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#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable. #Person2#: It's us. #Person1#: What do you mean by ' us '? #Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember? #Person1#: What do you mean? We ' re talking now, aren't we? #Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together...
#Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents.
#Person1#: Hi, Sally. #Person2#: Hello, Tom. How are you? #Person1#: I'm fine. Where are you going? #Person2#: Oh, I'm on my way home from work. #Person1#: I didn't know you had a job. #Person2#: Yeh. I work part-time at a supermarket. #Person1#: What do you do there? #Person2#: I work in the produce section. Trimming ...
Sally and Tom talk about their job. Sally works part-time in a supermarket, while Tom does yard work for people. They both agree that every job has its shortcomings but they need to work to earn money for school.
Leo: Hello grandpa, can you come over and help me do my maths? please Leo: Grandpa, are you there? Grandpa: Hello Leo! I didn't notice your message at once. So you need help? Leo: Dad is busy and mom doesn't know Grandpa: But you know it's quite late now. By the time I'm at your place it will be midnight. Do you ne...
Grandpa will help Leo tomorrow afternoon.
brother: Yes I may have given that impression but alas my sisters are the ones to hide behind books king: Hiding behind the latest romance fantasy is the last thing I would call studious. How about the crossbow to start with? brother: it would be an honor king: The crossbow is a bit more beginner friendly than some of ...
brother will start with the crossbow. He has been practicing with his father. King will help him set up some targets in the courtyard.
Tom: haha, you got destroyed today Paul: pure luck Paul: no way you got this better over night Tom: that was pure skill Tom: luck is for noobs like you :P Paul: yeah, yeah, keep dreaming Paul: next time we play I'll show you what skill means Tom: can't wait... Tom: to destroy you again, ofc :P
Tom won over Paul yesterday.
#Person1#: Would you like this one? #Person2#: I don't think that will do. How about the one at your back? #Person1#: This one? #Person2#: No, the other one. . . yes. #Person1#: This one is especially built for hard, continuous play. And every detail of workmanship and material has been carefully checked to make it a d...
#Person2# spends six hundred and eighty yuan buying a racket with a cover that #Person1# recommends by credit.
creature: Yes, even an antediluvian eldar thing such as myself has a certain modicum of modesty! monkey: Be careful not to give in to the hedonism of your ways and you may avoid Slaanesh. creature: Yes, one of the reasons why I avoid cultists at all costs. It's all "Please may we worship you from the shadows" this, an...
creature avoids cultists at all costs.
Alex: Hi there, fancy a drink tonight? Zayna: Why not :) what time? Alex: How about 8 pm? Zayna: Sounds good. My place? Alex: Great. See you then.
Alex is coming for a drink tonight at 8 to Zayna's place.
Mitchell: watchin football 2nite? Paterson: champs pub? Mitchell: exactly Paterson: ill be happy to join u Mitchell: gr8 ill book the table just waitin 4 more Langdon: i can come and bring my bro Mitchell: ok so thats 4 of us Paterson: you mean bring your brother? literally? Langdon: what you mean? Paterson: l...
Mitchell, Paterson and Langdon are going to watch football tonight. Mitchell will book the table for four in Champs Pub. Langdon will bring along his brother.
#Person1#: Welcome to Lens Magic, ma'am. How can I help you? #Person2#: I'd like to buy an inexpensive camera. #Person1#: Well, we'Ve got several point-and-shoot cameras. These are all 35mm compact cameras with auto-focus and a built-in flash. We also have these Polaroid cameras. #Person2#: I don't think I'll need a Po...
#Person2# wants to buy an inexpensive camera and takes one with #Person1#'s assistance.
resident: People and their judging is what makes me nervous. I worry about whether I have offended anyone with each passing action. I have not heard of your town but your work is well known indeed. blacksmith: Fear not with me, I could never judge another being. We are all human after all. It is just a small village, n...
blacksmith is a well known weapon maker. He is a resident of a small village. The resident has a corn and wheat grinder that needs fixing.
Mia: We should collect some money for this family Mia: I can't stop thinking about their problems Lene: yes, and they were so hospitable Terry: I think we could organise a little street-funding in Berlin Terry: and then just send them the money Peter: But can one collect money just like this? Mia: I doubt. One has to r...
