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priest: Are you here to see your loved one off into another life? I always feel excited to see them go. It sounds funny but I know where they go and it is exciting.
loved ones: Alas, I am here to visit my wife who passed 20 years ago. I know what you mean, however, about being glad to see them go. They are in a far better place now!
priest: I'll drink to that! Have you brought her some fresh flowers?
loved ones: Yes, of course! Even in death, my sweetheart deserves only the best!
priest: While you lay the flowers on the grave I will say a quiet prayer and bless her.
loved ones: God bless you father! Do you enjoy spending your days out here in this drab graveyard?
priest: Yes, I do. I in a way envy them. I am old and frail and looking forward to being new again.
loved ones: That is beautiful father! What a wonderful way to look at it!
priest: I wonder who the grim reaper is here for, you or me?
loved ones: I think he may be here for me! See you soon, father!
Summarize the dialogue | loved ones are visiting his wife who passed 20 years ago. He brought her flowers and the priest will bless her. |
creature: I trust you intent no harm to the forest creatures?
emperor: Oh, now that depends on what you can do for me.
creature: I was called for by the high priestess in order to defend those who cannot defend themselves.
emperor: I suppose you are good then, and I will not harm you!
creature: Then can I ask why you have come here?
emperor: I am adventuring today to see more of the kingdom. I came across this mysterious cave.
creature: I see, it is strange to see someone here.
emperor: Then who was in this cave here?
creature: I cannot say that I have every seen another here, that is why I questioned what your intent was.
emperor: Have you ever been in this cave?
creature: I rest here myself.
emperor: Anything interesting in there when you first moved in?
creature: I have not been here long, I like it because it is simply quiet. Nothing of real interest though.
emperor: It seems like a relaxing place here!
Summarize the dialogue | The emperor came across a mysterious cave. The creature was called for by the high priestess to defend the forest creatures. The creature likes the cave because it is quiet. |
spirit: I long to be gone from this land, how many I make haste of my ascension
owl: You'll get to Heaven eventually. I promise.
spirit: I apologize for my words, it has been long since another soul could hear me speak. Owl, do you fear death?
owl: I use to fear death, but not anymore.
spirit: For why not? Do you welcome death, wise one?
owl: The older I get the more comfortable I am with things. Of course I don't want to die... but if I go... I go...
spirit: I understand, I do hope you have a long life and a short transition. This is not a fun way to exist.
owl: I understand. I know you said it was a long time, but do you remember when it was exactly you last spoke to a soul?
spirit: It was right before the last of the great wars around 200 years ago. I spoke to a wise man in the temple of the North, then the war broke out and I haven't spoken to a soul since...
Summarize the dialogue | spirit wants to leave this land and go to Heaven. Owl promises him that he will get there eventually. |
Casey: ill be 1 hour late orientation class with Harry
Logan: i'll cover 4 u. as usual. How's d lil bugger?
Casey: he likes his new teacher
Logan: she fit?
Casey: yeah
Logan: haha u r so fucked
Casey: i know
Logan: jacster says u shoul ask her out
Casey: not gonna happen
Logan: why? she = fit. u *like* her
Logan: i don't wanna watch u make moon eyes
Casey: a) she's harry's teacher = AWKWARD
Logan: b??
Casey: still awkward
Logan: ur awkward lol
Casey: remember the italian pizza?
Logan: i thought we were 2 never mention THAT
Casey: u agreed... i didn't 0:)
Logan: point taken | Casey is running late for Harry's orientation class and Logan will cover for him. Harry's new teacher is an attractive woman. Logan wants Casey to ask her out. |
Grad D: Oh Well I took a lot of time just getting my taxes out of the way multi national taxes So I m I m starting to write code now for my work but I do not have any results yet i it would be good for me to talk to Hynek I think when he s here Do you know what his schedule will be like ?
Professor E: he will be around for three days we will have a lot of time So I will You know he s he will he will be talking with everybody in this room So
PhD F: But you said you will not you will not be here next Thursday ?
Professor E: Not Thursday and Friday Cuz I will be at faculty retreat So I will try to connect with him and people as as I can on on Wednesday But Oh how would taxes go ? Taxes go OK ? Oh good That s just that s that s one of the big advantages of not making much money is the taxes are easier
PhD F: Unless you are getting money in two countries
Professor E: I think you are Are not you ?
PhD F: They both want their cut
Professor E: Huh Canada w Canada wants a cut ? Have to do So you you have to do two returns ?
Grad D: Mmm W for two thousand I did
Professor E: Oh oh For tw That s right ju
PhD F: But not for this next year ?
Professor E: Two thousand Probably not this next year I guess
Grad D: I will I will still have a bit of Canadian income but it will be less complicated because I will not be a considered a resident of Canada anymore so I will not have to declare my American income on my Canadian return | Grad D thought that his tax returns were taking too much time. He had started writing code for his work, however. He was expecting that his taxes would be easier next year, since he would not have to declare his Canadian income. |
Stanley: <file_gif>
Paulina: It's me today.
Stanley: Thought so...
Stanley: How's Your day?
Paulina: Fast.
Stanley: ?
Paulina: Had talk with bossess today
Paulina: They said they would prolong my contract.
Paulina: That's why I didn't answer your call.
Stanley: Great!!!
Stanley: <file_gif>
Paulina: Yup. I don't feel anxious anymore.
Paulina: And I said with honesty, that I need more diverse type of duties.
Paulina: I mean that if I'm doing 1 thing over and over, I get bored by it easily.
Paulina: And they said: No problem. And they want to give me some things connected to marketing and social media.
Stanley: That's great news actually!
Paulina: Apart from that, they also said, that they will get back to me regarding salary. They said that if I got more duties, thay will also think about more money!
Stanley: Wow! You earn a lot already. That's another good thing you said in such short period.
Paulina: I know!
Paulina: <file_gif>
Stanley: What time you will be at home?
Paulina: I leave at 3, so about 3:40. Will see how the traffic will go.
Stanley: Sure. Call me when you'll be leaving office. I'll prepare dinner.
Paulina: Ok. I'm going back to work.
Stanley: Ok.
Paulina: Otherwise I will not leave until 5
Stanley: Sure. Good luck
Paulina: <3 <3 <3 | Paulina talked to her bosses, her contract will be prolonged. She asked for new duties and they want her to give her some things connected to marketing and social media. The bosses will also think about a raise of her salary. Paulina will be home around 3.40. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Are you waiting to buy today's film tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.
#Person1#: Have you been here long?
#Person2#: About 45 minutes. I've moved forward a total about 3 feet.
#Person1#: Oh...
#Person2#: Not at all. A young couple who have been waited for one hour ahead of me finally gave up and left.
#Person1#: Does anyone know what caused the delay?
#Person2#: There are just not enough people selling tickets this afternoon.
#Person1#: I guess I should have come before lunch.
#Person2#: Maybe you would meet the same thing because many people have been looking forward to it for a long time.
#Person1#: Maybe it's true. | #Person2#'s waiting to buy film tickets. #Person1# asks #Person2# how long #Person2# has waited, and #Person2# explains the reason that causes the delay. |
Dylan: did you hear the record store on tanager street is closing next week?
Luke: no way! it's been there for ages
Dylan: yeah, they're going under
Luke: that sucks
Dylan: i guess in the digital age no one buys records or cds anymore
Luke: that's true, i haven't bought a cd in YEARS
Dylan: same here | Record store on tanager street went bankrupt because now one buys records anymore. Luke and Dylan have not bought a CD in years. |
priest: Welcome to the ritual room, spider.
spider: -looks around-
priest: Are you here for prayers?
spider: -scuttles closer-
priest: I would please ask you to exit the ritual room if you are here to just fool around!
spider: You command me mortal?
priest: Exit my room immediately! You are but a mere Spider!
spider: A mere spider you say?
priest: you will see.... be prepared to die!
spider: You know not who you deal with.
priest: You are no match for me Spider. I come armed for situations like this.
spider: Simply because I have donned the visage of a spider, is no excuse for your arrogance.
priest: I will give you one last chance. Reveal who you are or I will kill you.
Summarize the dialogue | spider is in the priest's ritual room. The priest asks him to leave. |
User Interface: Well as you may know there is some research done in the field of producing energy from mechanical eng I mean producing electricity from mechanical energy So the point is that when you take device and push the button you produce enough energy
Project Manager: But you do not need a battery ?
User Interface: to make electricity that you do not need a battery So it is something like hand dynamo robot A real hightech version of it
Project Manager: it is like the hand dynamo no ?
Industrial Designer: Maybe the jog wheel can be like kind of hand
Marketing: So but if we select the hand dynamo it is we only
Project Manager: it is a it is a beginning So One here and here | The user interface designer recommended adding a hand dynamo which could produce electricity from mechanical energy so that it could provide enough energy for the device when users took the controller and pushed the buttons. The proposal was accepted by the group. |
#Person1#: Hello! You're welcome to Guangzhou Fair.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm from America. Here is my business card.
#Person1#: Glad to meet you, Mr. Smith. My name is Wang and here is my name card. I'll be glad to do what I can for you.
#Person2#: Great! This is my first visit to the Fair. Everything is new to me. Would you please give me some information?
#Person1#: Glad to. The Fair is a big gathering taking place twice a year, thousands of businessmen from more than a hundred and fifty countries and regions are here to trade with China.
#Person2#: What about your company?
#Person1#: Ours is a company special in exporting leather products. And what about yours?
#Person2#: My firm has high standing in my country. My bank is the City Bank, New York. You may refer to it for my status. | Wang introduces Guangzhou Fair to Smith. Many businessmen worldwide attend the Fair. Wang is from a company specializing in exporting leather products. Smith is from a famous firm. |
#Person1#: have you bought a present for jim's birthday yet?
