English Nouns, Part 3: Counters — Video Conversation

Learn how to use non-count nouns with this video conversation

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Lesson Transcript

In this lesson, you'll listen to a dialogue with the text.

Second, you'll review the key vocabulary followed by the English translations.

And finally, you'll review the dialogue with the text again to master what you learned.

First, listen to the dialogue with the text on the screen.

Hey, David. We'll be landing in Dallas soon. More warm weather for you.

Thanks, Ashley. But we're not even getting off the plane in Dallas.

We're just making a connection to Houston.

I know. But you get to stand by the door this time saying goodbye to the passengers.

You'll be able to feel the nice warm Dallas air.

Hey, thanks. I'm moving up.

Just a piece of advice, though. Make sure to have a glass of water nearby.

You'll need it after saying goodbye. And thanks for flying with us 300 times.

Now you'll hear the key vocabulary followed by the English translation.

Hundred

Cardinal number

Passengers

A traveler on a public or private trip that isn't the driver.

Glass

The amount of drink contained in a glass.

Feel

To be aware of something.

Air

The invisible gas surrounding the Earth.

Able

Having the power, skill, ability, or opportunity to do something.

Stand

Have or maintain an upright position.

Weather forecast

Prediction of the weather for the near future.

Connecting

Bringing together or into contact so that a link is established.

Goodbye.

Said when parting.

Finally, let's review the dialogue again. See if you can understand more this time.