Mia, Lene, Terry and Peter are planning to raise some money for this family. It is necessary to register an organization to be able to raise money, as Mia points out.
queen: You get paid to work, not to rest. Now on your feet! Get the fireplace ready and gather firewood. a chambermaid: I loathe being a chambermaid. All I ever do is work my life away for pennies. queen: I do not have time for your semantics. I can have you replaced in the morning should you so desire... a chamberma...
a chambermaid is complaining about her job to the queen. She will finish dusting the canopy and then take the rest of the day to relax.
chicken: Hello fellow animal. How're you? animal: Not so great. I miss my bridge and my treats! chicken: Your bridge? where is that at? animal: That's the problem! Some people came to my bridge and they had a basket. It smelled so good, I came from below my bridge with a roar to scare them - my favorite thing to do- an...
animal is missing his bridge and treats. He got lost after chasing people with a basket. Chicken might have seen someone with a basket heading west.
Peter: How did you go with the move? Ian: Wasn't fun, I can tell you. Had to get the truck back for a second day Peter: oh poop Ian: AND we nearly didn't get anyone to help us. The guy we hired via Airtasker pulled out at the last moment Peter: If i were closer... Ian: trust me, you're the first person I'd have ca...
Peter moved. The guy he hired via Airtasker didn't come, so another guy helped him on the first day. The second day he was moving his stuff with Linda. Ian couldn't help.
#Person1#: You're looking very well. #Person2#: Thank you. I try to keep in shape. #Person1#: Do you often exercise? #Person2#: Yes, as long as I can find the time. I like swimming best. #Person1#: What style of swimming do you like best? #Person2#: I like the back best. I am good at freestyle stroke, but I usually use...
#Person2# often exercises and likes swimming best. #Person1# thinks butterfly stroke is the hardest, and #Person2# agrees.
Paul: Bro. This time the Europa league is ours Martin:πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Martin: You have no shame brother. My team is playing in the Champions league. Martin: I think i should not be talking to you. Paul: Just talk the way you want. It is as if you are winning it. Martin: At least i watch our matches on Tuesdays and Wedne...
Paul is sure that Arsenal will win the Europa League this time. Martin mocks Paul as the team Martin supports plays in Champions League. Paul is irritated. Martin ends the quarrel by suggesting to wait and see what happens.
child: Sure, how can I help? thief: Do you mind taking this jar and filling it with spices, and than meet me outside? child: But don't you want to pay for it? thief: That is the point my child. child: Is this the kind of herb you want? thief: Yes! Thank you! We should do this more often, not many people expect a child ...
The thief wants the child to steal a book from the castle. The child has stolen a jar of spices before. The thief wants the child to steal a book from the castle.
grass snake: A flower ye say, I know of a small patch of grass where flowers grow on the other side of the swamp. peasant: D-do ye really, Sir Snake? Mayhaps... do ye think ye could show it to me? After ye finish yer sunning, o'course... and when we're sure the h-h-hag is gone. grass snake: hisssss, I am ready now, f...
grass snake will show the peasant a patch of grass where flowers grow on the other side of the swamp.
customer: why thank you good sir. perhaps we can work out a deal later as to lower the price over time as a loyal customer. mysterious owner: I'm certain that an illustrious customer such as yourself and I could work out some sort of... arrangement. Now, do mind your hands there. There is a very small chance that th...
The owner of the shop is going to work out a deal with the customer.
#Person1#: Do you think it's time to sign the contract, Mr. Simpson? #Person2#: I'd like to look it over before I sign it. #Person1#: OK, no problem. I hope there are no questions about the terms. #Person2#: I am fully satisfied with the terms of this contract. #Person1#: Shall we sign this contract now? #Person2#: OK....
#Person1# wants Mr. Simpson to sign the contract. Mr. Simpson carefully looks over the contract and signs it.
peasant: Why are you guys in the bank? turtles: we want to go mudding peasant: Do you come here often? turtles: not often, im quite slow peasant: Isn't mudding dangerous for turtles? turtles: no, we find worms better there peasant: Do the worms get slowed down in the mud? turtles: no, but there happens to be a mud chut...
turtles are in the bank because they want to go mudding. Peasant comes to the bank often to rest a little bit.
#Person1#: May I see your passport, please? #Person2#: Certainly. Here it is. #Person1#: You are here on business, I think? #Person2#: That's right. A German company has invited me for business talks. #Person1#: How long will you be staying? #Person2#: Just two weeks. #Person1#: How many pieces of baggage have you got?...
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is here on business and have a camera. #Person1# reminds #Person2# should take the camera out when leaving the country.
deer: Hello knight, are you kind and gentle? knight: Indeed, I protect all the meek and mild in the Kingdom. deer: So you got any food for me? knight: How about this wildflower oh noble beast of the woods? deer: Thank you kind and gentle knight, it is as a dream. Please hit me so that I know that this is not a dream. k...
deer asks a knight for food. The knight gives the deer a flower and a carrot. The knight refuses to show the deer his sword.
child: Well actually this crystal ball led me here. Though I am not sure why... villager: Do you use it for something? child: I use it to find treasures and treats. Usually it works quite well. villager: Just do be careful where it leads you, my village which is not always so safe. Also do your best to avoid the fore...
child uses a crystal ball to find treasures and treats. Villager suggests he should avoid the forests nearby.
