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Silvia: hi, are we seeing each other tomorrow?
Lawrence: no, on thursday
Silvia: kk
Lawrence: what was my homework once again?
Silvia: gimme a minute
Silvia: just checked
Silvia: i wanted you to summarize the article about high-tech solutions
Lawrence: yeah, how long should it be?
Silvia: i'm pretty sure you wrote it down, find your notes from our last class
Lawrence: got it
Silvia: on thursday we'll focus on innovations and the future of technology
Silvia: it'd be good if you prepared some vocab to this topic
Lawrence: will do, boss
Silvia: good
Silvia: what time do you want to meet?
Lawrence: 4:30?
Silvia: I can come at 5
Lawrence: it's fine
Lawrence: 5 it is
Silvia: see you on thursday
Lawrence: have a nice evening
Silvia: you too | Lawrence's homework was to summarise the article about high-tech solutions. He is meeting Silvia on Thursday at 5 pm and will focus on innovations and the future of technology. He should prepare some vocabulary to this topic. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Will you please keep an eye on my suitcase? I just want to make a phone call.
#Person2#: Certainly, but will it take long?
#Person1#: No, I'll be right back.
#Person2#: OK. I'll look after it then. | #Person2# will make a call and requests #Person1# to keep an eye on #Person1#'s suitcase. |
Violet: You wanted to see dome pics from the ball
Violet: *some pics
Oliver: Cmon 😀
Violet: <file_photo>
Violet: <file_photo>
Oliver: Woow, looking classy
Violet: We had so much fun 😊
Oliver: I can see that
Oliver: 😊 | Violet sends Oliver some photos from the ball. |
Mark: About the other day.
Linda: What about it?
Mark: Just want to apologize.
Linda: You do?
Mark: Really! I mean it.
Linda: Good.
Mark: So, can we meet?
Linda: No chance in hell! | Mark apologized to Linda. She doesn't want to meet with Mark. |
#Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. They said they had a great time.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Uh. Did you ask how the hotels were?
#Person2#: It seems they're excellent, and not expensive.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I've heard. Did they say if they had any language problem?
#Person2#: Sometimes. They told me that hardly anybody speaks English except the people in the hotels, but the staff of the hotels are helpful and friendly.
#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were there?
#Person2#: No. They advised us not to buy clothes. They're much more expensive than in the States. But they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns had a great time in Venezuela. It was cool. The hotels are excellent and not expensive. The staff is helpful and friendly. They suggest getting gold jewelry there. |
Jess: Tom! I’m so sorry! I don’t think I can make it today! I’m feeling pretty sick today. Is it alright if we skip this week and meet at the same time next Tuesday ?
Tom: Yes, that’s fine. Hope you feel better 😗
Jess: Thank you! You’re the best! 😘 | Jess is feeling sick and won't be able to meet Tom today. They will meet at the same time next Tuesday. |
wolves: Hello human's servant.
garden dog: Are you blind? Can't you see I am a dog?
wolves: I see a servant.
garden dog: Well.I am loyal to my Prince.Does this trail looks dangerous to you?
wolves: You have no idea.
garden dog: Can;t you answer a question straighforward or you are just dumb?
wolves: Look at these. What do they look like to you?
garden dog: Give me those!! They are just skeletons!! Why are you so fixate in those?
wolves: I'll trade you. Now run along back to your master and let me know how he reacts.
garden dog: Who do you think you are to give me orders??? I only obey my boss
wolves: Hahahaha. You can't harm me. You don't have the jaw strength.
garden dog: What about know? My armor would give me strength
wolves: Aren't you adorable. I'll give you props for trying.
Summarize the dialogue | garden dog is a loyal servant to his prince. wolves want to trade him for skeletons. garden dog is not afraid of wolves. |
Lora: Hi, this is Lora from the insurance company. I was about to visit your home for inspection.
Mary: hi Lora yeah i was expecting you today. Waiting for you what you are coming.
Lora: Actually i near by your house can i come now.
Mary: yes please i am waiting for you. See you.
Lora: thanks maam i am on my way would see you in 10 mins. | Lora from the insurance company will inspect Mary's house in 10 minutes. |
Olivier: I feel sad
Frank: Why?
Dorothy: What happened?
Olivier: Nothing in particular
Olivier: I feel lonely
Frank: Do you miss Natasha?
Olivier: No... this chapter is over... | Olivier is sad and lonely. |
#Person1#: What's your favourite ball sport?
#Person2#: I like basketball. I really enjoy watching the NBA games on TV.
#Person1#: Who's your favourite player?
#Person2#: I don't really have one but I support Huston.
#Person1#: Do they have a good team?
#Person2#: I think they do, but I'm biased. They have a good manager and a great coach.
#Person1#: I can't keep up with the game. The players play so quickly that I can hardly see what they are doing.
#Person2#: I have the same problem. The players are really very skilful. I wish I could play that well.
#Person1#: You play for an amateur team, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. We're doing pretty well this season. We'Ve won most of our games, but we're not top of the league table.
#Person1#: How many more games are there this season?
#Person2#: We'Ve got four more games. I hope we can win all of them. | #Person2# likes basketball and enjoys watching NBA games. #Person2# supports Huston. #Person1# can't keep up with the game because players play so fast. #Person2# plays for an amateur team. |
denizen: I love this pub!
troubadours: I love to admire beauty of young maidens.
denizen: Do you have a favorite one in particular?
troubadours: I do not. They are all lovely to me.
denizen: Not too picky then it seems.
troubadours: How can we be at this age?
denizen: That I can drink to!
troubadours: What do you do around here?
denizen: I am not really from around here I like to explore new places.
troubadours: What do you do for a living then?
denizen: I don't have a particular job to speak of, I had money left by my father. So I just travel the world.
troubadours: It sounds like you have it made then don't you?
denizen: I suppose in some ways. I have no family though, so it's just me and the open road.
troubadours: How nice it must be. Welcome here then, and we shall drink to that! Happy travels!
Summarize the dialogue | denizen is a traveller. He has no family and he has money left by his father. He travels the world. |
peasant: You want me to help, yet insult me?
fox trying to steal chickens: I'm sorry peasant, will you help me catch me a chicken now? I will give you some of my lucky fox hairs if you agree.
peasant: I am willing to help. How lucky are these fox hairs?
fox trying to steal chickens: Let's put it this way peasant, have you ever heard of magical genies?
peasant: Yes, I have. There's the legend of Aladdin who had a magical genie.
fox trying to steal chickens: Yes I see that you know how to read then peasant. Yesss, it is just like that. Do you want some?
peasant: Yes, I will take some. Allow me to dance for you to show my appreciation.
fox trying to steal chickens: Very nice and I would just like to tell you how fine of a rag that is your wearing.
Summarize the dialogue | fox trying to steal chickens wants peasant to help him catch a chicken. He will give peasant some of his lucky fox hairs if he agrees. Peasant will take some. Peasant will dance for fox to show his appreciation |
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Black, I'm calling to say goodbye.
#Person2#: You're leaving so soon? I wish you stayed a little longer.
#Person1#: I wish I could stay a little longer, but a lot of things to do back home.
#Person2#: Have you got the ticket?
#Person1#: Yes, I did.
#Person2#: What time are you going?
#Person1#: At 11:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: I'll pick you up by nine o'clock and take you straight to the airport.
#Person1#: No, I'll go by myself, thanks.
#Person2#: OK, goodbye. | #Person1# calls Mr. Black to say goodbye. Mr. Black suggests picking #Person1# up to the airport but #Person1# refuses. |
#Person1#: Now, you are to board the plane. We're sorry that we haven't done much to help you when you stayed in China.
#Person2#: I appreciate what you have done for me. Everything I have seen here has left a deep impression on me. I really don't know how to express my thanks to you.
#Person1#: We are ready to help you.
#Person2#: Will you be kind to say ' Thank you ' to Mr. Zhang and other friends for me?
#Person1#: I'd like to. I'm sure your visit will help to promote the friendship and understanding between both of us. Welcome to China again.
#Person2#: Of course, I will. Well, it's time for me to say goodbye. The plane will take off soon. Hope some day you will come to America for a visit.
#Person1#: Thank you. I will if I have chance. Goodbye and happy landing!
#Person2#: Goodbye! | #Person2# express gratitude to #Person1# and #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks visiting as a great way to promote the friendship between them. #Person2# then leaves to catch the plane. |
Marty: who did you get for secret santa?
Chrissy: if I tell you, it won't be a secret anymore ;)
Marty: oh come on, i'll tell if you tell ;)
Chrissy: lol no way
Chrissy: you'll have to wait and see who was naughty or nice just like the rest of the office
Marty: lmao
Marty: fine :P | Marty wants Chrissy to tell him who she got for Secret Santa but she refuses. |
Lynne Neagle AM: thank you As we have got a couple of minutes left if I can just jump back to the issue of practical uses of the PDG—because it is the only thing we have not really covered and it would be good to get on the record—can I ask to what extent you would like to see the PDG used to track the progress of eligible pupils ? And the committees heard that there are several different tracking systems and tools used by schools To what extent is that an issue to do with what the Welsh Government is promoting ? Or is it down to consortia or individual schools ? And do you think there needs to be a more centralised push on how the tracking is undertaken ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Firstly can I say it is absolutely crucial that we track performance absolutely crucial ? That is the bedrock We do not dictate to individual schools the nature of the system that they should employ in their school There are a number of different programmes that allow schools to do this but we are absolutely clear and best practice and evidence shows us that individual pupil tracking is key and crucial And as I said in the beginning where we were not tracking pupils at all initial investment in PDG was used to establish these systems within schools Again one of the outcomes from the schools challenge review and one of the lessons learnt was again the importance of individual tracking of pupils throughout their school career But we do not dictate a single system But the principle is a really important one
Lynne Neagle AM: and you do not think there is more scope to look at what the best system is that can be recommended to schools
Kirsty Williams AM: That is not something we are actively looking at I am actively looking at developing a Welsh toolkit around good practice evidence base and research At the moment we use the Sutton Trust toolkit which is fine and excellent but we are having active discussions about whether we are in a position now to look at developing a suite of a Welsh toolkit to support this agenda and that is under active consideration | Kirsty Williams thinks that it's absolutely crucial that we track performance. Where they weren't tracking pupils at all, initial investment in PDG was used to establish these systems within schools. One of the outcomes from the schools challenge review, and one of the lessons learnt was the importance of individual tracking of pupils throughout their school career. But they can't dictate a single system. |
Owen: New James Bond movie is out!
