English in Real Life

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☕ English in Real Life #17
☕ English in Real Life #17 Ordering Coffee at a Café 👩‍🍳 Barista: Hi! What can I get for you today? 👨 Customer: Hi! I'm not sure what to get. What's the difference between a latte and a cappuccino? 👩‍🍳 Barista: A latte has more steamed milk, so it's smoother and creamier. A cappuccino has more foam and a stronger coffee taste. 👨 Customer: I see. What about an Americano? 👩‍🍳 Barista: That's espresso with water, so there's no milk unless you add some. 👨 Customer: Hmm… I think I'll go with a latte. 👩‍🍳 Barista: Sure! Would you like it hot or iced? 👨 Customer: Iced, please. Can I add vanilla syrup? 👩‍🍳 Barista: Of course. How many pumps would you like? 👨 Customer: Two pumps, please. And can I change the milk? 👩‍🍳 Barista: Sure. We have regular milk, oat milk, and soy milk. 👨 Customer: I'll have oat milk. Oh, can you add an extra shot of espresso too? 👩‍🍳 Barista: Absolutely. What size would you like? 👨 Customer: A medium, please. 👩‍🍳 Barista: Great. So that's a medium iced vanilla latte with oat milk, two pumps of vanilla, and an extra shot. 👨 Customer: That's right. Thank you! 👩‍🍳 Barista: You're welcome! Your drink will be ready at the pickup counter.
#16 - 🚑 Calling for Help After an Accident - Part 2
#16 - 🚑 Calling for Help After an Accident - Part 2 👧 You: I'll call an ambulance. Can you stay with her? 👧 Sister: Of course. I'll stay here with her. 📞 Operator: Emergency services. How can I help you? 👧 You: Hello. We need an ambulance. An elderly woman was hit by a bicycle, and her leg is hurt. 📞 Operator: Is she conscious? 👧 You: Yes, she's awake and can talk, but she can't stand up. 📞 Operator: Okay. Where are you now? 👧 You: We're in front of the supermarket on Green Street, near the bus stop. 📞 Operator: Alright. An ambulance is on the way. Please stay with her and don't move her unless necessary. 👧 You: Okay. Thank you. — 🚑 Paramedic: Ma'am, can you tell me where it hurts? 👵 Woman: My right leg hurts, especially around my ankle. 🚑 Paramedic: Okay. We'll take you to the hospital to get it checked. — 👮 Police Officer: Can someone tell me what happened? 👧 You: We saw the accident. The man was riding his bicycle, and he hit her while she was crossing the street. 👮 Police Officer: Did the cyclist stay at the scene? 👧 You: Yes. He's right over there. 🚲 Cyclist: I'm really sorry. I couldn't stop in time. 👮 Police Officer: Alright. I'll need to speak with both of you and take down your information.
#15 Part 1: Helping Someone After an Accident
#15 Part 1: Helping Someone After an Accident 👧 You: Oh my gosh! That woman just got hit by a bicycle! 👧 Sister: Let's go help her! 👧 You: Ma'am, are you okay? Are you hurt? 👵 Woman: My leg hurts. I don't think I can stand up. 👧 You: Okay, don't move yet. Take your time. 👧 Sister: Your groceries are everywhere. I'll pick them up for you. 👵 Woman: Thank you. Everything happened so fast. 👧 You: Did the bicycle hit you directly? 👵 Woman: Yes. That man was riding too fast and couldn't stop in time. 🚲 Cyclist: I'm so sorry! I didn't see her crossing the street. 👧 You: Please stay here. Her leg is hurt, and she might need medical help. 🚲 Cyclist: Of course. I'll stay. Is there anything I can do? 👧 Sister: Could you move your bicycle out of the road first? 🚲 Cyclist: Yes, of course. 👧 You: Her leg looks pretty painful. I think we should call an ambulance.