#Person1#: Good afternoon. ' ginger's restaurant '. May I help you? #Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a table for Friday evening please. #Person1#: Certainly. For how many people? #Person2#: We'll be eight or nine people. Could we book a private room? #Person1#: I'll just check. At what time on Friday evening? #Person2#...
#Person1# helps Jenkins book a private room on Friday evening, and Jenkins intends to order the seafood buffet.
Boris: Due to the number of PTO requests this week, we had to decide who will be allowed to take off based on seniority. Sarah: I understand. Boris: Unfortunately, you are too low on the totem pole and we will have to deny your request. Sarah: Oh, that's too bad! Is there any compromise? I really wanted to have som...
On the following week, Sarah will get her time off from Monday to Wednesday.
#Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on? #Person2#: Just taking a smoke break. #Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one? #Person2#: Sure. Here you go. #Person1#: Thanks. #Person2#: I didn't know you smoked. #Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now. #Person2#: Oh. You're new t...
Bobby and #Person1# are taking a smoke break before the class begins. They talk about the difficulty of quit smoking.
Jen: Hey babe :-* Ben: morning love <3 Jen: did you sleep ok? Jen: I had a weird dream last night :-/ Ben: yeah I passed out after we hung up Ben: oh no! :-O what about? Jen: It was awful Jen: I was in this big white empty room Jen: and I was sitting in a chair in the middle Jen: but I couldn't move :'-( Ben...
In the bad dream Jen had last night, she was sitting in a white room at a chair, she couldn't move and lab people were poking her with sharp metal instruments. Tonight Ben will stay over to keep her safe.
light: Hello... a magician: Hello, whose that there? light: you should know...there is illumination everywhere. I need no introduction. a magician: Light? Is that you? light: Yea... a magician: My dear friend, you have not been present in my life for so long! I have been lonely and its so hard to be an upbeat happy per...
Light is back from an assignment. He is meeting a magician. He will have a drink and tell the magician about his assignment.
hunter: Your husband didn't eat the mushrooms that are all around here. they are poisonous sad woman: He ate some mushrooms that grew closer to our house, where the forest is kinder, but never the ones from this deep in the woods. hunter: That is good. If there anything that you need, my sons and I will try to help wit...
hunter's husband died after eating poisonous mushrooms. hunter's sons are in their early 20s and can help with chores.
Natalie: trying to pack... Natalie: any tips? Chris: u've got some termoactive shit? Natalie: u mean this? <file_photo> Chris: yep, or sth like this <file_other> Chris: it's gonna be cold at night... Chris: u've got a good sleeping bag? Natalie: i guess so... <file_foto> Chris: looks like a good one Natalie: ...
Natalie is packing for a trip. Chris advises Natalie to pack thermoactive clothes and a good sleeping bag. He advises not to take too many things.
guard: This tunnel opens out into the King's forest, you can feel the chill air blowing in. I suggest walk, or hop in my case, towards that pinpoint of light. Perhaps, you family will know more? a pelican: Good idea. My family maybe knows who did this. I hope they’re okay. Do you have a family? guard: Oh aye, I do! I h...
A pelican and a guard are going to check on their families.
Susan: Hello darling, I see that little Johnny is sitting n his own doorstep again, waiting for his mother to get in from work. Victor: I don't know why she doesn't just give him a key instead of making him wait in the rain. Susan: Can we invite him to supper, says Jeremy? Victor: Sure, ask him to come in, give him ...
Susan wants to invite little Johnny for supper as he is waiting for his mother at the doorstep again. Victor wants him to stay also for Bible reading. Victor is hungry on the train, coming back from the conference.
thief: Well, no won't find anything here I'm afraid peasant: You wicked being thief: I'm not going to let you attack me for no good reason. You must be crazy! peasant: You are not willing to help. I am poor and old. I need to get food for my wife who i love dearly. thief: I live hand to mouth, but I know the monks at ...
thief is going to the monastery to work for a place to sleep and food. He will not help the peasant.
Peter: hey Peter: im sorry i never attended your birthday Shannele: its fine, but you better make it upπŸ˜”πŸ˜· Peter: haha, i will, i promise. how was it Shannele: come visit me ill show you the photos, but it was lit Peter: i bet it was Peter: ill come soon Shannele: cool
Peter didn't show up at Shannelle's birthday party. Shannele will show him photos when he visits her.
fighters: This mud will blind your eyes. Now I will fight dirty just as you do with this innocents you make pay to cross the bridge over this cesspool body of water. troll: I run good business! Fair trade! fighters: There is nothing fair about a troll and his muddy dirty waters you fool. Now die! troll: Please, I attac...
