November 2017 | Learn English From Real English

Word on the street 02 - Camden

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Word on the street 02 - Camden

This is the 2nd episode of Word on the street by BBC Learning English. Ashlie and Stephen are on a mission to find the perfect birthday present for their mum in London’s Camden Market. Camden is known as the birthplace of punk music. Our reporter Carmen looks at the origins of punk, its influence on British fashion and how it’s evolving in the 21st century.

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	PART I
Stephen	Here we are in Camden Lock Market. It’s a great place to go shopping and we need to buy a birthday present for our Mum. What do you think we should get her, Ash?
Ashlie	Well our Mum loves nice clothes and costume jewellery. So - I’m sure we’ll find something here.
Stephen	It's huge here, Ash. I’ll tell you what, let’s split up, see what we can find and I’ll meet you back here in one hour.
Ashlie	OK, I’ll see you back here in an hour, then.
Stephen	Oh, Ash – can you lend me 50 quid?
Ashlie	50 quid, eh?
Stephen	Don’t worry, you’ll get it back!
Ashlie	That should do it.
Stephen	Thank you.
Ashlie	OK, I’ll see you back here later.
Stephen	See you!
	.....
Stephen	Wow, look at these! I’ve never seen one of these before. How much are these?
Shopkeeper	Five pound each.
	.....
Ashlie	Excuse me. Do you have this in another colour?
	.....
Stephen	Hiya – how’s it going?
Shopkeeper	Hi, very well. How are you?
Stephen	Good, thanks.
Stephen	I like these, how much are they?
Shopkeeper	Er, the leaf lights – they are £21.95.
Stephen	Hmm, I’m not sure she’ll like them. Can you help me? I’m looking for a birthday present for my mum. Any ideas?
Shopkeeper	What type of thing does she like?
Stephen	Well, she’s quite stylish – modern, I suppose.
Shopkeeper	Well, the yin yang’s really modern. What do you think of that?
Stephen	Hmm. What about that one over there?
Shopkeeper	Ah, the ball lights – lovely – it’s fifty pounds.
Stephen	Oh.
Shopkeeper	How about... forty, seeing as it’s your mother’s birthday?
Stephen	Twenty?
Shopkeeper	Twenty? That’s really cheap. How about I meet you halfway – twenty-five?
Stephen	Great, thanks mate. My Mum’s going to love this.
Shopkeeper	You’re welcome.
	.....
Ashlie	Aah - I'm running out of time…
	.....
Ashlie	Excuse me, how much is this?
Shopkeeper	Er, that’s fifty pounds.
	.....
Stephen	So? How did you get on?
Ashlie	Pretty good, I guess. I bought this fantastic candle holder. It was a little bit expensive, but I think Mum will love it. In fact I almost bought one for myself!
Stephen	Yeah… great – and look what I found!
Ashlie	Well, that is just crazy – how did we end up buying the same candle holder in this huge market??!
Stephen	I’ll tell you what we’ll do. You take this one. You said you almost bought one for yourself - and you lent me fifty pounds, right?
Ashlie	Right.
Stephen	So you take this one, I’ll get lunch and we’ll call it quits! Come on – it’s time to get something to eat. Lunch is on me, remember. Come on!
	PART II
Ashlie	Well, thanks for that Stephen. That was a great lunch.
Stephen	Ah – you’re welcome. My pleasure! Now come on, we’ve got to get a move on.
Ashlie	Oh, wait a minute. They’re nice.
Stephen	Which ones? Those boots?
Ashlie	No, the shoes at the back - the black ones. Let’s go in and have a look.
Stephen	What size are they? Why don’t you try them on and see if they fit?
Ashlie	Excuse me. Can I try these on, please? Have you got them in a size 6?
Shop assistant	Yes, sure.
Ashlie	Thanks.
Ashlie	Oh wait, they’ve got them in green, too. Maybe they’re nicer. What do you think?
Stephen	Why don’t you try them both on?
Ashlie	Sorry, can I try them both on, please? The green and the black in a size 6.
Shop assistant	OK.
Ashlie	Thanks.
Stephen	Let’s sit down. Shoe shops make me tired.
Ashlie	So, which ones do you prefer? Do you prefer the black ones or the green ones?
Stephen	They’re both nice.
Ashlie	But tell me which ones you like the best.
Stephen	Erm... OK then, the green ones.
Ashlie	Well, what’s wrong with the black ones?
Stephen	Nothing’s wrong with the black ones. I said they’re both nice.
Ashlie	I think I prefer the black ones.
Stephen	OK then, if I say I prefer the black ones, can we just buy them and get out of here?
Ashlie	Yeah, I think I’ll get the black ones. Unless you prefer the green ones?
Stephen	Aaaargh! Come on!
Ashlie	OK, I’ll take the black ones please.
	.....
Stephen	OK, I’ll see you later, then.
Ashlie	OK, I’m going this way. See you!
	.....
Ashlie	Hi there. Wow, such amazing clothes. Oh, this is nice. Can I try this on in a smaller size, please?
Shop assistant	Yes, certainly.
Ashlie	Great, thank you.
Shop assistant	The changing rooms are just over there.
Ashlie	This is wonderful. How much is it?
Shop assistant	That one’s 110 pounds.
Ashlie	It is beautiful but… I’m not sure.
	.....
Stephen	Oh my gosh! Ashley!? What happened to you?
Ashlie	Oh, hiya Stephen. Well, I decided to change my image. What do you think?
Stephen	Well, don’t let Mum see you like that - it's her birthday party tonight.
Ashlie	Don't worry, I'll change first. Are you ready for home?
Stephen	Yes, let's get out of here. Everybody’s looking at you!

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Word on the street 01 - Snowdon

Posted by Learn Real English Team Posted on 11/22/2017 10:08:00 PM with No comments

Word on the street 01 - Snowdon

This is the 1st episode of Word on the street by BBC Learning English. Stephen and Ashlie arrive at the hotel in Snowdonia, but they don't have the same idea about how to relax!. On the second path, Ashlie surprises Stephen by beating him to the top of the mountain.

