Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the task. You can read the transcript at any time.
Transcript
Man: (Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)
Woman: I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that.
Man: (I said, 'Have you seen a green pen?')
Woman: Could you say that again?
Man: (Green pen, see it anywhere?)
Woman: I'm sorry ... I still didn't get that.
Man: (I said, 'Have you seen a green pen anywhere?')
Woman: Could you say that again?
Man: (Green pen, see it anywhere?)
Woman: One more time?
Man: (Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)
Woman: No, sorry. Nothing.
Man: (Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)
Woman: Look! I can't hear a word you're saying.
Man: I said, 'Have you seen a green pen?' Oh, there it is!
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Hi alberto bastos,
Yes, it is a bit fast, and what the man says is unclear (which is why the woman needs to ask him to repeat it).
Try using the transcript to see the full text. Also, pause after an unclear part, and go back and listen to that part again until you catch the words. I hope that helps :)
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello alberto,
The people in this video speak at a natural speed for native speakers. It's not unusual for students to find that difficult, which is why we include transcripts of what they say. I'd suggest you try reading the transcript as you listen.
I'd also suggest you try our Speaking and Listening skills sections, where you can find resources at the level that's best for you. I'd also suggest checking out Podcasts and Writing home.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello ewa hart,
I would suggest you try the videos in our Speaking skills section and the audios in our Listening skills section.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello Aktham Youssef
I'm sorry that the video doesn't work well for you. Could you please tell us more about the problems you're having? Are you able to see other videos on our site, for example in the Video zone or Starting Out?
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello Muhammad Erad,
The word 'incantation' is used in certain contexts, but, for example, in the Abrahamic religions people don't recite incantations -- instead they 'pray' or 'recite prayers'.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team