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0:02Excuse me, where is the restroom?
0:06Hello, waiter.
0:08Hello there, young man,
0:11how can I help you?
0:13Excuse me, do you know where the restroom is?
0:16The restroom is over there.
0:19Is it on the left?
0:22No, it's on the right.
0:25Oh, I see it now.
0:27It's right behind that door.
0:30That red door?
0:33Yes, that's the one.
0:35Is there anyone inside?
0:37It's vacant right now.
0:40Okay, thank you.
0:42You're welcome.
0:44Oh, excuse me, are there any tissues here?
0:47There are napkins on the table.
0:49May I take a few?
0:52Of course.
0:53Thanks a lot.
0:56No problem.
0:57I'll be right back to take your order.
1:00Sure, take your time.
1:02It's really crowded here.
1:05Yes, business is great at lunchtime.
1:08By the way, is the restroom clean?
1:11Very clean, it was just cleaned.
1:14That's good to hear.
1:16Go ahead then.
1:17Okay.
1:19Watch your step, it's slippery.
1:23Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
1:32Restroom / Washroom
1:43Right side
1:53Beside / Next to
2:07Is the supermarket far?
2:10Hello, ma'am.
2:13Hello, young lady.
2:15I just moved in.
2:18Welcome, welcome!
2:20I wanted to ask,
2:22is there a supermarket nearby?
2:24Yes, there's a big supermarket.
2:28Could you tell me how to get there?
2:30When you leave the main gate, turn left.
2:34Turn left, and then?
2:37Go straight until you reach the traffic lights.
2:40Do I need to turn at the lights?
2:43No need to turn,
2:45the supermarket is right across the street.
2:47Oh, so it's across the road.
2:51Correct, there's a bank right next to it.
2:54Is that supermarket big?
2:56It's quite large and has everything you need.
3:00Is it far from here?
3:02Not far,
3:04it's only a ten-minute walk.
3:07That's very convenient.
3:09Yes, we go there often.
3:12Thank you, ma'am.
3:14You're welcome.
3:16I'll be on my way then.
3:18Take care on the road.
3:20I will, goodbye.
3:22Goodbye.
3:24Oh, excuse me, ma'am,
3:26what time does that supermarket close?
3:29It doesn't close until 10:00 PM.
3:32Great, it's still early.
3:35Off you go.
3:39Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
3:47Nearby / Neighborhood
3:58Go straight
4:09Traffic lights
4:23How do I get to the subway station?
4:27Hi, sorry to bother you.
4:30Hi, what's up?
4:32I wanted to ask,
4:34how do I get to the subway station?
4:37Which subway station are you going to?
4:40Just the nearest one.
4:43Oh, the closest is Chaoyangmen Station.
4:46Is it far from here?
4:49It's a little bit far.
4:51How long does it take to walk?
4:54About fifteen minutes.
4:57So, which way should I go?
5:01Do you see that tall building?
5:04I see it, the white one?
5:08Yes, head in that direction.
5:11Walk all the way to the building?
5:13Once you get there, turn right.
5:17Turn right, and then?
5:20Then walk another two hundred meters and you're there.
5:23Is the subway on the left or right side of the road?
5:28It's on the right, you'll see the sign.
5:31Okay, I've got it.
5:34You could take a bike-share, it's faster.
5:37I don't have that app.
5:41Then walking is best.
5:44That's fine, I'll count it as exercise.
5:47Haha, good attitude.
5:49Thanks for your help.
5:52No problem, take care.
5:54Goodbye.
5:56Bye bye.
6:00Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
6:08Subway station
6:20Towards / In the direction of
6:29Turn
6:42Looking for a bookstore
6:45Hi there.
6:48Hello.
6:50Excuse me, is there a bookstore on campus?
6:54Yes, there is a Xinhua Bookstore.
6:57Where is it?
7:00It's behind the library.
7:03And where is the library?
7:05I'm new here.
7:07Oh, look over there.
7:10Is it that red building?
7:13No, the red building is the dormitory.
7:17Then which one is the library?
7:20The large grey building next to it.
7:23Oh, I see it.
7:26The bookstore is on the first floor of that building.
7:29How long does it take to walk there?
7:33About five minutes.
7:35Okay.
7:37Do you know how to get there?
7:39Do I go straight first and then cross the street?
