Spoken English Conversation with Strangers — Transcript

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1. 0:02[music]
2. 0:09>> The missing wallet.
3. 0:21Excuse me.
4. 0:22I think you dropped something.
5. 0:25>> Oh, what did I drop?
6. 0:27>> Your wallet. It fell out of your pocket.
7. 0:31>> Oh, wow. I didn't even notice.
8. 0:34Thanks a bunch.
9. 0:36>> No problem. I saw it fall a little while
10. 0:38ago.
11. 0:40>> You really saved me. There's a lot of
12. 0:43important stuff in there.
13. 0:45>> I can imagine. Good thing I noticed it.
14. 0:49>> Definitely.
15. 0:50I would have had a terrible day if I'd
16. 0:52lost it.
17. 0:54>> I know what you mean.
18. 0:57I once lost my wallet on a bus.
19. 1:00>> [music]
20. 1:05>> Oh, no. Did you get it back?
21. 1:08>> Luckily, yes.
22. 1:11Someone found it and turned it in.
23. 1:14>> [music]
24. 1:15>> I found this wallet left on a seat.
25. 1:17Thank you, I'll take care of it.
26. 1:18>> What a lucky break.
27. 1:21>> Absolutely.
28. 1:23Anyway, you'd better put your wallet
29. 1:24somewhere safe.
30. 1:26>> I will. Thanks again. You're a
31. 1:28lifesaver.
32. 1:31>> Anytime.
33. 1:38>> At a train station.
34. 1:42>> [music]
35. 1:45>> Excuse me.
36. 1:46Do you know which platform the train to
37. 1:49Manchester leaves from?
38. 1:52>> I'm not sure.
39. 1:54Let me check the departure board.
40. 1:57>> Thanks.
41. 1:58I've been looking everywhere, but I
42. 2:00can't find it.
43. 2:02>> Here it is, platform six.
44. 2:06>> Platform six?
45. 2:08Are you sure?
46. 2:10>> Yes, it says so right there.
47. 2:13>> Oh, great.
48. 2:15I was looking at the wrong train.
49. 2:18>> No worries. It's easy to get confused
50. 2:21here.
51. 2:23>> Definitely.
52. 2:24What time does it leave?
53. 2:27>> At 10:15.
54. 2:29>> Oh, no. It's already 10:00.
55. 2:34>> You'd better hurry.
56. 2:36>> You're right.
57. 2:37Thanks a lot.
58. 2:40>> Anytime. Hope you catch it.
59. 2:43>> Me, too.
60. 2:50>> At the bus stop.
61. 3:01>> [music]
62. 3:06>> Excuse me.
63. 3:07Are you waiting for the number 12 bus?
64. 3:10>> Uh yes, I am.
65. 3:13It was supposed to be here 10 minutes
66. 3:15ago.
67. 3:17>> I know.
68. 3:19Do you think it's running late?
69. 3:22>> Probably.
70. 3:23The traffic is terrible today.
71. 3:27>> Oh, great.
72. 3:29I have an appointment in 20 minutes.
73. 3:32>> Where are you going?
74. 3:35>> To the city center.
75. 3:38>> Me, too. If the bus doesn't come soon,
76. 3:41we could take a taxi.
77. 3:44>> That's a good idea. Would you like to
78. 3:46share one?
79. 3:48>> Sure. It would be cheaper.
80. 3:51>> Great.
81. 3:53Oh, wait. Is that our bus?
82. 3:56>> Finally.
83. 3:58>> Just in time.
84. 4:07>> On the bus.
85. 4:10>> [music]
86. 4:12>> Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
87. 4:16>> No, it's free.
88. 4:19>> Thanks.
89. 4:20It's really crowded today.
90. 4:23>> Yeah, I almost didn't get on.
91. 4:26>> Same here. I thought I'd have to wait
92. 4:28for the next bus.
93. 4:31Do you know if this bus stops near the
94. 4:33shopping mall?
95. 4:35>> Yes, it does. You need to get off at the
96. 4:37fifth stop.
97. 4:40>> The fifth stop. Got it. Thanks.
