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Project Manager: I ki I kind of like your idea about the retro phone dial and that the central button could have maybe our logo on it ? It might be the four way scroll too I mean if
Marketing: as long as there is something big in the middle because like the old phones there is like that just like piece of metal or like a picture or something in the middle
User Interface: Well my issue with that is if it got too big though because if you have the circle and the button in the middle then is it going to get wider than your your hands are because w And then would the buttons be too small if it was enough to fit on it ?
Industrial Designer: In the sample ones that you showed us there was one that had the scroll buttons on the side which I think if we make it curved like a hand like a handshape like if we put the the scrollbutton on the side
Project Manager: Oh I see what you mean
Industrial Designer: that could be particularly useful | Project Manager suggested having a large version of the company's logo in the middle of the remote. User Interface pointed out that this design would make the remote too big and wide to fit into one hand. Furthermore, a large logo would take up so much space that the buttons would have to be smaller, and thus they would be less discernible. Project Manager acknowledged that User Interface's argument was reasonable. User Interface then proposed an alternative design, curving the remote like a hand with scroll buttons on the side. |
#Person1#: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
#Person2#: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name by the item they will buy.
#Person1#: That's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook?
#Person2#: Most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help them set up home.
#Person1#: So, what did you get them?
#Person2#: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: She says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise.
#Person1#: Household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays.
#Person2#: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten years at most. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s friend and her fiance thought of a good idea to prevent people from buying the same gift. #Person2# says that most of the things that the couple wants are household appliance and #Person2# bought a sewing machine for them. |
deity: Well, this may sound a bit strange, but that stray dog over there seems pure of heart. I think he may be my choice.
priestess: Oh you, that's very funny!
deity: Hold your hand priestess, I am speaking the truth. That dog is to be the next deity.
priestess: That's great, I hope it will work out
deity: As do I. It is an important duty, being all-knowing and all-seeing. I hope that the purity of this canine means he will do the job well.
priestess: I think that it will do fine, I believe in it fully
deity: As do I. I am all-seeing, and I believe that in this temple, there is no person or beast more suited to the task. I hope you have no qualms with working for this dog.
priestess: I have nothing against the idea, I think it is an excellent choice
deity: Good, your wisdom and ability to locate purity in all creatures is part of the reason I brought you to this temple.
Summarize the dialogue | deity thinks that a stray dog is pure of heart and will be the next deity. The priestess is fine with the idea. |
thief: No, just the meat. This place is so dirty. Look at all this trash!
old homeless man: I guess the lanterns must have been his *gesturing to the ghost of a miner* I can repair them and sell them!
thief: That sounds like a splendid idea. Would you like some help?
old homeless man: Yes indeed, thank you! I always accept help!
thief: Ok, let's get to work.
old homeless man: Thanks so much. Be careful of the broken glass!
thief: Ok, just tell me what to do. I have no idea how to fix these things.
old homeless man: First, let's see what's broken on each. These two need new glass, and those two need new mantles. I think we can make two full lanterns between them!
thief: Perfect! I think that will work.
old homeless man: ok, so take the old mantles off these two.
Summarize the dialogue | old homeless man wants to repair the lanterns and sell them. Thief will help him. |
Michael: Sorry I can't make it today :(
Tom: well, ok... are you sure?
Michael: I'm really sorry, can't leave the office before 8pm
Tom: it's okay, call me tomorrow
Michael: I will. Sorry again | Michael can't leave the office before 8 PM, so he's unable to meet with Tom. Michael will call Tom tomorrow. |
#Person1#: Hey, Susan. Have you got a sec? I have some questions about my paycheck.
#Person2#: You bet, Emily. Pull up a chair.
#Person1#: Well, this is my first paycheck here in the States and there are a few things I don't understand. First of all, what is this FICA, and SUI Y tax, and why are there deductions both for Medicare and for my health insurance plan?
#Person2#: OK, let's start from the top of your pay stub. This number here represents your gross pay. Then here we have a series of deductions. First off are the federal ones. FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contribution Act, or something like that. It's your federal income tax. And then there's Social Security and Medicare, which are both federal programs to help you out after you retire or if you were unable to work.
#Person1#: All right, I see. So the Medicare isn't actually a health insurance I can use now.
#Person2#: That's right. Below the federal deductions are the state deductions. There's the state income tax, and then this SUI/SDI tax you were asking about is paying into an unemployment and disability fund that our state has set up, but you can see it's a pretty small quantity that they take.
#Person1#: Yeah, I don't mind giving them a dollar fifty for that. So there are two separate income taxes,one at a state level and one at a federal level?
#Person2#: That's right. Not all states have an income tax. Some use higher property taxes or sales taxes instead.
#Person1#: I see. All right, well I think everything else I can figure out on my own. The deductions for health insurance and my 401(K) are pretty self-explanatory. Thanks for your help, Susan.
#Person2#: No problem! All those deductions do add up, and nobody's net pay is as high as they'd like. I can understand why you'd want some explanation.
#Person1#: Yeah, I guess it's the same in the UK, I just never paid much attention. See you later! | Emily has her first paycheck in the States and there are a few things she doesn't understand. Susan explains the federal and state deductions to her. Emily thinks it might be the same in the UK but she just never paid much attention before. |
families: So sorry to hear that. Why are you here?
thief: I'm just passing trough... oh shit... I try to hide the jewel with my foot as it lands
families: Thief! Everyone there is a Thief here. He is robbing from the graves! Thief!
thief: shut up stupid! They don't need to be bothred and you can see I'm not a grave robber. I'm not all dirty
families: Thief! Guards! Guards over here! Thief is robbing the graves!
thief: It' s not from the graves! there;s not one disturbed. Look around
families: You are a thief and you know you came to check it out! You know you are looking for things to rob, why else would you be here! Guards!
thief: I am off! and run off in bare feet
Summarize the dialogue | The thief is robbing the graves. |
Sylvie: jeeeesus, its raining again
Sylvie: hate this weather!
Agnes: its pouring with rain here
Agnes: is it also raining in your place, Tatiana?
Sylvie: yep
Tatiana: it is.
Tatiana: I was planning to ride a bike today
Tatiana: I changed my mind probably
Sylvie: its been raining for two days now!
Agnes: I hate it
Agnes: feel so sleepy and lazy
Tatiana: me too
Tatiana: I only feel like staying at home
Tatiana: blanket and hot tea
Sylvie: or wine ;)
Agnes: :P | The weather is bad, it has been raining for two days now. |
priest: It's so nice to be able to come here and take a load off every now and then.
wench: I bet! Being a role model all the time must be SO tiring.
priest: It's honest, satisfying work, but it really is tiring as you say.
wench: Is it true that only certain priests can read from the holy books?
priest: As in they are allowed to, or they are unreadable to anyone else?
Summarize the dialogue | priest is tired of being a role model. |
customer: And what of his wife. I heard she has taken ill? I would not be so nosey, but buying meat from a man is serious business when it come to the the health of my wife and son.
warrior: Ya shouldn't believe every whisper ya here is this bazaar, his wife has taken solitude after the loss of her father Sir Knevigh.
customer: Ah yes the mighty ruler of the valley. Such a sad loss for the country side. I am glad to see that she did not fall ill due to tainted meat. I'm sure it was a rumor started by another butcher. Sir will we be able to keep the peace with Sir Knevigh gone?
warrior: We have no threats greater than what my blade can handle. Take this telescope and point it toward the east tomorrow at sunset, you will rest easy all your days after you see me on the field of battle.
customer: Thank you dear warrior! Our small farm could not survive without the protection of are noble army!
Summarize the dialogue | The customer is worried about the health of the butcher's wife. The butcher's wife has taken solitude after the death of her father Sir Knevigh. The warrior will fight for the peace tomorrow. |
thief: I'm no jockey, friend. I'm not sure how I can help you.
horse: There is a problem. Since I talk you can't steal me because everyone will know you are a thief and the king will find you easily
thief: I'm not looking to steal you. I take food, coal, and things that I can fit in my pocket. I'm just here in the field hiding from the police.
horse: OK steal me some hay and I won't tell you are here
thief: I thought you were going to make me rich and now you're begging for hay? Hmm..
horse: I changed my mind because my magic eyes saw that you are not a good theif
thief: that's your opinion. And I don't take kindly to your insults!
horse: Attack me again and I will make sure you never steal again
thief: Well, I'm leaving now anyways. This place smells too much like horse!
horse: I will turn you into a mouse you silly thief
Summarize the dialogue | thief is hiding in the field from the police. He will steal hay from the horse. |
#Person1#: I'd like to go to movies with you, Tim. But it'll be quite late after the movie. How are we coming back? The last bus back is at 9:30 p.m.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Auntie Lee is giving us a lift home after her class. | Tim says Auntie Lee will take #Person1# and Tim home after the movie. |
soldier: See, wasn't so hard was it now? Here you go, you can take this map, I've got another. You'll want to be taking the path out of camp, continue North until you find an old elm tree. Gets busy over that way, what with the merchant caravans. Plenty of foliage too! Are you a botanist?
robber: Uh, botanist..erm...sure. Thanks so much for your help. You guys don't travel that road right?
soldier: Oh no, we're going the opposite way. The war won't fight itself now, will it? What did you say your name was?
robber: Fantastic! oh, no, never had one. I'll be going now!
soldier: That's unusual, you must be an outlander. Funny ways, outlanders. Well, best of luck on your journeys traveller!
robber: I'm gonna clean up, tonight!
soldier: Good man! Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say.
