Speaker A
This is the story of two girls who share a flat in London.
Hector, a handsome Argentinian, arrives in London and goes shopping with friends to update his old-fashioned clothes.
Key Takeaways
- Hector is a new character who brings excitement to the group.
- The episode focuses on practical English vocabulary related to shopping and greetings.
- Friendship and helping each other are central themes.
- Humor is used to engage learners and make language learning enjoyable.
- The story encourages confidence in using English in everyday situations.
Summary
- Two girls, Bridget and Annie, share a flat in London and have a neighbor named Nick.
- Annie likes Nick, but Nick likes Bridget until Hector arrives from Argentina.
- Hector is described as tall and very handsome, sparking interest among the girls.
- Hector struggles with English greetings and has a cold, leading to humorous interactions.
- Bridget decides to take Hector shopping because his clothes are old-fashioned.
- The girls plan to split shopping tasks: one buys shoes, another clothes, and another a shirt and trousers.
- Hector practices shopping vocabulary and phrases with the girls.
- They remind Hector about errands like buying eggs, lemons, and dog food, which he will do online later.
- The episode ends with the girls advising Hector to be good and careful while they are away.
- The story combines language learning with a light, humorous plot about friendship and shopping.
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Speaker A
They have a neighbour, Nick, who likes Bridget.
Speaker A
But Annie likes Nick.
Speaker A
That is until Hector arrives from Argentina, and Hector is very, very handsome.
Speaker A
Stand by for Extra.
Speaker B
What's he like?
Speaker C
Oh, Argentinian.
Speaker C
tall... handsome!
Speaker B
Wow! Fantastic! A new boyfriend for you maybe?
Speaker C
Maybe, but don't tell Bridget!
Speaker D
Hector, please, call me Gigi.
Speaker C
Oh, Hector, call me Gigi.
Speaker C
Must go! More news later! A.
Speaker D
Is Hector still asleep?
Speaker C
Yep.
Speaker D
Hector, wakey-wakey.
Speaker D
Come on, rise and shine.
Speaker C
Sweet.
Speaker D
Good morning.
Speaker E
Oh, good morning.
Speaker C
No, no, no. Good morning.
Speaker E
Ah- ah- ah.
Speaker C
Oh.
Speaker E
Good morning.
Speaker C
No, Hector. I have a cold.
Speaker D
And so have I.
Speaker E
Oh, you have a cold, Bridget.
Speaker D
Yes, I have a cold.
Speaker C
Yes, we have a cold.
Speaker C
So let's begin again.
Speaker C
Good morning.
Speaker E
Good morning.
Speaker D
Oh, never mind.
Speaker D
Hector, would you like some?
Speaker D
New pyjamas?
Speaker D
Hector, please excuse me for a moment.
Speaker D
Psst. Annie. Bathroom.
Speaker D
Now.
Speaker F
Good morning.
Speaker E
Good morning.
Speaker F
Is it fancy dress?
Speaker E
Fancy dress?
Speaker E
Yes.
Speaker F
Oh. Nice.
Speaker E
Hey.
Speaker F
Nice car, eh?
Speaker E
I have this car at home.
Speaker F
Wow. You have this car at home.
Speaker F
Girls must love you.
Speaker E
Girls?
Speaker E
No.
Speaker F
No.
Speaker F
Hector, can I tell you something?
Speaker E
OK.
Speaker F
The car looks good.
Speaker E
Yeah?
Speaker F
So you must look good too.
Speaker E
I look good.
Speaker F
No.
Speaker F
You don't look good.
Speaker F
But I can help.
Speaker E
OK.
Speaker E
Yes.
Speaker D
Hector's clothes are awful.
Speaker C
They're so old-fashioned.
Speaker D
I know. I'll take him shopping.
Speaker C
But, Bridget, you are so busy.
Speaker D
No, it's all right, I'll take him shopping.
Speaker C
It's no problem.
Speaker D
I said I'll take him shopping!
Speaker E
Stop.
Speaker E
OK.
Speaker E
I will go shopping.
Speaker C
What?
Speaker F
On your own?
Speaker E
But you need us.
Speaker C
How?
Speaker F
What will you say?
Speaker E
Er...
Speaker F
It's OK. Leave it to me.
Speaker F
I am the shopkeeper, you are the customer.
Speaker E
Uh?
Speaker F
This is a shop.
Speaker F
I sell, you buy.
Speaker E
Oh, OK.
Speaker F
Ding-dong.
Speaker E
Good morning.
Speaker F
Good morning. Can I help you?
Speaker E
Yes. I...
Speaker F
I would like.
Speaker E
Oh. I would like a jacket, please.
Speaker F
Trousers.
Speaker E
Oh, I would like a pair of trousers, please.
Speaker F
And a shirt.
Speaker F
No.
Speaker F
Shoes.
Speaker E
I would like a pair of shoes, please.
Speaker F
And a cat for my head.
Speaker F
I think you mean a hat.
Speaker F
This is a cat.
Speaker E
A cat? A cat for my head.
Speaker C
Hector. Come shopping with me.
Speaker D
Or me.
Speaker C
No, me.
Speaker D
He's my pen friend.
Speaker F
All right.
Speaker F
Me, you and you will go shopping for Hector a little bit each.
Speaker F
I will go to the shoe shop.
Speaker C
And I will go to the clothes shop.
Speaker D
No, I'll go to the clothes shop.
Speaker C
OK. I'll just buy the shirt.
Speaker D
I'll buy the trousers.
Speaker F
Good.
Speaker C
Right. Let's go.
Speaker C
Oh, no. I completely forgot.
Speaker C
We need eggs, lemons and dog food.
Speaker C
Oh, it's all right. I'll do it online later.
Speaker E
Eggs, lemons, dog food.
Speaker C
Oh, well done, Hector.
Speaker D
Bye, Hector. Oh, and don't answer the phone.
Speaker D
It might be the tarantula.
Speaker E
OK.
Speaker F
Bye, Hector. Be good. And if you can't be good, be careful.
Speaker E
Huh?
Speaker F
Never mind.
Topics:English learningshopping vocabularylanguage practiceArgentinian characterLondon flatmatesExtra English seriesbeginner Englishlanguage humorfriendshipeveryday English