7:43Yes, once you cross the street, look to your left and you'll see it.
7:48Is the bookstore open today?
7:51Yes, it's open every day.
7:54Do they sell Chinese dictionaries?
7:57They should have them.
8:00Great, I want to buy one.
8:03You'd better head over there now then.
8:05Thank you.
8:08No problem.
8:09Goodbye!
8:11Bye!
8:14Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
8:23Library
8:34Behind
8:45Cross the street
9:00Taking a taxi
9:03Hello, where to?
9:05Driver, to the Beijing Hotel, please.
9:09All right, please fasten your seatbelt.
9:11About how long will it take?
9:14Half an hour if there's no traffic.
9:18Is it congested right now?
9:20It's a bit backed up at the intersection ahead.
9:23I'm in a hurry, can we go a bit faster?
9:27I'll do my best, but safety first.
9:30Okay, thank you.
9:33Are you going there for a meal or staying the night?
9:36I'm going to meet a friend.
9:39Oh, I see.
9:41Driver, which way are we going up ahead?
9:44We need to take the overpass ahead.
9:47Could you pull over at the intersection ahead?
9:52No parking allowed here.
9:54Where can we stop then?
9:57We can stop after the traffic light.
10:00Never mind, let's just go straight to the hotel.
10:03Okay.
10:05Driver, could you turn on the AC? It's a bit hot.
10:09No problem.
10:11Are we almost there?
10:13Almost there, it's just on the right.
10:17Great, just pull up at the entrance.
10:20We're here. That's 45 yuan in total.
10:23Is WeChat Pay okay?
10:26Yes, just scan here.
10:28Payment sent. Thanks, driver.
10:31Take care, make sure you have everything.
10:36Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
10:44Master / Driver
10:56Traffic jam / Congestion
11:08Stop
11:21Getting lost at school
11:25Hello, teacher.
11:27Hello, how can I help you?
11:30I'm lost, I can't find the office.
11:34Which office are you looking for?
11:37I'm looking for Teacher Li's office.
11:41Is Teacher Li on the third floor?
11:44Yes, that's right, the third floor.
11:47This is the second floor.
11:50So, how should I get there?
11:53Take the stairs over here.
11:56And after I get to the third floor?
11:59When you reach the third floor, turn left.
12:02Turn left and then go straight?
12:06Yes, go straight and you'll see a large door.
12:11Is that Teacher Li's office?
12:14No, that's the conference room.
12:17Oh, then where is the office?
12:21The office is directly across from the conference room.
12:25Across from the conference room, got it.
12:28Teacher Li's name is on the door.
12:32Thank you, teacher.
12:34Are you a new student?
12:37Yes, I just arrived today.
12:40No wonder you don't know the way yet.
12:43The school is very big.
12:45It's okay,
12:47you'll get used to it soon.
12:50Goodbye, teacher.
12:52Goodbye.
12:54Oh wait, I forgot to ask where the elevator is.
12:59The elevator is over there,
13:01but the stairs are actually closer.
13:04Okay, I'll take the stairs.
13:09Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
13:17Get lost / Lose one's way
13:28Stairs
13:38Opposite / Across from
13:53At the bus stop
13:56Hello, Grandma.
13:59Hello there, young man.
14:01Excuse me, which bus goes to Beihai Park?
14:06To Beihai Park? Take the 103.
14:11Do I catch the 103 here?
14:15Yes, right here.
14:17How often does it come?
14:20About every ten minutes.
14:24Thank you.
14:25How many stops are you going?
14:28I'm not sure, maybe five or six?
14:32Let me check the sign...
14:35It's five stops.
14:37Which stop should I get off at?
14:40Get off at "Beihai North Gate" station.
14:44Okay, I'll remember that.
14:47Do you have a bus card?
14:50I do, and I can pay with my phone too.
14:53Phones are so convenient these days.
14:57Grandma, are you taking this bus too?
15:00No, I'm taking the 109 home.
15:05A bus is coming, is it the 103?
15:09Let me see...
15:11Yes, it's the 103.
15:14Is it crowded?
15:16Looks like there are quite a lot of people.
15:19I'm heading on then, goodbye Grandma.
15:23Stay safe, take your time getting on.
15:26I will.
15:27Don't miss your stop!
15:30I won't, thank you!