Summarize the dialogue | robber is a botanist. He will take the path out of camp, continue north until he finds an old elm tree. Soldier is going the opposite way. |
wife: You see, this place collapsed after the Great Earthquake. This is all that we have now to work with.
child: Too bad! We can make this into a playground perhaps.... this furniture can be a slide...
wife: I wish I had your imagination child! Maybe when your dad returns from work, he can make you a slide.
child: Do you want this blanket? You look cold
wife: Thank you. I am cold, this Wing is so open and barren that it just lets the wind inside.
child: What are you doing in this place?
wife: Collecting old belonging, this used to be my home. This furniture was all mine before... the war.
child: Sorry to hear that, mam! Where are your family?
wife: My sons were captured by the Ogres and I haven't heard from them since
child: Those nasty Ogres! I wish I can be a knight to help people against them. I wish I am strong enough!
wife: You are but a child right now but maybe someday! My husband can teach you to swing a sword.
Summarize the dialogue | wife's sons were captured by the Ogres and she hasn't heard from them since. She is collecting her belongings in this place. |
#Person1#: The dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
#Person1#: Great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.
#Person2#: Do you prefer brandy or ports.
#Person1#: Port, please.
#Person2#: Excellent choice. I love its smooth flavor.
#Person1#: The port is quite exquisite. It must have spent years aging in barrels. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yes. You always have a good nose for wines.
#Person1#: Next time we are about to dinner we should try some Canadian ice wine.
#Person2#: Oh, what's that?
#Person1#: It's made from naturally frozen grapes.
#Person2#: Why not? It sounds great.
#Person1#: OK, here's to your health.
#Person2#: Thanks. Cheers.
#Person1#: Cheers. | #Person2# suggests trying some after-dinner wines and #Person1# chooses port. #Person1# loves its taste and suggests trying some Canadian ice wine next time. |
son: Hello
father: What are you doing here son?
son: I am here since I am unable to go to school
father: Why can you not go to school?
son: You cant afford it father. You will rather have me here to help in th efarm
father: We don't have a farm! Are you my son?
son: I should ask you same...If you really my father
father: What is your sister's name?
son: I have no sister
father: You are no son of mine!
son: show me who my father is then!
father: I do not know who you are but if you want come with me and you can go to school!
son: Thank you so much...
father: No need it is my pleaseure!
Summarize the dialogue | son is unable to go to school because his father can't afford it. He is staying with his father to help him in the farm. |
Adam: Hey, what's up?
Benny: Good, thanks. Busy working on a project. You?
Adam: Same old stuff. What about our workout tomorrow?
Benny: I'm up for it! 7 a.m. as always?
Adam: Yup, don't forget the water!
Benny: Ahahaha, sure! Will Tom join us?
Adam: Nope, he has some family thing to attend to.
Benny: OK. See you tomorrow! | Benny is busy with work on the project. Adam and Benny arrange a workout at 7 a.m. tomorrow, as usual. Tom will not join them due to family commitments. |
#Person1#: Besides salary what kind of allowance can I expect?
#Person2#: We have a kind of floating bonus on a yearly basis.
#Person1#: Can you elaborate it more concretely?
#Person2#: Yes. Floating bonus is the kind of bonus that is indeterminate in amount, such as quarterly bonus, bonus at the end of the year. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to elaborate on the floating bonus. |
Bess: Ooops! Anton, can you change my reservation so that it starts on the 6th?
Anton: We have guys staying till 6th. Can you come on the 7th?
Bess: Sure. No pro. Thank you!
Anton: Pleasure. | Bess wants to change her reservation so that it starts from the 6th. Anton still has guests staying until 6th, so Bess will come on the 7th. |
troll: This is troll bridge! I live down here. And you?
family: You live here? what sort of creature lives under a bridge?
troll: Well, a troll of course! You aren't scared of me?
family: I am scared of nothing! You havent heard about me I guess
troll: I don't hear much of anything. Nobody comes this way. Who are you?
family: I am part of a family living in the village. My family has lived here for generations. We live to serve the king. My father was one of the king's royal subjects.
troll: Well, ooh la la, mr. fancy pants!
family: You make fun of me? Don force me to hit you with this rock
troll: Hey, calm down, guys! Sure, I'm big and hairy. But I just wanna be friends!
family: Very well then. Tell me what you love eating
troll: Whatever I can get! Deer, fish, dogs, kittens, anything!
Summarize the dialogue | troll lives under the bridge. He doesn't hear much of anything. He lives with his family. |
turtles: I stay in my shell
Summarize the dialogue | A turtle stays in its shell. |
Teddy: Baby can you get icecream on your way back? i am craving for it like crazy..
George: Sure honey.. which flavor you want.. and is it you or the baby?
Teddy: Off course your son :) kicking me for the ice cream. hmmmm get vanilla
George: Aww sure anything for my baby..
Teddy: which one?
George: haha both. | George is bringing Teddy ice cream on his way back. |
Helen: I’m not going to work today
Brad: What the fuck Helen, you just found it after being unemployed for 3 months!!!
Helen: I feel verryyyy bad
Brad: People need to deal with such things u know, it’s normal
Helen: It’s more complicated, we’ll talk in the evening
Brad: No, you ARE going to the fuckin work!!!!
Helen: Brad?......
Brad: What!!!!
Helen: I’m pregnant…
Brad: Pfff yea sure | Helen has a job after being jobless for 3 months. She's not going to work today, because she's pregnant and she feels bad. |
Sophie: the bus is leaving in 3 minutes, are you coming???
Tina: almost there, i am already dressed
Sophie: FASTER!
Tina: chill, I will make it | Tina will make it for the bus that is leaving in 3 minutes. |
chef: I do know he loves to hear the stories of the land. Thank you, scribe, for the kind words. I take my cooking very seriously and have secreted one of my favorite dishes, a lamb tart that I think you would enjoy. Here!
a scribe constantly writing: This is amazing! Truly the best I've ever tasted. The king is so lucky to have you cooking for him every day!
chef: Why thank you! Tell me, scribe, what news do you have about this place?
a scribe constantly writing: I don't know. The king sent me here to document what I found. Had he been here? Do you think he has any idea what is going on?
chef: I do, I suspect he knows what took place down here but cannot reveal it himself. How others dare not speak about this place and the wretched stench of it is beyond me
a scribe constantly writing: Have you noticed anything different about the wildlife? I'd like to document that , too.
Summarize the dialogue | chef is cooking lamb tart for the scribe. The scribe was sent to document the place. The scribe suspects the king knows what happened here but cannot reveal it himself. |
alter boy: Why hello there, dog.
dogs: i hate children, i love to chase them and see them run
alter boy: Well that's not very nice in such a pure, holy place!
dogs: a holy place will not save you from my teeth
Summarize the dialogue | dogs hate children and chase them. |
a woman: Oh my that sounds tedious, almost as tedious as me having to go to the market every day, you'd think I could just go once a week, but no I have to go every day!
worker: It is very tedious, but I like to fish and hunt in my free time. Do you like to hunt or fish? I'd be glad to take you sometime.
a woman: I do, that is when I have free time, I've never had such a kind invitation though. You should come by the bakery next time you're in town and I'll make you some of my famous bread.
worker: That sounds wonderful. Are you by any chance...married?
a woman: I am married... Married to my work that is! This bakery just runs me ragged, I don't even have time for a dog, that's why I spent so long petting the ones out front!
worker: Funny, smart and beautiful. This town must be full of fools if you aren't married. Please, may I help you home with your market wares after we eat?
Summarize the dialogue | The woman has to go to the market every day. The worker likes to fish and hunt in his free time. The woman runs a bakery. The worker will come to the bakery next time he's in town. |
noble: Please do, We have been invited to the kings ball later this evening
wife: The kings ball?! Oh is my dear husband invited as well?
noble: Of course, get the cleaning done with and start preparing
wife: I am trying, but this place is a mess. I wonder what made this West Wing collapse?
noble: Do not hurt yourself trying to hard, just do the little you can and the maids would do the rest
wife: Yes, I shall finish up and leave the rest for the maids. I must make sure the house is cleaned and there is food on the table when my hard working husband gets home
noble: That's so smart of you
wife: I try to be the best wife I can be. I love my husband so much!
noble: your husband is really lucky to have you
wife: Yes indeed, I am happy that I love him so much. See my family married me off about 5 years ago, never met the man till our wedding day.
noble: That's a rather complex love story
wife: Well, I must run off, it was rather nice to converse with you. Bye now!
Summarize the dialogue | wife is cleaning the house and preparing for the kings ball. Her husband is also invited. |
mariner: I decided on this route because it's a little quicker.
horse: Fair enough. So what exactly does a mariner do?
mariner: I spend most of my life at sea. Sailing and what not.
horse: That seems a bit boring? I think you will enjoy riding around with me on the trailhead instead! Can you brush my mane for me please?
mariner: I enjoy it. I love the water. It's a soothing experience everyday. I can brush your mane. Sure. It's going to be a long day ahead of us. Might as well be relaxed now.
horse: Yee! Yee! Thank you Mr. Mariner! Sometimes the king forgets to connect with his stallion....I can see you very different!
mariner: I pay great attention to detail to a lot of things. Sometimes the King can be very busy. I can't fault him. He would if he could I'm sure of it!
horse: The King always talked about the seas. What seas did you sail?
Summarize the dialogue | mariner spends most of his life at sea. He enjoys sailing and finds it soothing. He will ride with the horse on the trailhead. |
#Person1#: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.
#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.
#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.
#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.
#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you.
#Person2#: Well, he indeed likes me.
#Person1#: But I think he can't hold a candle to you. I don't think he has ever popped the question.
