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I have a major stomachache
Did you eat something strange ?
Did you eat something strange ?
I had spaghetti with clam sauce for lunch .
I had spaghetti with clam sauce for lunch .
Maybe you have food poisoning .
Maybe you have food poisoning .
Yes , that could have been it , but I haven ’ t been feeling that great for the past few days .
Yes , that could have been it , but I haven ’ t been feeling that great for the past few days .
Are you under a lot of stress ?
Are you under a lot of stress ?
Not really . Things have been going OK .
Not really . Things have been going OK .
Maybe you have a touch of the flu .
Maybe you have a touch of the flu .
I think that I might be getting the flu .
You are friend of Janet , right ? I am Andrew , Andrew Smith .
Nice to meet you , Andrew . I am Noirin , Noirin O'Neil .
Nice to meet you , Andrew . I am Noirin , Noirin O'Neil .
I'm sorry , I didn't quite catch that .
I'm sorry , I didn't quite catch that .
Noirin , N-O-I-R-I-N , it's an Irish name .
This is the end , Jane . I don't want a girlfriend who goes out with other guys all the time .
I won't do it again . Please forgive me .
I won't do it again . Please forgive me .
No way . I've given you too many chances already .
Can you manage chopsticks ?
Why not ? See .
Why not ? See .
Good mastery . How do you like our Chinese food ?
Good mastery . How do you like our Chinese food ?
Oh , great ! It's delicious . You see , I am already putting on weight . There is one thing I don't like however , MSG .
Oh , great ! It's delicious . You see , I am already putting on weight . There is one thing I don't like however , MSG .
What's wrong with MSG ? It helps to bring out the taste of the food .
What's wrong with MSG ? It helps to bring out the taste of the food .
According to some studies it may cause cancer .
According to some studies it may cause cancer .
Oh , don't let that worry you . If that were true , China wouldn't have such a large population .
Oh , don't let that worry you . If that were true , China wouldn't have such a large population .
I just happen to have a question for you guys . Why do the Chinese cook the vegetables ? You see what I mean is that most vitamin are destroyed when heated .
I just happen to have a question for you guys . Why do the Chinese cook the vegetables ? You see what I mean is that most vitamin are destroyed when heated .
I don't know exactly . It's a tradition . Maybe it's for sanitary reasons .
How much does it cost to rent a mid-size car ?
I can give you one for $ 30 a day or $ 200 a week .
I can give you one for $ 30 a day or $ 200 a week .
Fine . I'd like to reserve one for next Tuesday .
Fine . I'd like to reserve one for next Tuesday .
May I see your driver's license ?
May I see your driver's license ?
Yes . It's right here .
Yes . It's right here .
OK . You'll have to use a credit card or leave a $ 100 deposit .
Speaking of classical music , we should never forget about the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic .
Of course not . People all over the world watch it on TV , or listen to it on the radio .
Of course not . People all over the world watch it on TV , or listen to it on the radio .
Sure . It's one of the biggest classical music events . Have you ever been to the live show ?
Sure . It's one of the biggest classical music events . Have you ever been to the live show ?
Yes , I went to the New Year ’ s Concert in 2010 .
Yes , I went to the New Year ’ s Concert in 2010 .
Wow , you're so lucky . I saw it on TV . But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall .
Wow , you're so lucky . I saw it on TV . But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall .
That's for sure . You know , I had the greatest time ever .
Can you loan me fifty dollars until pay day ?
I'm sorry I've already gone through my paycheck for the week .
I'm sorry I've already gone through my paycheck for the week .
Thank you just the same .
May I help you ?
I'd like to withdraw some money .
I'd like to withdraw some money .
Please fill in the slip , stating the exact amount you wish to withdraw .
Please fill in the slip , stating the exact amount you wish to withdraw .
All right . And here's my bankbook . Is that all ?
All right . And here's my bankbook . Is that all ?
Your ID card , please .
Your ID card , please .
Oh , yes . Here it is .
Oh , yes . Here it is .
Do you want large ones or small ones ?
Do you want large ones or small ones ?
Four in hundred , one in ten , please .
Four in hundred , one in ten , please .
Wait a minute , please ... Here's the cash .
Wait a minute , please ... Here's the cash .
By the way , I'd like to change some U . S . dollars to pounds and I want to know today's exchange rate .
By the way , I'd like to change some U . S . dollars to pounds and I want to know today's exchange rate .
Well , sir . According to today's exchange rate , every pound in cash is equivalent to 1.89 U . S . dollars . How much would you like to change ?
Well , sir . According to today's exchange rate , every pound in cash is equivalent to 1.89 U . S . dollars . How much would you like to change ?
I want 100 pounds . And here are 189 U . S . dollars .
I want 100 pounds . And here are 189 U . S . dollars .
... OK . And here's your money .
... OK . And here's your money .
Thank you . And goodbye .
Thank you . And goodbye .
Goodbye .
Hey Joanne . What are you up to ?
I'm just watching some television .
I'm just watching some television .
I'm so bored . I don't know what I'm going to do today and it is only ten in the morning .
I'm so bored . I don't know what I'm going to do today and it is only ten in the morning .
Me too . Do you think we are boring people ?
Me too . Do you think we are boring people ?
I don't think we are boring . It's just that we don't have any hobbies .
I don't think we are boring . It's just that we don't have any hobbies .
