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 Conversation Lesson
46 - May I Borrow That?
(Beginner -
Conversation, Listening, Reading)
In this lesson Anna finds out it's Marsha's birthday.
She wants to give her a present. But she does not have
much money. What will she do? |
Lesson Video
Watch the video and then do the activities on this page. |
Video Script
Anna: Have a nice day at work Marsha!
Marsha: You too, Anna. Oh, wait. Do you have pen and paper I can borrow?
Anna: Of course.
Marsha: We are meeting at this restaurant tonight.
Anna: What is happening tonight?
Marsha: Today is my birthday. We are celebrating at 7pm tonight. Did you forget?
Anna: Sorry, Marsha! I gotta go! See you later!
Marsha: Don't forget! Tonight … 7pm!
Anna: I forgot Marsha’s birthday! And I don’t get my paycheck until next week. I
know. I'll make her a gift. I’ll just have to borrow a couple of things.
Anna: Amelia, may I borrow your stapler?
Amelia: Sure. I can lend you my stapler, Anna. But please return it. It’s my
favorite stapler.
Anna: You can trust me. I understand. One time, I loaned my stapler to the wrong
person.
Anna: Thanks, Amelia.
Amelia: Don’t mention it. Bye, stapler!
Anna: Jonathan! Can I borrow your scissors?
Jonathan: Oh! Hi, Anna! What’re you doing?
Anna: Can I borrow your scissors? Sorry to bother you.
Jonathan: Yes, I can lend them to you, but you must return them. These scissors
-- they are the sharpest scissors in the office. Watch.
Anna: Wow, those are sharp. I will be very careful.
Jonathan: Okay.
Anna: And I’ll bring them back tomorrow.
Jonathan: Good.
Anna: Thank you.
Jonathan: You're welcome.
Anna: Happy Birthday, Marsha! (gives Marsha a gift)
Marsha: Thanks, Anna! I love birthday gifts! Anna, it is … interesting. What is
it?
Anna: Well, I know you love hats. And you need office supplies. So, this is your
own office supply hat!
Marsha: Wow! That is a lot of office supplies!
Anna: Many people loaned or shared their supplies with me. Some people really
love their office supplies. It has paper, pens, tape, erasers, rubber bands,
binder clips, paper clips, and a light!
Marsha: What is the balloon for?
Anna: The balloon will help your friends find you. Let’s try it! You get a seat
in the restaurant - I will find you!
Anna: Sometimes all the money in the world can’t buy the perfect gift. Until
next time! |
Listening
Now practice listening to only the audio portion of the conversation. |
Speaking
In this video, learn how to say the new words. Then learn how to talk about
borrowing or lending. |
Pronunciation
Use this video to practice the pronunciation of words that end with an "r" sound
in American English. |
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New Words |
- borrow -
v. to take and use (something that belongs to
someone else) for a period of time before returning it
- bring back -
phrasal verb. to return with (something or
someone)
- celebrate -
v. to do something special or enjoyable for
an important event, occasion or holiday
- gift -
n. something that is given to another person
- lend -
v. to give (something) to (someone) to be used
for a period of time and then returned
- loan -
v. to give (something) to (someone) for a period
of time
- mention -
v. to talk or write about something or someone
in a brief way
- don't mention it - used to
answer someone who has just thanked you for something
- paycheck -
n. the money that you regularly earn
- sharp -
adj. having a thin edge that is able to cut
things
- supplies -
n. [plural] : things (such as food,
equipment, fuel, and so on) that are needed for a
particular purpose
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 Activity
In this lesson, Anna makes a gift for her friend Marsha.
Did you ever make a gift for a friend or a family
member? What was it? How did you make it? Write about it
in the Facebook Comments section below. Then practice
talking about borrowing and lending office supplies.
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Conversation
Lessons
Study all 52 English conversation lessons. Let's Learn
English conversation lessons each with a conversation
video, a video script, audio listening practice, video
speaking practice, video pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
These
lessons are for beginners. |
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Source:
Voice of America |
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