98. 4:44>> You're welcome.
99. 4:46>> Do you know what time we'll get there?
100. 4:49>> Around 3:30, I think.
101. 4:53>> Oh, that's perfect. I'm supposed to meet
102. 4:55someone there at 4:00.
103. 4:58>> Then you should have plenty of time.
104. 5:01>> I hope so. I always worry about being
105. 5:04late.
106. 5:06>> I understand. I'm the same way.
107. 5:10>> Well, at least we got a seat.
108. 5:13>> Yeah, I'm glad we did.
109. 5:19>> [music]
110. 5:23>> Waiting at the airport.
111. 5:25>> [music]
112. 5:28>> Excuse me, is this seat taken?
113. 5:32>> No, go ahead.
114. 5:34>> Thanks.
115. 5:35It's so crowded here today.
116. 5:39>> Yeah, I got here early, but it's already
117. 5:41packed.
118. 5:43>> What time is your flight?
119. 5:46>> 3:45.
120. 5:48>> Mine, too. Are you flying to London?
121. 5:51>> Yes.
122. 5:53No way. Are you on the same flight?
123. 5:56>> I think so. Flight 247?
124. 6:00>> That's right. Looks like we're going to
125. 6:02London together.
126. 6:05>> Small world.
127. 6:07>> Have you been to London before?
128. 6:10>> No, it's my first time.
129. 6:12>> Same here.
130. 6:14I can't wait.
131. 6:16>> Me, neither. I've heard it's beautiful.
132. 6:20>> Well, hopefully our flight isn't
133. 6:21delayed.
134. 6:24>> Fingers crossed.
135. 6:28>> [music]
136. 6:31>> at a crosswalk
137. 6:38>> [music]
138. 6:40>> Excuse me. Do you know where Oak Street
139. 6:43is?
140. 6:45>> Hmm, I'm not sure.
141. 6:47Let me think.
142. 6:50>> No problem. I'm trying to find a
143. 6:52restaurant there.
144. 6:54>> Oh, wait. I know where it is. As a
145. 6:57matter of fact, I walk past it every
146. 6:59day.
147. 7:01>> Really? How do I get there?
148. 7:06>> Cross the street here.
149. 7:14Then turn right at the traffic lights.
150. 7:22>> Okay. Cross here and turn right. Got it.
151. 7:28>> Exactly. It's next to a small boutique.
152. 7:31>> [music]
153. 7:34>> That sounds easy enough. Thanks.
154. 7:37>> You're welcome. Hope you find it.
155. 7:41>> Thanks. Have a day.
156. 7:44>> You too.
157. 7:51>> While walking the dog.
158. 7:53>> [music]
159. 7:57>> Does your dog always stop to say hello
160. 7:59to everyone?
161. 8:01>> Pretty much. He's such a people person.
162. 8:05He thinks everyone is his best friend.
163. 8:08>> That's funny. Mine is the complete
164. 8:11opposite.
165. 8:12>> Really?
166. 8:13What's her name?
167. 8:15>> Daisy.
168. 8:17She's a little nervous around other
169. 8:18dogs.
170. 8:20>> Well, she seems pretty comfortable with
171. 8:22Max.
172. 8:25>> Yeah, she does. That's a good sign.
173. 8:28How old is Max?
174. 8:30>> He's three.
175. 8:32How old is your Daisy?
176. 8:34>> She's four.
177. 8:35>> Oh, they're pretty close in age.
178. 8:38>> Yeah.
179. 8:39>> Maybe they'll become friends.
180. 8:42>> Why not? They seem to be getting along
181. 8:44just fine.
182. 8:46>> Do you usually walk here?
183. 8:48>> Yes, almost every evening. It's nice and
184. 8:51quiet.
185. 8:53>> I couldn't agree more. It's my favorite
186. 8:55place to walk.
187. 8:57>> Well, looks like we'll be seeing each
188. 8:59other again.
189. 9:01>> I'm sure we will. See you around.
190. 9:04>> See you.
191. 9:15In a long line.