Lara: Oh, I have been waiting for ages!
Owen: me too
Lara: Have you watched it?
Owen: not yet
Lara: I got an idea
Owen: what's that?
Lara: How about we watch it together?
Owen: I like it. Booking the tickets :)
Lara: Let me know when you're done.
Owen: sure thing | Owen and Lara are going to the cinema to watch the new James Bond movie. |
caretaker: He better be able to fix it, otherwise he will be whipped proper!
priest: Dont worry, he always delivers, I will bless this clock and everything will be alright, we wouldnt want to upset the king,
caretaker: Thanks. I don't like whipping people but the king personally beats me when something does not please him. I don't like being ruthless but it is needed to ensure everything is immaculate. I hope god can forgive me for that.
priest: Its a good thing youare honest, I hate lies, they are pure sin, the king will like the cravings of angels in stone I hear he is a religious man
caretaker: Yes, although we will have to clean them up a little bit as they appear to be as old as this church!
priest: Ok my son, lets prey and we will start with the cleaning, give me my bible fact so I can read a verse from the sacred book
caretaker: Here. I have memorized most verses, will you allow me to recite it with you?
Summarize the dialogue | The caretaker is afraid the clock will not work. The priest will bless the clock and the caretaker will clean it. |
#Person1#: Where are you from, Corey?
#Person2#: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here.
#Person1#: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then?
#Person2#: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving.
#Person1#: Wow, that sounds quite exciting!
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time?
#Person1#: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. But now I spend most of my spare time in the acting club I joined last year, and I really love the theater. I really want to be an actress one day. Have you got any other hobbies?
#Person2#: Uhm, I guess I enjoy playing online computer games. I feel quite relaxed when playing the games, and it helps me make new friends. How about you? Do you spend much time online?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not interested in computer games. I think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers. I prefer chatting face to face with my friends.
#Person2#: I like chatting with friends too.
#Person1#: Oh, it's time for class. Our English teacher is coming. After class I'll introduce you to some of my friends. | Corey tells #Person1# he loves winter sports and he has been doing ice diving for 7 years. #Person2# used to like swimming but now loves the theater. They both like chatting with friends. |
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Peter: 😂
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Peter: Friday is knocking on the door
Ludde: <file_gif>
Ludde: <file_gif>
Ludde: Haha
Peter: <file_gif>
Ludde: Catch up later for a couple of beer’s??
Peter: Deffo!!
Ludde: 🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻
Peter: <file_gif> | Ludde and Peter will go out for a beer later. |
#Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?
#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.
#Person1#: Are they sweet?
#Person2#: Very sweet.
#Person1#: How much are they?
#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.
#Person1#: All right, I'll have a dozen of the dollar ones.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: Do you have any tangerines? I'd like to have two kilograms.
#Person2#: Yes, we've just had some wonderful tangerines in from Tailband. Here they are.
#Person1#: How much is it in all?
#Person2#: Thirty dollars. | #Person1# buys a dozen of apples which are a dollar each and some tangerines. |
#Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but a 401k is a type of retirement plan that allows employees to save and invest for their own retirement. Through a 401K, you can authorize your employer to deduct a certain amount of money from your paycheck and invest it in the plan. Everyone tries to contribute as much as possible so that when you retire, you can rest peacefully on your nest egg.
#Person2#: That's interesting and logical I guess. In my country, we also have to contribute to a government-run retirement fund, but most people don't really trust it so they just invest in properties or things like that.
#Person1#: That seems a bit unstable don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah, but corrupt governments in the past have created distrust among banks and financial institutions, so now people prefer to have money hidden in a jar or a piggy bank.
#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking of doing that lately! I don't want some banker to run off with my money! | #Person1# introduces a 401K, a retirement plan, to #Person2#. #Person2# says people in #Person2#'s country prefer to hide the money in a jar and #Person1# is considering doing that lately. |
Clem: hi dear, i've seen on FB that you're looking for a babysitter this summer.
Leo: yes, i'll be on my own with the 3 monsters and the baby, so i need help
Clem: you could contact my cousin. She's used to kids
Leo: Nice. Do you think she'll be available the all month?
Clem: don't know but ask her. Here is her contact
Clem: <file_photo>
Leo: thanks. I'll call her tonight
Clem: i've send her a text already. So she knows you'll get in touch with her. | Leo is looking for a babysitter for the summer. He will be alone with 3 kids and the baby. Clem passes his cousin's contact. He texted her. Leo will call her tonight. |
#Person1#: Thank god you showed up when you did! He's insane! Do you think we should call the police?
#Person2#: Don't worry about it, I'll call my friend and have him take care of it. I can't believe he was stalking you all these years. What a nut job!
#Person1#: I know! Well. . . he said I'm not pregnant. I'm sorry if I got you all worked up over nothing. I want you to know that I didn't do it on purpose. . .
#Person2#: Don't apologize! From the moment I met you, not a day has gone by when I haven't thought of you. And now that I'm with you again, I'm. . . I'm just scared, Veronica. The closer I get to you, the worse it gets. The thought of not being with you, I mean, I just can't handle it! We were made for each other, Veronica. You are my everything, my soul mate. What can I do?
#Person1#: Just hold me. . . I'll always be here for you, no matter what. And together, we can tackle whatever life throws at us. I believe in us, steven.
#Person2#: I'm so happy to hear that! I knew we belong together. I love you so much. | Veronica is scared about the guy who stalks her for years and she asks Steven for help. Steven promises to stand by her side in his lifetime because he loves her very much. |
#Person1#: Alice, I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You really can sing, can't you?
#Person2#: Thanks, Mark. I used to be a member of the school choir.
#Person1#: No wonder you can control your voice so well. You are a professional singer.
#Person2#: Well, you are flattering me. I wouldn't say I am a professional, but I did receive some training at school. My music teacher used to be a professional singer.
#Person1#: Well, a good teacher makes good students.
#Person2#: You are quite right. | Mark compliments Alice's lovely voice and singing. Alice tells him that she learns from a professional teacher. |
#Person1#: How about your grades of study?
#Person2#: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I'Ve been awarded Zu Jingle Scholarship two times.
#Person1#: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?
#Person2#: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administration and Accounting through self-study. Nowadays, I have passed three courses on CPA.
#Person1#: Have you ever been a student leader?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to be the monitor of my class.
#Person1#: Did it affect you much?
#Person2#: It's a very important experience for me. First, it improved my organizing ability, and let me understand how to resolve a problem in the overall perspective instead of my own perspective. Second, it let me know how to cooperate in harmony with people who I like or dislike. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s grade is good and develops knowledge of economics, business administration and accounting. #Person2# also has experience of being a student leader. |
Kirsty Williams AM: Thank you Suzy I think for this years intake although we are in touch with our providers we are not in a position to be able to give figures for this years intake for a couple of months But what we have seen over recent years is that we are only recruiting to about 65 per cent of those targets So there is still a job of work to do to understand and to respond to those needs So what we are doing is first of all making sure that our ITE provision is world class so that actually Welsh centres are the place to go to train to be a teacher You will be aware that we have recently been through an accreditation process for new ITE provision that will start in the next academic year We have looked at financial incentives It is not the whole answer I think to these issues but it is part of a mixture of things that we need to do You will be aware that for priority subjects with graduates with the very highest levels of qualifications those financial incentives are now £20000 a year We are also embarking on our first ever national ITE recruitment marketing exercise We have initially done some work in the last year specifically targeting Welsh students in studying for priority subject degrees emailing them sending them materials to ask them to consider 1 becoming a teacher and 2 crucially coming to do that training here in Wales We are now part of a full national programme of ITE recruitment giving people that idea that you can serve your nation and your community by training to be a teacher So there is a whole package of things we need to do In January of this year I set up an advisory board on the recruitment and retention of teaching staff and we are awaiting some reports from that advisory group on what they feel that we should do next
Suzy Davies AM: Thank you for that answer I can see there is a lot of activity but what exactly is it responding to ? Presumably some research has been done about why people do not want to become teachers so that the answers you come up with are appropriate answers I can not believe it is just about ITE although this is very valuable what you are talking about Is there something that is running through our younger learners at the moment that makes them think that teaching is not a profession they want to go into ? Is that something that is happening just in Wales or is it happening elsewhere as well ?