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	PART I
Stephen	Right, I think we’ve got everything.
Ashlie	Here, let me help you with that.
Stephen	No, it’s OK, I’ve got it.
Ashlie	We’re here in the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia in North Wales. We’re here for a short relaxing break. We’re going to put our feet up and have a complete rest for a couple of days. That’s right, isn’t it Stephen?
Stephen	Speak for yourself, Ash. Snowdonia is a great place for outdoor activities. You can go climbing, cycling, walking... I can’t wait to get out onto the mountains and get some fresh air. Come on Ash. Let’s check in.
Receptionist	Hi - Can I help you?
Ashlie	Hi, yes. We have a reservation for two nights.
Receptionist	OK, what’s the name, please?
Ashlie	Walker.
Receptionist	Walker. Is that Stephen and Ashlie?
Ashlie	Yes.
Receptionist	Two rooms for two nights?
Ashlie	Yes.
Receptionist	Can I just get you to fill this in, please?
Ashlie	Sure.
Stephen	Hey Ash, have you seen all these leaflets? There’s loads of stuff to do here. I’m going to hire a bike and ride to the top of the mountain. Do you want to come?
Ashlie	What, now? You’re joking, aren’t you?
Stephen	Yeah – take these, can I have my room key, please? Thank you. I’m going to go get changed. I’ll meet you back here in twenty minutes.
Ashlie	OK.
	.....
Ashlie	OK, so I think I'll have the manicure, the pedicure...
Assistant	OK.
Ashlie	Oh, and I’ll have that Indian head massage, too. And can you just tell me, what’s the hot stones massage?
Assistant	Well, we use volcanic rock. You know, stones from a volcano; we heat them up and then we massage them over your body. It’s really relaxing.
Ashlie	Yeah, that sounds nice. Maybe I’ll have that, too. Oh, and I see you do treatments for men?
Assistant	Yeah, we do a lot of treatments for men.
Ashlie	Stephen doesn't know what he's missing.
	.....
Ashlie	Look at you!
Stephen	It’s great, isn’t it? I’m all set to go. What are you going to do while I’m racing to the top of the mountain?
Ashlie	Well, I thought I might try this… It looks really relaxing and much better than cycling to the top of some old mountain.
Stephen	Yeah, it looks like hard work.
Ashlie	Go on you, get going. Have a good time – and call me later.
Stephen	Bye.
Ashlie	Bye.
	.....
Ashlie	This is just so relaxing.
	.....
Ashlie	Hello.
Stephen	Hi, Ashlie.
Ashlie	Hi, Stephen. How are you doing?
Stephen	I’m... exhausted. I can hardly speak.
Ashlie	Me too. This is lovely. I’m so relaxed.
Stephen	Ah, this is really tough. I’ve got a long way to go but I'm going to make it to the top.
Ashlie	OK, then – well you just take it easy.
Stephen	Yeah, alright.
Ashlie	OK, see you later.
Stephen	OK, bye!
Ashlie	Snowden Mountain Railway. I think he’ll see me sooner than he thinks!
	PART II
Ashlie	Hi. Can I have a return ticket, please?
Ticket Seller	Yes, of course you can.
Ashlie	Brilliant. How much is that?
Ticket Seller	Twenty-five pounds, please.
Ashlie	Great. Thank you. Twenty-five. And when is the next train?
Ticket Seller	Four o’clock.
Ashlie	Four p.m. Thank you very much.
Ticket Seller	Thank you.
Ashlie	This is the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Now, this train goes all the way from here, up to the top of the mountain. It’s a steam train so it is quite slow but I’m sure I’ll get to the top before Stephen. Now, I must take some photos.
Train Driver	Yeah – that looks good – nice one! OK then?
Ashlie	Thank you. That’s lovely. Are you the train driver?
Train Driver	Yes, I drive these locomotives and I’ve done so for about 29 years now.
Ashlie	So how long does it take to get to the top?
Train Driver	Just under an hour.
Ashlie	Under an hour? It must be pretty high then. How high is it?
Train Driver	It's about 1000 metres and it is the highest mountain in England and Wales. And it gets very cold there as well, so if I were you, I’d wear something a little warmer!
Ashlie	Don’t worry, I've got a big coat.
Train Man	That’s good.
Ashlie	Thank you.
Train Man	You’re welcome, bye.
Ashlie	What an amazing train!
	.....
Stephen	Ashlie! What are you doing here? How did you get here?
Ashlie	Oh, hiya Stephen. What an amazing place. You know, it’s a shame about the view though.
Stephen	What an amazing place? How did you get here?
Ashlie	Well, I got the train, of course. You know, it’s much easier than cycling.
Stephen	You got the train!? You mean to say while I’ve been riding up the mountain all afternoon, you….
Ashlie	Oh, and I also got a spa treatment. Look, aren’t they lovely?
Stephen	You’re unbelievable!
Ashlie	You look exhausted, Stephen. Come on, shall we go and get a coffee or a sandwich or something?
Stephen	A sandwich? You’re on the top of a mountain! It isn’t some kind of High Street, you know.
Ashlie	Follow me.
	.....
Stephen	Just what we needed; a café at the top of the mountain.
Ashlie	OK, what are you having, Stephen?
Stephen	Hmm. I’ll have a coffee and one of these, a cheese sandwich.
Ashlie	I think I’ll have the soup and I’ll have a hot chocolate.
Waiter	Hi there. Can I take your order, please?
Ashlie	Yes please, I’ll have a soup and a hot chocolate and he’ll have a cheese sandwich and a coffee, please.
Waiter	Can I get you anything else?
Stephen	Yes, I was just wondering – it must be fun working here on the mountain. But how do you get to work everyday – you don’t cycle, do you?
Waiter	No, we don’t. There’s an early train, a special train for all the staff who need to come up every morning.
Stephen	And what happens when the weather gets really bad? Do you ever get stuck up here?
Waiter	We do, we do get stuck sometimes. If the weather turns really bad, there’s accommodation for the staff to stay overnight.
Stephen	Sounds cosy!
Waiter	Very cosy indeed. I’ll just get your order for you now.
Ashlie	Great, thank you very much. See, you should have got the train.
	.....
Stephen	Right. Time to make a move. It should be easier going downhill.
Ashlie	It’s easy for me. I’m going to catch the last train home. In fact, I wonder what time the last train is…
Stephen	Ashlie, is it a small red and green train? Like that one?
Ashlie	Oh, no! Wait! Ah, Stephen I’ve missed the last train!
Stephen	Come on Ash, jump on. I'll give you a lift! You on?
Ashlie	Not too fast!

Originally published at https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street

Learn English with Taylor Swift Talk Show

Posted by Learn Real English Team Posted on 11/22/2017 02:56:00 PM with No comments

Taylor Swift Talk Show

If you are a fan of Talor Swift, maybe you will enjoy your real English learning with this video when she was in the talk show.

Hope you enjoy the show while learning your real English lesson.

