Everyday English Conversation Practice for Real Life Situations

at the coffee shop. >> Hi there. What can I get for you? >> Hi. Um, can I have a latte?

>> Sure. Hot or iced? >> Iced, please. >> What size?

>> I want medium, please. Great choice. Do you want any flavor?

>> Um, flavor. What is this? >> Yeah. Vanilla,

caramel, hazelnut. >> Oh, vanilla sounds good.

>> Nice choice. So, one iced vanilla latte. >> Um,

oh, and one more thing. >> Sure. >> What is this word?

Cro cro. >> Croissant. >> Yes.

Croissant. Yeah, that word is hard. >> Very hard.

I practice in my car before coming in. >> Really? >> Yeah. But then I forgot everything.

>> Honestly, that happens to a lot of people. >> Oh, okay. That makes me feel better. All

right. I want one croissant, too. >> Sure. Butter croissant or chocolate croissant?

>> Hm. Chocolate. >> Good choice. Anything else?

>> Nope, that's all. >> Your total is $9. >> Here.

>> Thank you. Name for the order. >> Daniel.

>> Perfect. Your drink will be ready soon. Thank you. Today was less scary than last time.

>> See, you're doing better already. >> Maybe little by little. >> Yeah. Step by step.

The baby cried all night. Morning, Daniel. You look tired today. >> Yeah, my baby cried all night.

>> Ah, no wonder you look exhausted. >> I slept maybe 2 hours. >> Ouch.

How old is your baby now? 6 months. >> Yeah, that's a hard age.

>> Mhm. Sometimes she cries and I don't even know why. >> Yeah. Sometimes babies just do that.

>> My wife knows more than me. She's very calm. >> That helps a lot.

>> I want to help more. Hey, you're trying. That's important. >> Sometimes I worry because I don't know

what I'm doing. >> Yeah, that's normal for first time parents.

>> Really? Sometimes she cries and I try everything. >> Like what?

milk, music, walking >> and >> nothing works.

Yeah, babies can be like that. >> Then suddenly she sleeps for no reason. >> Exactly.

Babies are confusing sometimes. >> Okay, good. I thought maybe I was just bad at this.

>> Oh, no, not at all. You care a lot. That's what matters. >> Yeah. And when she smiles at me,

>> happy, right? >> Yes. Completely. I forget how tired I am.

>> That's the best part. Very tired life now, but very happy too. >> New neighbors.

>> Hey, excuse me. Are you new here? >> Yeah, we moved in last week. >> Oh, nice. I'm Emma. Apartment 2A.

>> Nice to meet you. I'm Daniel. So, how do you like the building so far? >> It's good. Very quiet.

>> Yeah, usually it is except for the dog upstairs. >> Oh, I heard that no dog.

>> Everybody hears that dog. >> My wife thought maybe somebody was singing badly.

Honestly, same sound. >> Okay, good.

>> So, where are you from? >> Mexico. >> Oh, wow. Big change, huh?

>> Yeah. Everything feels very new. >> Is this your first time living here? >> Yes.

>> I can imagine. Even small things are different. >> Like what?

>> Um the laundry room. I pressed the wrong button yesterday. >> Oh no.

>> My clothes smelled very strange after that. >> Yeah, that happened to me too once.

>> Really? >> Yep. Honestly, nobody understands those machines.

>> Okay, good. Then maybe I'm normal. Oh, and I also got lost looking for the trash room.

>> Really? What happened? >> I walked around the building like three times.

>> Oh no. >> Yeah. Then Mrs. Taylor showed me where it was.

Oh, Mrs. Taylor from downstairs. >> Yeah, people here are very friendly. >> Most people. Yeah,

>> that helps a lot. >> Well, welcome to the building. >> Thank you. I think we're going to like

living here. Cooking without the recipe. Hey, what are you making tonight?

>> I'm making chicken soup. >> Oh, nice. Perfect weather for soup.

>> Yeah, I wanted something warm and simple. And yeah, I even found a recipe online.

>> Oh, really? You were using a recipe? >> I was at first. at first. What happened?

>> I can't find it anymore. >> Wait, seriously? >> Yeah, my phone battery died while I was

cooking. >> Oh, no. >> So now I'm just guessing everything.

>> Honestly, that's how my grandmother cooks. >> Maybe that's the secret.

Maybe >> I already added the chicken and vegetables.

>> M. It smells pretty good. >> Oh, good. >> What vegetables did you use?

>> Carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery.

>> Sounds normal so far. Yeah, so far is important. >> Uh-oh. What did you do?

>> I think I added too much garlic. >> H how much is too much? >> Eight cloves.

>> Eight. >> They were small cloves. >> That soup is going to fight vampires for

a week. Probably. >> Well, at least nobody will get sick.

>> True. >> Hey, can you taste it for me? >> Sure.

>> Careful. It's hot. >> Okay. H.

>> Bad? >> Actually, no. It's really good. Really?

>> Yeah. The garlic is strong but good. >> Oh, thank goodness. >> It tastes homemade.

>> I think that's a compliment. >> It is. >> Maybe losing the recipe helped. I

stopped worrying so much. >> Maybe people cook better when they relax.

>> Wow. That sounded wise. >> I only sound wise because I'm hungry. >> Then let's eat before the soup changes

its mind. >> Looking for bread. Excuse me.

Where can I find bed? >> Bed

like for sleeping? >> No. No. Bread.

>> Oh, bread. >> Yes, bread. >> Okay, got it.

Isle five. >> Sorry. Can you say that again slowly? >> Yeah, of course.

Isle five. Ah, aisle five. >> Yep. Near the cakes.

>> Oh, okay. Thank you. >> No problem. >> And um where can I find eggs?

>> Eggs are in the cold section. >> Cold section. >> Yeah. near the milk and butter.

>> Oh, okay. This supermarket is very big. >> Yeah, a little.

>> I always get lost here. >> Don't worry, a lot of people do. >> Oh, good. I thought it was just me.

>> Nope. Happens all the time. One more thing. >> Yeah,

>> I also need m much mushroom. >> Sorry, what was that?

>> Um, I don't know how to say it. I have a picture on my phone. >> Oh, okay. Let me see

>> here. Ah, mushrooms.

>> Mushrooms. >> Yep. Honestly, that word is hard. >> Mushrooms.

>> Perfect. >> English words are funny sometimes. >> Yeah, that's true.

>> Thank you for helping me. Of course. Have a good evening. >> You too.

>> Walking Teddy in the rain. Oh, wow. Your dog is really wet. >> Yeah, we got caught in the rain.

>> Poor guy. He looks so unhappy. >> He hates water. Really? Most dogs love rain?

>> Yeah. Not this one. Last week, he saw a puddle and just stopped walking. >> Seriously?

>> Yep. I had to carry him home. >> Wait, how big is he? >> Bigger than he thinks.

Oh no, that sounds heavy. >> Yeah, my back agrees. >> I believe you. What's his name?

>> Teddy. >> Oh, that name really fits him. He totally looks like a teddy bear.

>> That's exactly why it picked the name. >> A How old is he? two. Two. But honestly, he still acts

like a puppy. >> Yeah, I can see that. >> He gets excited about everything.

>> Honestly, I wish I had that kind of energy. >> Same. I need coffee just to answer

emails now. >> Too real. Oh no, he's about to shake the water

everywhere. >> Too late. My jacket is already wet. >> Sorry about that.

>> No, it's okay. He looks very proud of himself right now. >> Oh, he usually is.

>> I can see that. Well, good luck getting home in this weather. Thanks. Yeah, I think we should hurry

home now. >> Making a birthday cake. Oh, wow.

That cake looks really good. >> Oh, thanks. I honestly wasn't sure about it.

>> Wait, did you make it? >> Yeah, first time actually. Seriously,

honestly, it looks really nice. >> Uh, not from the other side. The other side looks terrible.

>> That just means it's homemade. >> True. I watched like three videos before making it.

>> Only three? Wow, you're brave. I know. I almost gave up when the cream

went everywhere. >> Oh no. Baking is stressful. >> Very stressful. Those online videos make

everything look easy. >> Yeah. And somehow their kitchens always stay clean.

>> Exactly. Mine looked like a disaster after 10 minutes. Same. I destroy my kitchen just making

toast. >> Okay, good. >> What kind of cake is it?

>> Strawberry shortcake. >> Oh, nice. Is it for something special? >> Yeah, it's for my sister's birthday.

>> Aw, that's sweet. She always makes cakes for everybody else. So, this year I wanted to try

making one for her. >> That's really thoughtful. >> I just hope it tastes okay.

>> I'm sure it will. Homemade cake always tastes better somehow. >> I hope you're right.