#Person2#: no, I haven't. I can't think of anything to get him.
#Person1#: I'm having the same problem. I want to get something really special. Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts.
#Person2#: I know. He bought me that beautiful sweater for my birthday. It was exactly what I wanted. And it fit me perfectly!
#Person1#: he bought me an iron.
#Person2#: that doesn't sound like a great present.
#Person1#: maybe not, but my iron was getting old. In fact, it stopped working the week after jim bought me the new one. It's as if he knew that my old iron would soon stop working!
#Person2#: let's think. He loves football, doesn't he? I saw signed photographs of famous footballers in a shop near hear. Let's go and have a look. You know which team he supports, don't you?
#Person1#: yes, I do. Let's go. We should be able to find something suitable. We should get him something old. . . something historic.
#Person2#: it'll be an expensive present, but we can share the cost.
#Person1#: I'll be happy to get him something special, even if it coasts a little extra.
#Person2#: yes. He always get us special gift. We should repay his kindness. | #Person2# and #Person1# are discussing what to buy as a birthday gift for Jim to thanks his kindness for giving them special gifts. The present will be expensive so they are going to share the cost. |
Zoe: Jame, could you take the laundry out of the washing maching?
Zoe: i've totally forgotten about it.
James: ok
James: babe, it stinks really bad
Zoe: shoot
Zoe: can you switch it on once again then?
Zoe: i'll be back in about 2 hours, so i'll empty it myself
James: all right | Zoe forgot to take the laundry out of the washing machine. James switched the washing machine on again, because the laundry stunk. Zoe will be back in about 2 hours and she will empty the washing machine herself. |
Alex: When are you going to Lisbon?
Martin: this weekend
Alex: for how long?
Martin: 4 days
Martin: why do you ask?
Alex: curious, plus I wnat you to get me something :D
Martin: ok, what do you want?
Alex: a bottle of dry vermouth
Martin: If I find any at the airport I'll get you one
Alex: Thank you | Martin is going to Lisbon this weekend for 4 days. He will get Alex a bottle of dry vermouth. |
#Person1#: hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, a
#Person1#: it seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: there's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar h
#Person1#: well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you as me what I value most in a friend, I would have to say honesty.
#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.
#Person1#: yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either. | Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells #Person2# the qualities she looks for in a friend. |
bear: do you think you can use this log as a shelter?
insects: Thank you so much, kind bear. This will do for tonight! I found this flower. Do you think wearing it might perfume your scent from the hunting hounds? I will gladly give it to you.
bear: Thanks but the scent might be too powerful for me. I rather fight those human until the end.
insects: You are braver than I, bear! Maybe we should join forces? I wish to avenge my family who has been split up by these reckless men. If you would like my help, I could use my bites and stings to irritate and distract the hunters. What do you say?
bear: That is awesome my friend! we should team up. This forest is changing and I know it is up to no good. let's try to look for your family. Near the tavern, there is a garden and I know how insects love trees and garden.
Summarize the dialogue | insects will use the log as a shelter. The bear will wear the flower to perfume his scent from the hunting hounds. They will try to look for the insects' family near the tavern. |
Tom: hi guys, we're thinking about renting a car for a few days
Tom: and have a small trip somewhere over the weekend
Tom: wanna participate?
Jerry: It's super cheap now, like 30€ for 5 days
Amanda: that's really nothing
Amanda: when do you want to do this?
Alexis: I'd be interested for sure
Tom: we thought about the first weekend of January
Alexis: for me it's perfect, no plans here really
Amanda: I'd like to join as well
Amanda: any ideas where we want to go?
Tom: we thought about some thermal baths
Amanda: wow, how exciting
Amanda: let's do it! | Tom, Amanda and Alexis are going for a short trip to some thermal baths for the first weekend of January. They're going to rent a car, which should cost them about 30€ for 5 days. |
blacksmith: Hmm....How did this happen? Yes I can fix this after your shoe.
knight: I encountered the enemy and one of them had a rather large staff. I hit it hard and well as you can see, it needs some help. haha
blacksmith: This will take me a week to fix but it can be done. May I interest you in one of my swords while you are waiting? You can't be caught without a sword.
knight: I will look them over and tell you what my decision is. What will it cost for the sword and shoe?
blacksmith: Have a look at this one. It has several enchantments and was a trade in by a wizard. I will not know until I am finished for the price. I charge by the hour and materials.
knight: That one looks very useful! Are there any powers in that sword?
blacksmith: This sword is just a plain sword made by me. It is strong and balanced.
knight: No sir The one that you said was used by a wizard. That is the one I talk about
Summarize the dialogue | knight's shoe needs to be repaired. He will buy a sword from the blacksmith. |
#Person1#: How can I help you, Ma'am?
#Person2#: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises.
#Person1#: What kinds of noises?
#Person2#: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down.
#Person1#: Whoa. It sounds like you need new brakes. You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.
#Person2#: Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.
#Person1#: Unfortunately, we need to order the parts and we can't get started until they arrive. If I order them now, they'll be here this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.
#Person2#: I see. Well, why don't I just bring my car back in the morning? There is a show I really want to see downtown tonight.
#Person1#: I don't think that's a good idea. You're risking your life by driving this car. If I were you I'd check the bus schedule. | #Person2#'s car has been making strange noises. #Person1# advises her to change a new brake and asks her to leave the car here. However, #Person2# wants to drive downtown, but #Person1# suggests not. |
princess: what are your thoughts on fathers choices of my suiters?
queen: All of them would be lucky to have you my darling dear. Was there any that caught your eye?
princess: no, I don't understand why i have to be married off
queen: You know perfectly well why, it is your duty, as it was my duty and my mother's duty and so on. Look how well it worked out for me.
princess: how was it for you at first, weren't you afraid?
queen: Of course I was frightened, but I knew I must be brave and represent my kingdom well. As must you my dear.
princess: I am aware of my duties, I'm just not ready
Summarize the dialogue | princess is not ready to get married. |
Greta: Miriam, I have called mobile cell phone, no answer.
Miriam: Oh, hello dear, everything ok with the Watsons?
Greta: Not really, it is mother, Carol, she is always following me when I clean house, I am so parannoyed.
Miriam: Do you mean paranoid, dear? Well, we must sort this out. I will ring her!
Greta: Oh, what will you to her say?
Miriam: I will simply tell her that all my au pairs have excellent references and have been thoroughly checked for criminal records etc.
Greta: I am worried!
Miriam: I will also say that her shadowing you constantly is making you upset and uncomfortable.
Greta: That is true! But I do not want to leave kids, all is well from behavoirs of Carol.
Miriam: Now, don't worry dear, I will contact Carol and sort it all out!
Greta: You are Angel, Miriam! | Greta is working as an au pair at the Watson family. The mother, Carol, is following her all the time which makes her uncomfortable. Miriam will talk to Carol. |
#Person1#: Of course! Of course! Here you are. Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Are you looking for anything else?
#Person1#: Um, let me see. Hmm. This antique tea set here is gorgeous.
#Person2#: That was a thirtieth birthday present. You can have it if you want.
#Person1#: Really? No, no, I couldn't! You're too nice!
#Person2#: And these old Dutch candle holders would go nicely with the tea set. Have them.
#Person1#: Gee! I don't know what to say! Thanks so much. | Gee gives #Person1# a tea set and the old Dutch candle holders as thirtieth birthday presents. |
a high priest: who are you to command me I am the high priest and all should do as I say
a ghost: You are a bit full of yourself...arent you?
a high priest: I am the spokesperson of God and my commands are his will
a ghost: Well sorry to tell you man but God doesn;t mention you much.
a high priest: How dare you speak to me this way you had better bow and ask for forgiveness at once
a ghost: You can't do anything to me i am a ghost and you better be careful or ill never leave these chambers!
a high priest: you had better be wary of what you say or you will never reach heaven
a ghost: I am not worried about that, i just need to find the man that murdered me.
a high priest: O and what do you intend to do with him when you find him
a ghost: Scare his wife enough so they seperate.
a high priest: Is that all, why not bring him to me to be a sacrifice for his horrible deeds
a ghost: You would do such a thing?
Summarize the dialogue | a ghost is angry with the high priest because he thinks he is too full of himself. the ghost wants the high priest to help him find the man who murdered him. the ghost wants the high priest to sacrifice the man. |
Nick: Death on two legs
George: What?
Nick: You're tearing me apart
George: What are you talking about?
Nick: Death on two legs
George: ...
Nick: You've never had a heart
George: Googled it up, it's a Queen song. So what?
Nick: You're a bloody bastard :P
George: Oh, bugger off, mate
Nick: I'm the one who was supposed to hit on Tatiana last night
George: Well, sorry, things turned out the way they turned out :P
Nick: Sod off :P
George: Right, have a nice day
Timothy: Why are you guys writing this crap on our group chat?
Nick: Oh
George: XD
Nick: Sorry, Tim | Nick is angry with George as George picked up Tatiana last night. |
#Person1#: Welcome to the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.
#Person2#: Honestly, the flexible hours were the main attraction for me. The traditional working day doesn't fit in with me lifestyle ; I love being able to tailor my working hours.
#Person1#: Yes, flextime has definitely been a good change for us. How do you feel about the pay?
#Person2#: At first it is going to be difficult. During the first three months, I'm on probation. So I won't get sales commissions until after that.
#Person1#: But there is a big bonus for employees at the end of the probation period.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking forward to that! I just hope my first performance review is favorable.