15:33Goodbye!
15:37Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
15:46Bus
15:58Get off (the bus/train)
16:09Stop / Station
16:22Looking for a cinema in the mall
16:26Hi, excuse me.
16:28Hello sir, how can I help you?
16:31I want to go to the cinema, which floor is it on?
16:35The cinema is on the fifth floor.
16:37The fifth floor, how do I get up there?
16:40You can take the elevator.
16:43Where is the elevator?
16:45Go straight to the end, then turn left.
16:49Go to the end and turn left... is it an escalator?
16:54There are escalators and also lifts over there.
16:57I'd like to take the lift, it's faster.
17:01The lifts are right next to the escalators.
17:04Okay.
17:05There are also many restaurants next to the cinema.
17:08That's perfect, I was just thinking about eating.
17:12You can eat first and then watch the movie.
17:15Is there a restroom on the fifth floor?
17:19Yes, there's one inside the cinema.
17:22Thank you.
17:24You're welcome, have a nice time.
17:27Oh, is the elevator crowded?
17:31It's the weekend, so it might be a bit busy.
17:34Maybe I'll take the escalator then, floor by floor.
17:39That works too, the escalators are very convenient.
17:42Okay, goodbye.
17:45Bye.
17:48Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
17:57Elevator / Lift
18:07Floor / Level
18:17Go straight
18:37Finding Internal Medicine at the hospital
18:41Nurse, excuse me.
18:45Hello sir, where do you need to go?
18:49I need to go to Internal Medicine, where do I register?
18:54Registration is in the main lobby on the first floor.
18:56Isn't this the first floor?
18:59This is the outpatient building,
19:02the registration desk is right across from here.
19:05Oh, I should register first, right?
19:09Yes, register first, then go to the internal medicine clinic.
19:14What floor is the clinic on?
19:17Internal medicine is on the second floor.
19:19How do I get up there?
19:22Where are the stairs?
19:24The stairs are next to the pharmacy.
19:27My legs aren't great, is there an elevator?
19:31Yes, the elevator is over there, but it's quite crowded.
19:35That's okay, I can wait.
19:38Then take that elevator to the second floor.
19:41Which way do I go once I'm on the second floor?
19:45Turn right out of the elevator and go to the very end.
19:49Turn right, go to the end. Got it.
19:52Do you have your medical card?
19:55I do, it's right here.
19:58Okay, don't lose it.
20:01Thank you, young lady.
20:03You're welcome, take care.
20:07Oh, where's the toilet?
20:09There's one on every floor, right by the stairs.
20:13Okay, thank you.
20:15Goodbye.
20:19Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
20:28Lobby / Hall
20:39Towards
20:48To the end
21:04Going to a tourist attraction
21:08Hello, sir!
21:10Sorry to bother you.
21:12Hello young lady, are you lost?
21:16I want to go to the Forbidden City,
21:18but I don't know the way.
21:21The Forbidden City? It's not far from here.
21:24Can I walk there?
21:27You can, but it's about a twenty-minute walk.
21:31That's fine,
21:33I want to see the sights along the way.
21:36Then just keep heading south along this road.
21:40Head south... is it this way?
21:43Yes, go straight,
21:46past two traffic lights.
21:49And after the lights?
21:52You'll see a big square,
21:55that's Tiananmen Square.
21:58Is the Forbidden City inside the square?
22:01The Forbidden City is on the north side of the square.
22:04Do I need to walk through the square?
22:08Yes, and you'll have to go through security.
22:11Where is the ticket office?
22:14Tickets are all bought online now,
22:17they might not have any at the gate.
22:20I've already booked online.
22:24Good,
22:26then just scan your ID to enter.
22:29Thank you,
22:31you must be from Beijing?
22:33Yes, I'm a local.
22:36Your accent is very pleasant.
22:39Haha, thank you for the compliment.
22:42If I don't want to walk,
22:45can I take a bus?
22:47You can take the Number 1 bus,
22:50it's only two stops away.
22:53Is the bus station just ahead?
22:56Yes, right in front of that convenience store.
22:59Thanks so much!
23:02You're welcome, have a great time!
23:05Goodbye!
23:09Next, let's learn some key vocabulary from this dialogue.
23:18Away from / Distance from
23:28Along
23:39Cross / Go through

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