And hey, even if the cake fails, ice cream still exists. >> Okay. Yeah, that's actually a pretty

good backup plan. Practicing English together.

>> Okay, English time >> again. My brain is tired.

Just 10 minutes then we rest. >> Okay, deal. >> Today we practice food words.

>> Oh no, food words are hard. >> Yeah, some are hard. Okay. What did you eat today?

>> Um, I eat eggs in the morning. >> I ate eggs.

>> Ah, ate yesterday. Word again. >> Yep. Continue.

>> Then I drank coffee. >> Drank coffee. Uh,

English changes too much. >> Yeah, a little. >> Okay. I drank coffee. And for lunch, um,

noodles with chicken. >> Oh, nice. Sounds good.

>> Yeah, I was really hungry. I can hear that. What about dinner? >> Rice and fish.

Healthy. >> M. Not healthy. I also ate ice cream. >> That's okay.

>> Wait. Ate. >> Yep. You remembered by yourself. Oh, my English brain is growing.

>> It is little by little, >> little by little. >> Ordering a sandwich.

>> Hi there. Welcome. >> Uh, hello. >> What can I get for you today?

Um, one sandwich, please. >> Sure. Chicken or beef?

>> Sorry. Can you speak a little slower? >> Of course. Chicken or beef? >> Oh, uh, chicken, please.

>> Good choice. Do you want cheese? Yes, please.

>> Any vegetables? >> Tomato and lettuce, too. >> Okay. Anything to drink?

>> Um, what do you have? >> Water, juice, and soda.

>> Oh, orange juice, please. Small or large? >> Small, please.

>> For here or to go. >> Sorry. What does to go mean? >> You take the food with you.

>> Ah, okay. To go, please. >> No problem. Your total is $8. Okay. Here.

>> Thank you. Honestly, your English is pretty good. Oh, not really. I still get nervous

sometimes. >> Yeah, that's normal. A lot of people get nervous speaking English.

>> Yeah, but I want to practice more. And you're practicing right now? >> Yeah, I guess so.

>> Here's your sandwich and your juice. >> Oh, thank you very much. >> Have a nice day.

>> Maybe next time. Better English. >> Hey, you did fine today. >> Thanks.

See you next time. >> Yeah, see you sitting in the park.

Excuse me. Is this seat free? >> Yeah, go ahead. >> Thanks.

Nice park. >> It is especially in spring. >> Really?

>> Yeah. The flowers over there are beautiful in April. >> Oh, I didn't even see them.

>> Near the lake. A lot of people take pictures there. >> Ah, okay.

This is actually my first time here. >> Oh, really? Then you should explore more. The park is huge.

>> Really? I thought it was just this area. Nope. There's also a small garden and a reading area.

>> A reading area? >> Yeah. Very quiet, too. A lot of students go there.

>> Oh, that sounds nice. >> And on weekends, people dance near the fountain.

>> Wait, dance in the park? Yeah, mostly older people. >> Okay, now I kind of want to see that.

>> You should. It's actually really fun to watch. >> Oh, what's that sound?

>> Hm. Oh, the guy with the guitar. >> Ah, I didn't see him. He comes here a lot. Sometimes people

sing with him, too. >> Really? Wow. This park has a lot going on.

>> Yeah, a little. >> I think I'll come back next weekend. >> You should come in the morning sometime.

It's even nicer then. >> Why? Fewer people and the lake looks really

pretty in the morning light. >> That sounds beautiful. >> Yeah, a lot of people bring coffee and

just sit quietly. >> Honestly, that sounds perfect right now. >> Yeah, places like this help people slow

down a little. Burnt toast. What's that smell?

>> Oh no. Wait, is the bread burning?

The toast. I forgot about it. I knew it.

>> Oh, wow. It's completely black. >> That's not toast anymore. That's charcoal.

>> Stop. I was checking my phone. >> Dangerous mistake. >> Yeah. Now breakfast is dead.

>> Can I see it >> here? Oh, wow.

That's impressive. >> Impressively bad. >> Exactly.

Do you think we can still eat it? >> Maybe if I scrape the black part off. >> No,

that black part is the bread. >> Okay, fair. Want me to make new toast?

>> Please. And maybe hide my phone first. >> Good idea. >> Ordering a burger.

Hi. Welcome in. >> Hi. Um, table for one, please. >> Sure. Right this way.

Thank you. >> Here's the menu. >> Oh, wow.