#Person1#: One thing you can be sure of your manager will be quite fair. If your job performance is up to par, you shouldn't be afraid of a performance review,
#Person2#: Great! Then I suppose I'm looking forward to my first promotion, too. | #Person2# tells #Person1#, who surveying new employees, the flexible hours were the main attraction for #Person2#. #Person2# is looking forward to the bonus and the promotion. |
Victoria: Mama can I borrow your red trench coat tonight?
Mama: I suppose you can.
Victoria: Thank you. Love you!
Mama: And take the red gloves too if you want. They're in the drawer on the left.
Victoria: Ta! | Victoria can borrow Mama's red trench coat and red gloves. |
Janet Finch-Saunders AM: Thank you Good morning What are your views on how well the Welsh bac at all levels helps to prepare learners for employment ? We have spoken to quite a few learners and again we have had variable opinions coming back so it is quite how they from their perspective—
Dafydd Evans: I think that one of the problems is that there are a number of priorities And one of the problems that we have is that we have a number of children coming in to the colleges and they need to resit their GCSEs—in maths English and Welsh It is a valid priority for the Welsh Government for everyone to get a C grade in the core subjects But that eats into the time that we have to teach young people And so there is no room for everything in the curriculum somehow—no room in the funding or also in terms of the time and the capacity of the learner to be able to do that number of qualifications So the priorities I think across the sector— We have given priority to GCSE resits rather than doing the Welsh bac at present So at levels 1 and 2 there are fewer and fewer doing 1 and 2 in the baccalaureate because they are resitting their GCSEs and there is much more use of the Welsh bac at level 3 and Alevel and vocational level 3
Nick Brazil: Can I just add to that ? I think again there is a misconception The Welsh bac is a combination of qualifications it is not just one qualification—it is a combination So to develop the employability skills obviously is a key part and developing the skills for employment is a key part But when you are focused if you are a learner on developing or achieving certain qualifications to make up the Welsh bac—for example resits your main qualification plus your work for the Welsh bac which is the skills challenge certificate as well—that is a huge amount of work And obviously when you are trying to achieve outcomes—and we all get funded on the outcomes—that becomes the priority and sometimes then we lose the focus on the skills which are ultimately what were supposed to be part of the development for employability So I think people lose the fact that the Welsh bac is a combination of things And I think it was interesting the comment that was made about the Duke of Edinburgh—I thought that is something that we need to think about
Kay Martin: If I could just say as well our job in the college is to develop skills and employable people and we use every tool in our box to do that And as I said earlier there are lots of things that we do The Welsh bac where it works really well does help prepare them I think for employment but it is not for everyone because some people have to do the other things Some people doing the equivalent of three Alevels even in a vocational programme it is too big for them As you say they are coming from schools some of them with very few GCSEs or they have not got literacy and numeracy skills they are being tested and many of them are below level 1 in terms of literacy and numeracy So I think it needs to be reviewed to look at how we could make skilled and employable people It helps prepare some people—the Alevel students for university—but does it help my health and social care people become more skilled and employable ? No it does not | One thing needing to be cleared was that Welsh bac was a combination of qualifications, but not just one qualification. To develop the employability skills was obviously a key part of it, but not all of it. It obviously worked well to help prepare for employment, but was not for everyone, because some people had to do the other things. It helped prepare some people, such as the A level students for university, but did not help health and social care people become more skilled and employable. |
soldier named ulmer: You're one to speak about obsession with your looks! I do recall you paying a pretty penny for that mirror back in your less fortunate days. We should make sure to tell your new queen, to NEVER eat the apples. Nothing good comes from them.
king fulmer: Aye - they'll keep the doctor away, alright. Because you'll be needin' a mortician!
soldier named ulmer: Now now, that one is a knee slapper king! Say, when you get over thrown, you should make your way into stand up comedy!
king fulmer: Ahahaha - I'll have ta make do with my kingly ways, for I'm afraid my jokes get old, fast, as you well know. I'll have no guards at me back to make the audience laugh... well, laugh at the appropriate time!
soldier named ulmer: Old and fast, just like you!
Summarize the dialogue | king fulmer is obsessed with his looks. He paid a pretty penny for that mirror. Soldier named ulmer advises him not to eat the apples. |
#Person1#: Hey, Jim, it's time to wake up and get out of bed.
#Person2#: Do I have to get up now?
#Person1#: You'd better get up, or you'll be late.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? My alarm hasn't even gone off yet.
#Person1#: Yes, it did. It went off 30 minutes ago. You slept right through it. You're like a dead person while you sleep.
#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.
#Person1#: Rise and shine! Sleepyhead!
#Person2#: Just let me sleep 5 more minutes.
#Person1#: The early bird gets the worm.
#Person2#: I know. I know. But I don't want any worms.
#Person1#: Ha! Ha! If you don't make an effort now, later on it'll be a lot tougher for you. | #Person1# urges Jim to get up since Jim has slept right through the alarm. But he still wants to sleep 5 more minutes. |
James: When's the new tenant coming?
Gretha: No idea, ask Fatima
James: She doesn't remember :/ she doesn't know if she could make it back to show him around
Ben: I'll do it, i'm home anyway
James: thanks, I'll tell her | There is a new tenant coming. Fatima doesn't remember when. Ben will show him the flat. |
teacher: You can take my satchel to put it in. Ask him is he want me to wait till he speaks his sermon before continuing on with this lesson.
scribe: Aye, I will go now.kl
teacher: Oh! and don't forget this for your your notes! You will need something to write with.
scribe: Grammarcy sir, would have been hard to write anything without my quill!
teacher: Yes, silly me. When you come back maybe you wouldn't mind assisting me in grading these papers.
scribe: Aye of course sir.
teacher: Now it's back to work for me. I can't wait to get out of here and have a nice meal. Do you have any plans after work?
scribe: Nay, I had hoped my darling Thea would be available but she has come down with a case of devil's pox.
teacher: Oh! I'm sorry to hear! Is it contagious?
scribe: Nay, she said she would be better in 3-5 days.
Summarize the dialogue | scribe will take the teacher's satchel and ask him if he wants the teacher to wait till he speaks his sermon before continuing with the lesson. scribe will go now. |
elf: And you shall keep my secret?
beggar: of course, friend, I mean you no harm. Why do you hide?
elf: I fear the villagers, elves were once captured for our magic.
beggar: I have heard stories of such things, but I have never seen it here. Are you new to the village?
elf: Fairly new. I moved to this tree after I left my parents home..... oh 125 years ago or so. And you, what is your story?
beggar: My ma and pa died when I was young. Beasts came into the forest, made it harder to hunt since I broke my leg. I work when I can, beg mostly. The priests at the temple usually have a meal for me.
elf: That sounds like a hard life! I have no coin, but if you truly mean me no harm the least I can do is give you a meal.
beggar: I would accept anything you could offer
elf: Say, would you like to learn some magic?
beggar: Magic? Truly? If you think you could teach an old beggar
Summarize the dialogue | elf is hiding in a tree because he fears the villagers. beggar is an old man who lost his parents and has to beg for his food. elf offers him a meal and a chance to learn magic. |
one: I will not let you pee on me!!
the royal dog: Hold still! My aim ain't good in my old age! Don't make me tell the Queen you were mean to me. She will have your head cut off.
one: Fine fine but make it quick!!
the royal dog: You sure you're a royal? I mean you do look like one of the King's knuckle dragging relatives. The man is a complete idiot. The Queen on the other hand is truly special.
one: Should you be talking about them like that? They do feed you.
the royal dog: The lazy King makes me eat off a porcelain plate. The Queen is so sweet she feeds me by hand. I bet I could get her to chop yer hand off.
one: No No please no I will do anything you say!
the royal dog: You sure you aren't a peasant. I used to steal food from the poor idiots in the kingdom when I was young and spry. You look familiar!
one: No no I am the king's cousin!!
Summarize the dialogue | the royal dog pees on one. the royal dog is angry with the king and queen. one is the king's cousin. |
Laura: How can you know there's a new president in Warsaw?
Laura: they give you cookies at the metro station <file_photo> XD
Sandra: nice...<3
Sandra: he needs to show off a bit, I guess..
Laura: probably, you're right.
Sandra: bon apetite! (^^) | Laura got some cookies sponsored by the new Mayor of Warsaw at a subway station. |
#Person1#: Hey, Tom, what to go for a run?
#Person2#: No thanks. I like to run in the morning. I ran a couple of miles when I woke up today.
#Person1#: I try to do that, but I can't get up early enough.
#Person2#: I couldn't either at first, but you get used to it.
#Person1#: It's so hot at lunchtime ; I'd rather run in the morning.
#Person2#: Well, why don't you come tomorrow? I'll stop by your house on my way out.
#Person1#: I could try, but I can't say for sure if I'll get up in time. What time do you want to go?
#Person2#: I'll give you a call around 6 o'clock and stop by around 6 thirty.
#Person1#: O. K. , maybe if I have someone to go with, I'll be able to get up in time for a jog.
#Person2#: Great, I'll see you then.
#Person1#: See you. | Tom likes to run in the morning. #Person1# tries but fails. Tom invites #Person1# to run together tomorrow. #Person1# accepts. |
monkey: I will come with you and assist you but I warn you that I will be pilfering some bananas from the traders along the way.
outlaw: Haha! My little beast! You pilfer all you want! And I will make sure you are well supplied with treats, too. Nothing is too good for my partner in crime.
monkey: What do you fancy...a necklace or jewel?
outlaw: I fancy... both! Here- take this bag and fill it with whatever shiny things you find. No one will suspect a cute monkey of the deed.
monkey: I have no need of herbs and I have a bag of my own. I will be quick and no one will be the wiser.
outlaw: Once you are done, return to me in the woods. We'll then go in to the market together and I'll buy you all the bananas you can eat!
monkey: My brothers and sisters here in the forest will keep you company while I'm away.
outlaw: Ah, my new partner! I'll keep your whole monkey family swimming in bananas!