Kirsty Williams AM: No I think what you will find is that this is not a uniquely Welsh issue I think they are suffering quite acute problems across the border which proves to me that money is not necessarily the entire answer because despite higher financial incentives to join ITE courses they are not able to do that in England either So that proves to me—what the research does show—that it is not money alone that will get people onto these courses Interestingly I do not even think it is a UK problem Recently as you will be aware via my written statement I attended the Atlantic Rim Collaboratory which is a systemtosystem conference If you talk to education systems in different parts of the world the one common factor that we are all grappling with is teacher recruitment and retention In the USA they have seen a 40 per cent drop in the number of students training to be teachers So in the Californian system significant teacher shortages and in Oregon Washington I met with New York state—significant teacher recruitment and retention problems in New York state and in Finland Australia So this is a common issue across the globe really That is why we set up the advisory group under the chairmanship of Professor John Gardner—it is to understand what the issues are exactly that are preventing people or putting people off One of the things that we have got strong performance in and I think this is perhaps something that we are trying to follow up on are employmentbased routes into qualified teacher status—so those are people who are training on the job Those remain strong There is high demand for those places so much so that we have increased those places to 90 last year and 90 again this year which says to me that—there is definitely a place for the traditional Take a year off do a postgraduate certificate in education in a university for a year—actually that type of course suits some students but it might be preventing other people from pursuing a qualification in teaching which is why of course from next year we will have our unique parttime PGCE route into qualification So that allows people to perhaps combine some of their employment opportunities so they can earn while they learn or maybe they have got caring responsibilities that prevent them from going to do a fulltime course I think that will give us an alternative route that people can take to gain qualified teacher status and work in our schools So there is no one thing I think that we can do that will solve this issue But it is an international issue I agree with that
Suzy Davies AM: Well that is what I was after finding out and actually what you have just said about the parttime PGCE is pretty interesting as well because if you can bring your outside world experience into teaching that is got to help has not it ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Can I just agree with you ? I think that is really really important—that we have a diversity in our teaching workforce I think the different dynamic that brings to a school and the experience that brings to children is really really valuable I was up in the Deeside Sixth just last week talking to the Alevel chemistry teacher She had been a teacher for a while she would gone into industry worked in industry and now had come back into teaching She said that she felt that that made her a better educator and she could talk with knowledge and experience about the opportunities outside of teaching that the students in front of her could pursue I am very keen to increase the diversity in our teaching workforce and I am very keen in looking at career changers who perhaps have different life experience and work experience coming into our teaching profession
Suzy Davies AM: Thank you for that Part of that diversity of course—it would be great if you had more people interested in qualifying to teach through the medium of Welsh Great aspirations the trends going the other way Noone can solve this in 280 characters I get that but can you give us some indication about why you think this is proving still such an unattractive option when it is clear that there is a policy for this country to improve the number of Welsh speakers ? You would have thought there would be a pretty good carrot for this
Kirsty Williams AM: Sure Again data for recruitment for the 201819 cohort is not yet available and we are as I said keeping in touch with our ITE centres to keep a close eye on them I think an important thing to recognise is that there is a difference between the number of people who are on courses where there is a specific designation that enables them to teach through the medium of Welsh and those people who have linguistic ability and Welsh ability but do not necessarily do a course that allows them So there is a difference We do think that for the 201617 cohort there were an additional 130 qualifiers that actually were fluent in Welsh and who could have gone on to teach in Welshmedium schools did not necessarily do a course that gave them that designation But clearly we have got three academic years now to get to the targets that we have set ourselves The evaluation of Welshmedium provision in ITE reported at the end of last month and the Minister and officials are busy working now to implement the recommendations of the report that was published I think on 28 September to be able to move this agenda forward Again we have got new incentives this year both for people starting their course and then for teachers who complete their QTS after a year So we have added in new financial incentives this year to try and address some of those issues But clearly these are ambitious targets and we will need to have a step change over the next three years if we are to meet them
Suzy Davies AM: Thank you for that Cabinet Secretary Thank you for that answer We are now talking about cohorts of students coming into PGCE and teaching degrees If they are from Wales they will have had Welsh as part of their education from day one and we will accept there are varying qualities in different parts of Wales different attitudes towards it as well But there is not a single a person now who is been through Welsh education who can say they have no Welsh at all unless they have moved into the system from say England very very recently What is being done within the teaching qualifications including the degrees to ensure that at least in Welsh universities those nascent Welsh language skills are at least kept alive even though we are not talking necessarily about being at a level where people can teach through the medium ? It is the ageold question : once the school gate closes is that the end of their Welsh use ? So is there something—it will not be Donaldson but in the teacher training qualifications—that is keeping this going and hopefully increasing the usability of the Welsh skills they have ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Well in terms of how we can encourage children who have got Welsh skills as a result of their education up to 16 how they can continue to use those skills and potentially use them in the workplace I am sure Eluned will want to talk about some of the work for instance in other nonteaching sectors But with regard to ITE you will be aware that in the evaluation report as I said that was published the report comes forward with two options in how we could develop an intervention programme to support Welsh language skills amongst all primary and secondary ITE entrants So what we will be doing now as a result of that report is that we will be working very closely with our ITE centres to develop and agree upon minimum provision that constitutes those skill levels within ITE provision for all teachers
Llyr Gruffydd AM: You have your targets for 2021 in terms of numbers of teachers coming through the system which is positive although clearly the report or the review itself said that actually we need to double the numbers really But it is not just the trends that are going down it is a cataclysmic drop really We have lost 24 per cent in the number of people over the last four or five years who are going into teacher training to study subjects that they could teach through the medium of Welsh So it is a huge turnaround that we are looking for and I am not getting the feeling that the level of ambition and the answers that you are giving here this morning reflect the level of action that is needed really
Kirsty Williams AM: Well first of all as I tried to illustrate to Suzy the figures on their own tell one story but there are additional people in the system with an ability to speak Welsh and to be able to use—
Llyr Gruffydd AM: I think it is 40 per cent of those who are currently in the system who do not—
Kirsty Williams AM: —the language and skills And if we look at qualifiers of ITE courses in Wales by degree type actually we see a different trend—we see numbers going up So there are statistics and there are statistics Depending on which ones you look at it is quite a complex picture And that is why we had the evaluation report We understand and we know and acknowledge that there is more work to be done That is why we have got the evaluation of provision in ITE and that is why we will be taking that ambition forward We know what we need to do As I said we are not sitting back and hoping that something miraculous will change things We are pulling levers and putting in place plans to improve that situation
Llyr Gruffydd AM: Thank you for that Clearly there are statistics and there are statistics so could you just explain to us which statistics you have used for your targets for growth over the next three years ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Well that comes as a result of the work done for the 2050—
Llyr Gruffydd AM: Upon which baseline are you basing the increases that you are projecting ?
Kirsty Williams AM: We are using the baseline of 201213 There has been a decline since then
Llyr Gruffydd AM: That is the one I was using when I said 24 per cent reduction
Kirsty Williams AM: There has been a decline in those numbers That is why as I said we are doing the work that we need to do to reverse that decline In using those numbers we also know that there are additional people in the system who are not captured in those figures and who do have the linguistic ability to use their language positively in school settings So what I am saying is that that does not tell us the whole story but I will be the first to admit that there is a significant job of work with our ITE providers to ensure that we will have the skilled professionals that we need to deliver on our ambitions and I am not hiding from that
Eluned Morgan AM: Also I just think it is worth saying that a lot of this is about building the confidence of those people who actually can speak Welsh who are not teaching through the medium of Welsh and to give them that support First of all we need to identify who these people are so there is a job of work being undertaken now in terms of registration in particular—when people register let us just make sure that we collect that kind of data
Kirsty Williams AM: We do not even do that consistently at the moment One of the recommendations of the report is that there is no consistent approach to understanding this baseline data and there is no consistent competency test that people start at the beginning of their course so we need a national approach rather than leaving it to individual institutions
Llyr Gruffydd AM: Have we missed any tricks potentially in terms of the reforms to accrediting ITE for example in terms of maybe strengthening aspects around the Welsh language and provision in that respect ?
Kirsty Williams AM: No I do not believe so The accreditation process which is independent of the Government—the accreditation process demands of our ITE providers that their provision will be able to meet the goals of our curriculum Our curriculum is very clear about the equality of the language and the ability of our children through all stages of their education journey to be able to be bilingual children
Llyr Gruffydd AM: So that requirement as far you are concerned is there
Lynne Neagle AM: Before I turn to Hefin can I just clarify— ? In answer to Suzy Davies you said that 65 per cent of the places in Welsh training centres had been filled Is that 65 per cent of the priority places ?
Kirsty Williams AM: Sixtyfive per cent of the priority courses are being met
Lynne Neagle AM: Lovely thank you for clarifying that Hefin | Although there were no exact figures,they had seen over recent years that they were only recruiting to about 65 percent of targets. It was partially due to the financial incentives, but that was not all of the problems. Because this issue was not only in Wales, but a common issue in all over the world. For example, in England, despite higher financial incentives to join ITE courses, people still were not getting onto those courses. To solve this problem, they had taken several steps including making sure their ITE provision was world class, embarking on the first national ITE recruitment marketing exercise, etc. In this process, Llyr Gruffydd had a doubt that the level of ambition did not reflect the level of action that was needed actually. Kirsty Williams responded that different statistics told different stories. They obviously understood there were many steps they had to take, but they were trying instead of just sitting back and waiting. |
a noble: Why of course. Tell me, are you up for a job?
assassin: If you have the coin, and judging by that fat purse on your side, you do, i am always available for a job
a noble: I have a target for you. Someone stole my property and i want it back.
assassin: When i acquire my new blade, perhaps we could have a more private meeting to discuss details
a noble: I like the sound of that. When will your blade be done?
assassin: The smithey has been forging it for some time, now. I hope he finishes soon! What's your business with him today, Nobleman?
a noble: Eh i was thinking of getting a new axe.
assassin: How amusing! What business does a nobleman have with an axe? When was the last time you saw battle?
a noble: My peasant needs a new one. He broke the last one chopping wood.
Summarize the dialogue | Assassin is always available for a job. The smithey has been forging his new blade for some time. Nobleman's peasant needs a new axe. |
#Person1#: ORG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
#Person2#: just after 2 am.
#Person1#: what's wrong? Can't sleep?
#Person2#: nope, actually I was waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
#Person1#: really? What is it?
#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
#Person1#: I can't believe it! Is it real? You're moving here?
#Person2#: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding. If you have time I think we c
#Person1#: just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free. You know after all these chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life. I look forward to seeing you soon!
#Person2#: me too. But I think I am going to bed now. my head is getting heavy. Have a nice day there!
#Person1#: thanks. This is so exciting. Sleep tight and sweet dreams!
#Person2#: talk to you later. | #Person2# has a job offer in #Person1#'s city. #Person2# decides to visit this city before receiving the offer and asks about #Person1#'s free time to hang out together. #Person1# is looking forward to meeting #Person2#. |
#Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.
#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.