So many burgers. >> Yeah, we have a lot. >> H, which one is popular?

>> The bacon burger. A lot of people like that one. Um,

what is bacon again? >> Bacon like thin salty meat.

>> Ah, okay then. Maybe no bacon. >> No problem.

Do you like spicy food? >> Little spicy is okay. Then this one is good. Not too spicy.

>> Oh, chicken ranch burger. >> Yep.

>> What is a chicken ranch burger? >> Grilled chicken, cheese, and sauce. >> Ah, okay.

That sounds good. You'll probably love it. >> Okay. I want the chicken ranch burger.

>> Great choice. And what would you like to drink? >> Just water, please.

>> Still or sparkling? >> Sorry. What is sparkling? Sparkling water has bubbles.

>> Ah, I see. No bubbles, please. >> Got it. One still water. >> Thank you.

>> No problem. >> Restaurants are hard sometimes. >> The menu.

>> Yeah, too many new words. That's normal. Menus can be confusing. >> Last week, I ordered something very

spicy. >> Oh no. What happened? >> I cried a little.

>> Oh no. Was it really that spicy? Yes, but I still ate everything.

>> Respect. >> Food is expensive. >> Fair point.

At the movie store. Excuse me. I'm looking for easy English movies.

>> Easy English movies. Yeah. For learning English. >> Oh, okay. Do you like action movies or

comedy? >> H comedy, maybe? >> Good choice. Comedy is great for

learning everyday English. >> Yeah, but people speak very fast sometimes.

>> Yeah. sometimes. But we have movies with subtitles. >> Subtitles.

>> Words on the screen. >> Oh, yes. I need that.

>> A lot of people do. >> I watch English movies every night. >> Really? That's good practice.

M I only understand maybe 30%. >> Hey, that's okay. 30% becomes 40 then

50. >> Little by little. >> Exactly.

Little by little. >> Can you recommend one movie? >> Sure. Oh, this one is simple and funny.

>> Is it difficult? >> Nope. Short sentences, clear speaking. >> Perfect. That's what I need.

>> Yeah. Start with easy things first. Don't make learning too hard. >> Yeah. If it's too hard, I stop watching.

Exactly. Learning should feel comfortable, too. >> Oh, that makes sense. Thank you for

helping me. >> Of course. Enjoy the movie. >> Waiting for the bus.

>> Excuse me. Is this the bus for River Park? >> Yep. Bus 22.

Ah, >> okay. Thank you. First time here.

>> Is it obvious? >> A little. Are you visiting here?

>> Yeah. >> Where are you from? >> Brazil.

>> Oh, cool. Your English is pretty good. >> No, very slow English. >> Hey, slow is okay. You can still

communicate. >> Yeah, sometimes I forget words. >> That happens to everybody.

>> Really? >> Yeah. Even native speakers forget words sometimes.

>> Okay, that makes me feel better. >> What do you want to see at River Park? >> I want to see the lake and take

pictures. >> Oh, nice. It's beautiful this time of day.

>> Um, I'm a little nervous traveling alone. >> Yeah, that's normal. But you're doing

great. >> Maybe I try little by little. >> That's the best way to learn.

>> Real life English. >> Exactly. Real life English. >> Okay then. Today is good practice.

>> Yep. Oh, here comes your bus. >> Oh, bus 22. >> That's yours.

>> Thank you for helping me. >> Have a good trip. >> Thank you.

>> Buying a small plant. >> Hi there. Looking for anything today? Uh maybe a small plant.

>> Oh, nice for your room. >> Yeah, my apartment feels a little empty. >> Yeah, plants help with that.

>> I hope so. But I know nothing about plants. >> Don't worry. Some plants are very easy.

>> Really? >> Yep. This one only needs water once a week.

>> Oh, wow. Even I can do that. >> Then it's perfect for you. >> What's this plant called?

>> A snake plant. >> Snake plant. That sounds dangerous. >> Yeah, a little. But it's very friendly.

I promise. >> Okay, good. I don't want a stressful plant.

>> You'll be okay. >> Oh, this tiny one is cute, too. >> Yeah, that one is popular.

Why? >> It's small and people like keeping it near windows.

>> H my room does need something near the window. >> See, you're already decorating.

>> Maybe. >> Do you get a lot of sunlight in your room?

>> Um, not really. Ah, okay. Then this plant is probably better.