🧺 English in Real Life #14
🧺 English in Real Life #14 A Laundry Disaster 👧 You: Hey, did you do my laundry? 🧑 Sibling: Yeah! I washed your clothes with mine. You're welcome! 👧 You: Wait… why is my white T-shirt PINK?! 🧑 Sibling: What?! It was white before?! 👧 You: Of course it was! What did you put in the washing machine? 🧑 Sibling: Just your white clothes… Oh no. Is that my red sock? 👧 You: You washed a red sock with all my whites?! 🧑 Sibling: I didn't see it! It must have gotten mixed in with the laundry. 👧 You: Look! The color bled onto everything. Even my white blouse is pink now! 🧑 Sibling: I'm sorry! Can we wash them again? 👧 You: Maybe. Don't put them in the dryer yet. The heat might make the color harder to remove. 🧑 Sibling: So what should we do? 👧 You: Let's soak them in cold water first and use some stain remover. 🧑 Sibling: What about bleach? Doesn't bleach make clothes white again? 👧 You: Maybe, but we need to check the care labels first. Bleach can damage some fabrics. 🧑 Sibling: Okay… I'll help you fix them. And next time, I'll separate the whites and colors. 👧 You: Next time? You're never touching my laundry again! 🧑 Sibling: Come on! It was just one sock!
💼 English in Real Life #13
💼 English in Real Life #13 Asking a Senior for Help at Work 👩 Intern: Hey, do you have a minute? I'm a little confused about what I need to prepare for the meeting. 👩‍💼 Senior: Sure. Which part are you having trouble with? 👩 Intern: I was told to prepare the meeting materials, but I'm not exactly sure what should be included. 👩‍💼 Senior: Okay. First, use the template from our last meeting. I'll show you where to find it. 👩 Intern: Oh, thank you. Should I update all the information in it? 👩‍💼 Senior: Yes. Update the schedule and project status, and add the latest figures from this week's report. 👩 Intern: Got it. What about the client information? 👩‍💼 Senior: Keep that section, but double-check the names and contact details before the meeting. 👩 Intern: Okay. Could you also show me how to organize the files? I'm still not used to our system. 👩‍💼 Senior: Of course. Create one folder for the presentation, one for reference documents, and put the final versions here. 👩 Intern: Just to make sure I understood correctly: I update the presentation, check the client information, and organize all the final files here. Right? 👩‍💼 Senior: Exactly. And send everything to me before 3 p.m. so I can review it. 👩 Intern: Got it. Is there anything else I should prepare for the meeting? 👩‍💼 Senior: Bring your laptop and take notes during the meeting. You might also be asked to send a summary afterward. 👩 Intern: Okay! I'll get everything ready and send it to you before three. Thanks for walking me through it. 👩‍💼 Senior: No problem. If you're not sure about something, just ask. It's better to check than to guess.
💻 English in Real Life #12
💻 English in Real Life #12 Talking About Work & Overtime 👩‍💼 Coworker: You're still here? I thought you were leaving at six. 👩 Her: I was supposed to, but I still have a few things to finish. 👩‍💼 Coworker: Again? You've been working overtime a lot lately. 👩 Her: I know. We're really busy these days, and I have a deadline tomorrow. 👩‍💼 Coworker: What are you working on? 👩 Her: I'm finishing a report and preparing some materials for tomorrow's meeting. 👩‍💼 Coworker: That's a lot. Do you need any help? 👩 Her: Actually, could you take a quick look at this report before you leave? 👩‍💼 Coworker: Sure. Send it to me. I'll check it now. 👩 Her: Thank you! I'm still an intern, so I'm always worried I'll miss something. 👩‍💼 Coworker: Don't worry. You're doing fine. It takes time to get used to everything. 👩 Her: Yeah. I'm learning a lot, but sometimes the workload is a bit overwhelming. 👩‍💼 Coworker: I get it. Just don't stay too late. You need to get some rest too. 👩 Her: I'll try. Hopefully, I can finish everything in the next hour. 👩‍💼 Coworker: Alright. Let me check your report first, then we can both go home.