Troll runs a business on the bridge. Fighters will cross the bridge and bring him some food in exchange for 5 gold.
Hobbs: We wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year! Hobbs: <file_photo> Tracy: We too send you our best season's greetings! All the very best to you, intrepid travelers! Hobbs: Thank you!
Hobbs and Tracy wish each other a merry holiday season.
#Person1#: Hi, do you know what's for dinner? I'm starving. #Person2#: We're on our own tonight, dad's taking mom out. #Person1#: Out? What do you mean out? #Person2#: You know on a date, they are going to dinner. #Person1#: Dad and mom? #Person2#: Yeah, they said they're reviving the old tradition. #Person1#: You mean...
#Person1# and #Person2#'s parents are out on a date and will go out for dinner regularly.
Nelly: Thanks again! You've saved me from madness :-) Gina: :-) Glad to be of assistance Nelly: <file_photo> Gina: Thank you!
Nelly is grateful to Gina for saving her from madness.
#Person1#: What would you like to have in your breakfast, bread, egg or sandwiches? #Person2#: Bread. #Person1#: And milk or orange juice? #Person2#: Orange juice. #Person1#: What would you like for lunch, pork, mutton or beef? #Person2#: I think mutton is best. #Person1#: What kind of drink do you like most, red wine,...
#Person1# interviews #Person2# about what #Person2# would like for breakfast and lunch, #Person2#'s favorite fruit, and where #Person2# always has meals.
Macy: Is Juan coming this year with the kids? Anna: Yes but we won't meet :( Macy: Why? Anna: I told him I was going to Cuba in September Anna: And now he's telling me he's disappointed Anna: Because September is the only month he can come here Macy: Disappointed? What does he want you to do Anna: Well apparently chang...
Juan is coming for a week in September. Anna will not see him because she is going to Cuba then. Juan does not want to come in August because tickets are cheaper for September.
#Person1#: Mary, could you please come in for a short while? #Person2#: No problem. #Person1#: Mary, I'd like you to meet Richard, Our new executive in the marketing. #Person3#: Nice to meet you, Mary. #Person2#: Welcome to our department. I hope you'll like it here. #Person1#: By the way, Richard will assist me in the...
#Person1# is introducing Richard, the new executive, to Mary. #Person1# tells Richard Mary is an experienced secretary and can assist him.
#Person1#: Everyone seems to be on a diet, have you noticed that? #Person2#: Yeah, at least everyone is talking about it. A neighbor of mine is on a banana diet. She should eat one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and two for dinner. #Person1#: That would be bad for her teeth and her health, has she lost any weight?...
#Person2# tells #Person1# different dieting ways #Person1#'s neighbor, #Person1#'s sister, and #Person1#'s cousin use to lost weight. #Person1# thinks the best way is to eat less and exercise more.
Natalie: can you send me the recipe for your famous cheesecake, please? Monica: Sure, just a sec Monica: <file_photo> Natalie: Thank you, yummmmmmie <3
Natalie wants Monica's cheesecake recipe.
#Person1#: Good morning, what can I do for you? #Person2#: I want to buy a car to facilitate my life. But I don't have enough money. Could you supply a loan to me? #Person1#: Oh, I see. Would you mind telling me your monthly salary? #Person2#: Sure. 7, 000 yuan per month. #Person1#: OK. We can supply you a loan. How mu...
#Person2# wants to apply for a loan to buy a car. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the interest rate and helps #Person2# with #Person2#'s application.
merchant: Come inside, is there anything that interests you? daughter: I am shopping for my father, the King's head cook. merchant: I see and what is it you are looking for a present perhjaps? daughter: Here is a list. I am supposed to trade these fish and the basket of grain. merchant: Yes, yes I can buy them they see...
The daughter is shopping for her father, the King's head cook. She is supposed to trade these fish and the basket of grain for the items on the list. The king is tight with the coin so her father must be too. The cayenne pepper is mild.
person: Well, you've got love, for instance. It's not as simple as bringing her lots of edibles. You have to pretend that you like her outfit, how she does her hair, and things like that. crab: Really! I just click my claws together and do a little dance, like this, and boom...got a girlfriend. That does sound ridicu...
crab: I've got love, for instance. It's not as simple as bringing her lots of edibles. You have to pretend that you like her outfit, how she does her hair, and things like that. person: Ha! If I danced like that, I'd be
king: I will send my magician to your father at once. Give my guard directions to your home. My magician will bring the potions that will be needed. Have you a wife? townperson: My eternal thanks your Majesty! My home is at the edge of town, on the road leading to the forest. It is the thatched house next to the water...