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Listening is one key to learning English and it is one of the 2 input skills. Another input skill is reading.

Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 6: Will It Float?

Posted by Learn Real English Team Posted on 11/21/2017 11:09:00 PM with No comments

Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 6: Will It Float?

This is the 6th episode of Let's Learn English Level 2, Will It Float, in Learn Real English. Anna takes Penelope around the city on a tour vehicle. Is it a bus? Is it a boat? Yes! The Duck Bus/Boat. It goes on land. It goes on water.

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Penelope	Anna, thanks for taking me on a tour of D.C. today.
Anna	Sure thing, Penelope. You are new to town. And a tour is the best way to see more of the city!
Penelope	So, which tour are we taking – the one that goes through the city on a bus? Or the one that goes along the river in a boat?
Anna	Both!
Penelope	What? Anna, this isn’t going to be one of those trips, is it?
Anna	No. Follow me.
Professor Bot	In this lesson, you are going to hear lots of prepositions! What’s a preposition, you ask? It’s a word that shows relationships between things. Anna says they are going on a tour through the city and along the river. Through and along are both prepositions. Watch for more!
Anna	Well, Penelope, there’s our ride!
Penelope	What is it?
Anna	It’s the famous DC Ducks -- the boat with wheels! We will ride on the road and then sail on the water!
Penelope	Who thinks of these things?
Anna	I don't know. But I’m glad they do! Let’s get aboard, Sailor!
Penelope	(looking at a brochure about the boat) Hey, did you know that this bus … um, boat was created during World War II to carry people and supplies?
Anna	Wow. You know, a tour is so much more interesting with Fun Facts, like that one.
Penelope	I agree. I love Fun Facts!
Boy	Did I hear you say you love Fun Facts?
Anna & Penelope	Yeah.
Boy	Well, I have tons of Fun Facts for this tour!
Anna & Penelope	Great!
Anna	Penelope, where are his parents?
Penelope	Maybe - maybe he’s the Captain’s son and he helps his dad on tours!
Anna	Oh yeah! It would be so awesome to ride around the city in a boat all day with your dad!
Penelope	This is amazing, Anna. There are so many beautiful buildings along this road!
Anna	Hey, the Washington Monument is on the left!
Professor Bot	I have a Fun Fact too! Did you know that the Washington Monument was damaged in an earthquake? Whoa. Did you feel that?!
I heard	"around the city in a boat," "along this road and "on the left." All of these are prepositions showing place. Let's watch for more places and prepositions!
Penelope	Look, Anna, we’re across from the White House!
Anna	Penelope, the only thing between us and the President is the street … and a park … and a security gate .... and police officers … with guns.
Boy	Excuse me, do you want to know a Fun Fact about the White House?
Anna & Penelope	Yes!
Boy	Inside the White House there is a swimming pool, a movie theater and 32 bathrooms!
Penelope	Thirty-two bathrooms! That’s a lot of bathrooms!
Boy	I’d be happy with two. I live in a house with my mom, four sisters, two aunts and only one bathroom!
Penelope	Oh my! You know, Anna, we should give him a tip!
Anna	Of course! It is polite to tip your tour guide! Luckily, I have lots of dollar bills!
Penelope	That was a great Fun Fact! Here you go!
Boy	Thank you! I can tell you Fun Facts all day!
Professor Bot	Did you hear any more prepositions of place? I heard "between us and the president" “inside the White House" and "in a house."
	And did you hear that the Duck Boat can go on the river? I don't believe it. Join us next time to find out which preposition we will use. The boat went ON the river or The boat went INTO the river?

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 5: The Greatest Vacation of All Time

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 5: The Greatest Vacation of All Time

This is the 5th episode of Let's Learn English Level 2, The Greatest Vacation of All Time, in Learn Real English. Anna goes to a travel agent to find the Best Vacation Ever! But does she? Travel agent Ace wants to sell her the Most Expensive Vacation Ever. But does he?

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Anna	“Do you need a vacation?” Wow. That was the best vacation I have ever had … in my head. A beach is much better than here. I need a vacation!
Professor Bot	I hear you, Anna. I need a vacation too but not at the beach. Sand is not good for robots! When we compare things, we use special forms of adjectives. "Better" is a comparative adjective. That is used to compare two things. "Best" is a superlative adjective. It shows that one thing has more of ...something than ALL of the others. Try to find more of these adjectives. Look for ER or EST at the end.
Ace	NO! You can’t get your money back. I don’t care that it was your worst vacation ever!
Ace	Hello! Have a seat! Welcome to the World’s Best Vacation Travel Agency!
Anna	Thank you and congratulations!
Ace	For what?
Anna	For being the world’s best travel agency.
Ace	Right … thanks.
Ace	Trudy, hold my calls. I am going to sell our most expensive vacation.
Trudy	Sure thing, Boss.
Ace	The Mountain Getaway is good for you. It’s a little pricey. But think of it -- you, on top of a mountain for seven days!
Anna	I’m afraid of high places.
Ace	Of course you are. That’s why our Deep Sea Adventure is better for you! It is pricier than the Mountain Getaway. Just you and the animals of the sea!
Anna	Shark! Shark!
Ace	No, there are no sharks in your dream vacation! You need the Safari Camp Out! It is our priciest vacation. But I think it’s the best one for you. During the day, you’ll see elephants, giraffes and lions. At night, you’ll sleep out under the stars.
Anna	Look, I think this was a bad idea.
Ace	Sure, you can leave. But then you won’t see the latest vacation technology.
Professor Bot	Did you find all of those adjectives? Ace started with good - The mountain getaway; then he moved to better - The Deep Sea Adventure. And finally, he said the Safari Campout was the best vacation for Anna!
Anna	Exactly what is the “latest vacation technology” … exactly?
Ace	I’m happy you asked. Meet the Travel Max 2000!
Anna	Wow.
Ace	So, tell me, how do you like to travel?
Anna	Well, I like travel that is cozy and romantic but still exciting.
Ace	Great. Tell me more.
Anna	I like traveling in a plane but not in a helicopter! Planes are a little scary but helicopters are scarier! My favorite way of traveling is by train. Ships can be the scariest! Have you seen the movie “Titanic”? Oh, and no horses. But I will ride a camel. And no bike tours. Biking is THE slowest AND least romantic way to travel. Excuse me, but I think the Travel Max 2000 is on fire.
Ace	Yes, we’re both on fire! We really want to sell you the most ex-, I mean, best vacation ever!
Anna	No, I mean it’s really on fire!
Ace	You killed it. You killed the Travel Max 2000!
Anna	I am so sorry! Can I help you fix it?
Ace	No, no!
Anna	Don’t cry. I know what you need -- a vacation!
Anna	The Safari Campout looks fun. It is the priciest. But I think you deserve it.
Ace	No, no!
Professor Bot	Oh Anna. This is the smokiest lesson yet! There were a lot of comparatives and superlatives but … I can’t breathe. Just go to the website to learn the best ways to use them!