#11 Taking Photos Together 📷
#11 Taking Photos Together 📷 👩 Her: The view is so pretty! Can you take a few pictures of me? 👨 Him: Sure. Where do you want to stand? 👩 Her: Maybe over there, with the river in the background. And can you get my whole body in the shot? 👨 Him: Got it. Move a little to your left… Perfect. Look at me! 👩 Her: Wait! Can you take it from a slightly lower angle? It makes my legs look longer. 👨 Him: Haha, okay. Wow, you have a lot of requirements. 👩 Her: Of course! Oh, I don't know how to pose. Let me look up some pose ideas. 👨 Him: This one looks cute. Why don't we try it together? 👩 Her: Together? Okay! Let's copy this pose. 👨 Him: I'll set my phone up over there and use the timer. 👩 Her: Put it a little farther away so we can get a full-body shot. 👨 Him: Good idea. And let's get my dog in the picture too. Come here, boy! 👩 Her: Aww! Instead of posing, let's just play with him. The pictures will look more natural. 👨 Him: Wait, I'll record a video too. We can get some clips of us playing badminton and running around with him. 👩 Her: Yes! It'll look like a little vlog of our picnic. 👩‍🍼 Stranger: Excuse me. Would you mind taking a family photo for us? 👩 Her: Of course! No problem. Would you like the river in the background? 👩‍🍼 Stranger: Yes, please. Could you take a few, just in case? 👨 Him: Sure! Everyone, look this way. Three, two, one… Smile!
#10 Making Plans for a Picnic
#10 Making Plans for a Picnic 👨 Him: Hey, are you free this Saturday? The weather is supposed to be really nice. 👩 You: I think so. Why? Do you have something in mind? 👨 Him: How about having a picnic at Hangang Park? 👩 You: That sounds nice! We could bring some food and just relax by the river. 👨 Him: Exactly. We can play badminton, read, or just walk around if we get bored. 👩 You: Sounds perfect. What time should we meet? 👨 Him: How about around two? We could meet at the subway station and walk to the park together. 👩 You: Two works for me. Should we bring our own food? 👨 Him: Yeah! How about we each make something and share? 👩 You: Wait… you're going to cook? 👨 Him: Hey! I can cook. I've been practicing lately. 👩 You: Really? Now I'm curious. Okay, I'll make something Vietnamese then. 👨 Him: Deal. I'll bring something Korean. Oh, and do you mind if I bring my dog? 👩 You: Of course not! Bring him. It'll be nice for him to run around too. 👨 Him: Great. Then it's a plan. Saturday at two? 👩 You: Saturday at two. Don't forget the food! 👨 Him: I won't. You'd better be impressed. 👩 You: Haha, we'll see about that.
#9 Learning How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice
#9 Learning How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice 👨 Son: Mom, are you busy? Can you teach me how to make kimchi fried rice? 👩 Mom: You? Cooking? Since when are you interested in cooking? 👨 Son: What? I just thought I should learn how to cook something. 👩 Mom: Hmm… That's unusual. Are you trying to cook for someone? 👨 Son: Mom! No! It's not like that. Just teach me, please. 👩 Mom: Haha, alright, alright. First, chop the kimchi into small pieces. 👨 Son: Like this? What should I do next? 👩 Mom: Heat some oil in a pan, then add the kimchi and fry it for a few minutes. 👨 Son: Should I cook it on high heat? 👩 Mom: No, medium heat is fine. Keep stirring so it doesn't burn. 👨 Son: Got it. When should I add the rice? 👩 Mom: Once the kimchi gets soft, add the rice and mix everything together. Then add a little soy sauce and sesame oil. 👨 Son: Oh, it smells really good! What about the egg? 👩 Mom: Fry one separately and put it on top. Then sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions over it. 👨 Son: Done! See? Maybe I'm actually pretty good at cooking. 👩 Mom: Hmm… Whoever you're cooking for is pretty lucky. 👨 Son: Mom! I told you, there's no one!
#08 – Talking About Volunteering
#08 – Talking About Volunteering After finishing their volunteer work, they take a short break together. 👨 Him: We keep running into each other, don't we? 👩 You: Seriously! But wait… I didn't know you signed up for this too. 👨 Him: Yeah. I saw that you were joining, so I thought it might be interesting. 👩 You: Really? You're studying IT. Aren't you busy with all your assignments? 👨 Him: I am, but I can't spend my whole life staring at my computer. 👩 You: Haha, fair enough. So, why did you decide to volunteer? 👨 Him: I wanted to try something different… and I thought it'd be more fun if I knew someone here. 👩 You: Someone you knew? You mean me? 👨 Him: Well… you're the only person I knew was coming. 👩 You: Hmm… okay. I'll believe you for now. 👨 Him: What about you? Why did you sign up? 👩 You: I want to experience as much as I can while I'm still in college. 👩 You: I also want to meet new people, try new things, and make lots of good memories before I graduate. 👨 Him: I like that. I spend way too much time studying. Maybe I should do more things like this too. 👩 You: You should! College isn't just about studying. 👨 Him: Then… if you sign up for something like this again, let me know. 👩 You: Why? Are you going to follow me everywhere now? 👨 Him: Haha, no! I just need someone to tell me when the interesting activities are. 👩 You: Sure, sure. Let's go with that.