#Person2#: No, he is the sort of man who likes to hide his candle under a bushel. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a man fell for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks the man isn't good enough, but #Person2# thinks he's just being low-profile. |
Lena: Hi, do you have amixer at home?
Gus: Blender, si.
Lena: Does it have a mixing option? <file_photo>
Gus: <file_photo>
Lena: its only a blender unfort... :)
Gus: So I don't :) but there was somewhere this eggbeater, manual :D
Lena: hehe | Lena needs a mixer, but Gus only has a blender and an eggbeater. |
worker: Elves be mighty queer indeed. I can't quite trust them though - when you can live forever, it makes me think they have some sort of ulterior motive, not dying of old age like regular folks.
farmers: Hm, that's true, true indeed. Although I hear they finally stiffened their spines in the last war, so they be good fer sommat at least.
worker: I'll grant they're a good shot with a bow, but I hear they won't eat meat? What kind of man doesn't eat meat?
farmers: Ach, nothin' like a leg o'mutton at the end of the day. Still, more fer you and I, eh?
worker: Cheers to that!
farmers: Aye, cheers, mate. Ach, tis been a bit of a slow kindof day, but nice ta have a good 'ld chat with ye!
Summarize the dialogue | Elves are good with bows but won't eat meat. |
Project Manager: incorporates elements of fashion to attract buyer Well it certainly has some
User Interface: it is got the cherry and the sponginess
Marketing: Say about a three maybe ?
Industrial Designer: it was just doing it quite well | User Interface thought that the product incorporated elements of fashion to attract buyers because some of the buttons were shaped like cherry and it was spongy. |
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Postdoc C: The other problem is that when it when it d i on the breathy ones where you get breathing inti indicated as speech | In order to make things easier for the transcribers, breathy channels, which are erroneously marked as speech, will be re-classified correctly with other methods. |
caretaker: I see, at first I thought you meant you were dressing them...and that sounded quite odd.
residents of the cottage: I can see where that might have sounded odd. Ha! No craziness here. At least not too nuts.
caretaker: I am but a simple caretaker myself, I also tend to nearby graves as well.
residents of the cottage: Yes this place is lovely. You do a fine job keeping this place nice and tidy.
caretaker: Thank you for your kind words, I feel the departed certainly deserve that.
residents of the cottage: At least some of them do. I remember that guy over there. He was an old boyfriend who beat me. Sometimes I feel like putting coal on his grave. Ha!
caretaker: Died in an accident did he?
residents of the cottage: I know what your thinking but it wasn't me. I left him long ago but I'm sure he never changed his ways. I wouldn't doubt it got him killed.
Summarize the dialogue | caretaker is a simple caretaker who also tends to nearby graves. He is doing a fine job keeping the place tidy. |
#Person1#: I'm so relieved that your ankle wasn't broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.
#Person2#: That sounds great! I'd love to! Here is my address. Pick me up at eight?
#Person1#: Perfect!
#Person2#: Thank you for such a lovely evening! The food was amazing, and I had a great time.
#Person1#: Me too. You look so beautiful tonight! I wish this night would never end. There's something I have to tell you. . .
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: I woke up today thinking this would be just like any other ordinary day, but I was wrong. A twist of fate brought us together. I crashed into your life and you into mine, and this may sound crazy, but I'm falling in love with you, Veronica. | #Person1# invites Veronica for dinner to make it up to her. Veronica agrees. They have a lovely evening and #Person1# shows love to Veronica. |
thief: WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT!?
rat: THIS POTATO HAS SATIATED MY HUNGER FOR HUMAN FLESH. YOU MAY TAKE ONE ITEM FROM MY TREASURE HOARD. THE TREASURE HOARD CONTAINS MEAT AND COAL.
thief: What a strange rat...you steal my things and then offer me the same...
rat: NOT MANY ADVENTURERS COME HERE, THEREFORE THE TREASURE HOARD OF THE RAT GOD IS SMALL. CHOOSE.
thief: I suppose I will take coal, it may prove useful for making a fire once I get back to my tent.
rat: Very well mortal. You have survived an encounter with a rat god. Not many can say the same. I wish you luck on your journeys. Now go! and never return!
thief: I'll get right on that....
Summarize the dialogue | rat is a rat god. He offers thief a potato and a piece of coal from his treasure hoard. |
the king: Har! What a fine day it is for such a king as myself.
mouse: Yeah, I bet
the king: A talking rodent in my chambers, best cover myself!
mouse: Must you act like I'm a monster unworthy of your attention?
the king: The truth can hurt, come hither dog!
mouse: Lots of things can hurt king
the king: Get that vermin dog!
mouse: How did that work out for you? Now I have the shoe and the dog. Would you like to rethink your position?
the king: What have I done!?
mouse: Acted without thinking.
the king: Forgive me powerful magic mouse!
mouse: Forgiveness can be given to those who deserve it
the king: You deserve a reward.
mouse: Oh King, now you do too much.
Summarize the dialogue | The king is angry with the mouse. The mouse has the shoe and the dog. The king wants to forgive the mouse. |
Llyr Gruffydd AM: The reason I was asking was I wanted to understand what lessons the Government is taking from that threeyear investment really and how maybe you are applying some of those lessons to your wider school improvement programme I know Professor Mel Ainscow identified six interconnected lessons although I also note that the Cabinet Secretary did not actually meet him for about six or seven months after coming into post So I am just wondering can you give us confidence that actually you are serious about taking lessons from Schools Challenge Cymru and applying them to the wider school improvement agenda ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Well absolutely Llyr I do not think anything should be read into when I met the individual concerned because officials were meeting the individual concerned Individual challenge advisers were meeting with the regions there was crossover work with the FSM agenda as well and we are absolutely determined that best practice and those interventions that drove school improvement are embedded in the new support that we have via the regional consortia It is no coincidence that some of the best people that were employed by Schools Challenge Cymru are now in the employment of our regional consortia So those people that were really good and really made a difference do not work for the Schools Challenge Cymru scheme any more they work for our regional school improvement services So we are absolutely determined The things that we have learned as always are around leadership It is absolutely key and crucial to have strong capable school leadership as a driver for change within the system We are looking at systems and processes so actually has a school got in place comprehensive systems of tracking and processes within the school ? We are looking at the teacher quality—how can we ensure that we have got consistent strategies in place to drive up pedagogy and teacher quality in the classroom ? Collaborative activity—again absolutely key A school can not see itself in isolation and one of the key themes of the national mission is a selfimproving system so collaborative working where schools are looking outside of each other learning from best practice from other schools So there are lots of things that we have drawn from the evaluation that you will see as key themes running through the national mission and as I said it is no coincidence that our really good people that were working in Schools Challenge Cymru are now working for the regional consortia being able to use that expertise not just for a very small proportion of our schools—but that expertise is available to all our schools | They are looking at systems and processes, the placement of comprehensive systems of tracking and processes within the school. They are looking at the teacher quality — how can they ensure that we have got consistent strategies in place to drive up pedagogy and teacher quality in the classroom. And also, collaborative activity. One of the key themes of the national mission is a self-improving system, so collaborative working is necessary where schools are looking outside of each other, learning from best practice from other schools. |
#Person1#: Hello Mary, this is Tom speaking. Would you like to watch the football game in the stadium tomorrow afternoon? I have 2 tickets, which my uncle bought last week.
#Person2#: That's wonderful, but I have to help my mother buy some food in the afternoon. You know, my father has gone to Shanghai.
#Person1#: Well, I think I can give you a hand if you want. I can go shopping with you tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Wow, that's very kind of you, in that case, I will have enough time to do housework for my mother. Then I can watch the game in the afternoon. By the way, when will the game begin?
#Person1#: At 2:00 PM. I will pick you up at 1:30 PM.
#Person2#: That's great. | Tom invites Mary to watch the football game tomorrow afternoon but Mary has to go shopping. Tom offers to help her tomorrow morning so they can watch the games. |
Hefin David AM: So if you compare a child in Wales with a child in England in the last two years who is been through this would they have had a different experience as a result and different clinical advice as a result or is there consistency despite the difference in workforce profile ?
Carol Shillabeer: That is quite a big question Hand on heart could I tell you I absolutely know the detail of that ? No I could not The practice in this area is guided by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance so it is pretty much guided We would expect all of our practitioners to be able to work to NICE guidance When you skill mix a team you enable the right referrals to go to the right person so you would not necessarily have a child or young person with particularly complex needs—well you would match them to the right practitioner for their needs So it does— And we have seen some of that if I just make reference to the panel approach in Gwent that is been developed a multiagency panel come together a referral comes in it is then about matching the right service and the right person to the needs that are being presented So we can be much more flexible in relation to that and we have to be careful to use the right resource for the right person because if we have got a resource that is highly specialist we want them to be dealing with those children and young people
Hefin David AM: And one of the things you are able to do—because there is a lot about the labour market you can not control but one of the things you can control is workforce development and ongoing workforce development You have mentioned communities of practice What other things are being done in addition and how do the communities of practice work might be a good question but what else is being done in order to upskill and develop and grow the existing workforce that is presented to you ?
