urgently, and it’ll be ok, I’m sure...
Olivia: Lots of opportunities to see Fadi....
Sarah: You are such a terrible gossip!
Johnny: There’s Fadi, always stuck to that phone, always working...or perhaps it’s girls!
Olivia: Actually, he’s helping Sarah to find a flat.
Johnny: Oh. Ok. Good. Well hello! What’s up? Why does everyone look so glum here?
Sarah: I’m still trying to find a flat...
Magda: And I finish my degree soon, which means I have to get a job, or go back to Poland.
Johnny: And you want to stay here in London?
Magda: Yeah, but it’s so difficult to get a job.
Olivia: That’s not true, there are lots of jobs around...
Magda: Yes, but I don’t want to just work in a bar or a café or a shop...
Olivia: Oh thanks!
Magda: Sorry! I know you work in a shop, but...that’s different..it’s your own shop, and you sell such special things, those lovely handmade shoes! But usually, you know, shop-work isn’t great..
Olivia: Tell me about it...
Sarah: But you’ll be a trained architect, won’t you?
Magda: Yes, exactly...but it’s not easy to get work as an architect. There’s a lot of competition here in London
Johnny: You should go to China...lots of opportunities there right now, lots of building.
Fadi: Listen, Sarah, I spoke to my cousin and we can go round to have a look at the flat this afternoon if you like...
Sarah: “We”?
Fadi: Well, I’ll go with you, show you where it is...
Sarah: Erm, ok...Thanks!
Olivia: Told you so!
Magda: Well you might have solved your problem then...but I might not be here much longer!
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Hi Nawelo,
This is simply the most common way of speaking about a course of study at university. I'd suggest you look up 'degree' (be sure to scroll down the page, as this meaning is not the first or even second one there) and also 'licence' to see how these two words are used. You'll see that 'licence' is not correct here.
It is possible to say 'studies' (which you can also find in the dictionary) here to refer to what university students do while working towards their degree.
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
when I check the dictionary, I see the mean of "pop in" and "drop by" sometimes are same. It means visit someone?
I'm confused, someone can help me?
Hi vuong01c1,
That's correct - 'pop in' and 'drop by' can mean the same thing, though, as you observe, this depends on the context. Another potential difference is that 'pop in' is less common in American English, but means the same thing.
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
that's perfect subject ever for now !!!
hi,
I want to know when we use might.and please clear it with some example..
Hi archijais,
You can find out more about 'might' on our certain, probable or possible page.
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi the learnEnglish Team
I confuse about the meaning of desperate (needing or wanting something very much) in preparation because I look in transcript "I really need somewhere to live. I’m getting desperate", I don't think it means like that. Could you clarify that for me?
I enjoy learning English with you. Your website is very useful.
Thank you very much.
Hi Happy Go Lucky,
'Desperate' can be used in a number of contexts. The use in the transcript means 'I can't wait any longer' or 'I really don't know what to do'. It's quite a common use.
You can use the Cambridge Dictionaries Online link to look up words like this. For example, for 'desperate' one of the entries is:
[usually after verb] needing or wanting something very much:
They are desperate for help.
humorous I'm desperate for a drink!
[+ to infinitive] He was desperate to tell someone his good news.
Best wishes,
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
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what means " you'll be relieved to know"?
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