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74 Topics - Daily Life English conversations

Posted by Learn Real English Team Posted on 11/21/2017 10:40:00 PM with No comments

74 Topics - Daily Life English conversations

This is a 74 topics of daily life real English conversations. Learn 74 of different English situations in daily life that you will find helpful such as the conversation you can use in you greeting and saying goodbye, to make telephone call, to use in the Post Office/Bank, to take the Bus/Subway and others more. And all of these lesson are grouped in 4 chapters, City Life, Cars and Houses Family Life and Social Communication.

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Chapter 1 - City Life
1. Making telephone call
2. In the Post Office
3. In the Bank
4. Taking the Bus
5. Taking the Subway
6. Taxi Service
7. Calling for the Lost
8. Identifying Lost Items
9. In the Library
10. In the Hospital
11. In the Drugstore
12. Calling for an Ambulance
13. Visiting a Patient
14. On the Commencement
15. Birthday Party
16. At the Wedding Ceremony
17. In the Beauty Salon
18. At the Barber Shop
19. In the Gym

Chapter 2 - Cars and Houses
20. Buying a House
21. Renting an Apartment
22. Buying a Car
23. In the Car-Rental Shop
24. Filling the Gas
25. Parking Fee
26. At the Car Beauty Shop
27. Finding for Overspeed
28. Traffic Accident
29. Repairing Cars

Chapter 3 - Family Life
30. Leaving and Returning
31. Dinner Time
32. Doing the Cleaning
33. Watching TV
34. Tutoring the Child
35. Time for Bed
36. Domestic Expenses
37. Family Pet
38. Weekend Plan
39. Receiving Guests
40. Decorating the Room
41. Setting down in a new place

Chapter 4 - Social Communication
42. Greeting and Saying Goodbye
43. Introducing to Each Other
44. Inviting Others
45. Arranging an Appointment
46. Apology and Responses
47. Thankfulness and Responses
48. Congratulating Others
49. Holiday Wishes
50. Asking for Help
51. Agreement and Disagreement
52. Suggestions and Opinions
53. Ordering Take-away
54. Reserving a Table
55. Ordering Dishes
56. Ordering Drinks
57. Serving the Dishes
58. Service at the table
59. Giving Assessment
60. Arranging a Banquet
61. At the Cafe
62. At the Breakfast Shop
63. At the Fast-Food Shop
64. Paying the Bill
65. In the Supermarket
66. In the Flea Market
67. In the Jewelry Store
68. In the Make-up Store
69. In the Clothes Store
70. In the Shoes and Caps Store
71. In the Articraft Store
72. Color Preference
73. Sizes and Inches
74. Bargaining

Best Self-Defense Video You Will Ever See

Posted by Learn Real English Team Posted on 11/19/2017 07:07:00 AM with No comments

Best Self-Defense Video You Will Ever See

A video that discusses de-escalation like verbal judo, and is an example of what the greatest warriors have said: "The greatest battle is one you avoid". Let see this video how to wisely avoid the battle.

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 4: Run Away With the Circus!

Posted by Learn Real English Team Posted on 11/18/2017 05:46:00 PM with No comments

Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 4: Run Away With the Circus!

This is the 4th episode of Let's Learn English Level 2, Run Away With the Circus!, in Learn Real English. Anna and Pete start their new show. They do not agree about the circus. Are the performers artists or athletes? Do they perform or compete? Find out in the first "He Said - She Said" show.

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Anna	Hello, I’m Anna …
Pete	… and I’m Pete. Welcome to “He Said,
Anna	… She Said”!
Pete	Because there are always two sides …
Anna	to every story!
Anna	Today’s show is about Circus Arts!
Pete	Circus? That’s not an art form.
Anna	Yes, it is.
Pete	No, it isn't.
Anna	Yes, it is.
Pete	No, it isn't.
Anna	Yes, it is!
Pete	No, it isn't.
Anna	Yes, it is!
Pete	No, it isn't.
Anna	Yes, it is!
Professor Bot	Oh dear. Anna and Pete do not agree about Circus Arts. But that's okay. Today’s lesson is about agreeing and disagreeing. Let’s listen to how Anna and Pete disagree or agree. Let’s hope these two can agree on something.
Anna	Today, let’s run away with the circus!
	Recently, I went to a circus festival. There was a huge circus tent. And many different circus performers. It was a celebration of circus arts!
Pete	That looks fun, Anna. But I don’t think circus performers are artists. I think they’re athletes with interesting skills … and costumes.
Anna	Hmm, that is a very interesting point of view, Pete. And I completely disagree.
Pete	Anna, Michelangelo was an artist. Rembrandt was an artist. People who swing from ropes are not artists. I know it’s not easy to swing from a bar and catch someone by the hands. You have to be very athletic to do that.
Anna	That’s a good point, Pete. They are athletic. But they are called trapeze artists. Trapeze … ARTISTS.
Pete	I hear what you’re saying, Anna. I do. But where is the art? Look at these guys. They’re jugglers.
Anna	Yes, they are skilled in the art of juggling.
Pete	They have a special skill. But are they artists?
Anna	Yes!
Pete	No!
Pete	They're just throwing things back and forth.
Anna	Kind of like you and me, Pete. We’re going back and forth on this issue.
Pete	I don’t think we’ll ever agree on this one.
Anna	No, but we can agree that these young people are amazing.
Pete	Okay, yeah. We can agree on that. But, still, they are very athletic – flipping and throwing each other around.
Anna	Yes, I agree with you on that point.
Professor Bot	They did it! They agreed!! Anna says she agrees that the performers are athletic. "That’s a good point, Pete. They are athletic. I agree with you on that point. " Now look for other ways they agree.
Pete	Anna? Anna!!
Anna	Sorry! Sorry! But he’s an artist too. He is telling a story with his sticks and his costume.
Pete	What story? What costume?
Anna	I see your point, Pete. I really do. But circus performers do more than physical tricks. Look! Look at these amazing performers!
Pete	I will admit -- I like their costumes.
Anna	You know, Pete. Let’s let the performers speak for themselves.
Anna	Kate and Piper tell stories while hanging upside down on a ring!
Pete	Was it hard to interview them upside down?
Anna	I interviewed them right side up, Pete. Kate says circus performing may be athletic but it’s not competitive. With most sports, you compete.
Kate	It’s an art form because like, other sports are competing. This is simply performing and having fun.
Pete	Okay, Kate made a really good point. In athletics, there is a lot of competition. But still …
Anna	Here’s Piper, Pete. Please pay attention, Pete.
Pete	But, I -
Anna	Shh.
Piper	Well, when you’re up in the air doing circus you have to perform. And so, we learn to embody characters, and to move fluidly and gracefully … in artistic ways.
Anna	And that …is why they are artists!
Pete	You’re right, Anna. Oh, you’re right. It’s just so beautiful.
Anna	I know. I know, Pete.
Professor Bot	Good job you two! I'm so glad that Anna and Pete finally agree! Pete said, " You’re right, Anna." I agree, too. Circus arts are beautiful. Remember the website!

