Ashlie: You really were serious, weren’t you?
Stephen: Of course I was!
Ashlie: Stephen and I are going to York in the north of England today. We’re going to do some archaeology, but Stephen wants to take his metal detector.
Stephen: Well, I want to try out my new present. York is famous for its history. I want to find some real treasure! An old sword, an ancient coin...
Ashlie: …an old tin can! Yeah, right. It’ll be the same as every year; you get a new toy and then you get bored of it after five minutes.
Stephen: Oh, stop moaning. It's a long drive to York. And whatever you do, don't forget your wellies. History hunting's dirty work.
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Ashlie: Oh, wow Stephen, look. Look at this shop. They sell real pieces of history in here.
Stephen: Come on, let’s go in and have a look.
Ashlie: Excuse me. Are these real?
Shopkeeper: They are. Those are Roman.
Ashlie: Wow, where do they come from?
Shopkeeper: Generally the UK, but also in Europe as well.
Ashlie: Oh, this looks unusual. Is it very valuable?
Shopkeeper: That one, that’s about 75 pounds. That’s a Roman military cloak brooch. It would have been used to fasten a cloak or a toga. Lots of things were lost in those days.
Ashlie: Well, well I wouldn’t want to lose something like this.
Shopkeeper: I'm sure whoever lost that was very upset.
Ashlie: I bet. Wow, Stephen, come and look at this. This is so lovely. I would love to wear a piece of history.
Stephen: How much is it?
Shopkeeper: That one’s 120 pounds.
Stephen: I’ll take it!
Ashlie: No, Stephen. That's too expensive.
Stephen: No, it isn’t. It’s a present, Ashlie.
Ashlie: For who?
Stephen: For you, of course!
Ashlie: Oh, Stephen. That is so lovely of you. Thank you!
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Ashlie: Right, what now? More shopping maybe?
Stephen: Well, I thought we could have a look around the Viking museum.
Ashlie: A museum? Can't we do that tomorrow?
Stephen: You are going to love this museum.
Ashlie: Whatever.
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Ashlie: This is amazing.
Stephen: Wow, look at that! Imagine walking these streets in Viking times. The sights, the sounds.
Ashlie: The smells! It really stinks in here.
Stephen: Ashlie, it's all part of the experience. This is what a real Viking town would have looked like and smelt like.
Ashlie: Well, it smells pretty bad.
Stephen: Come on, Ash. Let’s do some authentic Viking shopping.
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Ashlie: Wow, what a beautiful city!
Stephen: Oh, you can have a look at the architecture later. Over there's the Viking excavation. We need to sign up for tomorrow and I can’t wait to use my metal detector.
Ashlie: Stephen, I’m not even sure they’re going to let you use that thing.
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Ashlie: Excuse me. Can you tell me where to go for tomorrow's dig, please?
Man: Yes, the dig is right over there and you'll need to be here for seven o'clock tomorrow to pick up your tools.
Ashlie: What? Seven o’clock?
Man: I’m afraid so.
Stephen: Well, I've got my metal detector. So I guess all I need is a spade to dig up the treasure.
Man: You won't be needing that! This is what we use.
Ashlie: Come on, Stephen. Thanks. See you tomorrow!
Comments
Ladies and gentlemen!
First, I'm really grateful for making these stuff available for public. I really appreciate. But I need your advice as you're experts.
I can't recognize the way of Stephen's accent at 00:15. In general, I find it difficult to understand what Brits and Americans say when they talk quickly and slip some letters strangely. How can I adapt with that?
I'm afraid it's bad question!
thanks anyway
excuse me, "wellies"??? what that?
thanks a lot guys!!!
Hi Elgun,
wellie is in our dictionary - it will refer you to the entry for wellington, which is often abbreviated to wellie or welly, which becomes wellies in the plural. As you'll see, Stephen is talking about the kind of clothing you should wear if you're going to work on an archaeological dig.
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Thank you peter M
Hello.
I have a question, In the transcription Ash ask for some things in the showcase and she use "These", the shopkeeper answer (Those are Romans). why Ash use "These" and the Showkeeper use "Those" if the things are in the same place ???
Ashlie: Excuse me. Are these real?
Shopkeeper: They are. Those are Roman.
Thaks a lot
Jordi
Hello Jordi,
'These' and 'those' are very much context-dependent in their use. If I am holding something in my hands then I will tend to say 'these'; if I am looking at someone else holding them then I will say 'those'. We also often use them in contast to one another, so if something points to something and says 'this' or 'these' then another person, even if they are close by, will often use 'that' or 'those'. In the video, Ashlie is pointing to something in the glass cabinet; she is close to it and the fact she is pointing makes it similar to the example I gave above of holding something. The shop owner follows the convention, in a similar way to the example of holding above, of matching Ashlie's 'these' with a reply of 'those'.
I hope that clarifies it for you.
Best wishes,
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
hello ım demet ı can be aflight attendant at airlines firstly want to see york
York....I was there month ago...lovely city....
hi l am a new in this site
It's really exciting to travel to York with your help
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