Carol Shillabeer: Thank you for that So there is a couple of things around— I think there is a huge focus on staff retention now not just in Wales but across the UK So we have got recruitment but we have got retention What are the factors that affect retention ? Actually wellbeing wellbeing at work—and you will know that within A Healthier Wales the focus on staff engagement staff wellbeing has been laid out—the ability to work well in teams and the culture of organisations and services and then as you rightly say training and development and career opportunities So the developments over the last few years have brought training opportunities and career development opportunities as well I think the community of practice—it is something that has become a bit of a standard now across these areas—actually brings people together doing collective audit doing collective reflection on service improvement and being very clear about learning from one another And if you are a clinician that gives you a lot of motivation to keep driving forward So I think we have the fundamental building blocks in place but there is more to do around the environment in which our practitioners and our staff operate | The practice was guided by the Nation Institute for Health and Care, enabling referrals to match the right practitioner and the right service. It is expected to be more flexible and careful to use the resource. Overall, the community had gradually become standard, doing a collective reflection on service improvement and being clear about mutual learning, but the environment operated still waited to be improved. |
castaway: Thank you, sir. Is this a doctor's office?
person: No. This is an island. We need to gather all the resources we can for shelter.
castaway: Ohh, that's awful... can we survive?
person: I hope so. I have plenty of food. We can make a shelter out of this moss and bone.
castaway: Moss seems a tad weak, we should try to use leaves latticed together.
person: That sounds like a better idea. We are going to need something to get water to be able to drink.
castaway: I know, we can sap moisture from the soil and let it drip onto a leaf.
person: That sounds good. I also have a sword we can use to catch fish from the lake for food.
castaway: Perfect, we could even make fishing rods out of some plants, bones, and sticks.
person: I have this bag we can use to start to collect items around the island.
castaway: Okay, i'll get right to it!
person: Okay! What should I work on while you gather materials?
Summarize the dialogue | castaway and person are stranded on an island. They need to gather resources for shelter. Castaway will collect materials while person will work on a shelter. |
wrongdoer: Haha! Those blundering imbeciles couldn't find a weapon even their life depended on it... Speaking of which, maybe it does! Haha, yes! After I kill you and take your crown, I'll set fire to all the guard barracks in the city!
the king: Now that you've lost your freedom, you've lost your mind as well! I'll wrestle this knife away from you yet, you madman!
wrongdoer: Fine, I don't need a knife to kill you! Come 'ere you tyrant! I'll steal your robes and parade down the town square!
the king: Struggle against those heavy chains all you wish! You will never take down a King!
wrongdoer: Why not? It's not like your "loyal" citizens will weep for you! There will be parties and feasts for weeks after you perish! As for these chains... let me see what I can do.
Summarize the dialogue | the king is threatening the wrongdoer with his knife. the wrongdoer is threatening the king with his sword. |
Carol: where are the car keys?
Mindy: I don't know mom, I didn't drive today
Pater: damn, I have them with me, forgot to take them out;/
Carol: very nice... ordering dinner tonight then, your cost kiddos | Carol is looking for the car keys. Mindy wasn't driving today. Pater has taken the keys with him on accident. |
#Person1#: When do you want to leave for that seaside town, Martha?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet, but maybe we should leave on Friday after work. It's a long drive, but I'd rather get there late Friday than midday Saturday. We have three days off this time, after all.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#: Five or six hours.
#Person1#: So you leave at 4:30 right after work and you will be there around 9:00 or 10:00?
#Person2#: I suppose so. And we could still have a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: What are you going to take?
#Person2#: Mostly shorts and T-shirts.
#Person1#: You don't think it's going to be a bit cold at night at the seaside?
#Person2#: Maybe. I'm going to take a sweater or a light coat--just in case.
#Person1#: Hope you have a good time there. | Martha tells #Person1# she will leave on Friday to the seaside town because it is a long drive. She will take mostly shorts and T-shirts. #Person1# wishes her a good time. |
worker: But, Will you decode them for me? If not how will I be able to find the treasure?
prisoner: I have a daughter and two sons who need me! If I don't get out of here they will starve. I will teach you how to decode them once I am free.
worker: How can I trust you? Here, I shall write up an agreement, that you must sign with your blood.
prisoner: You have my word. These maps contain the locations of all the riches your heart can desire. I will gladly do so!
worker: Okay, whilst you sign this agreement with your own blood, I will carve these trunks into kegs that will unlock the door.
prisoner: Thank you, kind worker! You will never have to work again after finding all of the treasure!
worker: I wish to have a family one day, I would never want to keep you from yours.
prisoner: You are kind! Thank you so much. I never thought I would see them again.
Summarize the dialogue | worker will carve trunks into kegs to unlock the door. The prisoner will decode the maps for him. |
#Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Taylor. I'm so glad you were able to come.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you again, Mrs. Hao. You are so kind.
#Person1#: Now dinner's ready. Let go over to the dinner table. Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife, Mr. Taylor?
#Person2#: Oh, it's a real Chinese meal. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I'd take the chopsticks.
#Person1#: Yes, hope you like it. Do you need beer or wine?
#Person2#: Beer, please. Oh, there are so many dishes.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like them. . . We'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation. Let's drink to our friendship.
#Person2#: Let's hope for good cooperation between us. | Mrs. Hao is so glad that Mr. Taylor can come for the Chinese dinner and they toast for the good cooperation between them. |
User Interface: So this would be pretty kind of a handy thing to have but we we really need t to discuss the price So I mean there are there are cheaper this is another multi kind of purpose remote control where it is it is it is very simple there is only a few buttons but al each of those buttons does something different in a different context So this is something else we might want to consider is really kind of limiting the number of buttons because this is the top rating universal remote control on on Epinions It it is really maybe worth thinking about limiting the number of buttons as much as as possible because really I think people want to be able to find the button they are looking for without even looking at the remote control And was saying before about having different size buttons for different you know frequently used tasks but I think also you know the location and and shape of the buttons is important but also the number of buttons So if you have too many buttons it it it increases the the difficulty of finding the one you want
Industrial Designer: But there is one problem then the user has to understand each of that functionality Because the same button is doing too many things
User Interface: well we will have a bit of a simpler task in that we are only doing a television remote control I think maybe one option is to have you know a little flipopen door that that you have hidden most of the time but contains the extra buttons like say the number buttons for instance I I would if I had my perfect remote control I would probably just have no numbers at all on it because they are just in the way They do not really do anything Maybe you know I although I do also find flipopen doors a bit of a pain because sometimes they can break off or or whatever but maybe a door that you can you can permanantly remove or permanantly have on would be good but I think definitely you need to to keep the buttons down to a minimum but not not let that kind of interfere with the functionality of of the device
Marketing: H I think I think that the tr the transition to this to this new remote control should not be very very abrupt very hard because w if people see a remo see the see a remote control without numbers mm they will think it is very difficult to learn very difficult to very different build very different to the traditional
Industrial Designer: It does sampling out of the
User Interface: Well I guess that depends on how you market it If you if you have the right advertisement showing how how how easy it is and how you can you know navigate to a program without the numbers then people might say that looks pretty easy | When User Interface mentioned about they need to keep the buttons down to a minimum, Marketing thought the transition to this new remote control shouldn't be very abrupt because if people would think it's very difficult to learn a remote control without numbers. User Interface responded that it would depend on how they advertise it to navigate to a program without the numbers. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi, Sue. It's Bil Parker from your geometry class.
#Person1#: Oh. Hi, Bil. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. Listen, I'm working on our assignment and I can't seem to figure out question tend and the teaching assistant's out of town, so I was wondering if you could help me.
#Person1#: Well, I did the last one. But I'm not sure it's right.
#Person2#: At least you finally figured it out. I didn't get past the first three steps. Would you like to have coffee with me? We could go over all of the problems.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I need help with question 3. I'm completely lost on that one.
#Person2#: Are you free now?
#Person1#: I have swimming practice in a few minutes and then I have to study for a biology exam. But I could meet you right after dinner.
#Person2#: That's bad for me. I have a meeting for the signal.
#Person1#: The what?
#Person2#: The signal. You know, the campus literary magazine. It comes out once a month.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I just came here this year.
#Person2#: I'll give you a copy. In fact, I'll bring it when we meet.So anyway, what about tomorrow? After lunch maybe?
#Person1#: Great. See you around 1:00. | Bil Parker calls Sue to asks for her help with the assignment. He invites her for coffee so that they could go over the geometry problems. They will meet around 1:00 tomorrow. |
miner: What?! How did you get down here boy?
Summarize the dialogue | The miner got down here by accident. |
evil priestess: Give that back now, or I will cut you down with this enchanted sword!
peasant: You can try, but you won't like it when I use your own hair against you! I may be a peasant now, but soon I will be as strong in the dark arts as you used to be.
evil priestess: Wait, I wont hurt you see? Just give that hair back. You do not know its power!
peasant: And why should I do such a foolish thing? Do you think just because I am a peasant that I am stupid?
evil priestess: This is the tanned skin of the last fool who crossed me. You would make a fine rug!
peasant: You are weak without your hair! Making empty threats against me, you make me laugh. You know what else? I think your hair looks better on me! So ha!
evil priestess: I will force you to look upon the pages in the spell book of darkness! A single glance will drive you mad!
Summarize the dialogue | evil priestess wants the peasant to give back her hair. The peasant refuses. |
traveler: Not right now. We are just resting before our long journey to the East.
servant: What do you hope to find there, if you don't mind me asking?
traveler: I am a merchant who trades spices. I import them and sell them West for money.
servant: Ah yes, the West to the East Spice Trading Company. Do you recommend any specific spice? I'm very poor but I could always use a free sample.
traveler: I am new. Hence my nervousness.
servant: I hear salt is pretty good.
traveler: Is that so?
servant: I mean, you should know, right?
traveler: I am travelling with other merchants, I am am an apprentice merchant - so when someone offers advice, I am all ears!
servant: Oh, I see! Would you like your shoes shined, by the way? I usually clean the gallery here, but I'm good at that too.
traveler: Is there room for that here?
servant: Yes, just put your feet on the goat skin and enjoy the fire.
traveler: Thank you.