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 3: He Said - She Said

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 3: He Said - She Said

This is the 3rd episode of Let's Learn English Level 2 with Learn Real English. When Pete and Anna meet with Director Kelly, they arrive late. Both tell very different stories about their morning. A show begins.

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Anna	Today, Pete and I are meeting with a consultant who will help us with our new show. Yesterday, Pete had promised to meet me here at 8:00 am. but he did not come on time.
Prof Bot	Uh-oh. It’s bad to be late for a business meeting. But while we wait for Pete, let’s talk about a new verb tense -- past perfect! You know the past tense, right? Like, "Pete promised to meet me here at 8:00 a.m." Past perfect is a little different. When we talk about two things in the past, we can use the past perfect for the first event. Put "had" before the past participle. "Pete had promised he would meet Anna." Here's your assignment: find sentences with the past perfect tense. Remember, look for "had!"
Kelly	You two are late -- exactly 43 minutes late! What happened?
Anna	He had to get his "special" coffee -- SPECIAL coffee!
Pete	She had to feed her birds -- HER birds!
Kelly	Okay, I can see already that you need my help. You can’t both talk at the same time. You have to take turns. Alright, Anna, you go first.
Anna	Sure. Kelly, see, Pete and I live in the same building. So, we decided to meet at 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. to come to work together. I had waited 15 minutes when Pete arrived!
Anna	After Pete had wasted time waiting for coffee, we were late. I left you a message.*
Kelly	Hum. I didn’t get that message.
Anna	Oh. Sorry.
Kelly	Pete?
Prof. Bot	Anna left a message. That’s the right thing to do. Did you find some examples of the past perfect sentences? I did. Anna said,
Anna	"After Pete had wasted time waiting for coffee, we were late.
	Look at that coffee! It looks more like dessert! Okay, keep watching for past perfect!
Pete	Yeah, that’s not why we’re late. This is why we’re late: I had arrived on time at 8:00 a.m. but didn’t see Anna. She was standing behind a tree. I think she was hugging it. I always walk to work. But she said that would take too long and that a scooter would be much faster. It was awful. I hated it. And it added too much time to our commute!
	Then Anna stopped by a pond to feed the birds. She had named them after characters from books and yelled the names out loud … Romeo! Juliet! Sherlock!
	By the time she had fed all the birds, we were late.
Kelly	This is what I think. You two see the same event very differently. Does this happen often with you two?
Pete	Yes.
Anna	No.
Pete	No.
Anna	Yes.
Kelly	Okay. This is good. This is good! It’s good to see things differently. I have an idea: we will call the show "He Said, She Said." For every story, you tell a different point of view.
Anna	That is a great idea, Kelly! Pete, we are different. That’s why I thought of you for this job!
Kelly	I think you two understand perfectly.
Anna	Let’s get to work!
Kelly	She named the birds? Really?
Pete	Yeah…
	* Business people in the U.S. think you should come to a meeting at the exact time. If you are late to a business appointment, you should call and explain why.

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 2: The Interview

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 2: The Interview

This is the 1st episode of Let's Learn English Level 2 with Learn Real English. Ms. Weaver asks Anna to team up with a person who is different from her. Who will she find?

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Anna	Ms. Weaver is giving new assignments out. I am ready to take on anything she gives me. Well, except reporting traffic from a helicopter. Wish me luck.
Professor Bot	I wonder what Anna’s new assignment will be? Professor Bot here! While you are watching, look for phrasal, or two-word verbs. Some stay together, like “go back” and some can come apart, like “give [assignments] out.” Good luck, Anna!
Ms. Weaver	So, as I said at the meeting last week, I have new assignments for everyone at The Studio. Anna, you're good at asking questions. So, I want you to go back to hosting and reporting.
Anna	That sounds great.
Ms. Weaver	You're also a team player. So, I want you team up with someone ...
Anna	That sounds even better!
Ms. Weaver	... someone who is very "different" from you.
Anna	That sounds ... what do you mean "different"?
Ms. Weaver	Well, you are very cheerful, you're a people person. I want you to team up with someone who ... isn't.
Anna	Ms. Weaver, I will find that person.
Mimi	Excuse me. Are you using this chair?
Pete	Yes.
Anna	Pete, hi! Thanks for meeting me.
Pete	Sure. But I don’t have lots of time, Anna. I’m busy looking for work.
Anna	Pete, you can tear these want ads up and throw them away! I have good news!
Pete	Anna, I was working on that crossword puzzle.
Anna	Oh. Sorry. Sorry. Pete, forget about the crossword puzzle. I have a job offer for you!
Pete	I'm listening.
Anna	My boss wants me to team up with someone to host a talk show. But the person must be different from me. So, I thought of you.
Pete	Different from you? What do you mean?
Anna	I'm sorry, Pete, I don't have time right now. Here's my boss's address. Your interview is tomorrow morning at 10 am.
Pete	But what do you mean “different”?
Anna	Just be yourself, Pete. Just be yourself.
Professor Bot	Did you find any two-word verbs? Here’s one example. Pete can throw the wants ads away! Throw away is a two-word verb.
Ms. Weaver	Thanks for coming in, Pete.
Pete	Thanks for the opportunity, Ms. Weaver.
Ms. Weaver	I need to find out if you have the skills for this job. And I want you to be completely honest.
Pete	Okay.
Ms. Weaver	First, let's talk about your personal skills. Pete, are you a people person?
Pete	Well, okay, sometimes I think people talk too much.
Ms. Weaver	Pete, what work of yours are you most proud of?
Pete	Last year, I locked myself in a cabin and wrote a book. I didn't speak to anybody the entire time! It was the best two months of my life.
Ms. Weaver	Okay. I think I’ve heard enough.
Anna	Hey! Hey, Pete, how was the interview with Ms. Weaver?
Pete	Well, she said I was grumpy and not good with people.
Anna	And … ?
Pete	And, I got the job!
Anna	I knew it! Congratulations! Let's go celebrate.
Pete	Okay!
Professor Bot	Did you find more two-word verbs? Here is the list.

