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Stephen: Come on, Ash. You said you wanted to see the scenery and you keep looking at the guidebook.
Ashlie: Yes, it’s just really interesting finding out a bit more about all the places along this coast.
Stephen: We’re here in Northern Ireland. We both want to try surfing. And the sea you can see over there is the Atlantic Ocean.
Ashlie: This scenery is beautiful, but lots of places here also have interesting stories. There are lots of fascinating folk tales and legends.
Stephen: We’re here to visit the Giant’s Causeway, one of the most famous attractions in Northern Ireland. How far is it, Ash?
Ashlie: Not far to go now. We should be there soon. Come on.
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Ashlie: Don’t you think this coastline is just beautiful, Stephen? Look, it says here that the Giant’s Causeway is supposed to be a bridge that was built by a giant.
Stephen: You can see why people might say that. Anyway we’re here for the Atlantic waves – for surfing – and I want to get down to the beach as soon as possible.
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Stephen: Hi. We’ve got a surfing lesson booked. We don’t have any equipment so we’ll have to hire everything, if that’s alright.
Surf Shop Assistant: Don’t worry about it. We’ve got everything you need. Can you swim?
Ashlie: Yes, we’re both good swimmers. But I’m not keen on going in very cold water.
Surf Shop Assistant: Don’t worry about the cold. We’ll give you wetsuits that can keep you warm. And we’ll get you just the right size board.
Ashlie: Great, thank you!
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Ashlie: That looks pretty hard, Stephen. I wonder if we’ll be able to stand after just one lesson?
Stephen: I might be able to, but you won’t! Here comes the instructor. We can ask him.
Ashlie: Hi there. We’re here for our first lesson. And I was just wondering – do you think that we’ll be able to stand by the end of today?
Instructor: Absolutely – no problem. We're going to start off with the basics of surfing and you guys are going to have a great time.
Stephen: That’s excellent! Shall we get straight in the water, then?
Instructor: We’re going to start off on the beach first of all, guys.
Instructor: First of all, you need to decide which foot you naturally put to the front. That’s the foot that goes to the front of the board.
Stephen: Like this?
Instructor: Yes, that’s it. Now we need to work out how you lie on the board so that you can balance properly whenever you’re paddling. Once you learn how to lie down then you start learning how to stand up. OK?
Instructor: First of all, you guys need to put your surfboards onto the sand.
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Stephen: I think I’ve swallowed half of the ocean. And I’m freezing cold too. I need a hot drink to warm me up.
Ashlie: Come on then, I think there’s a café at the top of this beach.
Stephen: Where did I put my money? Oh no!
Ashlie: What’s the matter, Stephen?
Stephen: I put my wallet in my wetsuit to keep it safe... And now my money’s soaking wet!
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Hi to everyone,
I've never been in Nothern Ireland but I think it should be nice to visit. Beautiful landscapes, seasides, even though I'm luckier than Ashlie and Stephen: I live in Rome and the seaside is certainly warmer than Northern Ireland's one! :)
"I was just wondering", maybe I should learn surfing a day, I really would.
I think there's an error in task two:
Stephen says "I might be able" instead "I will be able". At least it's what I heard, and the transcription says the same thing.
Hello my friends.
My name is KAzuo and I live in São Paulo, Brazil.
I liked to learn english, so I here. Please, someone can teach me ? I speak portuguese ( brazilian) and japanese.
Thanks.
Hello, here are my answers :o)
•Have you ever been to Northern Ireland? No I never ever been to Northern Ireland, but looks wonderful. I think one day I will to visit this place!
•Do you know anything it is famous for? No, I don't. I found in Wikipedia a lot of information.
•Have you ever been surfing? No, just kayak, but it isn't the same. Good idea to try.
Hi,
See you again in this site. I'm so happy with this program. Related to questions, I would like to answer.
1. I never have been to Northern Ireland but I hope I could be there soon.
2. I know Ireland because there is a few famous boysband from there. They are Boyzone and Westlife. I like them so much begin their outlooking, their perfomance and the most their songs.
3. Unfortunately up to now, I never have been surfing but I really would like to experience it. Is there anyone would like to teach me?
Hello!
Both boysband are from Ireland (it means from Republic of Ireland). Northern Ireland is a different country - that a part of United Kingdom. It's a bit complicated but here you can see how exactly it is: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/how/how-understand-difference-...
I was in Northern Ireland two weeks ago:) Giant Causeway is really amazing. Also The Dark Hedges is worth to visit if someone like to make photo.
Best Regards!
i think that Northern Ireland is a good place to known, it has beautiful pictures, the beach is big, and the sky is clean, the mountains are amazing. But I think that is a place will to visit.
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