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Episode 01 - They meet

Julia and Sammy meet in a cycling accident! Then they want the same taxi. Will they get on?

Transcript

Julia: Hey! You! Watch out!
Sammy: I'm sorry.
Julia: This is a bike path.
Sammy: I'm sorry!
Julia: It's for bikes.
Sammy: I'm sorry.
Julia: It isn't for people.
Sammy: Erm ... sorry?
Julia: People run over there in the park.
Sammy: Oh! Right!
Julia: People don't run here.
Sammy: Erm ... sorry.
Julia: Dangerous.
Sammy: I'm very sorry.

Julia and Sammy: Taxi!
Julia: This is my taxi.
Sammy: No, this is my taxi.
Julia: Look, I ... Oh, it's you!
Sammy: Oh, it's you!
Taxi driver: Where are you going?
Julia and Sammy: To 15 Lancaster Road.
Taxi driver: Lancaster Road. OK, get in.
Julia: Well ...
Sammy: Ladies first!
Julia: Oh, erm ... thanks.

Sammy: Are you going to Tom's party?
Julia: Yes, I am. Are you going, too?
Sammy: Yes, I am. Tom's my friend.
Julia: Tom's my friend, too!
Sammy: I'm Sammy.
Julia: Hi, Sammy. My name's Julia.
Sammy: Hi, Julia. Pleased to meet you.

Task 1: Check your understanding 1

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Task 2: Check your understanding 2

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Task 3: am, is, are 1

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Task 4: am, is, are 2

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Task 5: 'm not, isn't, aren't 1

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Task 6: 'm not, isn't, aren't 2

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Task 7: Making sentences

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Discussion

Have you ever met someone in an unusual way? How? If you have a partner, how did you meet them?

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Average: 5 (1 vote)

Submitted by Turki.cjd on Sun, 27/11/2022 - 18:31

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No, I haven't.
I said, I haven't.
Honestly, I don't have a partner.

Submitted by Eivissa on Sat, 26/11/2022 - 11:03

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I can't see the video either. But a relative of mine, who lives quite near, can.What can I do?

Hello Eivissa,

I wish we could help you, but there's not a great deal we can do with a local issue like this. I can give you some possible causes and possible ways to address them, but I can't tell which if any will help:

  • It could be a software problem. Try using a different browser to see if this helps.
  • It could be a hardware issue. Try using a different device, especially if you are currently using a mobile device of some kind.
  • It could be a security settings matter. Check to see if you have multimedia blocked or if your firewall is blocking certain multimedia types.
  • It could be caused by your service provider. Try connecting on a different network.
  • It could be a question of local regulation which may not apply to your relative for some reason.

From a distance I can't say what the cause might be, but these are some possible ideas. Good luck!

 

Peter

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by Ei Shwe Sin Kyaw on Thu, 29/09/2022 - 07:22

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I met my old friend from internet. Now we've been closed friend for over 2 years and possessed deep relationship.

Submitted by natalie99 on Sun, 17/07/2022 - 19:44

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why can't I watch the video? I need to pay money to subscribe self-study online?

Hi natalie99,

Sorry, I'm not sure why the video didn't play for you, but I've just tested it and it is working OK for me. This video is free to access and there's no need to subscribe to watch it. Perhaps there was a temporary network problem, or the video might be blocked in your local area.

Best wishes,

Jonathan

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by Leo851205 on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 03:57

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Thanks. I am finished

Submitted by Bardtinova on Mon, 10/01/2022 - 11:18

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I met my husband at a pizzeria. Now our child also loves pizza very much.