Summarize the dialogue | traveler is an apprentice merchant who trades spices. He is travelling to the East to find new spices to sell. He is nervous about the journey. The servant offers him a free sample of salt. |
a high priest: That was not funny on my side, but I guess it was on yours!
a ghost: Sorry, unfinished business you see. I bet the devil that I could make the King laugh. If I won, I would get gold, women, or fame. If he won, I would sped my afterlife teasing people.
a high priest: I guess you got the short end of the stick!
a ghost: Well, I always did like telling jokes, and you know what they say - the King can only flay you alive and feed you screaming to his dogs once.
a high priest: Hahahaha.... I guess you got away from being fed to the dogs
a ghost: Oh no, I was definitely fed to the dogs. It was not at all pleasant.
a high priest: Oh what a terrible way to go!
a ghost: Yes, I would certainly not recommend it to be honest. He's still the King now in case you were wondering.
Summarize the dialogue | a ghost bet the devil that he could make the King laugh. He lost and was fed to the dogs. |
#Person1#: Good evening, Pete. I trust you had a nice siesta.
#Person2#: Yes. It was just what the doctor ordered.
#Person1#: I'd like you to meet Henry Johnson. Mr. Johnson has been working at our Beijing office for over a year now. I think you two are from the same city.
#Person2#: Hey there, Henry. Call me Pete. A New Yorker, eh?
#Person3#: Born and raised in Brooklyn. Good to meet you, Pete.
#Person2#: Brooklyn. . . that's a great neighborhood. I'm originally from Queens but moved down to Manhattan a while back. So. . . you're an expat in China. . . how's life over here working out for you?
#Person3#: You know - I really love it. There are frustrations of course, such as traffic, pollution and the language barrier, but all in all, I give China a big thumbs up.
#Person1#: Before you two get carried away in conversation, let's finalize our plans for the evening. I was thinking of dining at a well-known dumpling restaurant and then hitting a Karaoke bar for some fun!
#Person2#: Everything sounded good until I heard the word 'Karaoke'. If there's one thing you don't want to hear, it's me singing.
#Person3#: I sound like a frog that's suffering from a bad cold! But Karaoke is so popular in Asia that I've been dragged to at least two dozen of them so far. I've even learned a Chinese song or two.
#Person1#: Hey. . . no Karaoke. . . no problem! We're here to have fun and if singing isn't fun. . . then forget it! I assume you like beer.
#Person2#: Beer is quite possibly my very favorite liquid.
#Person3#: Chinese beer is actually pretty good. I've sampled all of them so I should know!
#Person1#: Great! So we'll have dinner and then we'll go down to the bar district. In Beijing there are literally thousands of bars.
#Person2#: Sounds like a plan. | #Person1# introduces Henry Johnson to Pete for they come from the same city and the latter two exchange ideas about Beijing, Karaoke particularly. The three decide to go have dinner and then to a bar district. |
Joseph: ok calling
Joseph: the customer support
Joseph: I was supposed to get through in 2 minutes
Joseph: 4 minutes ago
Stacy: good luck
Joseph: they put me on hold
Joseph: with a horrible song
Joseph: aaaarghh
Stacy: remember to prepare the parcel number
Joseph: yeah got it ready
Joseph: the tracking site says it will be waiting for 10 days in the warehouse
Joseph: 40km from here
Joseph: ahahaha
Stacy: wtf
Stacy: ask for the driver’s mobile
Joseph: yeah going to
Joseph: ok I talked to a lady
Joseph: surprising, she wasn’t like a student but a real grown-up
Stacy: what did she say?
Joseph: she gave me the prick’s number
Joseph: I’m calling him
Stacy: and?
Joseph: ok he said he’s gonna leave it at the parcel shop
Joseph: I guess I sounded harsh
Joseph: he wanted to come again in the evening :D
Stacy: grats;D
Joseph: <file_gif>
Joseph: I guess I’ll go in the evening with the boys
Joseph: if not, then probably tomorrow in the morning | Having problems with his parcel delivery, Joseph consulted his case with customer support and the driver. Joseph will pick up the package from the parcel shop in the evening or tomorrow morning. |
fighters: The more rats the faster this stench will be gone
rat: Stench? That smell is wonderful. You humans have such terrible taste.
fighters: Keep that up and you will be part of the pile. You are just lucky you are doing a good job.
rat: You seem like a nice guy, when us rats complete our takeover of the castle, I'll see if we can give you a job.
fighters: I have no need of a job that a rat would have
rat: Why are you down here anyways? You must have upset someone to be put down here.
fighters: I am a fighter there is always someone upset with me
rat: Well, let's see how good of a fighter you are...you can't be too good, I just took your sword from you.
fighters: Even without the sword I can kill you
rat: I hope you enjoy the bubonic plague you just caught. You really shouldn't touch disease infested rats.
Summarize the dialogue | Fighters are removing rats from the castle. Rats are taking over the castle. Rats are removing the fighters from the castle. |
Rita: Hey guys, another reminder that I need your passport copies!
Larry: Hey Rita, I thought you needed our travel plans?
Rita: First, I need to get your passports so I can start with the tickets.
Daria: Sorry, Rita, will send you a copy in a sec. What about the tickets? How quickly do we need to decide?
Rita: It's not a big deal yet but please send the copies to me by the end of the week otherwise I won't be able to make any arrangements.
Larry: <file_photo>
Rita: Please send it to my email, the files here are too compressed.
Larry: Oh, sorry, didn't know! Sending to you email now.
Daria: For some reason, I can't get my copier to work, can I just take a picture? Would it be okay?
Rita: Thanks, Larry, got it! @Daria - as long as the copy is clear and readable, it should be fine.
Daria: Thank you! I will do it as soon as I get a chance. What happens next?
Rita: I add your passport copies to the system and get them approved for travel so I can get you tickets pretty much any time with most airlines using corporate discounts. | Rita needs everyone's passport copies to arrange tickets. |
Helen: Did you go to SW tonight
katie: Nope, you?
Helen: No... I should have but I couldnt be bothered...
Helen: This new guy keeps telling me off, I don't like it
katie: He is a bit gruesome
Helen: I need to go though, I'm putting weight back on...
katie: Why don't you go to the Tuesaday one? That's done by that Emily, the one that talks so much
Helen: Will you come as well?
katie: yeah sure
Helen: cool let's do that | Neither Helen nor katie went to SW tonight. Helen and katie will go to the Tuesday classes done by Emily. |
servant: You know it gets kind of lonely in these quarters, you are more than welcome to stay anytime. My family is gone and I don't have any friends.
guard: Maybe I'll take ya up on that. So do you have any news about anything around court?
servant: Oh no, nobody tells me anything important of the sort. I just spend my time fulfilling my duties and keeping the mansion spotless. You should ask somebody more important
guard: I'm just looking for gossip. Nothing too true if it's scandelous. And someone more important? No one else has hot potato soup on, so I can't think of anyone more important this moment
servant: You are too kind. Why are you showing such kindness to a mere servant like myself?
guard: You haven't poisoned me yet, so that's one thing. I just haven't told you I appreciate your meals and demeaner lately, and I do
servant: Thank you, that is very kind of you. I don't receive many thanks around here. Now please, enjoy.
Summarize the dialogue | servant offers guard to stay in his quarters. Guard is looking for gossip. |
#Person1#: That looks like an interesting book.
#Person2#: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.
#Person1#: There are the pymeids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.
#Person2#: They don't now, but most of them did originally. There's picture of the pentagon in the United States. It's very distinctive with its five sides.
#Person1#: Look at that cylindrical office building. I'Ve never been seen one that shape before.
#Person2#: Yes. Usually only towers are cylindrical in shape.
#Person1#: Tv towers are usually thicker at the bottom than at the top. They're not perfectly cylindrical.
#Person2#: This is the world's largest sports stadium. It's a massive oval.
#Person1#: What sports do they play there?
#Person2#: It says here that it's mainly used for big football matches and athletics meetings.
#Person1#: Is that building a perfect cube?
#Person2#: According to the book, it is. I'Ve never seen a building that is a perfect cube. Look at the building. From the air, it looks like a square with a semi-circle attached to each of its four sides. What kind of building is it?
#Person1#: Is says here that it's a war memorial. Now, there's a distinctive structure-the stomium in Brussels. See? It consists of several connected by cylinders. I believe you can go up and down inside it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading an interesting book that contains pictures of interesting buildings from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were built, their purposes, and so on. They discuss the shapes of the buildings. |
a person: Can you take me up to the sky?
small animals: I am but a small animal, I can't carry you, only myself.
a person: Is there any way I can fly? Can you teach me?
small animals: No, you don't have wings to fly. But if you need me to help you look for something I could assist that way.
a person: I am looking for the way back to the castle. Do you know the way?
small animals: Of course I know the way! You see that trail in the middle of the grassy plain...You just take that several miles you can't miss it.
a person: Several miles??? How far away am I???
small animals: Probably like two or three, I am a bird after all, I don't know your measurements
a person: I just left the castle a few minutes ago! How did I get so far???
small animals: I don't know, you tell me. That song bird over there can do a number on people, maybe you listend to his song and wandered off.
Summarize the dialogue | small animals is a bird and he is helping a person find his way back to the castle. |
#Person1#: Jane, let's go swimming at the Student Center.
#Person2#: I'd like to, Tom, but I have a paper due on Friday, and I haven't even started it yet.
#Person1#: Just an hour. I've got a test tomorrow, so I won't be able to stay very long.
#Person2#: I need the exercise, but I just can't spare the time.