Summarize the dialogue | monkey will go with the outlaw to the market and pilfer bananas. The outlaw will buy bananas for monkey's family. |
castle guard: How are you today?
maid: As I am every day; unsatisfied, unfulfilled. If only I had a chance to be the one in the spotlight. And what are you doing here in this basement?
castle guard: Well sound sterrible, are you ok?
maid: I'm fine, or at least I will be. Are you here to help me or just watch me?
castle guard: I am a guard I do not do that work.
maid: So you're here to guard me? From what, these cleaning implements?
castle guard: I guard the castle, do not be a fool.
maid: You must be rather good at it, they positioned you to guard a dark and empty room.
castle guard: I had to stop by here.
maid: For any important reason? Did something catch your eye?
castle guard: Nope, just passing by.
maid: Well aren't you a boring companion. Are you not interested in making your stop a bit more worthwhile?
Summarize the dialogue | maid is unsatisfied with her work and wishes she could be the one in the spotlight. The castle guard is just passing by. |
#Person1#: Sorry! Excuse me! I got your message.
#Person2#: Taylor? Taylor! Is this a joke? Is it really you? But. . . but. . . everyone said you were dead!
#Person1#: That's OK. Just let it out. I'm OK! I was out of town with. . . Femi.
#Person2#: Oh, Taylor! I'm so. . . so happy. But then. . . who's that?
#Person1#: Taylor Smith. But not me. The pallbearers are carrying out the casket. It would be rude to just leave. Let's follow. | #Person2#'s astonished to get Taylor's message who's thought to be dead. Taylor tells #Person2# the man lying there is not him and he was actually out of town with Femi. |
Shantelle: Muse are playing in Bristol next June!!!! shall we go?
Chay: OMG!! Awesome!!! How much are tickets though?
Shantelle: Urgh, I don't know, but they'll be expensive!!
Chay: Oh no! When do tickets go on sale? I'd imagine they will sell out pretty quick?
Shantelle: Maybe, I'll check.
Shantelle: Oh yeah they have, well that made the decision for us... they were £140 anyway... each!
Chay: Ah well, maybe another time?
Shantelle: Yeah, when we are rich and famous!
Chay: 🤣 🤞 | Chay and Shantelle will skip Muse's concert in Bristol next June. |
#Person1#: He's here. Bye Dad.
#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait ... Where are you going?
#Person1#: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.
#Person2#: Who with? You mean you're going on a date?
#Person1#: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He's sooo cool. We're going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.
#Person2#: Dirk.
#Person1#: I have to go.
#Person2#: Wait, wait. I want to meet this guy.
#Person1#: He's waiting for me.
#Person2#: Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the library?
#Person1#: Dad! We're going out to eat, and then we're going to catch a movie.
#Person2#: What movie and what is it rated?
#Person1#: It's a science fiction thriller called ... well, I don't know what it is called, but it's rated PG.
#Person2#: And where's the movie showing?
#Person1#: Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater.
#Person2#: Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too.
#Person1#: Ah, Dad.
#Person2#: Hey, Let me meet that guy. [Father looks out the living room window] ... Hey, that guy has a moustache!
#Person1#: Dad. That's not Dirk. That's his older brother. He's taking us there! Can I go now?
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Mom said I could, and mom knows his parents.
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Dad.
#Person2#: Okay, but be home by 8:00.
#Person1#: Eight!? The movie doesn't start until 7:30. Come on, Dad.
#Person2#: Okay. Be back by 11:00.
#Person1#: Love you, Dad.
#Person2#: Love you, too.
#Person1#: Bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person1# is going out with Dirk tonight and tells her Dad they will go out to eat and catch a movie. #Person1#'s dad asks #Person1# to be back by 11:00, and #Person1# agrees. |
Nick: Hey
Harriett: What's up?
Nick: Just thought I'll pass by and say hi
Harriett: That's nice of you. How have you been?
Nick: Splendid, I'm actually on a short holiday in London (of all places)
Harriett: Mmm sounds almost better than the Lake District
Nick: Almost better but not quite
Harriett: But where does this unexpected holiday come from?
Nick: Well, you know the perks of an academic job, where work is permanently mixed up with your personal life
Harriett: A ha ha ha. Sure I get it. So it's holiday because you have decided to name it so?
Nick: Exactly. I do have more free time than usual but of course I'm still working.
Harriett: Sounds reasonable. I assume PhD is on track?
Nick: More or less, it all takes too long as usual, but I'm getting there
Harriett: Oh that's really good to hear. So you're defending this year?
Nick: This academic year. More specifically, just before this academic year ends... lol
Harriett: Ha ha, how clever this is
Nick: I know... Anyway, if I manage to have it finished by July, I think it'll be quite a good result
Harriett: Ofc, totally
Nick: I don't want to ask about your job, but hope everything is fine... What have you been doing of late?
Harriett: Ha ha, to be fair, I have nothing against your don't ask don't tell approach. When it comes to more interesting parts of my life... Fuck knows, I've been to a few concerts, but of course only Chris can really judge if they were good or not. Let's not mention work but I've been generally tired because of it and did little more than cooking and cleaning really...
Nick: Have you seen any of Alex?
Harriett: Yeah, I actually took her to one of the concerts and we went for drinks
Nick: Cool. We should all meet soon. I think my roomies will be travelling soon. Will think of a dinner
Harriett: Sounds good
Nick: Yeah, I'll keep you posted
Harriett: Please do. Enjoy London meanwhile
Nick: I sure will. Keep in touch
Harriett: xx | Nick is on a short holiday in London. He's working on his PhD thesis and will defend it by the end of this academic year. Harriett has been to a few concerts, and is tired of work. |
#Person1#: Have you been in America long, Hellen?
#Person2#: No. Only for a couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Where are you going to study?
#Person2#: I am going to register at Harvard next month.
#Person1#: What are you going to major in?
#Person2#: I am going to major in tourism. What about you? How long have you been here?
#Person1#: For nearly four years.
#Person2#: Well. You should be able to give me some advice on where to stay. At the moment, I am staying in a hotel which is far away from the school. | Hellen is going to Harvard to study tourism and asks #Person1#, who has been here for four years, for some suggestions about where to stay. |
hunter: On my bed! What a bloody mess. Come on then....
dog: Master! Master! I am good boy. I kill many rabbits and put them on your bed, master. Can I have the bones?
hunter: We'll see about the bones. Ah here they are. Dog you did good! hardly a mark on them, lets go clean them and hang them with the other furs outside the cottage.
dog: ... MASTER! INTRUDER! SOMEONE IS HERE, MASTER!
hunter: What! Pup stand you ground, I have my knife. Can you tell be it human or beast that enters our cottage?
dog: HUMAN, MASTER! I DO NOT TRUST THIS HUMAN... THEY SMELL OF EVIL...
hunter: Very well, we must make a plan. Are they inside the house yet?
dog: No, master. They are coming up the road to our cottage. I must kill them.
Summarize the dialogue | dog finds rabbits on the hunter's bed. The bones are outside the cottage. The dog does not trust the human that entered the house. |
villager: Hello sir, do you think we will ever take down this horrid whipping station?
village official: No way. It's the only way we can keep some of these idiots in line. The king has ordered it and I can't disobey his orders or you know what happens...
villager: So there are no rumors going around that people are asking for it to be taken down?
village official: Of course there are rumors, but you know the king. He doesn't care.
villager: Are you creating some of these rumors?
village official: Why would I do that?
villager: Because you believe this is morally wrong, ....having this whipping station here.
village official: Ok, maybe just a little but I can't upset the king or...off with my head.
villager: I knew some officials still had morals.
village official: please don't tell anyone
villager: Oh...oh my..
village official: What's wrong???
villager: I dropped my purse.
Summarize the dialogue | Villager wants to take down the whipping station, but the official refuses. The king ordered it and the official can't disobey his orders. Villager dropped his purse. |
man: I'm great! Would you like to fish with me?
villager: That would be great! You have an extra pole?
man: Yeah! There is one over there by that tree.
villager: Great, thanks! You caught anything yet today?
man: I got this wone about twenty minutes before you showed up. Isn't he a beaut?
villager: Wow, that's a biggun!
man: I have a few more small ones in here. Gonna have a fish fry later.
villager: Sounds like a wonderful feast. I hope I catch a few.
man: I love coming out here. It's quite peaceful. And everyone is happy when I come back with food.
villager: I bet! Usually I'm stuck out in the fields and farming. It's nice to have a break.
man: Water is nice and clear today. I can see the bottom.
villager: I'm not having much luck. All I'm catching is mud...
man: Sometime you got it, sometimes you don't. I guess it's not your day.
Summarize the dialogue | man and villager are fishing in the lake. Man caught a big one and has a few small ones. Villager is having no luck. |
deer: hello fox
fox: Hello deer. I am so hungry. Any food around here?
deer: I seem to find a lot to eat here, what do you like to eat?
fox: Maybe squirrels
deer: How about a pheasant?
fox: I don't like them. I can try an ox
deer: There doesn't seem to be any ox, just a pheasant, you are a picky thing aren't you?
fox: Yes i am picky. The oxen cross the grounds every day. Let us wait
deer: You are too little to kill an oxen
fox: I will use this. Can you help?
deer: I am a vegan animal I cannot kill another animal
fox: Then i will just try this
deer: Go get him! I bet he tastes better than you think
Summarize the dialogue | Fox is hungry. Deer suggests pheasants, squirrels and oxen. Fox is picky and wants to eat an ox. Deer is a vegan and can't kill an ox. Fox will use this to kill an ox. |
#Person1#: How was your trip to New York?