#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Well, it's helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it in chicken stock. Then drink a cup every half hour. It really works!
#Person2#: Ugh! | Craig has a terrible cold. #Person1# suggests he get rest and take some garlic in chicken stock. |
Paul: <file_photo>
Paul: Fuck me, I’ve listened to May’s address today and I feel like she’s currently number one on the list of politicians I despise
Matt: Mmm haven’t heard it yet. What does she say?
Anton: She’s the embodiment of the will of the British people
Anton: So she can’t be sacked
Paul: She can’t be sacked not only because she’s the personification of the iron will of the Island Race
Paul: But also because renegotiation might be needed, new PM wouldn’t be able to make it before March deadline (idk why)
Anton: Basically, there’s no Brexit without her!
Anton: So she must stay and steer us through the no-deal fiasco she Herself Is Working On So Hard
Anton: I agree with Paul that it was the most bizarre, ridiculous thing
Anton: 🤮🤮🤮
Matt: One of the weirdest things is that people criticise her for many things but then when the moment of praise comes (and it always does, fuck knows why) it’s for her RESILIENCE
Matt: As if it was inherently positive
Matt: I somehow can’t recall any world leader mentioned in history books because of this singular quality
Anton: I feel like Fidel and Nicolas Maduro have been praised for the same thing
Anton: Your memory is failing you my friend
Matt: 🤣🤣🤣
Paul: lmao
Anton: But hey, we’re losing our time here chatting away while the British Pound sinks deeper and deeper
Anton: We should be buying dollars 🤑
Matt: We should be buying EUROS
Paul: <file_other>
Paul: We should be buying BOLÍVARES
Matt: LOOOOL | Matt, Anton and Paul are discussion their dislike of Theresa May and her negotiations regarding Brexit. |
Alex: Do not you know what happened to Mony today?
Mary: No, what?
Alex: I do not know exactly, but when I was going to work there was an ambulance.
Mary: oh ... maybe something with her grandmother.
Alex: I tried to call to her but she does not answer.
Mary: I hope nothing serious ....
Alex: Me too. | There was an ambulance at Mony's place. |
Phillip: good morning, how's my beautiful sister?
Elizabeth: what do you want? you're never this nice to me. >:-(
Phillip: can i borrow your car?
Elizabeth: what for?
Phillip: that's not important lol
Phillip: can i borrow it?
Elizabeth: you're insane!!! hahaha
Elizabeth: you're not asking to borrow a pencil, it's a car!!!
Phillip: i met this girl and i'd like to take her out and i want to impress her
Phillip: come on sis, come on! I'll owe you one
Elizabeth: you are aware that if you guys hit it off she'll know the car is not yours right?
Elizabeth: lol
Elizabeth: i have the dumbest brother ever
Phillip: don't call me dumb! lol
Phillip: so what should i do, thake the bus?
Elizabeth: YES!!!
Elizabeth: you should take the bus if you don't have a car, like a normal person
Phillip: you're so cruel
Phillip: that's why i'm mom and dad's favorite
Elizabeth: oh shut up
Elizabeth: text me after the date and let me know how it goes
Elizabeth: good luck!!!!!!! | Phillip met a girl. He will take her out. Elizabeth won't lend him her car. |
Tina: Donna, help! I need a recepie for vegan gluten-free cookies, now! The ones you did last month, remeber?
Donna: Yes! Gimmie a sec!
Tina: OK!
Donna: <file-other>
Tina: Thx! Gotta go!
Donna: No problem, take care!
Tina: Wait, there are eggs in these!
Donna: Sorry, wrong link!
Donna: <file_other>
Tina: Thx a lot! You saved my life! | Tina wants a recipe tor vegan gluten-free cookies. Donna sends her a link, |
Bartek: Did you know that Vikings are coming back at the end of Nov?
Filip: You serious?
Bartek: Yeah, their fanpage on FB says so
Bartek: Can't wait, I've been dying to see the next episodes
Filip: Maan for me it felt like a minute
Filip: Time's going so fast lately...
Filip: The older I am the faster the live seems to be slipping away
Bartek: You're too busy, need to chill a little, bro :)
Filip: I got no time not to be busy :D Work's filling every spare moment of my life
Filip: But I'm sure I'll find some time for the Vikings! Thanks for reminding me
Bartek: Good for you! | Bartek and Filip can't wait for the new episodes of Vikings at the end of Nov. Filip works a lot but he will find time for the Vikings. |
maid: Likely story. You are but a silly little mouse. Prove to me otherwise or I'll crush you.
mouse: Is stealing the stick not proof enough? My name was Sebastian, I was a strong warrior until I lost favor with the wizard. He has since told tale of my death to throw off suspicion. I need your help.
maid: If you're really a great warrior, tell me how many people you've killed.
mouse: Too many to count. My conscience is heavy with the blood I have shed.
maid: That's pretty sad that you're running around here squeaking about having no food. It's kind of pathetic.
mouse: Please, might I have but a morsel and I will tell you my story?
maid: I'll give you some food NOT to have to listen to your story, How about that?
mouse: Sounds fine. A bit of cheese perhaps.
maid: Wow! This isn't a restaurant. You'll get whatever I can scrape off this dirty plate and like it.
Summarize the dialogue | mouse is a warrior who lost favor with the wizard. He has since been told tale of his death to throw off suspicion. Maid will give him some food to not have to listen to his story. |
person: Nobody cares about me. I am forced to live in a forest. And I hate the king so I can never go back to the kingdom. But you live in the desert so you must know what it feels like to be alone.
scorpions: I do know what it is like to be in a barren land. But I have learned to live where I must. Sometimes it's not so bad... there are others here, but not many.
person: Did you know this person before they died?
scorpions: He was a sailor, got lost and thought he saw his boat here. He ws hallucinating
person: I guess there is no way out of here. I'm lost.
scorpions: Just follow the sun to the west, you find a village
person: Thank you! Can you come with me for company?
scorpions: I cannot, the villagers would try to stomp on me.
person: I will kill them with this knife.
scorpions: No you do not want to do that. Then you will have to run back here.
Summarize the dialogue | scorpions live in the desert. The person is forced to live in a forest. The person hates the king so he can never go back to the kingdom. |
rat: I am just a rat. I do not know what that means. I just love to eat and run around the castle.
the queen: Well, as a rat you can eat from the provisions of the castle, besides the winter is very hard and is very close ...
rat: I'll really do that. I visit this wooden house all the time. I love that it's buried in sand. It's not as clean as the kitchen pantry in the castle. That's where I eat and sleep.
the queen: Well, in the castle whenever there is food for this winter everyone will be welcome, even the rats ...
rat: What about this house? Why are you going to fix it? Is that why you are hear?
the queen: I do not think that we stay in the house is not suitable for a queen and a king, we will go to the castle, there will be plenty of food for the winter.
rat: You are not making any sense. When you first came into this house you said you was sent here and wanted to see it yourself.
Summarize the dialogue | the queen is fixing the wooden house and she and the king will stay there for the winter. |
blacksmith: Your knife is ready sir. This was your knife yes?
peasant: No sir. It is not. I am looking for work. I am very dependable
blacksmith: I see. Well, I could use the help. When do you want to start?
Summarize the dialogue | The peasant is looking for work. Blacksmith could use the help. Peasant will start working tomorrow. |
#Person1#: Today, I'm interviewing nine-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I can do that. What else?
#Person2#: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground?
#Person1#: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions?
#Person2#: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.
#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday?
#Person2#: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make things make out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
#Person1#: That's great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas. | #Person1# interviews Alex about her feelings on how to save the environment. Alex gives suggestions on saving water, keeping the environment clean, and recycling paper. |
butler: i learned how to stack 2 food trays together so no problem i got it for you!!! do you think our masters get their money by illegal means?
maid: Why heavens no. What would make ye ask such a thing?
butler: ive been living in his home since I was 12....I always smell something really sour....sour hour?
maid: I know not what ye speak of.
butler: yes we must not speak of this, you are correct. do you have any idea what that artwork is right over there? that painting?
maid: No, should I?
butler: of course maddem!!! that is the scream, 1893, by Edvard Munch...it is about schizophrenia and that painting is very expensive!
maid: Our masters are time travelers?!!!!
butler: maybe? that would be cool if that is how they get all their money!! Do you see that sculpture there? That is michaelangeos creation of man you can see god touching the humans finger
Summarize the dialogue | butler has been living in his master's home since he was 12 and he always smells something sour. He thinks that the masters get their money by illegal means. The painting over there is called "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. The sculpture is called |
#Person1#: Are you doing anything on Monday?
#Person2#: Nothing special. Why? What's on Monday?
#Person1#: I thought I'd have a party.
#Person2#: Nice. What time?
#Person1#: Evening. Nine o'clock. That sort of time.
#Person2#: What's the celebration?
#Person1#: Well, it's my birthday on Saturday, but I'll be away the whole weekend.
#Person2#: Friday's a nice day to have a party, isn't it?
#Person1#: Well, I was going to have it on Friday, but Friday has rather good TV programs.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s birthday party and tells #Person2# the reasons for choosing Monday to celebrate. |
Serena: Julie you looked so lovely last night I had to tell you xx
Julie: oh Serena that is so sweet of you to say ❤❤
Serena: I didn't have a chance last night I was so caught up with everyone, it was a super night and I think everyone had a great time thanks for all your help xx
Julie: yes it was a fantastic night one that everyone will remember for a long time xx
Serena: I do hope so the photos will be on the website later today they will be fun to see x
Julie: I will look out for them x | Serena and Julie had a great time last night. In Serena's opinion, Julie looked beautiful. |
Jojo: another idiot sent me dick pic today
Helen: what?
Jojo: why are they doing it?
Helen: some women find vulnerability sexy ;)
Jojo: I don't find it funny
Jojo: his armadillo traumatised me
Helen: <file_gif>
Helen: armadillo?
