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Alex: Hey Maya, what do you usually do in your free time?Maya: I love painting! It helps me relax after a busy day. What about you?Alex: That’s cool! I usually play guitar or go for a walk in the evening.Maya: Oh nice! How long have you been playing guitar?Alex: For about three years. I’m not a pro, but I enjoy it.Maya: That’s what matters, right? Doing something you enjoy.Alex: Exactly. Do you paint landscapes or people?Maya: Mostly landscapes. I love painting nature — trees, mountains, sunsets...Alex: Sounds peaceful. I’d love to see your work someday.Maya: Sure! I’ll show you some pictures on my phone later.Alex: Looking forward to it!......Title: Looking for Something NewCharacters:Customer (Nina) – Friendly and politeShop Assistant (Leo) – Helpful and professional---Leo: Good afternoon! Can I help you find something?Nina: Hi! Yes, I’m looking for a jacket. Something light but warm.Leo: Sure! We just got some new ones in. What color do you prefer?Nina: Maybe dark blue or black. Something easy to match with jeans.Leo: I have just the thing. Here’s a dark blue jacket—lightweight and great for spring.Nina: Oh, I like it. Can I try it on?Leo: Of course. The fitting room is right over there.Nina: Thanks! (comes back) It fits well. Do you have it in a smaller size too?Leo: Let me check... Yes, we do! Here you go.Nina: Perfect. I’ll take this one!Leo: Great choice. I’ll ring it up for you at the counter.---Title: Lost in the CityCharacters:Tourist (Ben) – Polite and a bit confusedLocal (Emma) – Friendly and helpful---Ben: Excuse me, can you help me? I think I’m lost.Emma: Sure! Where are you trying to go?Ben: I’m looking for the City Museum. Is it far from here?Emma: Not at all. You’re pretty close. Just walk straight down this street for two blocks, then turn left.Ben: Okay, straight for two blocks and then left. Got it. Is it near the park?Emma: Yes, it’s right across from the park. You’ll see a big building with glass doors.Ben: Thank you so much! I was walking in the wrong direction.Emma: No worries. It happens! Enjoy your visit to the museum.Ben: I will! Thanks again for your help.
6 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 3
The English Pod Community
Alex: Hey Maya, what do you usually do in your free time?
Maya: I love painting! It helps me relax after a busy day. What about you?
Alex: That’s cool! I usually play guitar or go for a walk in the evening.
Maya: Oh nice! How long have you been playing guitar?
Alex: For about three years. I’m not a pro, but I enjoy it.
Maya: That’s what matters, right? Doing something you enjoy.
Alex: Exactly. Do you paint landscapes or people?
Maya: Mostly landscapes. I love painting nature — trees, mountains, sunsets...
Alex: Sounds peaceful. I’d love to see your work someday.
Maya: Sure! I’ll show you some pictures on my phone later.
Alex: Looking forward to it!
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Title: Looking for Something New
Characters:
Customer (Nina) – Friendly and polite
Shop Assistant (Leo) – Helpful and professional
---
Leo: Good afternoon! Can I help you find something?
Nina: Hi! Yes, I’m looking for a jacket. Something light but warm.
Leo: Sure! We just got some new ones in. What color do you prefer?
Nina: Maybe dark blue or black. Something easy to match with jeans.
Leo: I have just the thing. Here’s a dark blue jacket—lightweight and great for spring.
Nina: Oh, I like it. Can I try it on?
Leo: Of course. The fitting room is right over there.
Nina: Thanks! (comes back) It fits well. Do you have it in a smaller size too?
Leo: Let me check... Yes, we do! Here you go.
Nina: Perfect. I’ll take this one!
Leo: Great choice. I’ll ring it up for you at the counter.
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Title: Lost in the City
Characters:
Tourist (Ben) – Polite and a bit confused
Local (Emma) – Friendly and helpful
---
Ben: Excuse me, can you help me? I think I’m lost.
Emma: Sure! Where are you trying to go?
Ben: I’m looking for the City Museum. Is it far from here?
Emma: Not at all. You’re pretty close. Just walk straight down this street for two blocks, then turn left.
Ben: Okay, straight for two blocks and then left. Got it. Is it near the park?
Emma: Yes, it’s right across from the park. You’ll see a big building with glass doors.
Ben: Thank you so much! I was walking in the wrong direction.
Emma: No worries. It happens! Enjoy your visit to the museum.
Ben: I will! Thanks again for your help.
6 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 3