Shopping & Daily Errands
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Grocery Shopping: Linda is looking for fresh tropical fruits (mangoes, pineapples, papayas) and goes through her shopping list, which includes essentials like toothpaste and shampoo.
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At the Supermarket: A customer asks for help finding "Rico" brand rice and canned salmon (located in Aisle 19).
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Books & Magazines: A mother and son look for romance novels, fashion magazines, and animal picture books.
Work & Technology
Daily Life & Transportation
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Traffic Jams: A child tells his mother how his school bus was stuck in a massive traffic jam.
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Waiting for the Bus: Two people discuss how the buses are always late while waiting for the next one, which is due in 10 minutes.
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Lost Phone: A funny dialogue where someone can't find their phone, only to eventually discover it inside the refrigerator!
Social Events & Hobbies
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Grandmother’s Birthday: Lucy helps her friend choose a gift for her grandmother's 80th birthday. They decide on a greeting card and warm socks.
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Party Planning: Friends organize a surprise party for Jack and decide to go bowling on Saturday afternoon.
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Movie Night: Mia and her friend plan to watch a detective movie at 7:00 PM, followed by burgers and popcorn.
Pets & Childcare
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Pet Care: A neighbor walks his large dog, Buster, explaining that while it's a lot of work, having a pet is very rewarding.
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Daycare: A mother drops off her son, Fred, at daycare for the first time. She discusses his allergies and nap schedule with the teacher.
Common English Idioms Explained
The video features a dedicated section on popular expressions:
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"Actions speak louder than words": What you do is more important than what you say.
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"Time flies": Time passes very quickly.
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"Don't put all your eggs in one basket": Do not depend on a single plan or person for success.
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"Break a leg": A way to wish someone good luck (especially before a performance).
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"When pigs fly": Something that will never happen.
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"Go the extra mile": To do more than what is expected of you.