Jojo: uncircumcised
Helen: oh
Jojo: I don't know how you're not mad about it
Jojo: dudes are harassing women and you're like lol whatever
Helen: I didn't think it's such a big deal
Jojo: it is!
Jojo: that's what perverts do
Helen: but maybe they use apps for sex
Jojo: see? that's the problem
Jojo: you defend them and try to find justification for what they do
Helen: maybe you had revealing photos or sth?
Jojo: oh so it's my fault had been sexually harassed
Jojo: no photo says I want to see your dick pic
Helen: I didn't say that
Jojo: but you implied it
Jojo: you know what? fuck you, Helen
Helen: wow
Jojo: if you can't be empathetic towards me and can towards a perv I don't have nothing to say to you | Jojo is upset with Helen. Jojo feels sexually harassed by a picture sent to her, Helen doesn't think it a big deal. |
gobber: That feels awfully like a compliment. Thank you! Now what are you doing here anyways?
the wall repairman: Well I typically repair the castle walls, however some things around here are in need of repair as well.
gobber: Sounds rather boring. Maybe you can repair my nest as well? The recent flood turned it into a mess.
the wall repairman: I could probably make the time to assist with that.
gobber: Marvelous. Here is a fine collection of rotten worms as payment.
the wall repairman: I see...thank you for the gesture.
gobber: Of course. Now if you don't mind, I have to begin fermenting.
the wall repairman: Hmm? why would you do such a thing?
gobber: Its what I do. Gobbers like me are quite good at it too.
the wall repairman: I see...that is a bit different, but to each their own. Do keep in mind though this is a military outpost so do try and avoid anything the others might see as aggressive.
Summarize the dialogue | gobber wants the wall repairman to repair his nest. gobber offers him a collection of rotten worms as payment. |
#Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.
#Person1#: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?
#Person2#: Furnished.
#Person1#: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?
#Person2#: No, not all summer. Just for six weeks.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can only rent it for two months.
#Person2#: My holiday is only six weeks, but I think my brother and his family would take it for the other two weeks. Is the house in good condition?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It was just painted and it has all the modern conveniences. | #Person2# wants to rent a furnished house for six weeks but #Person1# can only rent it for two months. #Person2# finally accepts. |
preacher: If you could pay double your tithe, I could forgive you. Half for the church and half for me.
person: Are you asking for a bribe, father?
preacher: Do you want to be married or not? After all, you are asking me to bend the church rules. I could drag you to the town center and see what the townspeople would think.
person: What happened to you, father? God may disapprove of children out of wedlock, but he disapproves of bribes and lies also. At least we are trying to do right by the child!
preacher: Calm yourself! I am a holy man and I speak for God and for the church! Attacking me is attacking God!
person: I won't stand for this. I searched in my heart and prayed to Him for weeks, only to have you seek extra money for yourself! I will have the townspeople see what you've done!
Summarize the dialogue | preacher wants the person to pay double his tithe to be allowed to marry. |
#Person1#: Well, Mr. Smith. That ' s a nasty infection you have.
#Person2#: Yes. Is there anything you can give me to get rid of it, Doctor?
#Person1#: I ' m going to prescribe some antibiotics, and some cream to ease the itching and burning.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you. Where should I buy them?
#Person1#: The pharmacy will give you a discount since you came to the clinic.
#Person2#: Great. What floor is the pharmacy on?
#Person1#: The fourth. I ' ll send the prescription down there, so you can just pick it up on your way out.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mr. Smith has a nasty infection. The doctor prescribes some antibiotics and some cream. Mr. Smith can buy them from the pharmacy with discounts. |
James: I want to buy new TV and I honestly can't choose from all of these devices
John: No matter what, don't buy Philips
John: It sucks, it breaks, it crashes
James: I don't even know how big TV do I want to buy :D
James: Not mentioning the brand
John: Hmm. I see 50 inches Smart TV in your living room.
John: Any bigger will be too big.
James: Can you recommend which brand?
John: Try looking for Samsung or Sony.
James: Thanks xD
John: Cool. | James wants to buy a new TV. John recommends him Samsung or Sony. |
#Person1#: Thank you for calling Ellen Jay's bookstore, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to buy the newly released book, Back to Nature, it was reviewed in today's newspaper. I don't remember how to get to your store, though. Is it on fourteenth. Street or sixteenth Street? I'm going to stop by your store on my way home.
#Person1#: Neither, we're located on seventeenth Street, and you need to walk 3 blocks down. However, we're closing in 5 minutes, you will have to come tomorrow, instead. We are open at 9:00 o'clock AM. | #Person2# wants to buy the newly released book, Back to Nature. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the bookstore's business hours and location. |
Mat: So I started to walk home and on the way I found a tenner and a fiver on the ground
Mat: Went to the shop and got myself a bunch of stuff cuz why not
Isabel: omg no way :)
Mat: aye Ino I was pure buzzin
Isabel: I would be too
Isabel: What u get?
Mat: got myself a bunch of sweets and some chocolate
Mat: Absolutely unreal
Isabel: :)) :)) :)) | On his way home Mat found money on the ground. Mat went to the shop and bought sweets for the money he found. |
gravedigger: Why yes, this is the royale burial grounds. Countless royalty from many generations.
rat: I'm not very good at reading, can you tell me what it says on this placard?
gravedigger: King Louis the XIV, rat killer.
rat: WHAT! Rat killer! Yikes. I'm glad he's dead. I'm going to spit on his grave.
gravedigger: I was only kidding rat, you're so gullible.
rat: Hey, that's not very nice. Illiteracy is not a joking matter. Prepare to duel.
gravedigger: Toothpicks aren't "swords" rat.
rat: Good luck digging graves without this shovel! You're going to get in trouble.
gravedigger: Wow, I'm surprised you can carry all that weight.
rat: I'm stronger than I loo. I also carry diseases that will kill you if you touch me so don't get any funny ideas.
Summarize the dialogue | Countless royalty from many generations are buried in the royale burial grounds. King Louis the XIV was a rat killer. The rat is going to spit on his grave. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm not feeling too well. I think I'm going to throw up.
#Person2#: There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you.
#Person1#: I must've missed it.
#Person2#: Is this your first time flying?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm going to San Francisco.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a beautiful city. I think you'll like it.
#Person1#: Hey, I'm feeling much better already.
#Person2#: Sometimes if you don't think about it, that sick feeling will go away on its own.
#Person1#: Thanks. By the way, my name is Mary.
#Person2#: I'm Frank. Nice to meet you. | Mary doesn't feel well because it is her first time flying. Frank tells her there's an airsickness bag behind the seat. |
Catherine: I have to buy new clothes, I feel like a pig with nothing to wear
Margaret: Me too!! Let's hit the mall on the weekend
Catherine: Deal.
Margaret: And do our nails
Catherine: and have a nice healthy yet delicious lunch
Margaret: and then order pizza in the evening
Catherine: exactly
Margaret: I browsed through online stores yesterday but I couldn't find anything nice
Catherine: I know, I checked it out too. Also I keep ordering staff and ending up keeping it just because it's too big a hussle to return them
Margaret: haha I know that feeling and these clothes don't even fit most of the times
Catherine: If it's to small I just give it to my sister, if too big my mum get's a new pair of jeans
Margaret: and we end up with nothing :D
Catherine: <file_gif>
Margaret: <file_gif> | Catherine and Margaret will meet on the weekend to go to the mall, do nails and eat healthy lunch. They both keep ordering clothes online but most of the time they don't fit. |
Sara: look, what I've found :D :D :D <file_other>
Josh: pics are nice but u know they sometimes cheat a lot...
Sara: it looks like a new flat...
Josh: I wouldn't be that sure
Josh: the building is from 90s
Sara: I sent them an email
Josh: why don't u just call them?
Sara: strange but u can't call them..
Sara: I can't see any number there...
Josh: anyway, when can we go there?
Sara: I can make it even today!
Sara: oh, she's just replied..
Sara: She says we can come tomorrow, hm?
Josh: I won't be free before 8...
Sara: for me 8 is fine
Josh: yeah, but it's better to go there in the day time, coz we need to check the light
Sara: true
Sara: so. Sat?
Josh: Sat sounds good
Josh: afrernoon??
Sara: I'll ask her about Sat, 3pm,
Josh: ok!
Josh: I'm quite flexible, so let me know once she replies
Sara: sure! | Josh and Sara can go to see the flat that Sara has found on Saturday at 3 pm to see it in the daylight. |
#Person1#: How many people are coming to the party, Nelly?
#Person2#: Well, I invited 18, but only 11 are coming now.
#Person1#: What are you going to cook?
#Person2#: We're having fish with lemon sauce, then ice cream made with apples from the garden and coffee afterwards.
#Person1#: Sounds delicious. Have you got some good music?
#Person2#: My CD player isn't working, but my tape recorder is OK. Oh, Jenny is going to bring her guitar.
#Person1#: What present have you bought, Emma? It's her birthday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, she's turning 21. She wanted a camera, but I didn't have enough money. So I've got her a video about football. She plays for the college team now.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sure it will be a great evening. | #Person1# and Nelly are preparing for the party. Nelly provides food and drink and Jenny'll bring her guitar. Nelly'll give Emma a video about football as a birthday present. |
#Person1#: It's hot today, shall we go for a dip at the beach?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's bring our trunks and towels.
#Person1#: Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach?
#Person2#: I'd prefer the pool.
#Person1#: OK. Let's pay the entrance fee and change our clothes in the dressing room.
#Person2#: What style do you use?
#Person1#: Well, I use breast stroke for long distance, crawl or free style for short distance and back stroke just for fun. | #Person1# suggests going for a dip at the beach. #Person2# prefers swimming in the pool. |
Pete: Babe
Pete: Should I water plants?
Lily: Better not
Lily: I will be back in two days
Lily: They will be fine 😊
Pete: I'll try to hold on too 😊
Lily: See you soon honey
Pete: See you love | Pete does not have to water Lily's plants because she will be back in two days. They will see each other then. |
Cynthia: come in front of the house
Ann: u r here?
