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.
Look at this blouse, Jess.
Wow, that's a nice color. It looks very pretty on you, Ashley.
Thank you. I really like it.
Are you going to buy it?
I think I am, but I wish it were on sale. It's a bit expensive.
Well, there's no sales tax in Portland. Is that considered on sale?
Ha! That sealed the deal. I'll buy it.
Now you'll hear the key vocabulary followed by the English translation.
blouse
A woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt.
blouse
blouse
Our second word is
color
The appearance something has because of the way it reflects light.
color
color
Next we have
pretty
visually pleasing
attractive
pretty
pretty
Next is
buy
to get something in exchange for money.
buy
buy
Our next word is
sale
The exchange of a commodity for money.
sale
sale
Next we have
tax
compulsory contribution to state revenue.
tax
tax
Next is
considered
thought carefully about
considered
considered
Next is
sealed
The state of being joined or rendered impervious.
sealed
sealed
And our last word is
deal
Agreement or transaction between people.
deal
deal
Finally, let's review the dialogue again. See if you can understand more this time.
Look at this blouse, Jess!
Wow, that's a nice color. It looks very pretty on you, Ashley.
Thank you. I really like it.
Are you going to buy it?
I think I am, but I wish it were on sale. It's a bit expensive.
Well, there's no sales tax in Portland. Is that considered on sale?
Ha! That sealed the deal. I'll buy it.
This is the end of the lesson.

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