Speaker A
This is the story of Bridget and Annie, who share a flat in London. They have a neighbor, Nick. Nick fancies Bridget, but Annie fancies Nick. That's the way it is until Bridget gets a letter from Argentina. Stand by for Extra.
Bridget and Annie share a London flat with neighbor Nick, while Bridget's pen pal Hector from Argentina arrives, causing fun and chaos.
Key Takeaways
- Cultural differences can lead to humorous and challenging situations.
- Friendship and acceptance are central themes despite misunderstandings.
- Language learning is portrayed as a fun and social process.
- Shared living spaces require negotiation and compromise.
- Unexpected guests can change the dynamics of relationships.
What the video covers
- Bridget and Annie share a flat in London and have a neighbor, Nick, who fancies Bridget, while Annie fancies Nick.
- Bridget receives a letter and parcel from her Argentinian pen pal, Hector, who arrives unexpectedly.
- Hector’s English is limited, leading to humorous misunderstandings and cultural clashes.
- Nick and Hector develop a friendship, with Nick helping Hector learn English.
- Hector’s old-fashioned style and behavior cause tension, especially with Annie and Nick.
- The flatmates navigate the challenges of sharing space with Hector, including jokes about Annie’s dog and the oven.
- Hector expresses a desire to stay longer, seeking friendship and acceptance.
- Nick initially resists but eventually agrees to let Hector stay.
- The episode highlights themes of friendship, cultural exchange, and language learning.
- The story ends teasing further adventures involving shopping and social interactions.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction to Bridget, Annie, and Nick
- 01:30Bridget ends relationship with John
- 03:53Hector, the Argentinian pen pal arrives
- 04:47Hector wants to stay - flat rules questioned
- 08:49Nick’s reaction and Hector’s English struggles
- 10:34Tour of the flat and cultural misunderstandings
- 12:16Nick teaches Hector English and friendship grows
- 18:28Tensions rise - Hector’s stay questioned
- 19:27Decision to let Hector stay and episode wrap-up
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Speaker A
Did you get my message? Please call me. Love, John. P.S. Did you get the flowers? Is he stupid?
Speaker A
I told you last night it's finished. Sorry, B. And don't call me Gigi. And I got the cards and the flowers and the chocolates. Yes. And I got the cushion as well. But it's finished. Sorry.
Speaker A
Telephone bill, gas bill, electricity bill. Oh. Oh. What's this? Hmm. A parcel for you, Bridget.
Speaker A
Do you remember me? No. Seven years ago, we were pen pals. We were, we were pen pals. Oh, yeah, now I remember. It's Hector. Who's Hector? He was my pen pal seven years ago. I speak English good now.
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I speak English good. I speak English well now. I would like to sleep with you. Do you have a bed for me?
Speaker A
Oh, he wants to stay here. But, um, what about the rules? To imagine. What's she like?
Speaker A
I'm called Annie. No, she means I am called Hector. I am from Argentina. You are from Argentina. Oh, come on.
Speaker A
Hi, Nadia. Bridget's pen pal arrived this morning. I forget nothing. Nick is so stupid. He touched my bike. Men. Nobody uses my bike. Nobody. Is that clear? Why not? Also, Hector is here from Argentina. His English is not very good. I am called
Speaker A
Argentina. I'm from... to the library too, don't we Bridget? Yes, it's great. Good. I live here. You live in a museum full of old things. Old things, yes. I have lots of old things. I live in a museum. Okay, I live in a museum.
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And now we'll show you the flat. This is the bedroom. Thank you. When do you sleep?
Speaker A
Er, no, you don't understand. We only have one bedroom. But he is sweet. And he is polite.
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But those clothes! Oh, he is so old-fashioned. He must go. Room service. Hello, who are you? Oh, you are quick. Good. Hey, my luggage is downstairs. Bring it up, please. What are you doing?
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I pull you come. You are the butler. The butler? I am Nick. I live next door. Oh, I am Hector. Oh, Hector from Argentina. Yes, from Argentina. Where are the girls? The girls?
Speaker A
Yeah, Bridget and Annie. Oh, they live here. Yeah, I know. Where's Bridget? Does she know you are here? Bridget. She gave me this. Oh.
Speaker A
Hello, Nick. Oh, this is Hector from Argentina. Yeah, I know. Isn't he wonderful? Wonderful. Are you hungry? Who? We'll buy your lunch. What would you like to eat? Fish and chips? Oh, fish and chips.
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Nick, Hector make friends? Nick, teach Hector some English. Yeah, OK. I'll teach Hector some English.
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How's it going? The chicks in the apartment opposite have a visitor. Hector from Argentina. Oh, you are quick. Good. You can't speak English.
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Man, he thought I was the butler. I told you come. You are the butler. The butler? And even worse, I think he fancies Bridget. She gave me this.
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Girls have gone out, so I will teach him to speak English. I'll teach Hector some English. See what I mean? Stay cool, end.
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P.S. Big decision. Today, I joined an acting agency. Brad Pitt is history. This is the oven. This is the oven.
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Annie's dog sleeps in the oven. Annie's dog sleeps in the oven. So you say, Annie, the dog is in the oven.
Speaker A
Annie, the dog is in the oven. Great. Now, Bridget. Oh. Oh, dear. Huh? Well, Bridget likes strong men, especially strong legs. I am strong. Yeah?
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Can you cycle 50 kilometers? No way. Well, go on then, show me. Yeah, look.
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Adios, amigo. Fish and chips! Yes! Lunch, Hector. Look, Bridget, 50 kilometres! Oh, Annie, the dog is in the oven. What?
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Hi! Everything OK? Dead. Hot. Hot, yeah. I am hot. I need a... Shower. Yeah, I need a shower. Be my guest. Oh, thank you.
Speaker A
Right! That's it. He must go. Why? He is so nice. He used my bike. Oh! Was in the oven. What a horrible joke. Where is Charlie? Charlie? What a bad, bad boy. He must go. Can he stay with you, Nick? Uh-uh. Sorry, ladies.
Speaker A
Oh, please, Nick. You have a spare room. No way. Not my problem. He must go now. But he's in the show, aren't you?
Speaker A
Bridget? Hector, the thing is... Stay there. I'll talk to him. Hector, can I have a word, please?
Speaker A
Why stay here? I want friends. Good friends. People like you for your money. That's awful. Listen. Keep it a secret. Okay. Okay.
Speaker A
Perhaps he could stay here. Hector will stay with us, won't you, Hector? Hector! Come and... sit down.
Speaker A
Hector, please, call me Gigi. Oh, Charlie, there you are. Oh, Annie, the dog is in the office.
Speaker A
Is a good English teacher. Yes, a very good English teacher. I'd love to see your photos again. Oh, me too.
Speaker A
Oh, your sweet toy cars. They are not toys. Today, Hector arrives and it's music. Do you like? Music? Yeah, music. You know, soul, funk, dance. Watch me like this.
Speaker A
In Extra, the flatmates go shopping for Hector. Hector goes shopping for the girls. But what happens when Hector goes shopping for himself? Extra. Don't miss it.
Topics:English learninglanguage exchangeLondon flatmatescultural differencesfriendshipcomedypen palsArgentinian visitorlanguage teachingExtra English