The king will send his magician to the townperson's father at once. The townperson's wife died in childbirth. The king wants the townperson's son to join him for a meal with the royal family.
#Person1#: Have you got your schedule for this term, Monica? #Person2#: Yes, Yuri, I have. It's going to be quite a hard term. #Person1#: Really? What subjects are you taking? #Person2#: I've got culture studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30. #Person1#: Oh, 8:30. That's early. Do you have any classes after that? #P...
Monica discusses her schedule for this term with Yuri. Monica has a lot of classes scheduled and she thinks it's going to be a hard term.
#Person1#: I have a problem with my cable. #Person2#: What about it? #Person1#: My cable has been out for the past week or so. #Person2#: The cable is down right now. I am very sorry. #Person1#: When will it be working again? #Person2#: It should be back on in the next couple of days. #Person1#: Do I still have to pay ...
#Person1# has a problem with the cable. #Person2# promises it should work again and #Person1# doesn't have to pay while it's down.
Gloria: Bloody oath so it's true!!! Ingrid: Yes, I'm going on a trip to Australia Gloria: gnarly! Gloria: I'll finally see you in Sydney! Ingrid: G’day! See you soon Gloria: See you!
Ingrid is going on a trip to Australia. She will meet with Gloria in Sydney.
#Person1#: Have you applied for you visa to go to study in the united states yet? #Person2#: Yes, I have. I handed in my application form two weeks ago and I'm going for an interview next week. #Person1#: Good luck! I'Ve heard it's very difficult to get a visa to go to the united states. #Person2#: The application form...
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s applied for the student visa to study in the united states. They talk about the procedures, materials, and points for attention of the application.
demon: Ya know, I can see your point for sure. I'm not as young a demon as I used to be, and torturing can tire me out more easily. But to be honest, among us professionals, they really stick it to themselves more often than not. angel: It's ok. I know your tired and I agree. They do stick it to themselves quite a b...
demon is tired of torturing people. Angel helps him to nudge people.
Ree: Did you see Lady Gaga’s new movie? Bryce: No, is it goo? Ree: So good! I cried! Everyone cried! LOL! Bryce: See, why is that good? Ree: Because! Bryce: Like I want to be sad and cry! LOL! Ree: It’s emotional, you get caught up in the character’s lives. Bryce: I’d rather see a good car chase! Ree: You’re su...
Ree enjoyed Lady Gaga's new movie. Bryce doesn't fancy dramatic movies. Bryce prefers car chases and gun fights. Bryce is going out with Ree tonight.
Bella: Edward, will you to office today?? Edward: Yes! i will.. Everything alright?? Bella: Bring the notebook i left at your home.. Edward: Sure I will..
Edward will bring Bella's notebook to the office.
#Person1#: Hello, Angel. Sorry I'm late. #Person2#: Where were you, Bob? I was beginning to worry. #Person1#: I was on my way here, and I saw a crowd of people. They were standing around a tall fellow and they had pens and notebooks. Someone explained to me that they were getting his autographs, so I handed him my note...
Bob tells Angel he is late because he saw a crowd of people on his way here and got an autograph of Wayne Gretzky.
king: Yes many colors but will they help me or make me sick? townperson: They will all make you invincible! .....especially this black one... king: Alright I would like to try it before I am actually in battle, are there any side effects? townperson: well there are quite a few but you should not worry too much of them....
king wants to try the black potion before he fights in battle.
guard: This is a secret tunnel! You are not supposed to be here! student: I am an apprentice blacksmith. I am learning how to make swords for the knights. You see, delivering emergency shipment of swords is part of our training. Wouldn't you be happy to see me arrive in the castle carrying a cart full of swords if you ...
student is an apprentice blacksmith. He is learning how to make swords for the knights. He is supposed to deliver emergency shipment of swords for the castle. He is not supposed to be in the secret tunnel. Guard can't leave his post, but he can show him the way out.
Inga: Hello Ditty! So you are back. Saw the lights last night. Ditty: Hello Ditty, yes, I came back last night. How are you? Inga: Didn't want to wake you up this morning. But I've got some mail for you. Inga: Thanks. We are fine. Just surviving this terrible winter. And you? Ditty: What mail? Andy was emptying my ...
Ditty came back last night. Inga has a parcel for Ditty. Inga will be back from work today at 6 p.m. and Ditty will come to collect the parcel.
Aiden: Listen, what time do you want me to come tomorrow? Aiden: 20:00? Earlier? Do you need any help? Aileen: No, I'm ok. Be there at 20:00 or around 20:00 and it'll be fine. Aiden: Okey. Aiden: What shall I buy? Aileen: Something to drink, like wine or beer or whatever you like. Aiden: That's all? Aileen: Yes ...
