Speaker A
My cars.
Hector from Argentina arrives at a London flat, struggles with English, and makes new friends in this humorous episode of Extra English.
Key Takeaways
- Language barriers can lead to humorous and endearing situations.
- Friendship and acceptance transcend cultural and social differences.
- Learning a new language requires patience and support from others.
- Honesty about one's background helps build trust in new relationships.
- Cultural exchange enriches social interactions and personal growth.
Summary
- Hector, a polite but old-fashioned Argentinian, arrives at a London flat and meets the flatmates Bridget, Annie, and Nick.
- Hector struggles with English, leading to funny misunderstandings, such as confusing the oven and the dog.
- Nick, the neighbor, helps Hector learn English and they develop a friendship.
- Hector reveals he is from a wealthy family in Argentina but wants genuine friendships, not based on money.
- The flatmates debate whether Hector can stay with them despite his quirks and misunderstandings.
- The episode highlights cultural differences and language learning challenges in a lighthearted way.
- Hector enjoys traditional British food like fish and chips and participates in Bonfire Night celebrations.
- The characters engage in playful banter and jokes, showcasing their personalities and relationships.
- The episode ends with anticipation for the next episode where Hector goes shopping with the girls.
- Overall, the episode mixes humor, language learning, and cultural exchange.
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Speaker B
You play with cars?
Speaker A
Yes. You play, no. I play with cars.
Speaker B
He plays with cars.
Speaker A
I read. I love the library.
Speaker B
Fascinating.
Speaker C
We go to the library too, don't we, Bridget?
Speaker B
Yes, it's great.
Speaker A
Good.
Speaker A
I live here.
Speaker B
You live in a museum, full of old things.
Speaker A
Old things? Yes, I have lots of old things. I live in a museum. OK, I live in a museum.
Speaker C
Well, thank you, Hector.
Speaker C
And now we'll show you the flat.
Speaker C
This is the bedroom.
Speaker C
Thank you.
Speaker A
Thank you.
Speaker C
Whoa, hey!
Speaker A
Where do you sleep?
Speaker B
Er, no, you don't understand. We only have one bedroom.
Speaker A
One? I have 20.
Speaker B
20?
Speaker C
Yes, he lives in a museum, with 20 bedrooms.
Speaker B
Oh! Very funny, 20 bedrooms.
Speaker B
Well, you can sleep here.
Speaker A
Oh, thank you.
Speaker C
Oh, no, no, no, Hector. Uh?
Speaker C
It's a bed.
Speaker A
A bed? Oh, wow.
Speaker A
Oh.
Speaker B
Here's a cushion.
Speaker A
Oh, thank you.
Speaker C
Oh, this of course is the TV.
Speaker B
But just relax, I must go to the bathroom.
Speaker C
Psst! Annie! Bathroom!
Speaker B
Now!
Speaker B
Oh, my goodness. What are we going to do?
Speaker B
He plays with toy cars.
Speaker C
He is not a sexy Argentinian.
Speaker C
But he is sweet.
Speaker B
And he is polite.
Speaker B
But those clothes!
Speaker C
Oh, he is so old-fashioned.
Speaker B
He must go.
Speaker A
Room service.
Speaker D
Hello. Who are you?
Speaker A
Oh. You are quick. Good.
Speaker D
Eh?
Speaker A
My luggage is downstairs.
Speaker D
What?
Speaker A
Bring it up, please.
Speaker D
What are you doing?
Speaker A
I pulled, you come. You are the butler.
Speaker D
The butler?
Speaker D
I am Nick. I live next door.
Speaker A
Oh. Oh, I am Hector.
Speaker D
Oh, Hector, from Argentina.
Speaker A
Yes, from Argentina.
Speaker D
Where are the girls?
Speaker A
The girls?
Speaker D
Yeah, Bridget and Annie.
Speaker A
Oh, they live here.
Speaker D
Yeah, I know. Where's Bridget?
Speaker D
Does she know you are here?
Speaker A
Bridget, she gave me this.
Speaker D
Oh.
Speaker C
Hello, Nick.
Speaker C
Oh, this is Hector from Argentina.
Speaker D
Yeah, I know.
Speaker B
Isn't he wonderful?
Speaker D
Wonderful.
Speaker B
Are you hungry?
Speaker A
Uh?
Speaker B
We'll buy your lunch.
Speaker B
What would you like to eat?
Speaker B
Fish and chips?
Speaker A
Oh, fish and ships!
Speaker C
Erm, Nick, Hector, make friends?
Speaker B
Nick, teach Hector some English.
Speaker D
Yeah, OK.
Speaker D
I'll teach Hector some English.
Speaker F
Yo Dan! How's it going?!
Speaker F
The chicks in the apartment opposite have a visitor...
Speaker F
Hector from Argentina.
Speaker F
Oh, you are quick. Good.
Speaker F
He can't speak English.
Speaker F
Man! He thought I was the butler!
Speaker F
I pulled, you come. You are the butler.
Speaker F
The butler?
Speaker F
And even worse, I think he fancies Bridget.
Speaker F
She gave me this.
Speaker F
The girls have gone out, so I will teach him to speak English!
Speaker F
I'll teach Hector some English.