>> Good. I would feel bad killing my first plant. >> Most people do that at least once.

>> Oh, no. Really? >> Yeah. Plants are a little dramatic sometimes.

>> Great. Tiny green drama in my apartment. >> Exactly. >> Okay, I'll take this one.

>> Nice choice. >> Thanks for helping me. >> Of course. Good luck with your new

plant. >> Thanks. Hopefully we both survive. sleeping badly.

Hey, you look tired today. >> Yeah, I slept very bad. >> Ah, I slept very badly.

>> Badly? Why badly? >> Well, bad is usually for things. Badly

is for actions. >> Oh, of course. English.

>> Yeah, English. >> So, I can say I am bad. >> Yep, that's true.

>> But I slept badly. >> Yeah, exactly. >> Oh, okay. That makes more sense now.

>> So, why did you sleep badly? My upstairs neighbor was moving furniture at midnight.

>> Oh no, that's the worst. >> It sounded like elephants upstairs. >> Apartment elephants.

>> Exactly. Big apartment elephants. >> I can hear that already. Did you say

anything? Nope. I was too tired to fight. >> Fair enough.

>> Also, my English disappears when I'm sleepy. >> Honestly, same. My brain stops working

after 10 p.m. >> Yesterday, I forgot the word for pillow. >> Oh, no.

What did you say? >> Headb bed. Okay, that's actually pretty good.

>> But you understood me. >> Exactly. That's what matters. >> Maybe my English is strange but useful.

>> Yeah, useful English is the best kind. >> At the bookstore. >> Hi there.

Can I help you? Good morning. Uh, yeah. Where can I find English books for beginners?

>> Oh, for learning English? >> Yeah. I want to practice reading more. >> Nice. We have a small section over here.

>> Ah, okay. I need something simple. >> No problem. These books are good for beginners.

>> H short stories. >> Yep. Short chapters, too. Easy words. >> Good. Big books scare me a little.

>> Honestly, same. >> Really? >> Yeah. Some books look like homework.

Exactly. I want fun English. >> That's actually a good way to learn. >> Oh, what about this one?

>> H, that one is a little harder. >> Ah, okay. Too many tiny words. >> Yeah, tiny words are dangerous.

>> Then maybe not that one. here. This one is popular with English learners.

>> Oh, the cover looks interesting. >> Yeah, and the story is easy to follow. >> Nice.

>> Don't worry about reading fast. Even a few pages helps. >> Yeah, right now I read very slowly.

That's okay. Slow reading is still reading. >> True.

>> Learning English takes time. >> Okay, I'll try this one. >> Good choice.

>> Thanks for helping me out. >> Of course. Enjoy your new book. >> Thanks. Hopefully I stay awake while

reading. Yeah, hopefully. Homemade coffee surprise.

>> Hey, you look tired. >> Yeah, I barely slept. >> Rough night.

>> Yeah, my brain still isn't awake yet. >> Come here. Sit down. >> Thanks. Here,

try this. >> Oh, coffee. Wow. You made this?

>> Yeah. Fresh this morning. >> I need this so bad right now. Oh, wow. >> Too strong.

>> Yeah. A little. Okay. Wait. First. It's really bitter. Then it gets smoother. Yeah, that's home coffee.

>> Huh. Interesting. I usually drink lattes at cafes. This feels very different.

>> Different good or different bad? >> I don't know yet. It tastes stronger, more honest somehow.

>> More honest. >> Yeah. No sugar, no sweet syrup, just coffee.

>> I get that. >> Seriously, how do you drink this every morning?

>> You get used to it. >> No, really, I can actually feel myself waking up.

>> See, that's the point. >> Cafe Latte lied to me my whole life. Wow, dramatic.

>> I'm serious. This feels dangerous. >> Careful. Next week you'll start drinking it black every day.

>> Maybe with a little milk first. >> Fair enough. >> Still, I like it. Simple, but good.

>> That's real coffee. stayed up watching movies. You look exhausted.

>> Yeah, I am. >> Late night. >> M very late.

>> What happened? >> I started a movie. >> Just one movie.

>> That was the plan. Uhoh. >> Then Netflix asked, "Next episode

>> and you said yes." >> Every single time. >> What time did you sleep?

>> Maybe 3:00 a.m. >> 300 a.m. >> Yeah, bad idea.

Was the movie that good? >> Honestly, yeah. I kept saying, "Okay, one more."