Cynthia: yep
Ann: comming! | Cynthia is in front of the house. Ann is on her way to join her. |
Samantha: I'm in the divine pub. drinking a beer. alone
Jerry: Do you want us to join you?
Samantha: That would be nice...
Claire: I can come downstairs but I'm not drinking
Jerry: Since when??
Claire: Since yesterday
Jerry: That's news
Samantha: Why don't you come here?
Samantha: We can talk about it over a glass of water
Claire: Hmmm
Samantha: Come on! There are three middle aged guys looking at me.
Samantha: Your company would definitely save me from theirs.
Samantha: They look like they will try to join me in a minute. | Samantha is alone in the bar. Claire and Jerry are going to join Samantha, but Claire is not drinking. |
Joseph: It's fuzzy but I think you can recognize what's that(^_-)-☆
Joseph: <file_photo>
Ella: Ooooo
Ella: Baby cows??(/◕ヮ◕)/(/◕ヮ◕)/(/◕ヮ◕)/
Joseph: Wujek Janek has tween cows:D
Ella: Twins* darling xD
Joseph: Oh yeah, sorry Twins*
Ella: Good for him!! So cool❤️❤️
Ella: Wanna touch them❤️❤️❤️ | Joseph has sent Ella a photo of Wujek Janek's twin baby cows. Ella is delighted. |
Industrial Designer: Do you do you see a bit of the of the of the titanium ? O on the front ? maybe if we make this this this lower part titanium the front is the the upper part and the the bit with the with the LCD screen So
Project Manager: So a bit of titanium between ? That is a bit Oh that that is that is pretty cool
Industrial Designer: of between we can do but But then you have two parts of front two fronts that
User Interface: No they have two fronts
Industrial Designer: This enti entire bottom ?
Marketing: Else you you get problems with the LCD Like dust in it and so things like that When you exchange all the fronts and it is open
Project Manager: I already have all kinds of filth between the mobile
User Interface: No you can you can just And then not a straight line but some sort of wave or something
Marketing: you can make it go round this corner too where the logo is Because it has to be there all the time you know
Industrial Designer: And then the lower part is titanium ?
User Interface: This is titanium And this is
Industrial Designer: I think that is nice
Marketing: Some some kind of wei weight in it
Industrial Designer: I like that bit of titanium also on the
User Interface: With the with the curved edge
Industrial Designer: A bit like a bit like your mobile phone Maybe you can show it It also has the those two distinct
Marketing: So a little corner of titanium We can not take a blank one
User Interface: that is nice finishing touch you need
Project Manager: Yes that also sounds pretty neat
Marketing: So this this is the exchangeable part
Industrial Designer: I think I am going to buy it
Project Manager: And it is only f twenty five Euros
Industrial Designer: That is a bit too much but No no no no but I think this looks pretty nice actually
Project Manager: The Phillips remote costs more
Industrial Designer: Of course because it is my design but No our d our design alright
Project Manager: Well you two are going to work together You will get your specifications on your laptop and then you
User Interface: We will stay here I guess ?
Marketing: But there is a problem
Project Manager: Well I think we can I just It is
User Interface: Well we can erase an animal I guess the fourth one
Marketing: Nah that is alright that is alright
Industrial Designer: But do not erase my cat
User Interface: the fourth one is empty is not it ?
Industrial Designer: I want to preserve it
Marketing: You have to empty one huh ?
Project Manager: Oh we have a one
Industrial Designer: What are you doing chief ?
Project Manager: So you can draw a
User Interface: I think we have to wait ?
Project Manager: Well I will get a I will get the message
Industrial Designer: until the until the beep goes But I do not Do we have to stay here or I think we have to return first
Project Manager: Well you will Maybe you can keep your laptop here Or get your mouse Because it is little bit hard to work with these plates
Industrial Designer: The high powers from above will have to tell us | Marketing thinks that if they don't have a bit of titanium between the two fronts, users may get problems with the LCD screen, like some dust in it — because people have always all kinds of filth between the mobile, when people exchange all the fronts, the control is open. And the group decides to have a bit of titanium in between, and with the curved edge. |
#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a sofa.
#Person1#: What about this one?
#Person2#: May it be used as a sofa in the day and a bed during the night?
#Person1#: Oh, you want a convertible sofa. This way, please. Over there is the one you want. | #Person1# shows #Person2# a convertible sofa that #Person2# wants. |
#Person1#: Ghost will be on at six thirty. It's already six fifteen now. Hurry up.
#Person2#: You'd been hanging around before left home. Well, now, you are urging me for the movie. This has been fun!
#Person1#: Don't be upset. I am just afraid of missing the movie. It is your favorite.
#Person2#: In short, you become more and more impatient with me after wedding.
#Person1#: Why do you think so??
#Person2#: Every time I complain about the domestic chores with you, you just don't listen.
#Person1#: Nothing of the sort!
#Person2#: Don't interrupt me! In addition, every time I need your advice, you just say, it's up to you.
#Person1#: Maybe I was busy with my work at that time, so I felt a little bored.
#Person2#: You mean, I am not busy with my work?
#Person1#: Honey, don't get me wrong. I don't know how to explain. But I really have eyes only for you and our children.
#Person2#: Do you still love me?
#Person1#: Honey, maybe sometimes I seem careless, but I take great care to cooking breakfast every morning. That shows how much I love you.
#Person2#: Oh, honey, that's enough. Our love story is more touching than the Ghost.
#Person1#: Let's go to see the movie. It's time to begin. | #Person2# thinks #Person1# is impatient and might not love #Person2# anymore, but #Person1# reassures #Person2# and they will watch the movie together. |
head priest: Wow, it smells incredible in here!
bivalve: Save me!
head priest: Who said that?
bivalve: Me, the oyster over here on this plate.
head priest: Hmm really? What do you need help for?
bivalve: They are going to feed me to the Queen!
head priest: Well you are an oyster and oysters are to be eaten.
bivalve: But I'm an enchanted ... whatever I am. A witch cast a spell on me and changed me into this form.
head priest: A witch? How long ago was this? I suppose if you were once human then you deserve to live, my son.
bivalve: Can you drive out the curse? I will make it worth you while!
head priest: I could try, would it perhaps work like a normal exorcism?
bivalve: You are the expert on the spiritual matters
head priest: I just thought you might have overheard something from the witch. We can try that if you'd like though?
Summarize the dialogue | bivalve is an oyster and he is afraid to be eaten by the Queen. He is an enchanted oyster because a witch cast a spell on him. The priest will try to drive out the curse. |
Mckenzie: Hey Bruce, things have been pretty crazy lately for me, so, uh, please don't laugh, but...
Mckenzie: Were we supposed to see each other this weekend or the next one?
Bruce: This one! Can you make it? Are you okay?
Mckenzie: Yeah, I could use some company and distraction, I just wasn't sure
Mckenzie: Sorry, I'll just write it down next time!
Bruce: Haha, it's fine, don't worry about it! I'd simply call you if you didn't come :) | Mckenzie has been busy recently. He is seeing Bruce this weekend. |
squire: I always am loyal to the king and our men. I can be trusted to do the right thing.
monk: I believe you, but I do worry about you all. As calm as I can be, I worry that one day, the darkness may be able to overcome us all...
squire: Stay positive monk! We are a strong army and the king will always protect us all
monk: Thank you, I will do my best. I'll possibly try to meditate some more and focus on other things to keep calm during these times.
squire: That is what your meditation is supposed to do for you, keep you thinking positive!
monk: Right, and if there's a time if you and the king need it, please try to do it.
squire: We will take your advice.
monk: Thank you, I greatly appreciate it.
squire: You have the most wonderful day and I will spread your word of meditation
Summarize the dialogue | squire is loyal to the king and the army. monk worries about the army. squire advises him to meditate more. |
president: what do you think you are doing here
goner: Don't worry
president: what do you mean?
goner: As I am a goner, I will be dead soon.
president: well please od not die on these stairs
goner: But it is the only way. I am not happy. And these stairs go on and on. I don't think I will make it out alive.
president: well you must go, i do not want you in my sight
goner: I'm afraid if I walk any faster that I shall slip down the smooth cold steps.
president: ill have my guards take you away dont fret
goner: Ah are you president Trump? Always have to get someone else to do your dirty work.
president: no i am of a different country
goner: Ah good. I don't know what I would do to you if you were trump.
president: i was only recently just elected
goner: And here you are already, threatening a man who is already close to dead. Shame.
Summarize the dialogue | goner is going to die on the stairs. President will have his guards take him away. |
Reed: has carolyn called you already?
Phoebe: she's called me a couple of times but i haven't been able to pick up
Phoebe: i've been really busy
Reed: DON'T PICK UP!!!
Reed: it's that time of the year where she asks for donations
Phoebe: ohhhh nooooooo
Phoebe: what is she raising money for this year?
Reed: i didn't pay a lot of attention
Reed: something about butterflies...
Phoebe: i can't afford to make a donation this year :-(
Phoebe: should i not pick up the phone or just be honest with her?
Reed: honestly carolyn is a great friend and has a heart of gold...
Reed: but i don't think she understands people sometimes can't afford to make donations
Reed: and then she gets upset
Phoebe: i know!!!
Phoebe: two years ago she got really upset coz you didn't donate for that chimpanzee reservation
Reed: hahahah i didn't remember that!!! lol
Reed: but you're right!!!
Reed: bottom line, don't pick up the phone if you can't make a donation this year
Phoebe: unfortunately i can't afford it
Phoebe: so i won't pick up the phone :-D
Phoebe: thanks for letting me know!! | Carolyn calls people and asks for donations. Phoebe can't afford to make a donation this time, so she won't pick up the phone. |
local: Hmm now where is the wine here...
god: I think you are looking for my son.
local: Who is that?
god: Oh, I forgot, you haven't made it to that time yet. My bad. The wine is over here.
local: Well thank you, who are you anyway?
god: Just a regular shopkeep! I also dabble in carpentry in my free time.
local: But I cannot see you, where are you hiding?
god: Are you blind, son? Maybe I can help you.
local: Can you really?
god: I am sure I can, stand still. I am going to put my hands on your shoulders, just relax.
local: Alright, what is that tingling feeling?
god: Quiet, my child. Let me do my work. Please, keep your eyes closed.
local: I am doing as asked.