192. 9:18>> [music]
193. 9:20>> Excuse me, is this the line for the
194. 9:22checkout?
195. 9:24>> Yes, it is.
196. 9:27>> Wow, it's much longer than I expected.
197. 9:32>> Tell me about it. I've been standing
198. 9:34here for almost 15 minutes.
199. 9:39>> No kidding.
200. 9:41I hope it moves soon.
201. 9:44>> Me too. I only have a few things.
202. 9:49>> Same here. I thought I'd be in and out
203. 9:52in 5 minutes.
204. 9:55>> That's what I thought, too.
205. 9:59>> Do you come to this store often?
206. 10:03>> Yeah. I usually shop here on Saturdays.
207. 10:07>> Is it always this busy?
208. 10:10>> Not usually.
209. 10:13This is crazy.
210. 10:15>> Maybe there's a sale today.
211. 10:18>> Could be.
212. 10:20Everyone seems to have a full cart.
213. 10:26>> Well, I guess we'll be here for a while.
214. 10:30>> Looks like it.
215. 10:32At least we have someone to talk to.
216. 10:35>> That's one way to look at it.
217. 10:43>> [music]
218. 10:45>> At the supermarket.
219. 10:47>> [music]
220. 10:53>> Oh.
221. 10:54Sorry, I was reaching for that.
222. 10:57>> No, you go ahead.
223. 10:59I was just about to take it, too.
224. 11:03>> I guess we both had the same idea.
225. 11:06>> Looks like it.
226. 11:08And it's the last one.
227. 11:11>> [laughter]
228. 11:11>> Exactly.
229. 11:13I really need it for a cake I'm making.
230. 11:17>> Oh, in that case, go for it.
231. 11:20>> Are you sure?
232. 11:22>> Yeah, no big deal. I'll get something
233. 11:24else.
234. 11:26>> That's really nice of you. Thanks.
235. 11:30>> Don't mention it.
236. 11:32Actually, do you know where I can find
237. 11:34the pineapple compote?
238. 11:37>> Sure. It's on the next aisle, next to
239. 11:39the cereal.
240. 11:41>> Perfect. Thanks a lot.
241. 11:44>> Anytime.
242. 11:46>> [music]
243. 11:51[music]
244. 11:51>> At a playground.
245. 12:01>> Your daughter seems to be having a great
246. 12:03time.
247. 12:05>> She is. She never wants to go home.
248. 12:10>> I know the feeling. My son is exactly
249. 12:13the same.
250. 12:16>> Kids will be kids.
251. 12:19>> Absolutely.
252. 12:21Do you come here often?
253. 12:24>> Usually on weekends. The kids love this
254. 12:27place.
255. 12:29>> Same here. It's nice to have ground so
256. 12:32close to home.
257. 12:35>> You're telling me.
258. 12:37We only live 5 minutes away.
259. 12:40>> Really?
260. 12:41We just moved into the neighborhood.
261. 12:45>> Welcome to the neighborhood.
262. 12:48>> Thanks. It's nice meeting someone from
263. 12:50the area.
264. 12:52>> Likewise.
265. 12:56>> [music]
266. 13:03>> In an elevator.
267. 13:08>> Oh, no.
268. 13:09I think I pressed the wrong button.
269. 13:12>> Which floor are you trying to get to?
270. 13:15>> The ninth.
271. 13:17>> Don't worry. We're going there.
272. 13:21>> Really? Oh, that's a relief.
273. 13:25>> Do you work in this building?
274. 13:27>> No, I'm here for a job interview.
275. 13:30>> Oh, good luck with that.
276. 13:33>> Thanks. I'm really nervous.
277. 13:37>> Don't stress. You'll do great.
278. 13:40>> I hope so. I've been looking for a job
279. 13:43for months.
280. 13:45>> Well, you never know. Today might be
281. 13:47your lucky day.
282. 13:49>> I hope you're right.
283. 13:52>> Here we are. Best of luck.
284. 13:55>> Thanks. Have a good one.
285. 14:06>> Thanks for watching,
286. 14:07>> [music]
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