Aiden will buy something to drink and come to Aileen's around 20:00.
#Person1#: Are you Liu Yan? #Person2#: That's right. #Person1#: Have you brought your credentials? #Person2#: Yes, here you are. #Person1#: Let me have a look. #Person2#: OK. #Person1#: Your resume says you worked at DK Company for two years. What were you responsible for? #Person2#: I was responsible for sales. #Perso...
#Person1# has a look at Liu Yan's credentials and asks Liu several questions. #Person1# thinks Liu is a suitable candidate.
spiders: Fear not, stout guard. I bear you and you King no harm. guard: A talking spider! It's not often I see anything interesting here in the debtor's prison. What brings a creature like you to such a dark, depressing place? spiders: I am in a mission to teach kids of the realm about kindness. When a fly gets trapp...
A spider is in the debtor's prison to teach kids about kindness. The guard is not afraid of anything. Spiders rode on another guard's back to get to the prison.
Gavin: wanna take my old laptop? Will: ofc Will: don't u need it? Gavin: no, I have a new one Gavin: and everything I need is on my external drive Will: sweet:) Will: if u r sure I'll be more than happy to take it :) Gavin: great
Will will take the old laptop of Gavin. Gavin have a new one.
child: I am afraid of wolves Summarize the dialogue
The child is afraid of wolves.
#Person1#: Welcome. Last month big leap in new job, some 300, 000 plus, is a huge increase over what the country has seen in the past 6 months when the average growth has been just 75, 000 new jobs a month. For a closer look at what's happening, we turn to Lisa Lynch, an economics professor at Tofts University. Lisa Ly...
#Person1# interviews Lisa Lynch about her opinion on the big leap in new jobs created last month. Lisa says the report is positive because it shows the job market's improvement after three lean years. All industries including catering, health care, and services experience positive growth, except for manufacturing which...
#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself. #Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green? #Person1#: What working experience have you got? #Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales representative. A year later, I was promoted to the position ...
Mr. Green interviews Irene. Irene shares her previous working experience and the reasons why she quits being a sales manager to work as Mr. Green's assistant.
#Person1#: Can you arrange for a candle light dinner for tomorrow? I have been impressed with your restaurant since I had a meeting last time here. #Person2#: Certainly, sir. When should we arrange? #Person1#: Is it possible at 7:30 PM? #Person2#: Surely. #Person1#: Oh, no, no. My wife will take part in her friend's bi...
#Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a candlelight dinner tomorrow in the garden of the restaurant with flowers and music to give his wife a surprise at their twentieth wedding anniversary.
Tom: huge traffic, gonna be 10 min late:/ Sandra: good, coz I'm late 2 :D Tom: hah, so 7:30 at the main entrance? Sandra: perfect!
Tom and Sandra are late. They will meet at the main entrance at 7:30.
Philip: Do you think it's possible to have legal pot in Poland anytime soon? Chris: I doubt it. It's more like 10 years from now. Philip: :( Chris: Yeah I feel you man. Chris: I'm waiting for that moment too. Chris: When you're not scared to have a plant on your own, to grow yourself a recreational MJ to chill out...
Philip and Chris are waiting for the time when pot is legal in Poland. Chris doesn't like the way the EU functions.
Richard: He is Thomas at yours? Bella: yes he went out with Fred: Richard: good. He's not answering his phone Bella: They are playing football with Lee at the bottom of the street Richard: that's a relief Richard: he never answers his phone Bella: Thomas the same Bella: it is either out of charge or in his bedro...
Thomas, Fred and Lee are playing football at the bottom of the street near Bella's place. Fred and Thomas have trouble answering their phones. Bella will send Fred home by 6 and will text Richard, when Fred is setting off.
her maid: Have a drink. This is the finest wine in the castle. guest: Now that is the good stuff! Please, sit and drink we me and we can chat. Don't worry about getting into trouble with the wine, the queen thinks I'm a lush anyway. If anyone asks, you can tell them I drank it all. her maid: It's a bit cold in here ...
guest is at the castle. Her maid will start a fire and serve her wine.
officer: What is this rat doing here? It shows how downtrodden this farm has become. rat: Oh I must run... I do not want to be trampled. officer: A talking rat? rat: You heard me? officer: There is going to be a major battle here in a few hours rat. You could be the first casualty. rat: Please do not kill me. I was ju...
Rat is running away from the officer. He is a spy and will be killed.
#Person1#: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today? #Person2#: Seven. #Person1#: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Michael, Happy Birthday to you. Alright. So what should we do first? #Person2#: How about cake and ice cream? #Person1#: ...
