Allegedly... The Washington Post, the American newspaper, has lost some 500,000 subscribers over the last two years. The things are getting worse and the management have decided to act. They called a big meeting of all employees in one of the town halls and the CEO of the newspaper explained to them that they will … Continue reading L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
L-1: Dialogues 21
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ey0OU0L4MBkTJOhMvhGLv?si=U-BZUpwrQiuWqYWDQkbDIg 'Could you show me that T-shirt, please?' 'Which one? This one?' 'No, not that one. The one next to it.' 'This one?' 'Yes, that's the one.' 'Here you go.' 'Thank you. I just want to touch the material.' 'I understand. No problem. Have a look. Do you like it?' 'Yes, I do. It looks … Continue reading L-1: Dialogues 21
L-1: Shop in the Jungle
Pedro had a little shop in a small village in the middle of the jungle. Most people went to his shop and bought things which they needed. They liked Pedro because he always brought fresh goods to their village and he had fair price. The things in his shop were not cheap, but they were … Continue reading L-1: Shop in the Jungle
L-3: In the Library
Today was Jake's study day. He never worked on Friday. He took the opportunity, which his company offered to him for his good work. The management agreed for him to use every Friday to study for his projects. Jake didn't like to use the internet. Yes, he was a bit old fashioned, but on top … Continue reading L-3: In the Library
L-1: Dialogues 20
https://open.spotify.com/episode/21y0XaDQwNvccYAKhmQnW6?si=8oDZwJj9R-mtFxaJdg5lfg 'What are they building here?' 'I don't know exactly. I think it will be a new shopping centre.' 'Another shopping centre! They built one shopping centre last year! And it is not far from here.' 'I know.' 'Who goes there? Everybody says that people don't have money.' 'Yes, I know. I hear it all … Continue reading L-1: Dialogues 20
L-2: Dialogues 14
'Is Lucy here?' 'No, not right now.' 'But she should be at work. Where is she?' 'She is at work. I talked to her 5 minutes ago.' 'OK, could you ask her to come to me when you see her again?' 'Sure, I can do that. And if there is anything that I can help … Continue reading L-2: Dialogues 14
L-1: At the Chrismas Market
Mark and his two friends decided to meet at the Christmas Market in their city. They were good friends, but they all had different jobs. And they finished at different time. And they lived at different parts of the city. So, they didn't meet too often. And that was the reason why they decided to … Continue reading L-1: At the Chrismas Market
L-2: Python Attacked 5-year-old Boy
Allegedly... Somewhere in Australia, a five-year old boy was walking along the swimming pool near their family house, when he was attacked by a huge snake - python. The snake was about 3 metres long and he bit the boy and turned around his leg. Then they both fell into the water in the swimming … Continue reading L-2: Python Attacked 5-year-old Boy
L-2: Driving Around
It was getting dark and people were on their way home from work. The streets were quickly getting empty and the traffic on the roads was disappearing fast as well. Nights in this part of the city could be dangerous, and everybody knew it. 'So, where are we going?' asked Matt after a while. He … Continue reading L-2: Driving Around
L-1: Dialogues 19
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H1nfXtUmptXitGdAPOk6J?si=pkGmSLbBTOmQ1DMzreZ-8A 'Did you say something?' 'No, I didn't say anything. I am reading now. Did you hear something?' 'Yes, I think I heard something. I thought that someone said something. Probably, I only imagined it.' 'Probably. I didn't say anything and there is nobody else here.' 'Yes, I know. I am sorry. I didn't want … Continue reading L-1: Dialogues 19
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