Ashlie: Can you pass me the wrench, Stephen?
Stephen: This one?
Ashlie: No, that’s a screwdriver. The big one next to it.
Stephen: This?
Ashlie: Thanks. Right... I think that’s done. Phew!
Stephen: Well done, Ash.
Ashlie: That's the third time the taps have leaked this month. Just look at them. I'm fed up with living here.
Stephen: Ashlie's flat is falling apart. She's always repairing things.
Ashlie: I hate this flat! I can't stand the kitchen. I can't bear pink. I want to move out!
Stephen: That’s a great idea!
Ashlie: I want to rent somewhere a bit more modern, stylish, you know? Somewhere where everything works!
Stephen: I know what you mean. This place, I mean, look at this, it’s horrible... and it’s full of old rubbish.
Ashlie: Stephen, that’s mine!
Stephen: Mm, really? Nice...
Ashlie: I’ve decided. I’m going to start looking for somewhere else to live.
Stephen: I’ll help you look if you like.
Ashlie: Ahh... Thanks, Stephen.
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Stephen: What about this one?
Ashlie: Ahh.. That one looks just right, yeah - give them a call.
Stephen: Hi. I'm calling about the flat for rent on Kings Road. Is it still available? It is? Great! Can we see it? Really, OK, see you there. Come on, Ash, let’s go - we can see it now.
Ashlie: Oh great! Come on, Poppy.
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Ashlie: Hi, I’m Ashlie, and this is my brother, Stephen.
Estate Agent: Hi, I'm Chris. Is it for the two of you? Are you looking for a place together?
Stephen: Ah no, no... it’s just for Ashlie.
Ashlie: Well, it looks great from the outside, and this is a really nice area.
Estate Agent: Yes, it’s lovely, isn’t it? And this flat is perfect for one person. Let’s go and have a look around. After you - this way.
Ashlie: Thanks.
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Ashlie: Hmm... It’s not very big, is it?
Estate Agent: Like I said, this place is just perfect for one person. It’s got everything you need.
Stephen: It’s a bit small, isn’t it?
Ashlie: Erm... Where's the bedroom?
Estate Agent: Ah - well look, here’s the bed, and it can also be a sofa.
Ashlie: Do you have anything else?
Estate Agent: Yeah, I can show you something else.
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Ashlie: No...
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Stephen: This seems better. It’s got much more room, Ashlie. It’s more modern. It’s quite stylish.
Estate Agent: I can really see you living here.
Ashlie: Mmm. It is quite a good size. And the kitchen’s quite big. I like the carpet. No pink in sight!
Stephen: What’s it like round here? I don’t know the area very well.
Estate Agent: Er… It’s really close to the train station. There’s trains every ten minutes into Central London. I’ve got the paperwork with me. You could move in tomorrow.
Ashlie: So how much is the rent?
Estate Agent: What did you say?
Ashlie: Trains every ten minutes? No way!
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Stephen: Wow! What a beautiful kitchen!
Ashlie: Ahhh... I love it, it’s so spacious!
Stephen: I think this is the one.
Ash: Come on then. Let’s tell the estate agent. Come on, Poppy.
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Ashlie: Oh Stephen, that flat was wonderful! I’ve got to have it!
Stephen: Yes, it’s great, but are you sure?
Ashlie: Yes, I mean I feel really at home here. It’s such a peaceful street.
Stephen: Yes, it does seem pretty quiet.
Estate Agent: If you’d just like to sign the rental agreement, we can go back to the office, get the keys, and you can move in when you like.
Ashlie: Great! I can't wait. Where do I sign?
Estate Agent: Just there.
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I could not see any of them.Why?
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Hello, Everybody!
I have a question about a grammar in the second task, question 8.
Is it correct to say: "There's trains every ten minutes..... "? Don't you think it should be "there are trains"? Since a word "trains" is plural.
Thanks in advance.
Danna
Hello Danna,
I think same, is a mistake. Congratulations.
thank you
i suggest you should let the script roll at the bottom of the screen where u r showing the short film .. that keeps us from pausing scrolling down than scrolling up again and rewinding the film a few seconds .. than doing it again and again
thank you
Hi Soueidi,
Thanks for the idea, but I don't think we'll do this. We don't actually think it's so helpful for learners to read while they watch. The point of video is to practise listening, not reading!
It's better to watch the whole thing through without any text, then use the text to help with any really difficult parts.
Best wishes,
Adam
The LearnEnglish Team
hi, I'm Gamze
I am new user... I'm Turkish... you??
How to use this site??
Hi,there. Steven and Ashlie you are fantastic.
Hello i came to this programme new how is it working?
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