#Person1#: Okay, how about dinner at the Grill? You have to eat something, and it's right by the library. I'll go over there with you after dinner, and you can do your research while I study for my test.
#Person2#: Well, but...
#Person1#: Come on. You'll probably want to stay late, and you shouldn't walk home after dark. I'll stay until you're ready to go.
#Person2#: That would be nice, but...
#Person1#: Look, we really wouldn't be wasting any time. We'd just be doing everything we need to do, but we'd be doing it together. I just want to spend time with you.
#Person2#: Me, too. Okay. I need to go home first, then I'll meet you at the Grill about six. Is that all right?
#Person1#: That's great. We'll get everything done. You'll see. | Toms invites Jane to go swimming but Jane refuses because of a paper due. At last, Jane accepts his suggestion to have dinner and then study together in the library. |
Kim: Hey, do we need visas to China?
Max: Uhm, no? I don't think so
Kim: Tom told me we do, I don't get it. I checked online and it's said that we don't and we do?
Max: What? I'll google it
Max: Ok, so we don't have to worry about visas, we don't need them
Kim: That's great!
Max: Basically, we don't have to do anything, they're going to grant us a temporary visa at the airport when we arrive and that's it
Kim: Ok, I was worried we may not have enough time to get it
Max: Better focus on packing ;) | Max has checked online to make sure they don't need a visa for their trip to China. |
groundskeeper: I am the groundskeeper. I maintain the grounds and prepare the yard for jousts.
peasant: Hey there, I'm just coming to visit my son. He's buried here.
Summarize the dialogue | groundskeeper maintains the grounds and prepares the yard for jousts. peasant is visiting his son who is buried here. |
#Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I'm trying to send the instruction book by E-mail, but I failed many, many times. And there is something wrong with the net maybe. It's so slow.
#Person1#: Well, maybe the net is slow now. Try it again.
#Person2#: I am used to editing with Word 2003, and there are many pictures in the book.
#Person1#: It's beyond question. You can save it the same as a document.
#Person2#: I merely know how to send the direct letter. But I am not familiar with the attachment.
#Person1#: It's the same as usual. The only difference lies in that you need to paste the book as an attachment.
#Person2#: Can I mail the book if it is a large file?
#Person1#: There are limitations to the capacity of an E-mail. Commonly it's no more than 4 MB.
#Person2#: What if it exceeds the capacity?
#Person1#: You can divide it into several documents to mail. Or you can download the mentioned software from the warning. | #Person2# failed to send the instruction book by E-mail. #Person1# helps and teaches #Person2# how to do it. |
sailor: What are you snifing over there?? Is that pure snow
rat: I see no snow around here. Do you see some?
sailor: Snow is a lingo for cocaine and it looks like that
rat: Interesting. Well, I see no cocaine or any other drug around here. I'm only interested in cheese.
sailor: This is a quay.The only thing here are barrels and at night bad people
rat: Indeed, there are some evil doers about. I sleep here and see much criminal activity at night.
sailor: men here lose their way through drink and gambling. If they see a rat like you, they will probably step on you
rat: Not before I bite them! And when I bite them, they'll get one of my diseases that will send them to their death bed.
sailor: Why your kind scramble from box to box ??
Summarize the dialogue | sailor and rat are talking on a quay. The rat is snifing cocaine. Rat is interested in cheese. Rat sleeps on the quay. Rat is afraid of men. |
the priest: Then you are wasting my time. Do you want permission to steal?! That's not going to happen and I others waiting to confess who aren't planning to walk out the door and commit the same sin again tomorrow!
a manservant: You are no priest. My master was right about you. My next confession is murder. I was sent here to murder you.
the priest: What?! You would kill a man of the cloth? Why?
a manservant: Because I am loyal to my master.
the priest: Wait, this golden cloth is worth a small fortune, if I give it to you, would be willing to spare me?
a manservant: No. I was instructed to kill you AND take the golden cloth. And I will do so.
the priest: Is there nothing that I can do to persuade you to spare me? There are many treasures hidden in this church. I can make you very rich.
a manservant: My master did not ask to steal anything except for the golden cloth. Then I am to stab you 100 times.
Summarize the dialogue | The manservant was sent by his master to confess murder and steal the golden cloth. He will kill the priest and steal the cloth. |
#Person1#: Don't turn the dishwasher on! The baby just fell asleep. I need a break! I'm exhausted from cooking soup and baking cookies all morning.
#Person2#: Oh! I'll run it later, then. Let's sit outside and read while she sleeps. | #Person1# asks #Person2# not to turn the dishwasher on. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm mailing this package to Japan.
#Person2#: Alright. Fill out this form about the contents and value. Do you want to insure it?
#Person1#: I don't think so. It's only some books.
#Person2#: Are you sending it surface mail or airmail?
#Person1#: Airmail, please.
#Person2#: OK. That's $25.
#Person1#: Here's $30.
#Person2#: Alright. Here's your change.
#Person1#: Thanks. Oh, I almost forgot. Could you tell me how long it'll take to reach Japan?
#Person2#: Let's see. Japan, it should be there in 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person2# helps #Person1# airmail a package to Japan and tells #Person1# it should arrive in two weeks. |
#Person1#: Oh, I'm starving. It's my first time to China. And I'd like to try some real Chinese cuisine. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: Well, depends. You see, there are eight famous Chinese food cuisines, for instance, Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine.
#Person1#: There're all spicy or hot of heard.
#Person2#: That's right. If you have hot dishes, you can try some.
#Person1#: I cannot have it. Last time I had some in the US. It almost killed me.
#Person2#: And there are Cantonese and Kiangsu cuisines. Most people like them.
#Person1#: Oh I'd like to try the Cantonese one. Where is it? Is it far?
#Person2#: The one I know is about half an hour to go.
#Person1#: Oh. That's too far away. I am really starvig. Do you have restaurant in your hotel?
#Person2#: Oh sorry, we don't. But I know one nearby.
#Person1#: What type?
#Person2#: It's Beijing dishes. It's famous for the Beijing roast duck.
#Person1#: OH, yes. I heard of a lot of about it. I like very much to try it. Where can I find it?
#Person2#: The best place certainly is Quanjude restaurant.
#Person1#: Is it near here?
#Person2#: Yes, it takes fifteen minutes to walk there and five minutes to drive. If the traffic is not too bad, I mean.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for your information. What's the name of that restaurant again?
#Person2#: Let me write it down on a piece of paper for you. You can show to the taxi driver or ask for direction.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. Thanks a lot. | #Person1# wants to try real Chinese cuisine. #Person2# recommends several ones. #Person1# decides to go to Quanjude restaurant. |
#Person1#: Hello, hot water overflowed from the bathtub. Would you help me?
#Person2#: Would you turn off the tap?
#Person1#: I did it.
#Person2#: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door.
#Person1#: Ok, I will.
#Person2#: I will have our housekeeper come right away.
#Person1#: I am sorry, I was too tired to fall asleep.
#Person2#: When you woke up, the water was coming out the tub?
#Person1#: Right. Can I compensate for the damage with the travel accident insurance? | #Person1# asks #Person2# for help because hot water overflowed from #Person1#'s bathtub. #Person1# was too tired to notice the water but #Person1# is willing to compensate. |
royal chef: I think I did say so!
lord chamberlain: You may well have, I was lost in thought. It seems I have a quest to embark on. Do you wish to travel with me to city at the end of the valley?
royal chef: I came all this way. I would be very grateful to follow you to the city.
lord chamberlain: I would welcome your companionship and perhaps a bit of decent food on the journey. Can you fight if the need arises?
royal chef: I can fight and make a meal fit for a king!
lord chamberlain: You sound like the perfect travelling companion. Let's be off!
royal chef: This is going to be a marvelous travel. I am ready.
lord chamberlain: It looks like you can provide some entertainment too!
royal chef: That I can! We all have hidden talents haha
lord chamberlain: Just remember, dangers lurk around every corner and in every shadow. Never let your guard down and don't wander off alone.
Summarize the dialogue | royal chef will follow lord chamberlain to the city at the end of the valley. |
armorer: Good day my liege
knight: bless you in teh name of our great king
armorer: what can i do you for sir?
knight: help me get to the palace
armorer: at your service my liege
knight: how is the kingdom
armorer: peaceful i hear, i really don't get to go out much
Summarize the dialogue | knight wants armorer to help him get to the palace. |
Lannie: My dad is driving to you
Newel: What the fuck, why!!
Lannie: He was pushing me about who I’m seeing and I told him
Newel: Babe, whyyyy
Lannie: I’m sorry, he wouldn’t stop ;[
Newel: So now I need to face him | Lannie's father is on his way to meet her new boyfriend, Newel. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for a Japanese family here that I'm going to stay with. What do you recommend?
#Person1#: Pen sets are always a good gift.
#Person2#: Isn't that too small? You know... I'm here to learn Japanese in a college for a whole year. I think it's a long time and it'll be a great trouble to the family, so I'll...
#Person1#: Well, I see... But we Japanese consider it important to respect each other, rather than give expensive gifts.
#Person2#: Yes, all right, let's see pen sets. There's sets with a pen and a pencil, and bigger sets with four pens.
#Person1#: Don't give a set of four pens to your Japanese friend. In fact, don't give four of anything.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: The Japanese word 'four' sounds like the word for 'death'. It means bad luck.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. In that case, I'll take the single pen and pencil set.
#Person1#: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language.