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 1: Budget Cuts

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Let's Learn English 2- Lesson 1: Budget Cuts

This is the 1st episode of Let's Learn English Level 2 with Learn Real English. We meet Anna's co-workers at The Studio: Anna, Jonathan, Amelia, Kaveh, and Penelope. Rumors of budget cuts travel through the office. But who is going to get fired?

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Anna	Hum. Oh! “Important meeting. Everyone must come.” Well, back to work! And my boss has called a meeting. I wonder what it's about. Maybe we're all getting raises! Ooo, there's Jonathan! Maybe he knows.
Professor Bot	Hi! I'm Professor Bot! This video is all about work. People talk about jobs and things that happen at work. Your assignment is to find as many work words as you can. Don't worry, I'll help.
Anna	So, Jonathan, what do you think today's meeting is about? The email sounded important.
Jonathan	Well, I have heard people in the building talking about budget cuts.
Anna	Oh! Budget cuts? Wait, who has been talking about budget cuts?
Jonathan	Mark in Accounting.
Anna	Mark in Accounting? That's one person. That's not “people.”
Jonathan	I know, but Mark knows everything that goes on at The Studio.
Anna	That is true. But wait, look at us. We shouldn't gossip. That's how rumors start. We'll just go to the meeting and see what happens.
Jonathan	You're right. No more talk about budget cuts.
Amelia	Budget cuts? Oh no!
Amelia	I just heard Anna and Jonathan talking about budget cuts.
Kaveh	That must be what the meeting is about. When there are budget cuts, people lose their jobs.
Amelia	Not you. You're a good reporter.
Kaveh	And it's not you. You've done a great job as a videographer.
Amelia	I can't go back to being a detective. Criminals scare me!
Kaveh	And I can't go back to being a teacher! High school kids scare me!
Professor Bot	Did you hear any work words? They talked about a lot of jobs. You can make the name of a job by adding an ending to a verb! Kaveh reports, so, he's a reporter. Amelia used to detect, so she was a detective. If you teach, you're a teacher. And a videographer….uh, I think you understand. Back to the story.
Kaveh	Penelope, have you heard the news? Today's meeting is about budget cuts.
Penelope	That's awful! What should I do?
Kaveh	Update your résumé. I’ve already updated mine. I’ll see you at the meeting.
Ms. Weaver	Hello everyone! Quiet, please. Quiet, please!
Ms. Weaver	This meeting won’t take long. Then you can all leave.
Ms. Weaver	What is wrong with everyone? You look like I'm going to fire you. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Seriously, what is wrong with everyone?
Anna	Excuse me, Ms. Weaver?
Ms. Weaver	Yes, Anna.
Anna	Well, everyone has been worrying about, you know … We’ve been worrying that you are going to fire us!
Ms. Weaver	I’m not going to fire any of you! No! The reason for this meeting is to tell you what a good job you’ve been doing and give out new assignments. Budget cuts have been happening. But only one person has lost their job -- Mark in Accounting? Now, let’s talk about those new assignments.
Professor Bot	Ms. Weaver's team is doing a good job! How did you do? Did you find all of the work words? Here's a list you can check.

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 52: Taking Chances

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 52: Taking Chances

This is the 52nd episode of Let's Learn English with Learn Real English. Anna is on a talk show to tell us about her new career move - acting as a tree in the movies. She looks back at the chances she took in the past year and plans for the future. Will she stay in Hollywood or come back to live in Washington, D.C.?

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Anna	Hello, it's Anna! I did it - Washington, D.C. is my home. Looking back over the past year, I’ve done so many amazing things! I have met people from all over the world. I’ve made many good friends. And I have a great job! And I've taken a lot of chances. And now I have some really big news! Wait for it… and 3, 2, 1…
Kelly	Hello and welcome to “Around the Corner and Across the Street from the Actor’s Studio!” Many people dream of becoming actors. But very often, those dreams don’t come true.
Kelly	Well, today we will meet a woman and -- her acting career has really taken off. In fact, she acted in my play, “The Woods Are Alive!” Oh. She really brought the part of Tree Number 15 to life! Let’s give a warm welcome to Anna Matteo!
Anna	Thank you. Thank you so much for having me here.
Kelly	Please, please, sit down. Here, here, let me help you.
Anna	Thanks. Thanks. Wow, it is great to see you again, Director Kelly!
Kelly	It’s great to see you too, Anna. I see you are still wearing your tree costume. Does this have anything to do with your big news?
Anna	Yes. Yes, it does.
Kelly	Well, Anna, please share that news with us.
Anna	Kelly, I will be acting in three movies.
Kelly	That is amazing! Anna, tell us more.
Anna	Well, the first is a science fiction movie. The second is a romantic comedy. And the third is an action movie.
Kelly	That is so great! Let me guess -- you’re playing a tree in all of them!
Anna	Yes! This is what happened. To prepare for your play, I had to find out what it was like to BE a tree in the world. I had to find out where to eat, where to shop, where to meet people and how to get around the city.
Kelly	Amazing. I think big things are going to happen for you, Anna. So, tell me, will you be moving to Hollywood for a career in movies?
Anna	No. I’ll make the movies and then come back. Washington, D.C. is my home.
Kelly	I’m sure your family is very proud.
Anna	Yes, they are. You know, Kelly, not too long ago, I didn’t feel very good about my life. I had to make a change. So, I took some chances. Sometimes I succeeded. Sometimes I failed. But I will never stop trying.
Kelly	Well, thank you for sharing your news and so much more with us, Anna.
Kelly	Until next time …

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 51: A Good Habit

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 51: A Good Habit

This is the 51st episode of Let's Learn English with Learn Real English. Anna has a new goal - to run in a marathon. Her friend Ashley knows that training a little every day is a good idea. Will Anna be able to meet her goal?

