Episode 15 - Is there a campsite?

Sammy is excited about taking Julia to his favourite campsite. There's just one problem ...

Transcript


Sammy: It's a great campsite. I go there a lot.
Julia: What's so good about it?
Sammy: There are great facilities. There are lots of sports facilities.
Julia: Is there a swimming pool?
Sammy: Yeah, there's a really big pool. And four tennis courts!
Julia: And what other facilities are there?
Sammy: There's an indoor sports hall for badminton and other indoor sports. And there's a gym!
Julia: Are there any shops in this village?
Sammy: Shops? No, it's quite a small village. But there is a supermarket in the campsite. They've got everything.
Julia: Hmm. It sounds good, but ...
Sammy: And you can hire bikes. There are lots of bike paths around the village.
Julia: That sounds good, but ...
Sammy: And there's a bar with live music every night. It's a great place! And in the summer there are barbecues every evening outside the bar.
Julia: But ...
Sammy: And, I think there's a jacuzzi. Plus, a sauna.
Julia: The thing is ...
Sammy: Oh, and there's a small lake, right in the middle of the campsite!
Julia: That's nice, but ...
Sammy: And the TV room. And every night they put on DVDs ...
Julia: Listen to me!
Sammy: What?        
Julia: It sounds like a great place, but ...
Sammy: But what?
Julia: Well ... I don't like camping. I hate tents! I prefer hotels.
Sammy: Oh, don't worry. There are lots of small wooden huts with kitchens, small bedrooms, a TV ... it's just like a hotel!
Julia: Well ... maybe.

Julia: We're lost, aren't we?
Sammy: I'm sure the campsite's round here somewhere.
Julia: This is not a small village. It's a big town.
Sammy: This is all new. It wasn't here before.
Julia: Excuse me. Parlez-vous anglais?
Woman: Yes, I speak a little English.
Julia: Oh, good. Is there a campsite around here?
Woman: Campsite? No, there isn't a campsite here now. Erm, the campsite closed ten years ago. They built this town on it.
Julia: When was the last time you came to this campsite?
Sammy: Erm ... when I was at school. It was a school trip. Yes, about ten years ago, I think.
Julia: Come on! Let's find a hotel.

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Discussion

Average: 4.3 (3 votes)
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Submitted by Teacheruptc on Thu, 09/03/2023 - 20:23

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I do like camping, however it's been a long time I haven't done any camping activities. I remember the first time was really exciting.

Submitted by Ibrahimyousef on Tue, 03/01/2023 - 13:47

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Yes, l like camping.
I like to stay tent on holiday when I went to wady Rum last year.

Submitted by Bardtinova on Thu, 17/02/2022 - 17:06

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I hate camping. I prefer a hotel.

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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Fri, 13/03/2020 - 13:10

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When I was younger, I joined a camp with my bro which provided kids an unusual experience of walking and staying at snow valley during the daytime. We built the campfire to cook rice for lunch. It was a great experience to cook meal from scratch, but actually I was just waiting and seeing the meal to be cooked!

Submitted by MarkHamburg on Thu, 16/01/2020 - 12:23

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Great series...when is it going to continue?

Hello MarkHamburg

We're glad you enjoyed it! I'm afraid we don't know when or if we will be able to continue with Starting Out. You might enjoy our video series Word on the Street, which has a different format but which could also be really useful for you.

All the best

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by shahhoseini on Tue, 14/01/2020 - 06:02

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I like camping. unfortunately, I have stayed in camping very little. Last time, about 35 years ago, when I was a soldier I spent three days camping.

Submitted by Dariusz on Sat, 30/11/2019 - 00:09

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When I was younger I enjoy camping but now when I grown-up I prefer stay in the hotel or rent a room or hut.
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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Wed, 30/10/2019 - 12:53

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I've never camped outside. But I like to stay as if nature's embrace; in the glow of sunrise and looking up at the galaxy at night in the mountains. Yeah━━━━(゚∀゚)━━━━!! 

Submitted by Santika on Sat, 27/07/2019 - 06:40

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I have watched all 15 videos and worked on all tasks. I really want to know their next stories. Is it possible if they have future together? The first story in the first video is already incredible but absolutely nice. They are absolutely friendly people and very welcome to the strangers they are. They are willing to know and accept each other. They can communicate well and overcome conflicts. The woman seems strong and independent. The man seems soft and gentle. Seems like they are a good couple.