>> Dangerous words. >> Very dangerous. >> And now?

>> Now I'm alive, but barely. >> Want coffee? >> Please. A lot of coffee.

>> Lesson learned. >> No, I'll probably do it again tonight. Trying to eat healthy. Okay. Today I eat

healthy >> again. >> Yes.

This time I'm serious. Sure you are. >> Don't laugh. I already decided.

>> All right, then. What are you getting? >> A salad. >> Wow, I'm impressed.

>> And water. >> Very healthy. >> Yeah, I'm changing my life.

Big words. >> Wait, the fries look good though. >> Stay focused.

>> Small fries are okay. >> That's how it starts. >> No, really. Just small fries.

>> Mhm. >> Okay. Maybe chicken, too. Fried chicken

>> grilled >> better. >> See, I'm healthy now.

>> Sure. >> Oh, wow. Look at that burger. >> Don't do it.

>> What if I get the burger and the salad? >> That changes nothing. >> It balances.

Fake science. >> No, listen. Vegetables cancel burgers. >> That's not true.

>> Says who? >> Every doctor ever. >> H fine.

Healthy food only. >> Good choice. One salad, one large burger,

one large fries, and a diet coke. >> Incredible. >> The diet coke makes it healthy.

>> Of course it does. >> Fixing a leaking tap. >> Hi, thanks for coming so quickly.

>> Yeah, no problem. So, what's going on? >> My kitchen tap is leaking badly.

>> Oh, really? Since when? >> Since yesterday morning, I think. >> H Okay. Is it leaking all the time?

>> Yeah, non-stop now. >> Ah, got it. Can you show me? >> Yep. It's over here.

>> Oh, wow. Yeah, that's definitely leaking. >> Is it bad?

>> No. No, not too bad. It's actually pretty common. >> Oh, thank God. I was really worried.

>> Yeah, I can tell. Don't worry. I can fix it today. >> Really? Oh, nice.

>> Yeah, it should be quick. like 30 minutes. >> Um, around that. Yeah,

>> that's faster than I expected. >> First, I need to turn off the water. >> Okay. Uh, where's the valve again?

>> Usually under the sink. >> Let me see. Oh, wait. Yeah, here it is. >> Perfect. Turn it slowly.

>> Like this. >> Yep. Exactly. >> Okay. Done.

>> Nice. Now I can open the tap. >> Oh, wow. There are so many tiny parts in there.

>> Yeah. People never expect that. See this little rubber ring? >> Mhm.

>> Yeah. This is the problem. >> Oh, okay. It looks really old. >> Exactly. It's completely worn out.

>> So, you just replace it. >> Yep. Pretty simple fix. >> Wow. You make it look easy.

>> After doing it a hundred times. Yeah. >> Do you always carry extra parts? Always saves a lot of time.

>> Smart. >> All right, almost done here. >> That was really fast.

>> Okay, turn the water back on for me. >> All right, done. >> M perfect. No more leak.

>> Oh, wow. >> Yep. Good as new. Seriously, thank you so much.

>> Yeah, no problem. Happy to help. >> Shopping for taco ingredients. >> Excuse me. Um, can you help me?

>> Yeah, sure. What are you looking for? >> I'm trying to make tacos tonight. >> Oh, nice. Homemade tacos.

>> Yeah, first time actually. >> All right. What do you need? >> Ground beef, tomatoes, and onions.

>> Okay. The beef is at the back. Vegetables are in aisle four. >> Great. Thanks.

>> Do you already have taco shells? Oh, no. I forgot those. >> Kind of important.

>> Yeah, probably. >> Taco shells are in aisle 7. >> Okay, got it.

>> Anything else? >> H cheese. A lot of cheese.

>> Good answer. Cheese is next to the milk section. >> Perfect.

Oh, and salsa, too. >> Mild or spicy? >> Uh, mild.

I'm weak with spicy food. >> Fair enough. The green salsa is really popular.

>> All right, I'll try that one. >> Nice. Are you cooking for friends? Yeah, they're coming tonight.

>> Oh, pressure. >> Exactly. I really don't want to ruin dinner.

>> Relax. Tacos are pretty easy. >> I hope so. >> Just don't burn the meat.

>> That already sounds difficult. >> You'll be fine. Oh, wait. Where's the avocado?

>> Near the fruit section. >> Nice. This is becoming expensive. >> Yeah, but homemade tacos are worth it.