🎓 English in Real Life #07
🎓 English in Real Life #07 Talking About Your Major 👩 You: Hmm… he looks familiar. Wait, is that the guy from the pet photo shoot? 👨 Him: Hey! It's you! We met at the pet photo shoot, right? 👩 You: Oh! Hi! I didn't expect to see you here. 👨 Him: Me neither! Do you go to this university? 👩 You: Yeah! I'm a student here. What about you? 👨 Him: Same! I can't believe we go to the same school. 👩 You: What a coincidence! What's your major? 👨 Him: I major in IT. I'm mainly studying programming and software development. 👩 You: Oh, that sounds difficult. Do you have to do a lot of coding? 👨 Him: Definitely. I spend a lot of time working on coding assignments and projects. What about you? 👩 You: I'm studying marketing. We learn about things like branding, advertising, and consumer behavior. 👨 Him: That sounds interesting. Do you have a lot of group projects? 👩 You: So many! We have presentations all the time too. Sometimes they're pretty stressful. 👨 Him: I know what you mean. My major is stressful too, especially when my code doesn't work. 👩 You: Haha, I can imagine. Do you want to work as a programmer after graduation? 👨 Him: Probably. I'm still figuring it out, though. What about you? 👩 You: I'd like to work in digital marketing, but I'm still exploring my options too.
🐾 Meeting Someone at a Pet Photo Shoot #6
🐾 Meeting Someone at a Pet Photo Shoot #6 🐶 Him: Oh, sorry! My dog seems really interested in your cat. He keeps trying to sniff her. 🐱 : Haha, it's okay! She's a little nervous around dogs, but she seems curious too. 🐶 Him: She's so cute! What breed is she? 🐱 : She's a British Shorthair. She's still a kitten. 🐶 Him: Really? How old is she? 🐱 : She's about four months old. What about your dog? He's huge! 🐶 Him: Haha, yeah. He's an Alaskan Malamute, and he's two years old. 🐱 : He's so fluffy! Is he usually friendly with cats? 🐶 Him: Yeah, he's really friendly. He loves meeting other animals, but sometimes he gets a little too excited. 🐱 : That's cute. My cat hasn't met many dogs before, so this is probably a new experience for her. 🐶 Him: Does she usually stay indoors, or do you take her outside sometimes? 🐱 : She's mostly an indoor cat, but I sometimes take her out in a carrier. She doesn't really like going for walks. 🐶 Him: Haha, I guess cats are different. I have to walk him every day, or he'll have way too much energy. 🐱 : I can imagine! It looks like they're getting along pretty well, though. 🐶 Him: Yeah! Maybe they can meet again sometime. 🐱 : Haha, sure! Maybe next time she'll be less nervous around him.
💊 Describing Cold Symptoms at a Pharmacy #5
💊 Describing Cold Symptoms at a Pharmacy #5 👩 You: Hi. I think I have a cold. Could you recommend some medicine? 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: Sure. What symptoms do you have? 👩 You: I've been sick for about four or five days. I have a sore throat, especially when I wake up. 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: I see. Do you have a cough? 👩 You: Yes. I cough mostly at night, and I have some phlegm in the morning. 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: Do you have a fever or a runny nose? 👩 You: No, I don't have a fever. My nose is a little stuffy sometimes, though. 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: Have you taken any medicine so far? 👩 You: Yes. I've been taking some cold medicine at home for the past few days. 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: Did it help at all? 👩 You: A little, but I'm still not getting better. 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: Okay. I'll give you something for your sore throat, cough, and phlegm. 👩 You: How often should I take it? 🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacist: Take it three times a day after meals. 👩 You: Okay. Thank you!