Summarize the dialogue | god is hiding behind the wine. He is going to help the local who is blind. |
dogs: -follows around-
follower: Hmm.. have you lost your owner, pup? As I said, I am following the knights in town. If your owner is one of these stable hands, they will be unhappy to you gone!
dogs: -looks at quizzically and whimpers-
follower: Well, the knights do love their canine companions. Maybe if I take you to town with me, they will give you treats and some tokens to give to your owner.
dogs: -barks in response to the word treat-
follower: Yes, so the pup wants a treat. Well, I don't have any on me. We'll have to go to town to get some. The honorable knights will certainly reward such a cute pup.
dogs: -follows eagerly-
follower: Well, let me close this window with the light coming through. I don't want anyone to steal out of these wooden chests. Do you know which one is your owner's?
dogs: -walks toward one-
Summarize the dialogue | dogs are looking for their owner. They follow the follower to the stables. The follower will close the window with the light coming through. They will go to town to get some treats. |
Jennifer: Are you invited to Patty's birthday party?
Jessica: YAA
Jennifer: OMG awesome! We'll have so much fun!
Jessica: Wanna buy a gift together?
Jennifer: Let's go shopping tomorrow I want it to be something out of ordinary 😊
Jessica: I'm free after 5
Jennifer: Let's first get a coffe and brainstorm
Jessica: At Mandy's at 6?
Jennifer: As always 😗 | Jennifer and Jessica are both going to Patty's birthday party. They will meet at 6 at Mandy's tomorrow to buy a gift together. |
#Person1#: I hate to say goodbye, but it's late.
#Person2#: Can't you stay for a little bit longer, it's only 8.
#Person1#: I wish I could. But I'm afraid I can't. I've got some serious studying to do. I have to go.
#Person2#: OK. See you on Today.
#Person1#: See you on Moday. Have a great weekend.
#Person2#: You too. Thanks for dropping in. | #Person2# wants #Person1# to stay but #Person1# has to leave. |
Sienna: What are you making for Christmas dinner?
Lucas: I think we're doing smorgasboard, with ham and all the trimmings. You?
Sienna: Turkey, of course!
Lucas: See, don't like turkey again so soon after T'giving.
Sienna: Me either but that's what everyone else wants.
Lucas: Boo! | Lucas is doing smorgasboard and Sienna is preparing Turkey for Christmas. |
Mike: Hey, man, have u ever gone camping?
Adam: Yeah! Loads of fun!
Mike: Y?
Adam: Well, u set up camp, it's only u and the wilderness!
Mike: What about wifi?
Adam: What wifi?
Mike: So, no internet?
Adam: Nope :) and that's the best part!
Mike: Rly? Y? I can't imagine living without the internet!
Adam: U will :) u can do whatever u want - walk around, swim in the lake, talk by the fire and so on.
Mike: Doesn't sound all that bad. Where did u charge ur phone?
Adam: Didn't. The battery lasted 2 days and that was it.
Mike: How did u survive?!
Adam: Was hard the first time, but the next one was awesome!
Mike: Wanna come with me?
Adam: Sure! Just tell me when and where!
Mike: Next weekend?
Adam: It's settled! | Mike and Adam will go camping next weekend. Adam likes camping and he has experience in it. |
ghost: Boo!
gamekeeper: AHHHH
ghost: What are you doing in this hall!
gamekeeper: It's a dining hall. Getting prepared to eat.
ghost: Eat? I havent eaten in so long....
gamekeeper: Is tere anything you've missed?
ghost: Sleep
gamekeeper: Is there not a place where you can rest?
ghost: I have tried and failed to finally rest for so long I can not even remember how long its been
gamekeeper: Maybe there is way?
ghost: At this point Id take any way out! Even an exorcism
gamekeeper: Maybe if you'd like take a persons body for the night.
ghost: Hmm I wonder....
Summarize the dialogue | ghost is hungry and wants to eat. He hasn't eaten in a long time. He has tried and failed to finally rest for so long. He would take a person's body for the night. |
#Person1#: Are you interested in history?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.
#Person1#: I love history, but I've always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened.
#Person2#: I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have got better marks!
#Person1#: Some people say that history repeats itself.
#Person2#: What does that mean? The same events never happen twice, do they?
#Person1#: The idea is that the people and dates change, but the reason why things happen stay the same.
#Person2#: I see. I think I'd agree with that statement. People often seem to make the same mistakes over and over again. | #Person1# and #Person2# both love history. They agree that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened and history repeats itself. |
#Person1#: What does the term 'alternative energy source' mean?
#Person2#: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there is a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.
#Person1#: Is the threat of running out of petroleum real?
#Person2#: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have available at a much faster rate than it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the amount of petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the amount of petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it'll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.
#Person1#: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?
#Person2#: There are two very clear reasons to do so. One is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when we use fossil fuels for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, there could be extinctions of many creatures, such as polarbears. It will be human beings that pay the price. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the reasons for developing alternative energy sources. One is that human beings have to find other fuel sources eventually, the other one is that there will be some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, if not. |
Laura: Are you guys packed?:D:D
Bruno: I am soooo not, I got cought up at work
Laura: How about you, Kim?
Kim: I am on it, almost done:D:D
Laura: Awesome, you remember we take off tomorrow at 7am
Kim: What? Why so early?
Laura: So we can get there before noon, you know pit stops etc, traffic
Bruno: Please let’s make it 7:30, I am so dead after this week
Kim: Agreed
Laura: Fine, but not a minute later | Kim, Laura and Bruno are going for a trip tomorrow. They are leaving at 7:30 so they can get there before 12:00. Bruno is still at work. Kim is packing. |
wizard overseer: Trolls do like the taste of bacon - if you are swift, and stick to the undergrowth, that should allow you to keep ahead of them.
chicken: Oh, that kinda changes things a bit. I didn't realize they had the taste for bacon. I shall follow your advice. But, I know you must want something in exchange for your time?
wizard overseer: Well, I could use a bodyguard. Sometimes it takes a while to perform a spell or magic ritual, and I may need protection, or aid in restraining someone or something, as the case may be.
chicken: I would be honored to serve as your body guard. But if you help me lure a troll. I would be a better bodyguard!
wizard overseer: Here is what I can do good chicken. This potions will make your skin as strong as steel, but also make you smell of bacon - so strong that it can be smelt for miles. This should aid you in luring the troll.
Summarize the dialogue | wizard overseer advises chicken to lure trolls with the smell of bacon. In exchange, he offers the chicken to be his bodyguard. |
the king's dog: woof, hello your highness
queen: hello there fido
the king's dog: i love you i love people, bark
Summarize the dialogue | The king's dog, Fido, greets the queen. |
people: Oh, Sir...it is you! By god, I bend thy knee.
king: How are the people of my kingdom fairing today? Is it not a beautiful day! We have peace in the land for today!
Summarize the dialogue | king is visiting his people and they are happy to see him. |
lord: That certainly is a tough decision. Things have been pretty quiet but recently I have noticed some unusal things out on the farm.
king: I don't want to give the opposition too much room to plot, we may have to initiate the attack.
lord: I'm afraid that they sent over one of their peasants to be a lookout and spy on us.
king: I think I will advise some of our undercover spies to infiltrate.
lord: I think that is a wise idea so we know for sure what they are up to. I would hate to lose any more knights unnecessarily.
king: True, and I fear that we cannot keep this delicate balance much longer.
lord: I will summon my best knight so you can let him know your plans.
king: Thank you, lord. You are a loyal friend.
lord: As always, my King. I am your faithful servant.
king: Thank you so much, it's good to have someone to trust.
Summarize the dialogue | king and lord discuss the situation with the opposition. king will send some spies to infiltrate the farm. |
assassin: I have nothing left but these nice shoes I have lost everything else that I have
prince: Step into the light here, so I may have a closer look at you.
assassin: here is my robe you can see i have nothing else. sorry that it is so dark you cannot i am old and broke
prince: What is a poor old man doing in the King's Dorm? You have no reason to be here.
assassin: To keep warm from the outside. I had no place else to go.
prince: You don't just happen into the King's Dorm. How did you get past the guards?
assassin: I;m here to poison the king, they told me in the kingdom he is insane
prince: Help! Help! Guards! Someone come save me!
assassin: It's too late. the deed is in the making and the guards are in on it.
prince: I would have been a great KIng. In my death so dies the hopes of mankind. You have ruined us all.
Summarize the dialogue | assassin is in the King's Dorm to poison the king. |
person: Here is a flower princess
the princess: Why thank you kind sir :)
person: Here you go
the princess: I am Princess Melania, daughter of the King. I came here to the winter gardens to view the flowers.
person: I am your Maid. I help you get dressed and take care of your needs
the princess: And i am much obliged to you for that service....I do not much care about the jesters we have though.
person: My apron is getting in the way of being a proper maid.
the princess: Tell me more about your life and background before coming here.
person: I live in the servants quarters. I have one sister and she is a cook at the castle
the princess: That's very interesting....I am only fourth or fifth in the chain of command.
person: Here let me take your plate. I will bring it back to the kitchen.
the princess: Thank you very much for your help.
person: You are welcome. What would you like to wear today? The red dress or the blue one with the fringe.
