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And Karasuma. I'm Going To The Bank. What Are You Doing?: Shijo
And Karasuma. I'm Going To The Bank. What Are You Doing?: Shijo
It is getting late.
I am feeling tired.
I am sitting
He is sitting.
She is sitting.
We are sitting.
Do not confuse Present Continuous Tense (I am sitting) with Present Simple Tense (I sit).
I sit
You sit.
He sits.
She sits.
It sits.
We sit.
They sit.
Present Continuous tense in a Real Conversation 1
Listen for these phrases in a real conversation at this link: 1. Meditation and Addiction
I am studying.
Are you studying?
I am doing research.
They are teaching
They are finding
2. Copenhagen is in Denmark.
they are sitting by the lake they are not sitting by the lake
they are going hard against them they are being easy on them
2. Mark is Late
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Mark White and Hiromi Campbell; cafe ambient sound file
cafe_girona by elmomo at Freesound.
4. On the Flight
Immigration Officer: Could I have your passport and arrival card, please?
Hiromi: Sure, here you are.
Immigration Officer: Whats the purpose of your visit?
Hiromi: Tourism. I just came to have a look around.
Immigration Officer: How long do you plan to stay?
Hiromi: I can only stay for ten days.
Immigration Officer: You dont intend to work, do you?
Hiromi: No, I just want to travel around and see the sights.
Immigration Officer: Very good. Here you are. Enjoy your stay.
Hiromi: Thanks very much. Bye
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Kullapart Ratphibull and Hiromi Campbell; airport ambient
sound clipped from newark.mp3 by D. Jean Hester at Opsound. Visit Hesters site.
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Cherie Campbell and Hiromi Campbell; city street ambient
sound clipped from street01.mp3 by schluppipuppie at The Freesound Project.
Nick: Excuse me, Im sorry to interrupt, but I heard your conversation. Youre going to Khaosan
Road and you want to save money?
Beth: Thats right.
Nick: Theres a new bus and it goes direct to Khaosan Road. It costs about 200 baht to take a taxi,
but it only costs about 70 baht on the bus.
Beth: I see. Thank you for telling us.
Nick: Youre welcome. The bus stop is at the front of the airport. Ill show you. Im going to Khaosan
Road too.
Beth: Ok. Lets go.
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Cherie Campbell and Aaron Campbell; city street ambient
sound clipped from street01.mp3 by schluppipuppie at The Freesound Project.
9. Comparing Prices
Hiromi: Wait a minute. I have an idea. Im going to Khaosan Road and youre going to Khaosan
Road and hes going there too. Were all going to the same place so why dont we share a taxi?
Beth: Yes, but he said its cheaper to take the bus. The taxi will cost about 200 baht but the bus will
only cost 70 baht.
Hiromi: Thats true, but we are three people. If we share a taxi then it will cost about 70 baht each.
Actually, it will cost less than 70 baht each.
Beth: Youre right. Thats a good idea. Lets do that!
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Hiromi Campbell and Cherie Campbell; city street ambient
sound clipped from street01.mp3 by schluppipuppie at The Freesound Project.
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Aaron Campbell and Aum; city street ambient sound
clipped from street01.mp3 by schluppipuppie at The Freesound Project.
Credits: written by Mark White; voices by Cherie Campbell and Hiromi Campbell; city street ambient
sound clipped from street01.mp3 by schluppipuppie at The Freesound Project.