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Anna	D.C. is a popular city for marathons! A marathon is a long race. Many marathons raise money for charity, you know - good works. A marathon is a good fitness goal too. I want to challenge myself in a marathon and maybe win a medal! Hey, there’s Ashley. Ashley! Wait for me! It’s Anna!
Anna	Ash … ley. Ash … ley.
Ashley	Are you okay, Anna?
Anna	I just ran … from over there.
Ashley	Do you want to sit down, Anna? Do you want some water? (Anna takes the bottle and tries to return it.) No thanks. You keep it.
Anna	Thanks. I didn’t know you like to run.
Ashley	I love running. In fact, this weekend, I will run in my first marathon.
Anna	Me … too.
Ashley	Really? You are running in a marathon?
Anna	Yeah. In a couple of days. Why do you ask … like that?
Ashley	What do you know about running in a marathon?
Anna	I know that there’s a lot of running and sometimes you can win a medal.
Ashley	How long have you been training?
Anna	I started today. I’ve been training for an hour … no, an hour and seven minutes!
Ashley	Anna, training a little every day is a good habit to get into. Not all at once!
Anna	Thanks for the advice, Ashley. But I’m running in a special race.
Ashley	What marathon is it?
Anna	I don’t remember the name. But the website said everyone gets a medal.
Ashley	Okay, well, good luck, Anna!
Anna	Thanks, Ashley. Good luck to you, too.
Ashley	Thank you.
Anna	Bye!
Ashley	Bye, Anna!
Anna	See you!
	At the race - an announcer calls out race information)
Anna	Hello. I am here to enter the race!
Woman	But ma’am you can’t enter the race.
Anna	What? How am I going to meet my goal?
Woman	Ma’am, this race is for children. You can’t run with the children.
Anna	Children? Children. That’s perfect. I just might win!
Woman	No, ma’am. You really can’t run with the children.
Anna	I’m sorry. Of course. I was only thinking of my goal.
Woman	Well, you can help us with our goal, which is to raise money for sick children. Would you like to help us?
Anna	I’ve just found my new goal. And I get to wear a medal. (to child who finished race) Good job!

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 50: Back to School

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 50: Back to School

This is the 50th episode of Let's Learn English with Learn Real English. Anna has been wanting to go back to school for a long time. In this lesson, we go to class with her at Georgetown University, where she is getting ready to give a report in her class. Did she understand the directions?

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Anna	Hello, and welcome to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.! I am going back to school! Georgetown is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States. The Jesuits are a religious order known worldwide for their many colleges and universities. Students have been studying here since 1792!
Sarah	Hey, are you finished with your report?
Taylor	Almost. I have been writing and re-writing since last night! The subject is really interesting to me.
Sarah	Me too! I have been studying this topic* for a long time.
Anna	Am I late?
Sarah	You’re a little late. But don’t worry. The professor isn’t here yet.
Anna	How long has the class been waiting?
Taylor	We’ve only been waiting for about 10 minutes.
Anna	Oh good. Oh, no! I forgot my pencil sharpener. Excuse me, do you have a pencil sharpener I can borrow?
Taylor	No, sorry.
Anna	Oh wait. I found my extra one! Whew, that was close.
Anna	So, how long have you been studying at Georgetown?
Andrew	I’ve been studying here since 2015.
Anna	Awesome. You know, I've been wanting to go back to school for a long time. So, here I am!
Andrew	Well, you picked a great school. I’ve been really happy here.
Anna	Awesome. See, I’ve been working for several years now. So, going back to school makes me a little nervous.
Randall	Don’t be nervous. Just pay attention and do your best!
Anna	That is great advice. You know, I have been paying attention. But sometimes I still feel like I don’t understand. Like last week …
Anna	What’s that?
Jada	This is my draft.
Anna	What draft?
Jada	The professor told us to bring our drafts.
Anna	I think she said “giraffe.”
Jada	No. She didn’t.
Anna	Here comes the professor.
Dr. Jones	Hello class! Sorry I'm late, but the snow storm made getting here really difficult. I see you’ve been waiting very patiently. So, let’s get started! Who wants to give their talk first?
Anna	Oh! Oh! Please, please pick me.
Dr. Jones	Anna?
Anna	Who me? Sure. Thanks.
Anna	Here is my report on “Violins in the City.”
Anna	People have been looking for a solution to the problem of violins in the city. I say stop! Stop! They are not the problem! In fact, violins are part of the solution!
Anna	Violins create beautiful music that can fill a city with hope.
Dr. Jones	Anna …
Anna	If we put a violin in the hands of every child …
Dr. Jones	Anna! The topic is “Violence in the city.” Violence. Not violins.
Anna	Until next time …Like I was saying, many people are saying that violence in the city is a problem. A very big problem.

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 49: Operation Spy

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 49: Operation Spy

This is the 49th episode of Let's Learn English with Learn Real English. Ms. Weaver has asked Anna to help with Operation Spy. Her mission is to learn all she can about spying. She learns by going to the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

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Anna	It is no secret that Washington, D.C. has spies. Well, it should be a secret because spying is secret. But it’s not a secret. There’s even a spy museum! The International Spy Museum has created an amazing collection of spy things! And today, we will see them! My boss, Ms. Weaver, has sent me here … on a mission!
Ms. Weaver	Hello, Anna, are you there?
Anna	That’s her. Yes, Agent Peacock. This is Agent Flamingo, reporting for duty.
Ms. Weaver	Agent what? Look, Anna … I mean, Agent Flamingo, I want you to learn all you can about spying.
Anna	You mean, collect intelligence?
Ms. Weaver	Yeah, it’s for our new show -- “D.C. Secrets.”
Anna	You've got it, Agent Peacock. The mission is safe with me.
Ms. Weaver	Oh, okay, great. Just be back by noon.
Anna	Agent Peacock, I’m at an air duct!
Ms. Weaver	Yes, spies sometimes sneak down air ducts.
Anna	I have never snuck down an air duct. It’s dark and small. I’m afraid of dark, small places.
Ms. Weaver	You can do it, Agent Flamingo. You know, spies aren’t afraid of a little darkness.
Anna	Right. It’s just an air duct -- a dark, small air duct. Okay. I’m doing it, Agent Peacock! I am sneaking down a long, dark, small air duct. I’m having a little trouble breathing.
Ms. Weaver	Just keep going, Agent Flamingo. Think of the team!
Anna	Okay, I will think of the team. I’m thinking of the team, Agent Peacock! I did it! I did it! I sneaked down an air duct. That was a little uncomfortable.
Ms. Weaver	Good!
Anna	What's the next mission?
Ms. Weaver	Umm … have you ever cracked a code?
Anna	No.
Ms. Weaver	Well, go learn. Spies use their brains.
Anna	Got it! I’ve never cracked a code before. Let’s try, Agent Flamingo! This is really hard. I'm still trying to crack the code. I've cracked the code! I've cracked the code, Agent Peacock! My brain really hurts.
Ms. Weaver	Great. Umm, Agent Flamingo, now answer this question: Do spies have to be in good shape?
Anna	“Yes,” Agent Peacock! Spies have to be in really good shape! Can you hear me?
Ms. Weaver	You’re breaking up, Flamingo.
Anna	The International Spy Museum is awesome! Agent Peacock, I completed the mission!
Ms. Weaver	Great. Great. Now, I have another very important mission for you.
Anna	Got it. See you back at H.Q.!
Ms. Weaver	Yummy! You brought my lunch! Thanks, Agent Flamingo!
Anna	Mission completed. Agent Peacock!
	(Amelia makes a face.)
Ms. Weaver	Don't ask.
	Special thanks go out to the International Spy Museum for letting us film in the museum!