Summarize the dialogue | Princess Melania is the daughter of the King. She came to the winter gardens to view the flowers. Person is her Maid. She lives in the servants quarters. Her sister is a cook at the castle. |
mouse: Ah, so a traitor of the throne! Well, fret not. You won't be alone in here.
an old maniacal man: Hold your tongue! I wouldn't necessarily say a traitor. More like a protector of the throne! The person upon it has secrets. Secrets that drove me mad I guess.
mouse: Hm, hm. What kind of secrets might I ask, dear sir?
an old maniacal man: Well you see I served the king before he was king. The person on the throne committed the highest for of treason to inherit it. Yet I am marked as the town drunk and fool!?
mouse: So you are the King's former regent! It is an honour, sir! I am sorry that your story turned out this way.
an old maniacal man: Thanks for you sympathy and respect dear mouse. If only humans were as kind.
mouse: I believe you, sir! For what other reason could you have wound up in such dire straits?
Summarize the dialogue | an old maniacal man served the king before he was king. The person on the throne committed the highest for of treason to inherit it. Yet he is marked as the town drunk and fool! |
#Person1#: Hey, Karen, it looks like you've got some sun this weekend.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, that's great. Where did you stay?
#Person2#: Some friends of my parents' live out there and they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay.
#Person1#: So what are you doing back here already?
#Person2#: Oh, 1 have a paper to work on, and I just couldn't do any serious studying at the beach.
#Person1#: I don't blame you. So what did you do out there? I mean besides lying out in the sun.
#Person2#: I ran slowly up and down the beach, and 1 played some volleyball. You know I never realized how hard it is to run on sand. I couldn't even get through a whole game before I had to sit down.
#Person1#: Did you go swimming?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but they said the water isn't warm enough for that until a couple of months from now.
#Person1#: It all sounds nice. I wish I could get away to the beach like that. | Karen tells #Person1# that Karen spent the weekend at the beach, ran on the sand, and played volleyball. But Karen didn't go swimming. Karen comes back to study. #Person1# wishes to go to the beach like that. |
#Person1#: Can you read what this says?
#Person2#: Yes, and you could too if your hair wasn't hanging down in your face.
#Person1#: Don't dis my hair! I like it like this.
#Person2#: You like it, but it's getting to be a handicap for you.
#Person1#: Hey, that's enough about my hair.
#Person2#: I know a great hairdresser not far from here and she is cute too.
#Person1#: I don't go to hairdressers because they're cute.
#Person2#: Did I mention she's good at cutting hair too? | #Person2# makes fun of #Person1#'s long hair and recommends #Person1# a great hairdresser. |
Mia: Have u been with Ian at Sam's house?
Carl: No, why?
Mia: I was wonder if he lives alone or with Mary..
Carl: I've no idea... | Mia is wondering if Sam is living alone or with Mary. Carl doesn't know because he hasn't been with Ian at Sam's place. |
#Person1#: Dad, are you going to miss me when I go back to college next week?
#Person2#: Of course I'm gonna miss you, girl.
#Person1#: But, dad. I mean, you are always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water and gas while I am away.
#Person2#: Just kidding. You know, getting a university degree is really important. I'm proud of you, do you have everything ready?
#Person1#: Yep.
#Person2#: You know, business is really a great major for you.
#Person1#: Well dad, uh.
#Person2#: And future possibilities, a great salary, opportunities to make a difference in the community and supporting.
#Person1#: Well dad. Uh, I changed my major.
#Person2#: What? You changed your major?
#Person1#: Yeah. I really thought about it after talking it over with mom. I've decided to major in wildlife science.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? Are you serious? Have you made a full consideration?
#Person1#: Dad, I've always been interested in working with nature and this field gives me the opportunity to live out my dream.
#Person2#: Wait, when did all this happen?
#Person1#: Dad, I can even go on to graduate school and further my education after Tod and I get married, of course.
#Person2#: Graduate school? Tod? Getting married? Wait, wait, wait, who's Tod? Ah! What's next? | #Person1# tells her dad that #Person1# has changed #Person1#'s major from business to wildlife science. Then her dad finds out that he knows nothing about #Person1#'s plan about going on to graduate school and her boyfriend. |
#Person1#: Hello, Jenny. Are you going to California?
#Person2#: Yes, I have decided to live abroad.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I think life there is more comfortable. The cost of living is not so high like here and the environment there is better.
#Person1#: But you will leave all of your friends here. Then you have to find a new job.
#Person2#: That's no problem. I can still be a painter.
#Person1#: If you insist on living there, I hope you can be happy everyday.
#Person2#: I will. Anyway, I have bought the air ticket. I can come back if I'm unhappy there, so don't worry about me.
#Person1#: OK, I plan to hold a farewell party for you this Sunday. We can invite our friends.
#Person2#: Thank you. That's very kind of you. | Jenny is going to live in California due to the lower cost of living and a better environment there. #Person1# will hold a farewell party for her. |
#Person1#: Two number 3s, please.
#Person2#: All right. What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: Diet Coke.
#Person2#: Regular or large?
#Person1#: Regular, please.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, thanks.
#Person2#: For here or to go?
#Person1#: For here. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order two number 3s and regular diet coke. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Where's the busiest street of this city? I am a stranger here.
#Person2#: You mean the seventy seventh? It's not far from here. You can walk there.
#Person1#: Well, we are so tired today. Can you tell me which bus I should take?
#Person2#: Bus No. 12.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the seventy seventh. |
James: Did anyone feed Willy?
Anne: No
Frank: No, thought you did
Michael: I did, he's fine, don't give him more ;) | Michael fed Willy. |
nuns: I am here to make my confession.
bishop: A nun with a confession? What could it possibly be?
nuns: I must confess that I have never loved.
bishop: I don't think that is a confession worthy of this confessional sister.
nuns: But I have never loved anyone, be it man, woman, god, you, or my parents.
bishop: You don't love God? Now that is worthy.
nuns: Am I broken father?
bishop: I'm not sure sister, how did you get through your religious classes?
nuns: The classes were easy, one asks only about faith and belief, but never love.
bishop: So you believe in the Father but do not love him?
nuns: Certainly, I can have belief, but what makes him worthy of love?
bishop: Why he is the almighty creator. He gave you that very ability.
nuns: Certainly, but again I ask, why is that worthy of love?
bishop: You don't love something that gave you life?
Summarize the dialogue | nuns confesses to the bishop that she has never loved anyone. |
Rafael: Have you guys talked to auntie Monica?
Annie: Oh I was supposed to call her
Rafael: Everyone should
Rafael: She is still at the hospitall
Rafael: hospital*
Sakis: I went to visit her a week ago
Sakis: But you're right
Sakis: I will give her a call
Lindsay: Yea I actually went to see mom today
Lindsay: She is feeling better
Rafael: Oh did you
Rafael: K great
Rafael: I might come to see her tomorrow
Rafael: And I am supposed to call her right now
Lindsay: Shes going thru surgery again tonight
Lindsay: So idk
Rafael: oh okay
Rafael: I will visit her a few days after the surgery then
Lindsay: Thats probably the best
Rafael: K thanks Lindsay | Monica is in the hospital. Sakis visited her a week ago. He will call her. Lindsay visited her today. Monica is feeling better. Rafael will call her soon. Monica is having a surgery tonight. Rafael will visit her after the surgery. |
rabbit: I just want to get back to my field!
people: Are you lost? I know there are a lot of naughty children around here - are they bothering you?
rabbit: This whole experience is frightening.
people: What's frightening you? How can I help?
rabbit: Too much chaos. All these people going to and fro is frightening.
people: I'm sorry, rabbit. I want to get out of here, too. Do you want to come with me to the countryside?
rabbit: I would love too. You seem trustworthy.
people: Come on! We'll just use my compass and follow it to the north. Be careful to stay away from those kids.
rabbit: Those kids look unruly and a tad mean.
people: Yes, I agree. Let's follow close to this cart. No one will be able to see us if you stick close behind it.
rabbit: I'll do my best.
people: Don't worry, my new friend - we'll be happy once we get out of the town center!
rabbit: Watch out for the donkey dung!
Summarize the dialogue | rabbit is lost in the town center. People will help him get out of the town center. They will use a compass to follow the cart to the north. |
Ken: Can I use someone's computer?
Kian: What happened to yours?
Ken: It's in service
Miriam: You could use mine for now but I'll be in the office in the afternoon
Ken: I need it for about ten minutes
Ken: I need to upload some files to the server
Miriam: Then go ahead. I'll send you the password in private | Ken's computer is in service. Ken is going to upload some files to the server on Miriam's computer. |
#Person1#: Hi, who has the remote control?
#Person2#: I do. Why, do you want me to change the channel?
#Person1#: Yes, please. I can't stand watching the channel any more.
#Person2#: I think they have pretty good programmes. But I'll change it if you really want.
#Person1#: Put it on Channel 5, OK?
#Person2#: Oh, I hate Channel 5. I'd rather just listen to the radio.
#Person1#: Don't make such a fuss. I'm sure you will like today's programme.
#Person2#: What's on today?
#Person1#: A basketball match between Chinese team and American team.
#Person2#: Really? I'm interested in it.
#Person1#: It might begin now. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to change to channel 5 because there's a basketball match. #Person2# refuses first but then becomes interested. |
dragon: i have kept so many treasures
horse: please tell me more. where do you guard your treasures?
dragon: why do you want to steal them
horse: Woah! I am merely a horse I am merely a mode of transportation to the people who live in this fine castle.
dragon: Do you want me to curse you?
horse: No sir. I am a friendly horse who loves all. I only wanted to hear of your vast treasure.
dragon: ok I still can't tell you because your boss might torture you and ask you to show it my treasures
horse: This is disappointing news. what is your business in this castle?
dragon: seriously? I enjoy terrorizing the village
horse: These are good people who live here. They work hard and their king is a great man. Please do not harm the villagers who live here.
dragon: well i hardly believe that
horse: They work hard on their castle. The gold and silver floors are made from the townspeople and the brink was layed by the masons
dragon: what other reason can you give ?
Summarize the dialogue | dragon keeps many treasures in his castle. Horse is a mode of transportation to the people who live in the castle. Horse is disappointed that dragon doesn't want to tell him about the treasures. |
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