#Person1# celebrates Michael's birthday. After singing Happy Birthday, Michael makes a wish and blows out the candles. Michael also wants to play freeze tag after having cake and ice cream.
Laura: can i ask you for a favor in the most respectful way? Jonas: of course you can, go ahead Laura: i know you and david are not on good terms Laura: could you please keep me out of it? :-/ Jonas: i'll make sure you are not a part of this, sorry
Laura doesn't want to be involved in Jonas and David's conflict.
Viki: What about transportation time for the international post? Daki: For avionic transportation it is about 30. days. Viki: It is acceptable. What about tracking information? Daki: Tacking is possible by tracking site of Canadian Post office, and information can be received by receiving a email massage during the ...
Daki will send it by avionic post, as requested by Viki. It will take around 30 days and the tracking is available online.
faery: That would be very kind, you could use this to prove we exist! priest: Absolutely! I should take care to not be too specific about your home though, I don't want to steer unsavory types to the flower garden. faery: Hmm..that probably wouldn't be the best idea either. So we'll keep this place a secret priest: Ab...
The faery lives in the flower garden. The priest will keep the place a secret.
#Person1#: Would you like to drink some coffee? #Person2#: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less. #Person1#: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good. #Person2#: All right
#Person2#'s doctor told #Person2# to drink less coffee, so #Person1# recommends watermelon juice.
prisoner: Hey sir! please, can i go to another cell! please! police: What is the reason? prisoner: It's crowded in here! I know i've done bad sir! And I'll do the time! I just can't stand being crammed in here! police: I will not let you switch cells for such a trivial issue! Now get back! prisoner: Please. Put me on w...
prisoner wants to move to another cell because it's crowded. The police refuses. He will be put on work duty.
army: Don't you worry folks. I am here to protect you towns folk: And how do you think you will do that? We have months of pay we are yet to receive! army: That is not my problem.I am here to defend the city towns folk: It becomes your problem when we are out of food sir! army: I am trained to be in the king's special ...
army is here to defend the city. The towns folk are broke and they will fight the army.
Tina: <file_photo> Tina: Dear Ella and Jamie, we wish you a wonderful Christmas - wherever you are going to celebrate it! Ella: <file_photo> Ella: Thank you my dear! From our Havana abode we are wishing you a lovely time with your family at Christmas! Ella: Have you got some Xmas tree? Here in Cuba nobody celebrate...
Tina and Ella wish each other a happy Christmas. Ella and Jamie are spending Christmas in their Havana abode and they do not plan to celebrate. Tina bought a Christmas tree. Tina's daughter Laura and her husband are coming from Johannesburg. Tina and Bill will prepare a grand Christmas meal.
Esme: what is that in my wallet? Peeta: cute frog Esme: why do you think i need a frog in my wallet? Peeta: it's taking care of your money Esme: its a superstition Esme: i mean bullshit Peeta: i just wanted to make you smile :( Peeta: sorry
Esme scoffs at the cute frog Peeta has left in her wallet.
bird: hello town sheriff: Hello bird, how are you today? bird: I am doing very well..what about you? town sheriff: I am doing alright, just trying to find caravans to search. bird: what exactly are you looking for? town sheriff: Anyone who is looking to disobey our king. bird: well, no one disobeys the king here. town ...
bird is doing well. The town sheriff is looking for anyone who is looking to disobey the king. Bird plucked off the eyes of the last sheriff.
#Person1#: How would you describe your job Sam? #Person2#: I'm a museum builder. I manage a team of people called museum educators. All of them hold graduate degrees in museum education, museum studies or public history, and all have worked in other museums or historic houses before joining my team. #Person1#: What do ...
#Person2# is a museum builder and manages a team of museum educators. #Person2# tells #Person1# they help people learn and have created 2 mobile apps.
customer: 'allo cat! What a cute little thing you are! cat: Is that it? Is this why you disturbed my slumber? customer: Funny little thing you are! Kitty want their birds back? cat: Not enough to get up for it. If you like the birds so much you keep them. customer: Har! Take this for a blanket then little feline! cat...
customer wants to buy some corn at the smithy. Cat is angry at the customer.
farmer: I don't suppose you're in need of a new pitchfork by chance? I've got this one here that doesn't serve my crops all that well, but still works great. peasant: You know, my neighbor does. I'll let him know that you've got an extra one. He'd probably offer some tailoring for it. farmer: That'd be great. I go to ...
farmer has a pitchfork that doesn't serve his crops well, but still works great. Peasant will let his neighbor know that farmer has an extra pitchfork. The neighbor will offer tailoring in exchange for the pitchfork. The farmer is also looking for someone to take
scorpions: Hello, do you know where i could find some water? zuric: There is only desert here scorpions: I shall die soon than. Do you have water to help you live? zuric: Let your body be purified by suffering and only then will you find your relief scorpions: There is a tree over there. There must be water here somewh...
scorpions is thirsty and wants zuric to help him find water.
royal family member: Oh my, what are you doing in dining hall? goldfinch: Looking for fish. Do you have fish? royal family member: Fish? But of course? But why should I share? goldfinch: This fish? This look tasty! *peck* *peck* royal family member: How dare you! You'll give that back! goldfinch: Ohh, it fits! Maybe...
goldfinch is looking for fish in the dining hall. He will give back the heirloom in return for help with his fish quest.