#Person2#: It was fun. I took the train there.
#Person1#: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train, this one went across the northern part of the country, from Seattle all the way to Chicago, Illonois.
#Person1#: How long did that part of the trip take?
#Person2#: 45 hours.
#Person1#: Then how long did it take to get from Chicago to New York?
#Person2#: Another 20 hours, this time I had a window seat, and the view was amazing! High stayed up just to look, by the time I arrived in New York. I was exhausted!
#Person1#: Would you recommend traveling that way?
#Person2#: I think it's a great way to see the country, trains often travel near the coast or through other beautiful areas. But I wouldn't recommend it to someone who wants to save time, the whole trip took more than 3 days. | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the train trip from Los Angeles to New York. #Person2# thinks it's a great way to see the country but it isn't recommendable to the time-savers. |
vendor: hello
merchant: Are you looking to sell anything new vendor?
vendor: No, I want to buy some kebab
merchant: These are delicious I am getting one myself
vendor: They really are. The best from this entire region
merchant: I've eaten like 6 of these today, I can't get enough of them. I have to get them every time I come to this town to trade
vendor: It is really nice
merchant: So how is buisiness?
vendor: We just coping. The winter is close, sales are slo
merchant: I have a few things that might fly off the shelves for you. Let me know if you are interseted
vendor: I am interested ..
merchant: Have you ever had chocolate covered rasins?
vendor: no sire
Summarize the dialogue | Vendor wants to buy kebabs. Merchant has eaten 6 of them today. Vendor is interested in chocolate covered raisins. |
#Person1#: Operator. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. How do I get an outside line, please?
#Person1#: Just dial 0, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the phone number you want to call. Or we can place a call for you, if you want.
#Person2#: No, thanks a lot. I'll try it myself. | #Person2# phones the Operator to ask how to get an outside line. |
Cody: wtf happened?
Brian: don't know
Cody: we need to find out
Brian: I know, asap | Cody and Brian want to find out what happened. |
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: I want to know about fees.
#Person1#: Which fees?
#Person2#: Overdraft fees.
#Person1#: You will be required to pay a small fee for every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How much is the fee?
#Person1#: You'll have to pay $ 25 every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: That's a small fee?
#Person1#: It should stop you from overdrafting.
#Person2#: You would think it would, but it most likely won't.
#Person1#: Can I help you with anything else?
#Person2#: That's it for today. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there is an overdraft fee of $25 to keep people from overdrafting. |
animal: How are you doing, fish?
fish: Good gracious - a talking rodent! Whatever next?
animal: You are a talking fish. It's nothing wrong with talking.
fish: You have me there. Tell me, what is life like on dry land?
animal: I like it but I avoid humans because I dislike them.
fish: They have eaten many of my kindred
animal: Sorry to hear...humans are feared among my family too.
fish: I should dearly love to set fin on dry land one day
animal: I don't think it is biologically possible for you...be thankful for who you are.
fish: I would be were it not for all the hooks in the water!
animal: You have more area in the water than I have on the land.
fish: Alas but I generally stick to the shallows
animal: You have to be careful in shallows. You might be eaten.
fish: Nay! I am larger than many of my species and, I am afraid to say, sometimes eat them
Summarize the dialogue | fish is surprised to hear that animal is a talking rodent. The animal likes life on dry land but avoids humans because they dislike him. The fish would like to set his fin on dry land one day. |
#Person1#: I really love this meal.
#Person2#: Thanks. I was hoping that you would all enjoy this meal.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to cook these amazing dishes?
#Person2#: I got a really wonderful cookbook for my birthday and decided to try out a few of the recipes.
#Person1#: The chicken is out of this world!
#Person2#: I love that dish as well. It is coconut chicken with rice.
#Person1#: I was wondering if there was shrimp in the soup.
#Person2#: Yes, that soup has a shrimp base. I also added sea vegetables and lemon grass.
#Person1#: It worked out well that the wine that I brought to share seems to blend well with this meal.
#Person2#: I love this wine! It goes very well with the chicken. | #Person1# loves the dishes #Person2# cooked and #Person2# says they were from a wonderful cookbook and they think the wine blends well with the meal. |
Marry: thanks 4 the party
Marry: see u tomo!
Dwyne: :)
Dwyne: get some sleep alreday
Dwyne: <file_picture>
Marry: ok, ok
Marry: goodnight :) | Marry and Dwyne are going to see each other tomorrow. |
gods: hello human
monk: Good heavens! The Gods have blessed me with their presence!
gods: yes, my friend. Today is your lucky day
monk: I have devoted my entire life in your name, esteemed deities!
gods: i know, that is why i have decided to honor you with my presence
monk: I'm sorry, but this is the best offering I can give right now.
gods: I don't need your money monk, ask one thing and i'll grant you your wish
monk: I wish to achieve transcendence so that I may ascend to the heavens after my passing.
gods: Continue this way and that wouldn't need be a wish
monk: Did I hear that correctly? You are offering me passage to heaven?
gods: That is assured as long you remain in this part, now ask for something earthly
monk: I wish for endless physical strength so that I may defend the Temple for the rest of my earthly life.
Summarize the dialogue | gods have visited a monk. He has devoted his life to the gods. He asks them for eternal physical strength. |
a big sheep-like brown dog: No wonder you have so much love in your heart, unlike me. All I know is that I crossed a large river on my way here...
loved ones: Well the altar is pointing west, so that must be the river you are talking about! As I sit here on the pews, God has told me that he put us here for a reason and for me to guide you back to your owner. Lord please bless this brown dog
a big sheep-like brown dog: Thank you for your blessing, no one has ever been so kind to me. It is indeed fate that has brought us here together at the altar.
loved ones: Your welcome. It is my duty to make sure everyone is loved equally. Loved ones are so important and you must feel like your owner is dying to see you again. We must act quick too because the priest usually does not like pets in his church and I disagree with that
a big sheep-like brown dog: Right, if we start our journey now we shall reach by evening. The Priest will be asleep.
Summarize the dialogue | The big sheep-like brown dog is lost. The altar is pointing west, so he must have crossed a river on his way here. The altar is a place of worship. The dog is guided by the loved ones to his owner. |
John: GUESS WHAT
Frank: hmm?
John: I'm getting a dog!
Frank: whoa, you're parents gave in???
John: yeah!!!
John: I honestly thought they never would
John: especially mum said no way, that she knew who'd end up having to take care of everything
John: but I promised I'd arrange it so I could go on walks during lunch and so on
Frank: wow, congratulations, man
Frank: you've always told me that you'd like to have one and the day has finally come!
John: I'm honestly SO happy
Frank: are you adopting or getting a purebred?
John: dad keeps telling me to get one from a breeder, but I really think it's better to adopt
John: I mean those little guys just get killed if they aren't adopted...
John: and I don't have any particular breed in mind anyway
John: I just know I'd like a larger one
Frank: I was about to ask you that, haha
Frank: can't picture you with a chihuahua
John: well, I guess I'll see at the shelter, who knows
John: I might just fall in love with a tiny dog
Frank: will your parents be going with you to choose one?
Frank: I was a little reluctant about this at first but I guess since we live together, it seems only fair that they have a say in that
John: I hope they won't be making any more problems, then
Frank: me too... I really hope so | John's parents finally let him have a dog. John prefers to adopt one. He will go to a shelter with parents. |
Rob: hi Sue can you work today?
Sue: yes no prob, whats wrong?
Rob: Jane has fallen ill....
Sue: Again?
Rob: Yes 🤬🤬
Rob: its getting to be a bit of a habit on a Tuesday
Sue: do you think she has another job?
Rob: I'm not sure but she needs to pick her ideas up or she will need another job! | Sue will work today replacing Jane. Jane frequently calls in sick on Tuesdays. Jane needs to rectify the situation, or she risks being fired. |
#Person1#: I heard you received a prize for you book.
#Person2#: yes, I did. I won a prize for best local history book at the annual book awards.
#Person1#: congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement.
#Person2#: actually, I was happy just to get the book published. Winning the prize was an added bonus.
#Person1#: what was the prize?
#Person2#: I won $200 to spend on any books of my choice.
#Person1#: that's a great prize for a person who writes books! Have you ever won a prize before?
#Person2#: I shared a prize with some friends last week. We won a bottle of whisky at a pub quiz.
#Person1#: I won $10 in the lottery last month. Perhaps next time, I'll be luckier and win the jackpot! | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on winning the prize for #Person2#'s book. Then they share their own experience of winning a prize before. |
Suzy Davies AM: It is not directly about USW it is about the geographic spread of provision I wonder if you could just give us a snapshot of what that looks like and whether you think—certainly for PGCE or postgrad courses anyway—that if they are not accessible geographically and we have got students who already have three years worth of debt they are not going to be looking to necessarily live away from home for a fourth year and may want to study nearer home Has there been any research done on the access to these postgrad courses about where people are coming from and whether that is had an impact on the fact that some of these places have not been filled ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Currently with our current providers there is a significant geographical spread There are centres here in the southeast there are centres in the southwest in mid Wales and in north Wales Obviously accessibility is an issue for us We do think that for some students accessibility is an issue and of course that is why we are responding with our parttime PGCE route which actually will be location neutral because you will be able to study that as a distance learner and so you will be able to remain in your community and undertake that course So that is part of the attractiveness I believe of offering that to people So if geographical disadvantage is stopping somebody from pursuing a career aspiration to qualify as a teacher our new parttime PGCE as I said will allow them to do that | Kirsty Williams said there was a significant geographic spread with their current providers currently. They thought for some students, accessibility was an issue, and that was why they were responding with their part-time PGCE route, which actually would be located neutral. Therefore, if geographical disadvantages were stopping somebody from pursuing a career aspiration to qualify as a teacher, the new part-time PGCE would allow them to do this. |
Ben: Have you seen the newest Simpsons episode?
