Let's talk 3

LET’S TALK 1
5A-1B1
And it’s cheaper here than at home.
No. I don’t know.
Uh, once you calculate the exchange rate,
it may not be as cheap as you think.
Oh, I guess you’re right.
5A-1B1
Oh, here, smell this.
Oh, that’s really nice.
Is-Is that for Rachel?
Because we really should get her something special.
Yeah, she’ll like this, I’m sure.
The bottle is pretty, too. Um... Excuse me.
5A-1B1
Yes? We’d like this, please.
Sure. Is that all? Uh... Yeah.
OK. May I see your boarding pass, please?
Yes, here it is. Um... Do you need ...?
5A-1B2
Is this the right floor?
I think electronic goods are on the fifth floor.
Oh, this is the fifth floor. Look.
Oh. You know, you could get lost in this place.
5A-1B2
Uh, do you know which one you’re looking for?
Yes, there’s a new small one
that you can use to record your voice.
Some of the very small ones only play back.
5A-1B2
Oh, is this it? MD 44?
Yes! Oh, and look, it’s on sale.
I’m going to get one.
Well, lucky you! Now all you need are some batteries, maybe an adaptor.
5A-1B3
OK, and these over here are nice,
and they’re half price today.
Oh, yeah, they are nice,
but you know what? I was looking for a black pair.
Black pair, OK, let’s see. ... Oh, here.
5A-1B3
These will keep your hands warm,
and they go very nicely with your coat.
Oh, yeah, you’re right.
Um, yeah, they... they fit OK, too.
And they’re very warm
5A-1B3
— my fingers feel warmer already.
Well, they’re a hundred percent wool.
Oh, great. Um, are these half price, too?
Yes they are, and today’s price is only seven dollars and fifty cents…
5A-1B4
Are you sure it’s real leather?
Yeah, it must be. Feel it.
Oh, it is. Hey, how do you think it looks?
It looks good.
And the sleeves are just the right length for you.
5A-1B4
Go ahead, zip it up. Well?
Oh, very stylish.
And, you know, it doesn’t matter that it’s used
because leather looks much nicer when it’s older.
Hm, yeah, a new one like this would cost an arm and a leg.
5A-1B4
You know, I think I’ll get it.
Um... Could you lend me a few bucks?
I’m a little short this week. I should have seen this coming. Really, I …
5A-2B1
First, Danielle.
Uh... Hi, can I ask you some questions?
Sure, go ahead.
Great. Um... First, what’s your name?
My name’s Danielle.
5A-2B1
And how old are you?
I’m twenty-eight.
And what do you do?
I’m an artist.
Where do you live?
Well, I... I live in Paris.
5A-2B1
I’m here on vacation.
Great. So, uh... where did you buy the clothes you’re wearing today?
And, if you don’t mind, how much did they cost?
Hmm, let’s see. These earrings I got in an outdoor market
— they were twelve dollars.
5A-2B1
And this skirt came from a thrift store,
and it only cost eighteen dollars, I think.
Oh, you look great — I love the earrings.
Can you describe your personal style?
Yeah. I guess... um... “low budget, high style.” Thanks.
5A-2B2
Next, Kenji.
Hi, uh... do you mind if I ask you some questions?
No, uh... go ahead.
OK. Uh, what’s your name?
My name’s Kenji.
Uh-huh. How old are you?
5A-2B2
Well, I’m... uh... nineteen.
And what do you do?
Well, I... I’m in college. I’m a student.
Great. Where do you live?
I live right here in New York City.
5A-2B2
Could you tell me, where did you buy the clothes you’re wearing today?
Um... Well, uh, this T-shirt came from a thrift store,
and it cost nine dollars.
And these cool pants, well, they’re from a mall store
5A-2B2
- they were twenty-seven dollars.
Could you describe your personal style?
Um... Yeah, I guess... uh... “different.”
Thanks, Kenji.
5A-2B3
Finally, Lindsay.
Hi, uh... can I ask you a few questions?
Sure, I suppose.
Thanks. Uh... First, what’s your name?
My name’s Lindsay.
Uh-huh. And how old are you?
5A-2B3
I’m twenty-six years old.
And what do you do?
I’m a singer. I sing in a country-and-western band.
Wow, interesting. And where do you live?
I live in Melbourne, that’s in Australia.
5A-2B3
My band’s performing here in town tonight.
Oh, that’s great.
Where did you buy the clothes you’re wearing today?
And how much did you spend, if you don’t mind my asking?
5A-2B3
let’s see, my clothes, ... OK.
This blouse came from a department store,
and it was fifty-five dollars.
This cowboy hat came from a small store in Melbourne
5A-2B3
and cost a hundred and twenty dollars.
Kind of expensive, but I think it’s great.
Yeah, it really suits you.
Could you describe your personal style?
5A-2B3
My personal style?
I don’t know, I... I guess... “city meets country,” that’s my style.
Thanks, Lindsay. Oh, and... uh... good luck tonight!
Oh, thank you!
5B-1B1
Most of us have to save money
- we can’t just spend, spend, spend.
But different people save money in different ways.
We’re going to talk to three people to see what they do.
5B-1B1
Excuse me, what’s your name?
Uh, I’m Rob.
Hi, Rob. Rob, do you try to save money?
Sure, I’m a student.
I have to save money.
5B-1B1
Well, how do you save money?
Well, I... I try not to shop in... in department stores or malls,
except, you know, when things are on sale.
And I usually buy clothes only if they’re on sale.
5B-1B1
I never pay full price.
And, you know, I really like shopping in outdoor markets
- you can usually find some... some real bargains there.
OK, thanks very much, Rob.
5B-1B2
How about you? Uh, oh, me?
Yes, hi. Can you tell us your name?
Uh... Hi. Yeah, uh... I’m Kathy.
Hi, Kathy. Now, do you try to save money?
5B-1B2
Yeah, of course. See, I’m not really interested in having,
like, the very latest or the most fashionable things.
But, well, I... I think I still look pretty good, don’t you?
Oh, yes, you look very good, actually.
5B-1B2
Thanks. Well, see, some of my clothes are used,
like these jeans and, well, also my shirt.
Really? Yeah, I bought them at a thrift store.
Oh! I bought my shoes in a regular store, but they were on sale. Great!
5B-1B2
And also, I... I don’t own a car,
so if I need one for a weekend, I just rent one.
I can’t really even afford to buy a used one.
Oh, well, thank you very much, Kathy.
5B-1B3
And you, sir? Who, me?
Yes, hi, what’s your name? Hi, I... I’m Cliff.
Cliff... now, you try to save money, too, don’t you?
Oh sure, and the best way to do that is not to pay people to fix things for you.
5B-1B3
What do you mean, Cliff?
Well, I try to fix things for myself,
like fix my car or... or repair things around the house. Oh!
And before I go grocery shopping,
I cut coupons out of the newspaper.
5B-1B3
That way, I can save a lot of money on food and, you know, household things.
I also look for things that are on sale.
You can save a lot of money that way, too.
Well, thank you very much, Cliff.