#Person2#: Right. | #Person2# wants to buy a gift for a Japanese family. #Person1# suggests pen sets and tells #Person2# not to give four of anything. #Person2# decides to take the single pen and pencil set. |
fishermen: Are you in the mood for catching fish?
worshipper: I do not fish as it is against my faith.
fishermen: Oh, my apologies. What brings you out to the shore today?
worshipper: I am offering prayers to my fallen siblings...
fishermen: Oh. I'm sorry for your loss. They passed away along these shores?
worshipper: No but they want to be scattered at sea..
fishermen: I understand. Being scattered at sea is the best way to go in my opinion. I'll leave you be.
worshipper: Tell me fisherman how has your day been.
fishermen: It's been busy. Working 20 hrs a day. I'm tired and worn out, but the fish business must go on.
worshipper: Do you eat the fish?
fishermen: I eat fish everyday. Lunch and dinner everyday.
worshipper: Do others eat your fish?
fishermen: A ton of people. People from all over. I make a good living. It's just a tough business.
Summarize the dialogue | worshipper is offering prayers to his fallen siblings. He doesn't fish as it's against his faith. Fishermen are working 20 hours a day. They eat fish everyday. |
vendor: here you are and look with your eyes. its smells really nice. How much do you think might be worth?
thief: I can offer you a coin for that spice, thats all I got actually
vendor: A coin is not enough. for all the jar I need at least 5 coins. for one coin I can give you this piece of bread
thief: I will take that bread, and actually I do have more money on me, thanks for the bread I so thankfull
vendor: it's been a pleasure for me sir
thief: Now show me some seeds and some rare spices, I think I saw one out back
vendor: I only have this red spice. its very powerful in rare
thief: Not sure if thats what im looking for, what else do you have? show me something rarer
vendor: this is is from the far north after the big hills of Gondor
thief: I see, can you tell me a little more about that seed? I hear Gondor is a chilly place with magical powers, is it true?
Summarize the dialogue | thief wants to buy some spices from the vendor. The vendor has a jar of red spice and a jar of seeds from Gondor. The thief offers the vendor a coin for the red spice and a piece of bread for the seeds. The vendor needs |
#Person1#: We'Ve been over this a thousand times. The data is irrefutable! Look, we'Ve done extensive research, built studies, and read the literature, and there is conclusive evidence to support my theory!
#Person2#: Horowitz, I beg to differ. Even in your most recent study, the investigative approach was flawed! You know as well as I do that the collection of data was not systematic, and there is a large margin of error. To draw a definitive conclusion based on that data would be misleading
#Person1#: That is preposterous!
#Person2#: You are trying to single-handedly solve one of the world's greatest mysteries, and yet you are oblivious to the fact that you are wrong!
#Person1#: I am not wrong! The chicken came first!
#Person2#: No! The egg came first! | Horowitz says there is conclusive evidence to support his theory but #Person2# disagrees. Horowitz believes the chicken came first but #Person2# believes the egg came first. |
John: Hey, about that apartment again
Anna: Yes?
John: I had a look and I'm interested
John: Can I come and see it?
Anna: Sure, when would be best time for you?
John: Actually I work in the neighbourhood so I was thinking that maybe today? Around 6pm would be best for me
Anna: Sure, but I might not make it for 6 pm. How about 6.30?
John: Great, see you there!
Anna: See you! | John is interested in the apartment. John works in the neighborhood. John will come to Anna today at 6:30 to see the apartment. |
#Person1#: Shirly, I'm working on our class diary for next week. Would you please give me the information?
#Person2#: Sure. First is the deadline for after class activity application. The deadline is next Monday, June fourteenth.
#Person1#: Monday, June fourteenth.
#Person2#: Yes, then on Wednesday, that's the sixteenth, all classmates have to hand in three student photos.
#Person1#: Three student photos.
#Person2#: OK. Next is the basketball club meeting. It's on the seventeenth.
#Person1#: The basketball club meeting on the seventeenth, and where will they meet?
#Person2#: At the stadium.
#Person1#: And at what time?
#Person2#: From 12:45 to 1:30 PM.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Then the last thing is about filling in a form with up-to-date personal data. Our class needs to go to the computer room during the morning break on the eighteenth.
#Person1#: OK. The morning break on the eighteenth.
#Person2#: Ah, wait a minute. I made a mistake. It should be during the lunch break.
#Person1#: Got it.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Shirley helps #Person1# to work on the class diary for next week. They need to apply for after class activity, hand in student photos, attend the basketball club meeting, and fill in a form next week. |
#Person1#: Are you going out Ann? But supper will be ready in a minute.
#Person2#: I'm going to Mary's house for dinner this evening. I told you so this morning daddy.
#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot about it. So you were going to her birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, and Jenny and Laura will be there, too. We were all good friends when we were at school you know?
#Person1#: Yes, and now all of you have graduated from University. Where does Mary work?
#Person2#: In the East Photo nearby as a photographer, you can go and have your picture taken there someday.
#Person1#: Ok, see you. | Ann will go to Mary's house to attend her birthday party. Ann tells #Person1# Mary works as a photographer. |
#Person1#: I plan to add an introductory letter behind the resume to increase the probabilities of success in the interview.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Do you know how to write an introductory letter?
#Person1#: I'm not sure of that. Do you know?
#Person2#: I just know a little. First you need to include your basic information, such as your name, age, gender and major, etc.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so, too. I must introduce myself in truth.
#Person2#: I think the most important is that you need to show the employer that you are qualified for that job.
#Person1#: So I should write my strengths in the introductory letter, especially those related to the work.
#Person2#: Yes, thus the employer can know you very well, and then decide whether you are the right person.
#Person1#: You are very nice to tell me those.
#Person2#: I wish you good luck!
#Person1#: Thank you! | #Person1# plans to add an introductory letter behind the resume. #Person2# suggests in the letter #Person1# should include basic information and strengths related to work to let employers know #Person1# well. |
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I'm planning a trip to Europe.
#Person1#: Have you decided which city you want to go?
#Person2#: Well, what's the price of this route?
#Person1#: That's $ 400 and we will visit 4 cities. | #Person2# is asking #Person1# about the price of a trip to Europe. |
Bella: pizza?
Bella: or pasta?
Mick: pizza | Bella and Mick will have pizza. |
spider: Shh, don't scare away my prey
member: What do you prey upon, Spider? I will not help you to ensnare the innocent. This would betray the wishes of the One.
spider: Just the scary insects you don't want. I help you.
member: You do not consider yourself among these, "scary insects?"
spider: Yes, I am large but you can give me a good name.
member: Are you spiritual, spider? I may spare your life be you willing to fight for The Cause...
spider: Uhm, I can be if that will help you give me more food.
member: Are you willing to die in the name of The One?
spider: What no. I need to find a new place for my web!
member: Your lack of faith disturbs me. I will now perform the ritual upon you, so that we may bring honor to The Cause.
spider: No! I will bring your Cause death!
member: YOU FOOLISH SPIDER. YOU MUST DIE SO THAT THE ONE CAN LIVE.
spider: I will burn you!
Summarize the dialogue | spider preys upon scary insects. member will not help him. spider is willing to fight for The Cause. |
Industrial Designer: we could also use wood or titanium | The group decided that speech recognition appeals to mostly younger people. The team decided speech recognition is mostly just a gimmick and is not used unless it works very well. |
#Person1#: When do children start school in your country?
#Person2#: Normally at six. Before that, they spend several years in the kindergarten or pre-school education center.
#Person1#: But thats only in the cities, isnt it?
#Person2#: Right. In the countryside, things are more complicated.
#Person1#: Can kids in the countryside get equally good benefits and education like those in the cities?
#Person2#: It depends. In some poor, underdeveloped areas, children's education is a problem. Many kids cannot afford to go to school. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about children's education in the city and in underdeveloped areas in #Person2#'s country. |
Kathleen: jsyk Timmy misses you a lot
Kathleen: <file_photo>
Kathleen: :-)
Gary: that's sweet, did he paint it himself? ;-)
Kathleen: well mostly yes, his mum helped him a bit though
Gary: I see…
Kathleen: How is Madrid?
Gary: crowded and loud, colourful
Gary: <file_photo>
Kathleen: and the conference?
Gary: pretty interesting, I met a lot of really great ppl | Gary is in Madrid for a conference. Kathleen shares a photo of Timmy's painting showing that he misses Gary. |
tadpole: I eat algae. It is yummy and filling.
fish: Is it? I prefer meat based dished myself.
tadpole: Icky...not me...oh and NOT ME! Please don't eat me. I can be your friend.
fish: Okay. I guess you might be a bit on the icky side. Who should I eat then?
tadpole: There are a lot of other small fish out here. There are birds that always try to eat me. I have to be fast and hide...like this...
fish: Wow, you're quick! I eat some of the smaller birds sometimes. They look all around, but they don't look down!
tadpole: smart...my grandfather frog is smart.
fish: Oh, how old is he?
tadpole: I'm not sure. I know he's OOOOLLLD! Have you seen people here? I've seen their heads pop up there and it scares me.
Summarize the dialogue | tadpole eats algae. Fish prefers meat based dishes. |
Meghan: R u a True Blue?
Lily: Yep! I'm from Sydney but I used to live out woop woop ;)
Meghan: I'm from NYC
Lily: <file_gif>
Meghan: <file_gif> | Lily is a True Blue from Sydney. Meghan is from New York City. |
#Person1#: Would you like any toast, dear?
#Person2#: Um?
#Person1#: Toast, dear?
#Person2#: As you like.
#Person1#: Would you like any tea, dear?
#Person2#: It doesn't make any difference to me.
#Person1#: Oh, you're not listening to me.
#Person2#: Leave me alone. | #Person2# doesn't want to listen to #Person1#. |
Eliza: <file_photo>
Karen: How cute!