Tim: no
Tim: NO SPOILERS
Ben: fine...
Ben: it's a good one
Tim: SHUT UP
Tim: NOT A FUCKING WORD!
Ben: fine | Ben saw last episode of the Simpsons. |
#Person1#: Hey there! I've been hoping to run into you. Are you busy tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: Let me see. . . Wednesday morning. Yes, I am booked solid all morning. What's up?
#Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you about the sales projections for next year. I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to use the spreadsheet you set up for me. It has a lot of complicated form
#Person2#: I can explain them to you. It'll just take about a half an hour. How about Friday afternoon?
#Person1#: Ooh. Sorry, that's not good for me. I am tied up all day Friday. We'll have to do it next week. I am wide open then.
#Person2#: OK. Shall we say next week, on Tuesday at 2:30?
#Person1#: Sure, that'll be fine for me. I'll come to your office so you can show how you set up these macros. | #Person1# and #Person2# negotiate on a time to talk about the sales projections for next year. They decide to meet next Tuesday. |
Diana: Dear Leo and Yadani, just to let you know I've added you to my whatsapp contacts. I hope you don't mind.
Leo: Of course not! We feel flattered.
Diana: You are such beautiful people and I'm happy that I've met you. :x :x
Leo: Thank you. The feeling is mutual.
Leo: 8-D
Diana: Marcus and I are also very thankful for all your hospitality and tasty breakfasts. It was so grand of you to get the cheese for me! Thank you very much.
Leo: My pleasure. You should have told me at once that you are vegetarian. No problem for me to get you cheese very day. And ham for Marcus.
Diana: Absolutely lovely of you! Your breakfasts keep us going till late afternoon.
Diana: And we love your fruit salads!
Leo: We will get an extra portion tomorrow!
Diana: :))
Diana: :x | Diana and Marcus are grateful for hospitality and breakfasts that Leo and Yadani prepare for them. |
Ula: <file_photo>
Jensen: Pretty flowers!
Jensen: For your grandma?
Ula: Yes | Jensen likes the flowers which are for Ula's grandma. |
#Person1#: I hear that there is a festival called Duanwu in China.
#Person2#: Yes. It is also called Dragon Boat Festival.
#Person1#: Why are you celebrating this festival?
#Person2#: We celebrate it to commemorate a great patriotic poet of China, Qu Yuan.
#Person1#: What do you do on that day?
#Person2#: We'll have rice dumplings. What's more, there are also dragon boat matches in some places of southern China.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# introduces #Person1# to the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. |
Brandon: Have you ever been to the Caribbean?
Katie: No, not really, not my social class, I guess :P
Nicole: hahaha, I was a few times actually, it doesn't need to be very expensive
Brandon: and where were you?
Nicole: With my parents in Grenada and Barbados
Nicole: and last year with Steven in the Dominican Republic
Brandon: cool, and how was it?
Nicole: hmm the islands are of course very beautiful
Nicole: but the Lesser Antilles are also a bit different than the Greater
Brandon: which are the Lesser and which the Greater?
Nicole: The Greater are all the bigger islands in the West like Cuba, Hispaniola and Jamaica. The Lesser - all the small countries and colonies in the East
Nicole: and some of this countries are among the most dangerous in the world, like they have the highest criminal rates, others are very safe... no rule really
Brandon: so what are the most dangerous?
Nicole: I believe Jamaica, Dominican Rep., St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico. If you're not going to stay in close resorts, you should avoid them
Brandon: thanks! And I actually wanted to fly to St. Kitts.
Nicole: go to Montserrat, their last recorded murder occurred in 2008, it's super safe :P | Nicole has been to the Carribean a few times. With her parents she was in Grenada and Barbados and with Steven in the Dominican Republic. Some of the Carribean countries are among the most dangerous in the world. Brandon wanted to fly to St. Kitts. Nicole recommends Montserrat instead. |
electric eel: Do you protect the king's castle as well?
creature: Yes I try my best
electric eel: How long have you been here?
creature: I have been here all my life
electric eel: I've only been here a few years, but I like it.
creature: Yea, it's very peaceful here.
electric eel: Have you seen anything exciting lately? The other day a man was being chased or something and fell right into the water. I got him so good that he actually screamed for his mother!
creature: Hahaha. I dont get to see all that. I sleep through most of the day
electric eel: Still, there must be excitement sometimes at night.
Summarize the dialogue | electric eel protects the king's castle. creature has been here all his life. electric eel saw a man fall into the water and scream for his mother. creature sleeps most of the day. |
gypsy: Could be possible. I'm here at this kingdom to drop off this grain basket.
band member: That is alot of grain. Did you grow it your self?
gypsy: Yes, I have! I grew this at the farm I was at a few days ago.
band member: Would you like to see a new song I am writing about my visit here so far?
gypsy: Sure, I'd love to hear it!
band member: I gave you the paper. I cannot remember without it. Besides I am shy to read it out loud being so new and all.
gypsy: Wow, this is an amazing song!
band member: You really like it? I think it will be a hit! Who doesn't want to know what goes on at the castle?!
gypsy: Yes, everyone around here will love it, I'm pretty sure!
band member: It's almost my turn in line to speak with the king. I think I'm going to get the job.
gypsy: Good luck, I believe in you!
Summarize the dialogue | band member is here to drop off a grain basket. He grew it at the farm he was at a few days ago. He is writing a song about his visit here so far. |
cook: Oh? What is the occasion?
butler: It is to celebrate her birthday! Where is the Queen anyway? I need to give her a message.
cook: I'm not sure, I thought that you would know?
butler: I am the butler not a hand maid!
cook: What's the difference? You are to look after the Queen so you should know where she is.
butler: I serve the master, and shouldn't you be down in the kitchen? Why are you even in the Queen's Chamber.
cook: I was told to come here upon finishing the meal?
butler: Take care not to sully any of this fine silk with your dirty hands. The maids have enough to do without picking up after you.
cook: How dare you insult me when my job is of such great importance, unlike yours.
butler: I will have no violence in my master's home. I insist on decorum in this castle!
cook: I suppose that is fair, but the Queen still must eat her feast and she is nowhere to be found.
Summarize the dialogue | The Queen's birthday is today. The butler needs to give her a message. The cook is in the Queen's Chamber. |
servant: Hello, Your Highness! What brings you to the garden today?
princess: Hello. I just wanted to get out and enjoy this nice weather by going for a walk. Are you gathering items for a meal?
servant: I am, indeed. The cook has asked me to fill the basket with a variety of herbs. He's making a special stew and some fresh bread tonight.
princess: Oh that sounds lovely. Would you like some help? I enjoy picking herbs in the garden!
servant: I would love your help. Please, let me give you a basket. Feel free to pick anything you desire. Here- when you pick something, you can crush it with your fingers and bring it to your nose to smell the fragrance.
princess: Lovely! Thank you. I do enjoy smelling fresh herbs. Are you looking for any in particular today?
Summarize the dialogue | The servant is gathering herbs for a stew and fresh bread for tonight's dinner. The princess wants to help him. |
king: Well, the wizard you said was a quack, you know the one I said would make our crops grow three-fold? You told me he would cause famine... well... you are never wrong.
the queen: What you admitted to being wrong. We must be in big trouble this time. Should I send a letter to my father. Perhaps he could spare some food and troops to keep the peace.
king: Your father? YOUR FATHER?! You swore you would never bring him into our affairs again! You know how I feel about that man! He thinks I am a fool. He thinks you are too good for me! There must be another way.
the queen: Well if you've got any ideas I'm all ears. Oh and have that wizard flogged. He must be taught a lesson.
king: Not Benny, I love Benny! Maybe if we gave him one more chance...
the queen: So no ideas. That's what I figured. Perhaps we can trade some of the jewelry and gold from the treasury for grain.
Summarize the dialogue | The king and queen are worried about the famine. The king is angry with the queen's father. The queen wants to ask him for help. |
#Person1#: Didn ' t you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don ' t know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That ' s ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o ' clock and punch out after 5 o ' clock every work day.
#Person2#: How about the lunch break, Lucy?
#Person1#: From 11 thirty to 1 o ' clock.
#Person2#: May I ask whether we need to work overtime?
#Person1#: Sometimes, but not quite often. | Lucy tells Monica to punch in before 8 and punch out after 5. The lunch break is 11:30-13:00, sometimes overtime is needed. |
servant: hi
a young maiden: Hello and thank you. Do you enjoy flowers as much as I do?
servant: yes!
a young maiden: I don't live far from here. I serve the duke.
Summarize the dialogue | A young maiden and a servant are talking about flowers. |
Thomas: hey beautiful
Thomas: <file_gif>
Valery: not in the mood
Thomas: i can cheer you up sunshine!
Thomas: <file_gif>
Valery: goof
Thomas: a little bit of Valery in my lifeeee
Valery: a little bit of peace, please
Thomas: ✌️✌️✌️
Valery: hah ✌️ | Thomas sent gifs to Valery to cheer her up, but she was not in the mood for jokes. |
Mia: <file _video>
Mark: Some serously good music here!