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 48: Have You Ever...?

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 48: Have You Ever...?

This is the 48th episode of Let's Learn English. Anna helps a tourist find interesting museums in Washington, D.C. She gets some help herself, too.

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Anna	Hello! I have lived in Washington, D.C. for a long time now. And I have done a lot. I feel that I know this city pretty well. (walks off and comes back) That's the wrong way. Where is it again?
Anna	(sees a tourist at a sign) Excuse me, can I help you? Have we met before?
Jean	I don’t think so. I’ve just flown in from Boston. My name is Jean.
Anna	Hi, Jean! I'm Anna. I really feel like we’ve met before. Anyway, how can I help?
Jean	I want to see an interesting museum but I don’t know which one.
Anna	I can help with that. I’ve lived in Washington, D.C. a long time. I think I’ve seen all the museums.
Jean	Wow, thanks. So, tell me, which museums are good?
Anna	Well, they are all good. But they’re all different. There are science museums and history museums and art and culture museums.
Jean	I want to see an unusual museum.
Anna	I like the Sculpture Garden. Have you ever seen sculptures in a garden? It is really artistic!
Jean	I have never seen a garden of sculptures! I’ll write that on my list!
Anna	Have you been to the Museum of the American Indian? I’ve visited that museum many times. It is very peaceful.
Jean	I have always liked American Indian culture.
Jean	I’ll put that on my list. (writes on list) Do you have any other suggestions?
Anna	Well, if you like plants, you can visit the U.S. Botanic Gardens. It's very organic.
Jean	I have always loved plants. I’ll write that on my list, too! Wow, you know so much about D.C.’s museums.
Anna	Well, I have lived here for over a year.
Jean	You’re so lucky to live in such a beautiful city filled with so many museums and a zoo!
Anna	What? D.C. has a zoo?
Jean	Yes, and it’s beautiful. You’ve lived here for so long and you haven’t been to the zoo?
Anna	I've never been to D.C.’s zoo. I've never been to any zoos!
Jean	You have never seen zoo animals?
Anna	I grew up on a farm, Jean. I've known farm animals my whole life.
Jean	But the zoo has lions (makes sound of lion roaring) and elephants (makes sound of elephant trumpeting) and zebras (makes no sound)! If you have never seen a real, live elephant, you must. They are so majestic.
Anna	I will. I will! (writes list) There. I’ve written my own must-see zoo animal list!
Jean	Have fun at the zoo and thanks, Anna!
Anna	Have fun at the museums, Jean! And thank YOU!
Anna	This has been awesome! And I have seen every animal on my list! Jean, the tourist, helped me see more of my city. But where have I seen her before?
	Oh well. Until next time …

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 47: How Can I Help?

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Let's Learn English - Lesson 47: How Can I Help?

This is the 47th episode of Let's Learn English. Pete is fixing his car. Can Anna help him? She was fixing cars when she was a teenager.

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Anna	Hi, Pete. What are you doing?
Pete	Oh! Hi, Anna. Right now, I am fixing my car.
Anna	How’s it going?
Pete	It’s going … not so good.
Anna	How can I help? I was planning to visit some friends. But if you need help, I can help. I like helping.
Pete	Anna, I can fix it myself. But thanks.
Anna	Pete, I think I found your problem. These are spark plugs. (holds them up)
Anna	They start the engine.
Pete	I know that, Anna. But there were too many spark plugs … in there. So I took out the extra ones.
Anna	There are no extras, Pete. You need all of them. Pete, can you fix a car yourself?
Pete	Well, Anna, last night I was watching the online video course, “You CAN Fix a Car Yourself!”
Dan	Yes, you CAN fix your car yourself!
Pete	And I watched the first 10 lessons. So, I think I know what I’m doing.
Anna	How many lessons are there?
Pete	Four hundred and fifty.
Anna	450! That'll take too long! If I fix your car, I'll have it running in 10 to 15 minutes.
Anna	Where’re your tools?
Pete	I have this. (puts a useless tool in her hand). And this. (hands her another useless tool)
Anna	Great. Um, I’ll get my tools. I’ll be back in a flash!
Pete	But, Anna, I don’t need your ...
	(She goes and quickly comes back with tools.)
Pete	… help.
Anna	Pete, when I was a teenager, I was fixing cars -- myself. I learned from a master.
Anna	You can trust me.
Pete	Okay.
Anna	Great! But we need teamwork. You sit in the car. When I say “go,” you start the engine.
Anna	Okay, go!
Anna	Stop!
Anna	Okay, go! Huh.
Pete	It's not starting! It’s not starting!
Anna	What’s wrong?
Pete	This car is stupid … stupid, stupid!
Anna	Pete, kicking the tires will not help.
Pete	Well, you did not help, Anna. You did not help!!
Anna	Pete, Pete! Pull yourself together, man. Give me the keys. I must feel the key in the ignition and turn it myself.
Master	Use the key, Anna. Turn the key, Anna. What are you forgetting, Anna?
Anna	Pete. Pete.
Pete	What?
Anna	You are out of gas.
Pete	I can’t be out of gas. (looks at gauge) I’m out of gas. Sorry, Anna. I’ll go get some.
Anna	Pete. You relax. Clean your face. You can watch the rest of your online video course. It’ll be faster if I go … in a flash. Until next time …
Dan (in the online video course)	“Lesson 11. Always make sure you have a full tank of gas!”

Originally published at http://learningenglish.voanews.com

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