Eliza: After many adventures we finally brought our new dog home
Karen: Do you have a name?
Eliza: Not yet. Thinking's still in progress.
Karen: xD | Eliza brought her new dog home. It does not have a name yet. |
old gnaisha: Oh sorry. I'll take it. Thanks. So glad this finally arrived
peasant: The man who dropped it off rode into town on a camel! He didn't seem to want to stay long though.
old gnaisha: You don't see very many camels around here. Have you seen what happens when you put 2 cursed amulets together?
peasant: Can't....say that I have...
old gnaisha: Come boy. You are in for quite the show!
peasant: Uhm, Gnaisha...have you done this before?
old gnaisha: Absol-Oh it's the great evil sprit of Sabala. This is amazing.
peasant: That...that's a scary looking man! He doesn't look too happy!
old gnaisha: We better get out of here. What have I done?! I'm sorry peasant.
peasant: Surely there's something in here that can help! What about one of these?!
Summarize the dialogue | old gnaisha will take the amulet from the peasant. |
Mother: Darling are you at home? Can I pop in?
Tina: Hello mum. We're still in bed.
Mother: Oh dear! I'm sorry to have woken you up darling.
Tina: It's alright mum. I'll give you a call later. OK?
Mother: Certainly my dear. | Mother wants to pop in but Tina is still in bed. Tina will give her a call later. |
priest: How are you today young one?
a young girl: I am good, I will be a lady when I grow up!
priest: What kind of lady to you aspire to be?
a young girl: An old one. But not now, I'm just a kid.
priest: I was more inquiring about what type of character you would like to have as an adult.
a young girl: Oh. Well, I would like to own a lot of cats.
priest: A cat lady of sorts? Not crazy I hope?
a young girl: The crazier the better! Crazie are more interesting.
priest: I see, do you know a cat lady or something?
a young girl: I know many cat ladies! They all seem happier than everyone else.
priest: Hmm I have always been happy with the lord.
a young girl: Does he own any cats?
priest: I do not believe the lord would own cats, they can be quite grumpy.
a young girl: Really? Are not all creatures of creation loved by God?
Summarize the dialogue | a young girl wants to be a cat lady when she grows up. |
#Person1#: Hi, What's for lunch?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to eat?
#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza.
#Person2#: That's what I ate yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, what do you want to eat?
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a burger.
#Person1#: I ate a burger just the other day.
#Person2#: We're going to have to compromise.
#Person1#: You could always get a burger, and I can get a pizza.
#Person2#: Sounds good to me.
#Person1#: Where can we go to get both?
#Person2#: We can get both at the cafeteria. | #Person1# wants pizza while #Person2# wants a burger, so they decide to eat at a cafeteria where they can get both. |
villager: Ahh such a lovely day out.
seagull: So yeah, I'm a talking seagull
villager: That's a thing here. I'm used to it.
seagull: wtf mate, you wanna tussle?
villager: I just wanted a pretty feather.
seagull: right, say, you ever felt like you're in a simulation?
villager: Where I do things like hit fisherman?
seagull: yeah, and then i hug them
villager: I will give you a hug for good measure.
seagull: awwww, friends
villager: want some water friend?
seagull: cheers mate, im bloody parched
villager: it's getting warm out, no wonder you're parched.
seagull: thought I'd have a go
Summarize the dialogue | seagull is parched and wants some water from the villager. |
goldfinch: I agree, and look at how beautiful this Courtyard is!
cardinal: The flowers are looking delightful this time of year, don't you think? Each of them are said to symbolize something.
goldfinch: I wonder what this flower symbolizes? Perhaps the blossoming nature of life itself =?
cardinal: Here, you can have this one. It symbolizes undying love.
goldfinch: I am sorry! I am a goldfinch with feeble arms.
cardinal: It is ok, I will hold it for you then.
goldfinch: Thank you. Here is an exquisite gift I hand picked from the Arcadian Garden
cardinal: Oh, thank you. It is absolutely delightful. I adore it, but I feel I do not deserve such great things.
goldfinch: No one has ever showed me this much affection
cardinal: My affection is one of the only things left I have to give to repent to this world.
goldfinch: Thats enough! I must return to my abode
cardinal: Ok! Please do not harm me. You may go
Summarize the dialogue | goldfinch and cardinal are admiring the flowers in the Courtyard. Cardinal gives goldfinch a flower that symbolizes undying love. goldfinch gives cardinal a gift from Arcadian Garden. |
Andie: Hey Hugh. I don't think I took the keys with me QQ QQ QQ QQ what time are you coming home?
Hugh: hm..
Andie: I have them with me :) man i am destroyed
Hugh: hahaha not enough sleep babe ;)
Andie: <file_photo> haha X-D Could I have one pickle? I can give you a donut in exchange :P
Hugh: even 2 :)
Andie: hehe merci. they came to check the vents, let them in and signed it ;)
Hugh: ah, awesome, thanks
Andie: Can I put your laundry away?
Hugh: sure | Andie thought she didn't take the keys with her, but it turned out she did. She had some of Hugh's pickles. Some people came to check the vents, Andie let them in and signed. |
PhD E: And if you add too much noise it get worse also And it seems that right now this this is c a constant that does not depend on comment on anything that you can learn from the utterance It s just a constant noise addition And I I think w w
Professor D: I I m sorry Then then I m confused I thought you are saying it does not depend on the utterance but I thought you were adding an amount that was twenty five DB down from the signal energy
PhD E: so the way I did that comment i I just measured the average speech energy of the all the Italian data And then I I have I used this as mean speech energy Mm
Professor D: Oh it s just a constant amount over all
PhD E: wha what I observed is that for Italian and Spanish comment when you go to thirty and twenty five DB comment it it s good It stays In this range it s the p you well the performance of the this algorithm is quite good But for Finnish you have a degradation already when you go from thirty five to thirty and then from thirty to twenty five And I have the feeling that maybe it s because just Finnish has a mean energy that s lower than than the other databases And due to this the thresholds should be the the a the noise addition should be lower
Professor D: But in I mean in the real thing you are not going to be able to measure what people are doing over half an hour or an hour or anything right ? So you have to come up with this number from something else
Professor G: but you are not doing it now language dependent ? Or ?
PhD E: It s not It s just something that s fixed
Professor D: But what he is doing language dependent is measuring what that number i reference is that he comes down twenty five down from
PhD E: so I g No It No Because I did it I started working on Italian I obtained this average energy and then I used this one
PhD B: For all the languages OK
Professor D: So it s sort of arbitrary I mean so if y if
PhD E: so the next thing is to use this as as maybe initialization and then use something on line But And I expect improvement at least in Finnish because eh the way Well for Italian and Spanish it s th this value works good but not necessarily for Finnish Mmm But unfortunately there is like this forty millisecond latency and so I would try to somewhat reduce this I already know that if I completely remove this latency so comment it there is a three percent hit on Italian
Professor G: Your your smoothing was comment over this s so to say the the factor of the Wiener And then it s What was it ? This this smoothing it was over the subtraction factor so to say
PhD E: It s a smoothing over the the gain of the subtraction algorithm
Professor G: Was this done Mm And and you are looking into the future into the past
PhD E: So to smooth this pause thing
Professor G: And did did you try simply to smooth to smooth the the t to to smooth stronger the the envelope ? Because I mean it should have a similar effect if you I mean you you have now several stages of smoothing so to say You start up As far as I remember you you smooth somehow the envelope you smooth somehow the noise estimate and and later on you smooth also this subtraction factor
PhD E: no it s it s just the gain that s smoothed actually
PhD B: actually I d I do all the smoothing
Professor G: Ah Oh it w it was you
PhD E: No in this case it s just the gain But the way it s done is that for low gain there is this non nonlinear smoothing actually For low gains I use the smoothed sm smoothed version but for high gain comment it s I do not smooth
Professor G: Mm I just it Experience shows you if if you do the The best is to do the smoo smoothing as early as possible So w when you start up I mean you start up with the with the somehow with the noisy envelope And best is to smooth this somehow
PhD E: Mm I could try this
PhD B: So before estimating the SNR smooth the envelope
PhD E: Mm But Then I I would need to find a way to like smooth less also when there is high energy Cuz I noticed that it it helps a little bit to s like smooth more during low energy portions and less during speech because if you smooth then y you kind of distort the speech
Professor G: I think when w you you could do it in this way that you say if you if I m you have somehow a noise estimate and if you say I m I m with my envelope I m close to this noise estimate then you have a bad signal to noise ratio and then you you would like to have a stronger smoothing So you could you could base it on your estimation of the signal to noise ratio on your actual
PhD B: or some silence probability from the VAD if you have
PhD E: but I do not trust the current VAD So
PhD B: so not not right now maybe
Professor D: The VAD later will be much better
PhD F: So is pause that it ?
PhD E: fff comment I think that s it
Professor G: s So to summarize the performance of these SpeechDat Car results is similar than than yours so to say
PhD B: so the fifty eight is like the be some fifty six point
Professor G: Y you have you have fifty six point four and and and dependent on this additive constant it is s better or or worse
PhD E: And i i i the condition where it s better than your approach it s it just because maybe it s better on well matched and that the weight on well matched is is bigger if you do not weigh differently the different condition you can see that your well the win the two stage Wiener filtering is maybe better or It s better for high mismatch right ?
PhD B: it s better for high mismatch
PhD E: Mm But a little bit worse for well matched | Too much noise was causing the model to perform worse, so the noise addition was constant and not too high. The overall improvement was good. The smoothing for the average for noise addition was only done on low gains. The model performed better on high mismatch. |
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