Mia: I like the sound.
Mark: Me too.
Mia: Glad to hear it :)
Mark: Are you into jazz at all?
Mia: Depends. | Mia and Mark enjoy similar music. |
Maria: Guys, don't bring anything, I've cooked so much
Andrew: We will bring some wine we bought in Italy last year
Martha: Especially for a night like this
Maria: How nice of you!! thanks | Maria has cooked a lot of food. Andrew will bring some Italian wine. |
#Person1#: Hi Mrs. Marten, Guess what? I've decided that I want to play a sport. I'm thinking about joining one of the teams at school.
#Person2#: That's a great idea Joe, which sport do you want to play?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, which one I'd be good at. I can run really fast, but I'm not very good at throwing or catching a ball.
#Person2#: Um, well, you probably shouldn't play baseball or football then, and you wouldn't be very good at basketball either.
#Person1#: Is there a swim team? Maybe I'd be better at that.
#Person2#: We were supposed to have a swim team this year. But we didn't get enough money. I'm sorry Joe.
#Person1#: Oh well, I guess I can find something else to do. Thanks for your advice.
#Person2#: No problem, maybe we can look at the different clubs on campus you could join instead. Can you come back to see me after class? I'll be in the school volunteers office. | Joe tells Mrs. Marten that he wants to join a sports team but he is not good at throwing or catching a ball, so he wants to join a swim team but the school doesn't have it. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello, Susan. This is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
#Person1#: OK, wait right where you are. I'll come and get you.
#Person2#: That's not necessary. If you tell me the directions once again, I'll probably be all right this time.
#Person1#: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one across the street.
#Person1#: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe shop. My house is the seventh house from the corner on your right.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. I'm sure I'll be able to find it this time. | Jim phones Susan as he's having trouble finding her house. Susan tells him the right directions. |
fishermen: Well hello there madam looking good today!
a madam and her girls: Thank you sir! You are the charmer!
fishermen: Tell me are you and your girls interested in fish? I will give you a bargain!
a madam and her girls: And what bargain is that sir?
fishermen: I will sell you 5 fish for a measly 2 copper!
a madam and her girls: I have a better deal.... I will give you a go with one of my girls for the 5 fish
fishermen: Anyone of them?????
a madam and her girls: Any pick you want
fishermen: Give me the tallest one you have and I will give you 10 fish!
a madam and her girls: Done! Here she is a 6 foot tall beauty!
fishermen: She is gorgeous..... I will be right back with her....
a madam and her girls: Take your time.... I have the 10 fish
fishermen: She is truly woderful....
a madam and her girls: I am glad that you were satisifed
Summarize the dialogue | fishermen will buy 10 fish for the tallest girl from a madam and her girls. |
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: You must give this to the queen from me. I never get invited to the castle and I would like her to have it for her birthday. Did you get her anything yet?
king: no that is my biggest concern i have no idea what she would like and thank you
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: Well, if you wish you could say you got this for her. What about a new horse. I know hers is getting quite old.
king: she knows she can have her pick of any horse it must be something truly worthy of her
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: What about a talking horse? I have heard rumors of one in the village up in the mountains.
king: now that would be something to see tell me more of this talking horse
an acolyte preparing for evening prayer service: He is all white and his hair sparkles. He speaks many different languages and I have heard he is quite funny.
king: that will make a wonderful gift i must order him captured at once
Summarize the dialogue | an acolyte wants to give the queen a birthday present. The king has no idea what the queen would like. The acolyte suggests a talking horse. The king orders the capture of the horse. |
#Person1#: Hey. What's this on Facebook? It says ... Are you getting married?
#Person2#: Yeah. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: No. Why didn't you tell me about it? It says you're getting married next week.
#Person2#: Yeah, and I'm bringing her over to mom's house tomorrow. You'll love Jasmine.
#Person1#: Jasmine?
#Person2#: Yeah. Here's her picture on Facebook.
#Person1#: Oh. Wow.
#Person2#: What? What do you mean?
#Person1#: Dad is not going to be impressed.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: She's got, like a lot her tattoos and a nose ring, and uh, I'm sorry. The family is going to be really surprised.
#Person2#: Ah, she's so, well, so sensitive and caring.
#Person1#: Um, well ....
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Have ... have you taken any marriage prep classes?
#Person2#: Ah, who needs that anyway? I know all about women.
#Person1#: Yeah. Right, like .... What have you had? Like ten girlfriends in the last six months?
#Person2#: Well, that's different!
#Person1#: Uh, listen. Obviously, you need to improve your communication skills, and the best thing at this point .... if you're really set on marrying Jamie...
#Person2#: Jasmine ...
#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry, Jasmine, anyway, um, you really should take a marriage prep class.
#Person2#: What? What you are talking about? I know all about love and romance.
#Person1#: Uh. Right ....
#Person2#: What? What do you mean?
#Person1#: Look. Okay. It's more than that. What do you know about, say, personal finance?
#Person2#: Well, you know ...
#Person1#: I mean, how are you going to manage your money together? Are you going to have a joint bank account? Whose salary is going to pay the bills?
#Person2#: Ah, no problem. No problem. We have that figured out. My paycheck is going to be automatically transfered to her overseas bank account.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Uh, where exactly is this account? What's the name of the bank?
#Person2#: Ah, I don't know. Jasmine's going to take care of that.
#Person1#: Oh, boy. Right. Um, well, what about children? Are you guys going to have any kids?
#Person2#: Well, I want a large family, so eight kids would be just about right.
#Person1#: Wow! What does Jasmine say about that?
#Person2#: Ah, well, she doesn't want any kids, but I'll change her mind once we get married.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Okay, what about housework? How are you going to handle that?
#Person2#: Well, Jasmine won't mind doing it.
#Person1#: Did she said that?
#Person2#: Well, not exactly. We've been just so busy planning out our honeymoon, that we just haven't worked out, you know, these small details.
#Person1#: Great! You know what? By the time you learn her last name, I think things are going to be over between the two of you.
#Person2#: No, you just want and see. | #Person2# is going to marry Jasmine but #Person1# hasn't heard about that. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take marriage prep classes and finds that #Person2# hasn't really figured out how to manage the money, how many children to have, and how to handle the housework with Jasmine and thinks their marriage will not succeed, but #Person2# is confident about himself and the marriage. |
king: Well, seems you couldn't evade capture for long.
person: What did I do to deserve your pursuit, damned corrupt king>
king: You
person: Excuse me? Speak up!
king: You will be hanged for your crimes to the crown.
person: Tell me what I have done, damnit!
king: Plotting to dethrone me is considered treason. Punishable by death.
person: Dethrone you? I've done no such thing!
king: You have been ratted out, your comrades gave you up.
person: I'm telling you, I've been framed! Such a corrupt monster, you are!
king: Give that back or I'll have your family hanged along with you.
person: I already have nothing to lose with you here about to kill me for nothing!
king: Then I'll make you suffer longer.
Summarize the dialogue | king has caught a person plotting to dethrone him. He will be hanged. |
village chief: Aargh you snarky one! I had to get my hands dirty in the muck for these. What about now?
dogs: ok, i will sniff you 2 kilos of gold hope that will be good enough
village chief: This basket can fit 5 kilos. You need to do better than just 2 kilos. Ha!
dogs: You greedy chief. Just because you gave me few fishes you want me to lose my youthful sniffing powers. Don't you know I need it for dating beautiful female dogs?. Anyways just this time only cool?
village chief: I am going to smear you with this,. How dare you disobey my command?!
dogs: Wait, are you wanting this gold because you want to compete with my owner? If so I will bit you and there won't be any sniffing today..lol
village chief: I've had it with you. Knew I couldn't trust you!
Summarize the dialogue | The village chief wants the dogs to sniff him 5 kilos of gold. The dogs are angry and refuse to do it. The chief is going to smear the dogs with the gold. |
ghost: You can hear me? Most people do not pay attention to me. As if I don't exist
worshipper: Yes. I can here you. Are you a lost soul?
ghost: No, yes, maybe.... I haunt the halls of this castle that once was king in. I cannot get to the other side, so I haunt until I leave this world
worshipper: I can help you pass to the other side. You have come to the right place.
ghost: What is it you can do to help me.... I have been here a long time
worshipper: All I have to do is read some passages and you will see a light. You have to walk into the light.
ghost: What passages? Sounds like mumbo, jumbo to me
worshipper: Well, it is. I have seen it work. It's up to you. scaring people sounds like some fun too.
ghost: It is not that I do it for fun.... well maybe not all of the time.
worshipper: I am so sorry. I know if I could I would really enjoy playing tricks on people. You seem more sad to do fun things.
Summarize the dialogue | ghost is haunting the halls of the castle. The worshipper can help him to pass to the other side. |
#Person1#: Reception desk, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Smith Brown, from room 1016. The last room on the east side of the hotel.
#Person1#: Yes. Can I do something for you?
#Person2#: You certainly can, I can't get to sleep. The people in the next room, room 1014 are making too much noise. They're probably having a birthday party. All the cheering and laughing are driving me crazy.
#Person1#: I see I'll give them a call.
#Person2#: I wish you would, this has been going on for over 2 hours.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'll take care of it right away.
#Person2#: Well, I was really hoping, you could move to a different room. Alright, let me check. Uh, would room 868 be alright? On the eighth floor.
#Person1#: That sounds great, thank you. | Smith calls the reception desk because of the noise from room 1014. #Person1# checks and moves Smith to 868. |
Owen: U guys left early?
Alison: Programmers. They don't know what the fun is.
Owen: Yea they looked a bit reserved…
Alison: They ARE reserved.