>> True. They already sound really good. >> Have fun cooking tonight. >> Thanks. I'll try my best.

>> at the school library. Hi. Um, can you help me? >> Yeah, of course. What are you looking

for? >> I need a book for my biology class. >> Oh, okay. Do you know the title?

>> Uh, not really. I forgot the name. That's okay. What is it about? >> Plants and the human body, I think.

>> Biology books are upstairs. >> Oh, nice. How do I get there? >> Go up the stairs, then turn right.

>> Okay. >> The science section is next to the windows.

Got it. Thanks. >> No problem. >> Oh, wait. Can I borrow books today?

>> Yeah. Do you have a library card? >> No, I'm new here. >> Ah, okay. I can make one for you now.

>> Really? Oh, thank you. >> Yep. I just need your name. Anna Grace.

>> All right, one second. Okay, done. Here's your library card. >> Wow, that was fast.

>> Yeah, it's pretty simple. >> Thanks for helping me. >> Of course. Good luck with biology.

>> Thanks. I'll need it. asking for directions. >> Excuse me. Um, can you help me?

>> Yeah, sure. What's up? >> I'm trying to find the train station. >> Oh, okay. It's not too far from here.

>> Really, that's good. >> Yeah, just go straight down this street.

Okay. Straight. >> Then turn left at the traffic lights. >> Left at the lights. Got it.

>> After that, you'll see a big supermarket. >> Mhm.

>> The station is right across from it. >> Oh, nice. That sounds easy enough. >> Yeah, it's pretty easy to find.

How long does it take to walk there? >> Maybe 10 minutes. >> Okay, not bad.

>> Are you catching a train? >> Yeah, I'm visiting a friend today. >> Oh, nice. Hope you don't miss it.

>> Yeah, me too. >> Don't worry, you still have time. >> Thanks. I'm really bad with directions.

Okay, so straight left at the lights and the station is

across from the supermarket. >> Yep, exactly. >> Perfect. Thanks a lot for your help.

>> Of course. Have a good trip. >> Thanks. Bye. >> Bye.

buying a train ticket. >> Hi. Um, I'd like a train ticket, please. >> Yeah, sure.

Where are you going? >> Brighton. >> Okay. One way or return?

>> Return, please. >> All right. When are you coming back? >> Tomorrow evening.

Okay, let me check. Mhm. There's a train today at 3:30.

>> Oh, nice. That's perfect. >> And tomorrow there's one at 6:15 p.m. >> Yeah, that works for me.

>> Great. >> Um, is it a direct train? >> Yep. No train changes.

>> Oh, good. I always get confused with that stuff. >> Yeah, it can be stressful.

>> Can I get a window seat? >> Let me see. Oh, yeah. I still have one. >> Nice.

>> You'll be in coach B. >> Okay, great. The total is $24.

>> All right. Can I pay by card? >> Of course. Just tap here. >> Okay. Done.

>> Perfect. Your ticket is printing now. >> Thanks. >> Is this your first time going to

Brighton? >> Actually, yeah. Oh, nice. It's a fun city.

>> Really? I'm visiting a friend there. >> Sounds nice. >> Yeah. I haven't seen him in a long time.

>> Oh, wow. Then this trip is special. >> Yeah, kind of. >> All right. Here's your ticket.

>> Thank you so much. >> No problem. Check the big screen for your platform

number. >> Okay, got it. >> Have a good trip.

>> Thanks. Bye. >> Talking on the phone. >> Hello.

>> Hey, Mia. It's Jake. >> Oh, hey. How are you? >> Yeah, I'm good. What about you?

>> Pretty good. I'm just relaxing at home. >> Nice. Did I call it a bad time? >> No, no, it fine.

>> Okay, good. >> What are you doing? >> Uh, homework.

>> Sounds fun. >> Yeah, super fun. >> So, what's up?

>> Um, are you free tomorrow? H probably. Why?

>> I was thinking maybe we could watch a movie. >> Oh, nice. I'd like that.

>> Really? Cool. >> What time? >> Maybe around 4.

>> Yeah, that works. >> Nice. There's a new movie at the mall cinema.

>> Oh, yeah. I saw the trailer already. >> Was it good? >> Honestly, yeah, it looked pretty fun.

>> Perfect then. >> So, tomorrow at 4? >> Yep. I'll text you later.

>> Okay. Good luck with your homework. >> Thanks. I need it. >> Bye.

>> Bye.