🍽️ English in Real Life #04
🍽️ English in Real Life #04 Trying Mongolian Food with a Friend 🇻🇳 You: Wow, everything looks so good! What should I try first? 🇲🇳 Friend: You should try khuushuur. It's one of my favorite Mongolian dishes. 🇻🇳 You: Oh, this one? What's inside it? 🇲🇳 Friend: It's basically fried dough filled with minced meat, usually beef or mutton. 🇻🇳 You: So it's kind of like a fried dumpling? 🇲🇳 Friend: Yeah, pretty much! But it's bigger and the filling is quite juicy. 🇻🇳 You: Let me try it… Oh wow, it's really good! The outside is so crispy. 🇲🇳 Friend: Right? We eat it a lot in Mongolia, especially during Naadam Festival. 🇻🇳 You: What do you usually eat it with? Is there any sauce? 🇲🇳 Friend: Not really. We usually just eat it as it is, sometimes with salad or pickles. 🇻🇳 You: I like it! It's a little greasy, but the meat is really flavorful. 🇲🇳 Friend: Mongolian food has a lot of meat. We don't use as many spices as some other countries do. 🇻🇳 You: That's quite different from Vietnamese food. We use a lot of herbs and sauces. 🇲🇳 Friend: Really? You'll have to take me to a Vietnamese restaurant next time! 🇻🇳 You: Definitely! Next time, it's my turn to introduce you to Vietnamese food.
English in Real Life #03
English in Real Life #03 Giving Directions to Namsan Tower 🗺🚇 👨 Tourist: Excuse me, do you know how to get to Namsan Tower? 👩 You: Sure. Let me check the map for you. 👩 You: Okay, we're here right now, and Namsan Tower is over here. 👨 Tourist: Oh, I see. Can I get there by subway? 👩 You: Yes. First, go to this subway station and take Line 4. 👨 Tourist: Which direction should I take? 👩 You: Take the train toward Myeongdong and get off at Myeongdong Station. 👨 Tourist: Okay. Which exit should I use? 👩 You: Take Exit 3. When you come out, you'll see a bus stop nearby. 👨 Tourist: Do I need to take a bus from there? 👩 You: Yes. Take the bus that goes up to Namsan. 👨 Tourist: Where should I get off? 👩 You: Get off at the Namsan Tower stop. You can check it on your phone, too. 👨 Tourist: Is it far from the bus stop? 👩 You: No, it's just a short walk from there.
🧴 At a Skincare Store: Looking for an Acne Treatment
🧴 At a Skincare Store: Looking for an Acne Treatment 👩 Customer: Excuse me. Could you help me find something for my acne? 🧑 Staff: Of course! What type of skin do you have? 👩 Customer: I have oily, acne-prone skin, and it's also quite sensitive. 🧑 Staff: I see. Do you usually get pimples all over your face or only in certain areas? 👩 Customer: Mostly on my chin and forehead. I've been breaking out a lot lately. 🧑 Staff: Then I'd recommend this one. It's made for acne-prone and sensitive skin. 👩 Customer: Does it help with redness as well? 🧑 Staff: Yes. It helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness. 👩 Customer: Great. Will it make my skin dry? 🧑 Staff: It can be a little drying, so I'd recommend using a moisturizer afterward. 👩 Customer: I see. How often should I use it? 🧑 Staff: Start with once a day and see how your skin reacts. 👩 Customer: And should I apply it all over my face or just on the pimples? 🧑 Staff: Just apply a small amount to the affected areas. 👩 Customer: Okay, that sounds good. I'll take this one. Thank you!
🛍️ SHOPPING - Buying Clothes
🛍️ SHOPPING - Buying Clothes 👩 Customer: Excuse me, I'm looking for a jacket. 🧑 Staff: Sure! What kind of jacket are you looking for? 👩 Customer: Something simple. Do you have this one in black? 🧑 Staff: Yes, we do. What size are you? 👩 Customer: Usually a small. Can I try it on? 🧑 Staff: Of course. The fitting room is over there. 👩 Customer: Thanks! Hmm… I think it's a little too tight. Do you have a medium? 🧑 Staff: Let me check. Yes, here you go! 👩 Customer: This one fits much better. How much is it? 🧑 Staff: It's $60, but it's 20% off today. 👩 Customer: Oh, great! I'll take it. 🧑 Staff: Perfect. Would you like to pay by cash or card? 👩 Customer: By card, please. 🧑 Staff: Sure. Please tap your card here. 👩 Customer: Thank you!