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Stein. I wonder if you are free tomorrow evening? #Person2#: I'm not sure, but let me check my schedule. . . Ah, no. I have nothing then. #Person1#: Great! Our president has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Beijing Hotel at 7:00. Here's an invit...
Miss Wood invites Mr. Stein to the banquet held in his honor. Mr. Stein is delighted to come.
#Person1#: Mary didn't pass the final exam in physics. #Person2#: She must be very sad. #Person1#: Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now. #Person2#: At a time like this, what she needs is a pat on the back rather than a blame.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that Mary didn't pass the final exam and is depressed.
Bethany: You won't believe who's knocked up! Laura: Tell me! Bethany: Mary, I just found out! Laura: No way! She just split with Simon, is it his? Bethany: Allegedly, but I doubt it. Laura: What a mess! Can't wait until he hears about it. Bethany: It will be hell, that's for sure, lol it's a circus with this gan...
Mary is pregnant. Mary has just split with Simon.
#Person1#: I need something to eat, please. #Person2#: Tell me what you're hungry for. #Person1#: I feel like champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare. #Person2#: Unfortunately, we're out of filet mignon at the moment. May I suggest the porterhouse instead? #Person1#: Well, I prefer filet, but porterhouse...
#Person1# is ordering the food. #Person2# tells #Person1# they are out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# agrees to change it.
gods: No, you have to take it back to palace bandit: I have waited in the forrest for days to finally capture this. I only want to embarrass the king. He is not worthy of our loyalty. You deserve a much better king. I here he has invited the demons into his room to consult with. The very demons these lions were m...
bandit wants to embarrass the king, so he brought a pot to the gods. The gods want him to return it to the palace.
Jerry: Hi sweetie :) Janet: Hi sugar ;) Jerry: I'm coming home Janet: Can't wait ;) Jerry: I should be there in 40 minutes Janet: Ok, I'm waiting for you :) Jerry: How was your day? Janet: Oh, it was ok but my boss is a pain in the ass sometimes Jerry: I know, she can be a bitch :P Janet: Yes she can! ;) Jerr...
Jerry will be home in 40 minutes.
songbird: Of course you are deer. What a wonderful day it is. a deer: Yeah, this place is really nice. So many little animals running around. Lots of delicious looking snacks too. songbird: Have you seen any worms? I am hungry. a deer: No worms that I've seen. Maybe this flower will cheer you up. songbird: Oh thank you...
a deer and a songbird are having a nice day.
a rat chews on a dropped hymnbook: Because I organist: What? Are you daft? Do you want food? a rat chews on a dropped hymnbook: *coughs up a piece of hymnbook* Sorry, something caught in my throat. organist: Sorry for that! But what did you expect eating old dirty paper a rat chews on a dropped hymnbook: Fibre? I hea...
a rat chews on a dropped hymnbook.
monk: Everything is well around the church, father. priest: Im gald to hear that my son, I am really worried I need to purify the church before the king gets here and he can get here any second monk: Is there anything specific I can help you with? priest: I think you can, here hold this wine and help me recite the sacr...
priest needs to purify the church before the king gets here. The monk will help him recite the sacred words.
family member: Sure !coupled with the ambience that adorns the room nobleman: And apparently an ale strong enough to make me stumble over my words. Isn't the view out the window amazing? family member: Surely it does ,the serene environment is a typical of a folklore tales nobleman: Would you be able to tell me one of...
nobleman and family member are at the palace. Nobleman wants to see a performance. They will go to the theatre after dinner.
man: What have we here, is this something you need? flirty barmaid: That's is the cloth I use to clean the privy. I can get more from the back if you really like that one. man: Nay, I am good. This mead is delicious. flirty barmaid: So what brings you here? man: Can't beat the company. flirty barmaid: *Giggle* Oh y...
man is at the tavern. He likes the mead he is drinking. The barmaid is cleaning the privy. She will be working till midnight. He will walk her home.
Nancy: Can you NOT turn on the light when you come home? Giovanni: I'm not coming home tonight ;-) Henry: I see... The date was a success!
Giovanni's date was a success and he's not coming home tonight.