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Introducing Yourself
Anna is nervous on her first day at a new school. She meets Tom, who asks her name, age, and hobbies. When the teacher asks Anna to introduce herself to the class, she tells everyone she is from Berlin and likes reading and drawing. The class welcomes her warmly, and Anna sits next to her new friend Tom.
Apologizing for Being Late
Tom is late for a meeting with his friend Sarah at a coffee shop. He takes the bus but gets stuck in traffic. He sends a message to apologize, and Sarah tells him not to worry. When Tom arrives, he apologizes again. Sarah is understanding and has already ordered coffee. They enjoy their time together and Tom promises to be on time next time.
Asking the Time
Anna is new in the city and needs to catch a bus. She asks strangers for the time because her phone is dead. She learns useful phrases for asking and telling the time while getting to the bus stop on time.
Parent and Child
A mother and daughter share a morning conversation at the kitchen table. The daughter talks about school and her dream of becoming a doctor. The mother listens with love and offers to help with homework. They share a warm hug before the daughter leaves for school.
Thanking Someone
Anna receives help from a kind stranger at the supermarket and learns different ways to say thank you. Later, she practices gratitude again at a café when a waiter is helpful.
Boss and Employee
Lisa is called into her boss Mr. Johnson's office, initially nervous about why she was summoned. She learns that her recent marketing report was excellent and is surprised when Mr. Johnson offers her a promotion to team leader with a twenty percent raise. After taking time to consider and discussing with her husband, Lisa accepts the position and looks forward to her new role.
Asking for Permission
Maria learns different ways to ask for permission in everyday situations. She asks her mother to go to a party, her teacher to use the bathroom, her manager to leave work early, and practices polite requests with friends.
Asking for Advice
Emma receives a job offer in another city and seeks advice from her mother. They discuss her fears about change, her relationship with Tom, and the importance of following your heart. With her mother's wisdom and Tom's support, Emma decides to take the chance on her new adventure.
Making an Excuse
Tom oversleeps and arrives late to work. When his boss asks why, he makes up a story about a highway accident. His boss quickly catches the lie and asks for the real reason. Tom admits he overslept, and his boss appreciates his honesty. His coworker Lisa reminds him that telling the truth from the start is always better than making excuses.
Interview Questions
Sarah attends a job interview for a marketing manager position. She answers questions about her experience, strengths, weaknesses, and career goals. The interview goes well, and she receives a job offer at the end of the week.
Complaining About Service
Sarah visits a new Italian restaurant where everything goes wrong: her reservation is lost, she gets the wrong table and wine, and waits over an hour for food. After complaining to the manager, who handles the situation professionally with apologies and compensation, Sarah decides to give the restaurant another chance.
Movie Night
Emma invites her friend Tom over for movie night on Friday. Tom brings popcorn and candy. They choose an action movie about a hero who saves the city. They enjoy watching the exciting movie together and plan to do it again next week.
Game Night
The Miller family has game night every Friday. Mom prepares snacks while Dad brings out the board games. Emma, who is ten, wants to play the animal game, while her eight-year-old brother Tom wants the car racing game. Dad suggests they play both. Emma wins the animal game with her blue dolphin piece, and Tom wins the car racing game. Everyone laughs and enjoys their time together.
Theme Park Adventure
The Miller family spends an exciting day at a theme park. They ride the roller coaster, go on a water ride, visit a haunted house, and try the bumper cars. The children buy souvenirs, and the day ends perfectly with a fireworks show before they head home.
At the Concert
Lisa and Emma attend a concert by their favorite band. They arrive early, wait in a long line, and find their seats near the stage. The band performs for hours with amazing music, lights, and a guitar solo. Lisa sings along while Emma dances. The concert is unforgettable, and both friends agree it was the best night ever.
Karaoke Night
Lisa, who has never sung in public, is invited by her friends to a karaoke night. Despite being nervous, she goes to the bar with Maria and meets Tom and Emma there. After watching her friends perform confidently, Lisa finally takes the stage. She chooses her favorite childhood song and overcomes her fear. The crowd loves her performance, and Lisa discovers a new passion for karaoke. From that night on, she becomes a regular at the karaoke bar.
The Escape Room
Anna and her friends Tom, Maria, and David visit an escape room for the first time. They work together to solve puzzles and find clues in a detective-themed room. With teamwork and clever thinking, they escape with just three minutes left and celebrate their success at a café.
The Museum Visit
Sofia visits an art museum for the first time with her friend Emma. She discovers landscape paintings, portraits, and modern art, learning that art is about feelings. After spending the whole day exploring, she leaves with a poster and new appreciation for museums.