That's right . What do you think we should do as a hobby ?
That's right . What do you think we should do as a hobby ?
That all depends on what you like to do . For example , I like to doodle on the notepad , so I'm thinking about doing some real drawings .
That all depends on what you like to do . For example , I like to doodle on the notepad , so I'm thinking about doing some real drawings .
I like to play the piano for fun .
I like to play the piano for fun .
Yeah . That can be a good hobby .
Yeah . That can be a good hobby .
Hobbies are great . I'm going to make a list of all the things I like to do .
Hobbies are great . I'm going to make a list of all the things I like to do .
That's a great idea . I'm going to do the same .
Has your family lived here for long ?
Five and a half years . We moved here on the first of November .
Five and a half years . We moved here on the first of November .
You have a fantastic view .
You have a fantastic view .
Yes . I love living here .
Yes . I love living here .
Look ! You can see the village way down in the valley .
Look ! You can see the village way down in the valley .
Yes . It ’ s a lovely view .
Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
Good morning , I have an appointment with Mr . Johnson at 10:00
Good morning , I have an appointment with Mr . Johnson at 10:00
Excuse me , sir , but are you Mr . Richard of World Trading Company ?
Excuse me , sir , but are you Mr . Richard of World Trading Company ?
Yes . That ’ s right .
Yes . That ’ s right .
I ’ m sorry , Mr . Richard . Mr . Johnson is on his way to the office . He had just called and asked you to wait a minute .
I ’ m sorry , Mr . Richard . Mr . Johnson is on his way to the office . He had just called and asked you to wait a minute .
Well , I ’ ll wait .
Well , I ’ ll wait .
Would you like something to drink , sir ? Do you prefer coffee or tea ?
Would you like something to drink , sir ? Do you prefer coffee or tea ?
Thank you . Coffee , please .
Thank you . Coffee , please .
Here you are , Mr . Richard . This is the cream and this is the sugar . If there ’ s anything else you ’ d like , please don ’ t hesitate to tell me .
Here you are , Mr . Richard . This is the cream and this is the sugar . If there ’ s anything else you ’ d like , please don ’ t hesitate to tell me .
Thank you very much .
Oh , my god ! My wallet is lost . What should I do ? It drives me bonkers .
Dear , don ’ t worry . The police can help you .
I booked a double room for tonight . My name is Ruth Joy .
Just a moment , please , while I check . That's correct.You have a double room on the fifth floor .
Sally , what do we have for dinner
What would you like to have ?
What would you like to have ?
Well , I quit breakfast , so I had a rich brunch . I feel like having something mild for dinner
Well , I quit breakfast , so I had a rich brunch . I feel like having something mild for dinner
In that case , what about having some noodles ?
In that case , what about having some noodles ?
Noodles are fine . Or maybe I'll have some porridge .
Noodles are fine . Or maybe I'll have some porridge .
All right . I'll cook for you .
Wait a moment , I would like to take some snapshots here .
Is that OK ?
Is that OK ?
It's so beautiful here . I want to stay longer .
It's so beautiful here . I want to stay longer .
Well , I think we'd better go now . We have to follow the guide .
Well , I think we'd better go now . We have to follow the guide .
That's all right .
do you have internet in your room ?
sure , I am a total internet junkie , I can't survive without internet .
sure , I am a total internet junkie , I can't survive without internet .
really ? What do you usually do online ?
really ? What do you usually do online ?
well , there are a lot of things , like reading news , email , shopping , etc . but mostly I chat online . You could say I'm addicted to online chatting .
well , there are a lot of things , like reading news , email , shopping , etc . but mostly I chat online . You could say I'm addicted to online chatting .
I never chatted online before . What's it like .
I never chatted online before . What's it like .
well , basically it's similar to face-to-face chat , but you type instead of talk . You should try it at least once .
well , basically it's similar to face-to-face chat , but you type instead of talk . You should try it at least once .
really ? Who do you chat with ?
really ? Who do you chat with ?
to people all over the world ! I have a lot of net pals . See , the magic of internet is that it connects people from all over the world . You can chat with someone thousands of miles away as if they were
to people all over the world ! I have a lot of net pals . See , the magic of internet is that it connects people from all over the world . You can chat with someone thousands of miles away as if they were
that's amazing . I will install an online messenger program when I get home .
that's amazing . I will install an online messenger program when I get home .
well , my suggestion for a newbie like you is that don't get lost in the cyberspace . You know internet won't do the filtration for you , so you still need to use your judgement . There are a lot of per
well , my suggestion for a newbie like you is that don't get lost in the cyberspace . You know internet won't do the filtration for you , so you still need to use your judgement . There are a lot of per
don't worry .
I found an apartment to rent .
Where did you find this apartment ?
Where did you find this apartment ?
I found it in today ’ s apartment ads .
I found it in today ’ s apartment ads .
Really ? I can ’ t believe you actually found an apartment in the ads .
Really ? I can ’ t believe you actually found an apartment in the ads .
I actually found it in the ads , and it ’ s not too expensive either .
I actually found it in the ads , and it ’ s not too expensive either .
I want to hear more about this apartment .
I want to hear more about this apartment .
All you really need to know is that the apartment looks great .
All you really need to know is that the apartment looks great .
How much will you have to pay for rent ?
How much will you have to pay for rent ?
Every month I ’ d only have to pay $ 725 .