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Jack: Excuse me, are you Michelle Brown?
Michelle: Yes, it’s me. Sorry, I don’t know you.
Jack: I’m Jack, Jack White. We went to high school together in Toronto. I used to play on the football team.
Michelle: Oh, Jack. I remember you know. You were the team captain. It’s been years! I never thought we’d see each other again here. How are you?
Jack: I’m doing OK, thanks. It’s so nice to see you again after all that time. Do you live in this area?
Michelle: Yes I do. My husband works here, and I own a little shop at the mall.
Jack: That’s nice. What do you sell?
Michelle: I sell computer games.
Jack: Interesting. I remember you used to be very good at those games. It’s nice to do something you love.
Michelle: Thanks. How about you? Do you live here?
Jack: No. I’m just here on business for a few days. I’m in sales too. I sell tools.
Michelle: I have to run now, but if you happen to go to the mall, drop by and see me, my shop is on the second floor, it’s called Games Unlimited. Maybe I can take a break and we’ll go have a cup of coffee together to catch up on old times.
Jack: As a matter of fact, I have a client to see at the mall this afternoon. Would you be free around 3 PM?
Michelle: Yes, I have an employee who can look after the store for a while.
Jack: Great, see you around 3 then.
Michelle: OK. Looking forward to it. See you later.
Jack: Looking forward to it too. Bye now.
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Unit starts at 10:05
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:
Al: Bob, isn’t that Michelle?
Bob: Michelle who?
Al: Michelle Laven. We all went to school together.
Al: Here she comes. Hi. Hey, Michelle.
Michelle: Hi, how can I help you?
Al: It’s me, Al. We went to school together.
Michelle: Right, Al. And… Oh my God, Bob Wieldy! Bob, I haven’t seen you in years! How are you?
Bob: I’m fine, and you?
Michelle: I miss you so much!
Bob: Thank you.
Michelle: I thought I’d never see you again.
Bob: Some surprise!
Michelle: Oh! You bet! How’s your life? Are you married?
Bob: No, I’m not married yet.
Michelle: So you’re single then?
Bob: Free and single. How about you? Are you working?
Michelle: Yeah. I have a shop at the mall.
Bob: Really, what do you sell?
Michelle: Well, it’s a mobile phone shop. So I sell phones and accessories, at the mall.
Al: Hey, Bob and I are going to see a movie at the mall today.
Michelle: Interesting! Anyway.
Al: And Bob is going to buy a mobile phone today.
Michelle: Really, well then you can come to my shop.
Al: What’s your shop called?
Michelle: It’s called “Ring me”.
Al: I know that shop.
Bob: Where is it?
Michelle: It’s on the third floor, at the mall.
Al: OK.
Michelle: Well, OK, I’m sorry but I have to go now. I hope to see you later Bobby. Bye.
NEW EXPRESSIONS
I have to run: I have to go.
Example: It’s been nice talking to you, but I have to run. I have an appointment in 15 minutes.
If you happen to go by the mall: If you go to the mall for other reasons.
Example: I don’t know what your plans are for this afternoon, but if you happen to be free, we can go have a coffee together.
Catch up on old times: Talk about things in our past that we have not had the occasion to talk about until now.
Example: We have not seen each other in 20 years. We need to sit down and catch up on old times. We’ll have so many memories together.
As a matter of fact: In reality.
Example: Do you like the movie that just came out? Yes, very much, as a matter of fact, I went to see it yesterday.
Look after: Take care of.
Example: Could you look after the kids this weekend. I have to work overtime.
Looking forward to it: Expecting it with pleasure.
Example: Thank you for inviting me to your home. I’m looking forward to meeting your beautiful family.
VOCABULARY SELF-TEST
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Play the role of Michelle in the text, using your own words.