Speaker F
See what I mean? Stay cool, N.
Speaker F
P.S. Big decision!
Speaker F
Today I joined an acting agency. Brad Pitt is history!
Speaker D
OK. This is the oven.
Speaker A
This is the oven.
Speaker D
Annie's dog sleeps in the oven.
Speaker A
Annie's dog sleeps in the oven.
Speaker D
So you say, 'Annie, the dog is in the oven'.
Speaker A
Annie, the dog is in the oven.
Speaker D
Great. Now Bridget.
Speaker D
Oh. Oh, dear.
Speaker A
Huh?
Speaker D
Well, Bridget likes strong men, especially strong legs.
Speaker A
I am strong.
Speaker D
Yeah? Can you cycle 50 kilometres?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker D
No.
Speaker A
No.
Speaker D
Well, go on then, show me.
Speaker A
Yes, look.
Speaker D
Adios, amigo.
Speaker C
Ah, Bridget, Annie, lunch!
Speaker A
Fish and chips!
Speaker C
Yes, lunch, Hector.
Speaker A
Look, Bridget, 50 kilometres.
Speaker C
Oh, Annie, the dog is in the oven.
Speaker B
What?
Speaker D
Hi. Everything OK?
Speaker A
Great.
Speaker A
I am... How do you say? Erm...
Speaker B
Dead.
Speaker D
Hot.
Speaker A
Hot. Yeah, I am hot. I need a...
Speaker D
Shower.
Speaker A
Yeah, I need a shower.
Speaker B
Be my guest.
Speaker A
Oh, thank you.
Speaker B
Right, that's it. He must go.
Speaker D
Why? He is so nice.
Speaker B
He used my bike.
Speaker C
Yeah, and he said that the dog was in the oven. What a horrible joke.
Speaker C
Where is Charley? Charley?
Speaker D
What a bad, bad boy.
Speaker B
He must go.
Speaker B
Can he stay with you, Nick?
Speaker D
Uh-uh. Sorry, ladies.
Speaker C
Oh, please, Nick. You have a spare room.
Speaker D
No way. Not my problem.
Speaker B
He must go now.
Speaker C
But he's in the shower.
Speaker B
I don't care.
Speaker B
Hector, please come out, we want to talk to you.
Speaker A
I like fish and chips. I...
Speaker B
Hector, please come out, we want to talk to you.
Speaker A
OK, one moment, please.
Speaker A
I like fish and chips. I...
Speaker E
Yes, you want me?
Speaker B
We think... we... we have a problem.
Speaker B
It's like this.
Speaker B
Go on, then, tell him.
Speaker E
Yes, Bridget?
Speaker B
Hector, the thing is...
Speaker D
Stay there. I'll talk to him.
Speaker D
Hector, can I have a word, please?
Speaker E
Oh.
Speaker B
Ricky Martin!
Speaker D
Hector, is this you?
Speaker E
Yes, and my parents.
Speaker D
'The Romero family, one of the richest families in Argentina'.
Speaker D
Who are these?
Speaker E
My... my...
Speaker D
Servants.
Speaker E
Yeah, my servants.
Speaker D
Your cars?
Speaker E
Yeah, my cars.
Speaker D
Hector, you are rich.
Speaker D
Why stay here?
Speaker E
I want friends. Good friends.
Speaker D
People like you for your money.
Speaker D
That's awful.
Speaker D
Erm... Listen, keep it a secret.
Speaker E
OK. OK.
Speaker B
Perhaps he could stay here. Yes. Poor boy.
Speaker D
Hector, come and stay with me. I have two rooms.
Speaker B
Shut up, Nick. Hector will stay with us, won't you, Hector?
Speaker B
Hector, come and sit down.
Speaker B
Hector, please, call me Gigi.
Speaker C
Oh, Charley, there you are.
Speaker E
Oh, Annie, the dog is in the oven.
Speaker C
The oven?
Speaker E
Yes. Nick is a good English teacher.
Speaker B
Yes, a very good English teacher.
Speaker B
I'd love to see your photos again.
Speaker C
Oh, me too.
Speaker B
Oh, your sweet toy cars!
Speaker E
They are not toys.
Speaker B
Today Hector arrives and it's Bonfire Night.
Speaker B
Let's party!
Speaker B
What sort of music do you like?
Speaker E
Music?
Speaker D
Yeah, music. You know, soul, funk, dance.
Speaker D
Watch me, like this.
Speaker E
Interesting.
Speaker E
I dance, like this.
Speaker B
Oh.
Speaker C
I'll get it. I'll get it.
Speaker C
Hello.
Speaker C
Oh, yeah, that's great.
Speaker C
Sure. Come up.
Speaker C
It's the landlady!
Speaker C
The tarantula!
Speaker B
Quick, hide, Hector.
Speaker D
I'm off. I owe two weeks rent.
Speaker F
Next time in Extra.
Speaker F
The flatmates go shopping for Hector.
Speaker F
Hector goes shopping for the girls.
Speaker F
But what happens when Hector goes shopping for himself?
Speaker F
Extra, don't miss it.
Topics:Extra EnglishHectorlanguage learningEnglish as a second languagecultural exchangeBritish humorArgentinian characterBonfire Nightfish and chipsfriendship