Owen: How is Maggie? Still an interesting profile?
Alison: Ohh, Owen. Absolutely no! This girl can destroy everyone's good mood in 5 seconds
Owen: How? I thought you like each other 😂
Alison: Yes, we do. But she annoys me so much sometimes, that I just want to hit her with a brick. She can be so negative!
Owen: Oh, I know why you say so. She took your hairdryer again.
Alison: Yes! How did you know?
Owen: A little bird told me that you had an argument in the morning. At 5am!!!
Alison: Ok, we did. We usually get up super early.
Owen: You start work at 9am. What’s the point?
Alison: I like to take my time – do my hair, eat breakfast, study, etc. I guess it’s the same for Maggie.
Owen: I wake up at 8am and sometimes I think it’s too early…
Alison: You would need to be a girl to understand that!
Owen: I live with girls and they are normal. You guys are insane! | Alison claims that programmers left early because they're not party people. Alison notices that Maggie can be very negative. Maggie took Alison's hairdryer and they had an argument at 5 am. Owen can't understand why the girls get up so early to work which starts at 9 am. |
spider: You have a cozy cottage.
peasant: Ah! How did you get in here?
spider: I've been here for months you hysterical fool.
peasant: Oh.. is that so. Why did you invade here of all places?
spider: All the flies. They apparently like your filthy abode.
peasant: Filthy? Watch your tongue!
spider: You should clean this place up. At least I've cut down on the flies.
peasant: You should clean up your tongue. Invading another mans home.
spider: I am not a man. I am a spider. I like to trap prey in my webs and then sneak up on it. I enjoy sensing my preys terror just before I eat them.
peasant: Get out my house!
spider: I am highly poisonous. You might not want to do that, peasant.
peasant: I'm already dead on the inside. Try me spider
spider: My pleasure.
Summarize the dialogue | spider has been living in the peasant's cottage for months. He likes to trap prey in his webs and then sneak up on it. |
Adam: Yo. What was the name of this folk band that played viking music?
Adam: The one we used to listen while driving everytime you had an exam?
Martin: Wardruna?
Adam: Yes! Thank you! I couldn't remember!
Martin: You're welcome! Buy the way, they're playing concert here next year! I hear that tickets are still available!
Adam: Wow! Count me in if you want to go! I'll gladly hear them live!
Martin: Sure!
Martin: <file_other>
Martin: I'm sending you the link to the event
Adam: Thanks! | Everytime Martin had an exam he and Adam would listen to the scandinavian folk band Wardruna. Wardruna has a gig here next year. Martin and Adam want to come. |
villager: You know very well that a villager should not go near the forest right
guard: Of course I know that! I'm a guard. What do you take me for a fool?
villager: what brings you to the bazaar when you should be working
guard: Ha! You question the King's guard! I was sent here to procure something for the King himself.
villager: ok I am sorry , let me show you around as a way to make it up to you
guard: Very well very well.
Summarize the dialogue | The guard was sent to the bazaar to procure something for the King. The villager will show the guard around the bazaar. |
#Person1#: Are you going to camp this summer?
#Person2#: Oh no, I'm too old for that now. I'm going to a hiking trip. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: This year I'm going to be a camp teacher.
#Person2#: You really want to babysit children all summer?
#Person1#: Oh, I love it here. The girls are fun, too.
#Person2#: Well, if you like it, I guess it'll be fun. My brother was a teacher at Camp Sequoia for many years. He enjoyed it a lot.
#Person1#: My camp is great, too. We go sailing and hiking in the woods, also I get to go horseback riding everyday.
#Person2#: How long will you be there?
#Person1#: Until the middle of August.
#Person2#: I'll be back from my trip about that time. We'll have to get together then.
#Person1#: Sure, it'll be fun to compare notes. | #Person2#'s going on a hiking trip and #Person1#'s going to be a camp teacher. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# loves the camp and talks about its activities. |
#Person1#: Eric, how long will you be in China?
#Person2#: I don't know, well my contract here is for one year and I don't know what I should do after that, maybe going around for a while.
#Person1#: Well. Have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?
#Person2#: Actually I am learning that now, but it's too hard for me. The four tones really drive me mad.
#Person1#: Don't worry, all things are difficult before they are easy.
#Person2#: You hit the nail right on the head.
#Person1#: Well, are you interested in the language exchange program?
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: I teach you Chinese and in exchange you teach me English.
#Person2#: Awesome. I've been giving this a lot of thought. When can we do this?
#Person1#: How about this Sunday?
#Person2#: OK, cool.
#Person1#: Good. I'll give you a call tonight and let you know the details.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Bye. | Eric's contract ends in one year, so #Person1# suggests Eric take the language exchange program. Eric agrees and they will meet on Sunday. |
Preston: are you coming?
Dominick: to the extra lessons?
Preston: yeah
Dominick: still hesitating
Preston: why?
Dominick: i've never had the patience for knitting
Dominick: my grandma tried to teach me
Dominick: i was hopeless :X
Preston: you haven't tried to learn from ME! xD
Dominick: that's a fact :D
Preston: come on, it will be fun
Preston: i'll take some calming herbs ;D
Dominick: haahaha ok
Dominick: i'll try
Preston: that's the spirit!
Preston: and if we can't do it, we'll make pick up sticks out of the needles xD
Dominick: hahaha ok xD
Dominick: count me in ;D | Preston and Dominick are coming to the extra knitting lessons. Dominick has never had the patience for knitting, his grandma tried to teach him but he was hopeless. |
#Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It ' s unbelievable!
#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.
#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.
#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.
#Person1#: I have told him how to do it several times, but he's never listened to me.
#Person2#: Maybe you should communicate with him just like a friend and not a boss.
#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulty in getting along with the staff.
#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do, make sure you don't lose your temper.
#Person1#: I think that's a bad idea. I'd hate anyone here to think of me as a friend. How would they ever respect me as they can do whatever they want?
#Person2#: I disagree. All you have to do is respect the staff and their opinions. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that she is angry about the stupid employee who takes everything carelessly. #Person2# suggests she treat the staff as friends and respect their works, but #Person1# worries about her majesty. |
Rufus: Bayern Borussia, what a match that was!
Shane: lit right?
Steve: haven't seen?
Shane: no, was busy all day
Rufus: ur loss
Shane: can u recap?
Rufus: well, plenty of action, 5 goals, 2 red cards
Shane: wow, now I regret
Steve: refereeing was decent, no mistakes
Rufus: one of the best matches this year
Steve: definitely
Shane: have to watch rerun
Rufus: It's a must-see! | Shane haven't seen the Bayern - Borussia match. There were 5 goals and 2 red cards at the match. Rufus and Steve enjoyed the match a lot. |
Yohan: You guys at home?
Franz: About to shower
Mark: me too
Yohan: Oh never mind then | Franz and Mark are about to take a shower. |
#Person1#: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.
#Person1#: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. | #Person1# recommends the concert at the Festival Hall to #Person2#. |
pirate: What do you have to give me, guard?
guard: Excuse me? That sword was given to me by the king himself.
pirate: Well it's mine now
guard: This is ridiculous.
pirate: Just give me your possessions and we can be through with this!
guard: Not a chance!
pirate: What's this? A map to the King's treasure!?
guard: He would never leave that where a pirate could find it!
pirate: Yeah, and I wouldn't leave it where you could steal it. I'm just toying with you
Summarize the dialogue | pirate wants the guard to give him his possessions. The guard refuses. The pirate shows the guard a map to the King's treasure. |
#Person1#: Have you seen the new James Bond movie?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. You?
#Person1#: Yes. What did you think of it?
#Person2#: I thought it was better than the others-I really liked it. What did you think of it?
#Person1#: Yes, I liked it, too. It was exciting, but not over the top. Do you know what I mean?
#Person2#: Mmm. That's what I thought too. I really liked the car chase, and the opening credit sequence was very exciting. And I always enjoy watching Pierce Brosnan.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. He's brilliant. Did you like the title song?
#Person2#: Not as much as last time, actually. What's the name of the American actor who was in the supporting role?
#Person1#: Hum, Edward Norton, or something like that. Did you like him?
#Person2#: Yes. He was excellent. They worked well together, don't you think?
#Person1#: I don't know. I think the woman was better. She provided a good love interest. Lucky James Bond!
#Person2#: Yes! | #Person1# and #Person2# liked the new James Bond movie, #Person1# doesn't like the title song as much as last time and #Person2# thinks the woman in the supporting role was better. |
Jayson: Hey I am going to Whistler next week
Jayson: Anyone wants to go skiing or
Jayson: needs a ride?
Mary: Sure
Mary: Id like to go skiing
Mark: I cant
Mark: Have tones of shit to do
Mark: I wish I could
Mark: Havent been there a while!
Jayson: Thats okay
Jayson: You should join us another time
Jayson: Don't get too busy tho
Mark: I'll try!~ | Jayson and Mary are going skiing to Whistler next week. |
thief: I see, tell me more about your history. You have a lot of experience written on your face
priests: I think I just perform a lot of exercisims these days, you know there are a lot of demons out there.
thief: How does one go about finding a demon? Or hiding the fact that they are a demon?
priests: You can't really hide it, the demon controls the person, the person doesn't usually know at all, demons can only exist here with a host.
thief: Are you currently tracking any demons? I sure hope there aren't any of those nasty things around here, I hate confrontation
priests: Last one I saw I cast out last week, I usually get one once or twice a month.
thief: That is fascinating. I am a thief myself, do demons have anything of value that I may steal?
Summarize the dialogue | thief wants to know more about the priest's history. The priest cast out a demon last week. Demons can only exist here with a host. |
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