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INTRODUCTION
Michael: At a Concert.
Michael: Hi everyone, I'm Michael.
Alisha: And I'm Alisha.
Michael: In this lesson, you'll learn how to post and leave comments in English about a concert. Chris goes to a concert, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:
Alisha: "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time! I can't wait!"
Michael: Listen to a reading of the post and the comments that follow.
DIALOGUE
(clicking sound)
[Michael] Chris: "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time! I can't wait!"
(clicking sound)
[Alisha] Jennifer: "Have fun, you deserve it!"
[Alisha] Gloria: "What kind of concert is it?"
[Michael] Rick: "Watch out for the drunk crowd!"
[Michael] Alex: "I would never line up for something for two hours!"
POST
Michael: Listen again to Chris's post.
Alisha: (SLOW) "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time! I can't wait!"
Alisha: (Regular) "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time! I can't wait!"
Michael: Let's break this down.
Alisha: First is the expression "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time!"
Michael: "In line" means being in a row or a queue, waiting to proceed. But in other contexts it can also mean "balanced; in harmony." Listen again.
Alisha: (SLOW) "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time!" (REGULAR) "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time!"
Michael: Then comes the phrase...
Alisha: "I can't wait!"
Michael: An expression that is used when someone is excited about something. It can be used independently or another part can be added. For example: "I can't wait till the holidays!" Listen again.
Alisha: (SLOW) "I can't wait!" (REGULAR) "I can't wait!"
Michael: All together...
Alisha: "Been standing in line for two hours, but it's almost time! I can't wait!"
COMMENTS
Michael: In response, Chris's friends leave some comments.
Michael: His girlfriend, Jennifer, says...
Alisha: (SLOW) "Have fun, you deserve it!" (REGULAR) "Have fun, you deserve it!"
[Pause]
Alisha: "Have fun, you deserve it!"
Michael: Use this expression to show you are feeling affectionate.
Michael: His neighbor, Gloria, says...
Alisha: (SLOW) "What kind of concert is it?" (REGULAR) "What kind of concert is it?"
[Pause]
Alisha: "What kind of concert is it?"
Michael: Use this expression to show you are feeling curious about what the person is talking about.
Michael: His college friend, Rick, says...
Alisha: (SLOW) "Watch out for the drunk crowd!" (REGULAR) "Watch out for the drunk crowd!"
[Pause]
Alisha: "Watch out for the drunk crowd!"
Michael: Use this expression to show you are being cheeky.
Michael: His nephew, Alex, says...
Alisha: (SLOW) "I would never line up for something for two hours!" (REGULAR) "I would never line up for something for two hours!"
[Pause]
Alisha: "I would never line up for something for two hours!"
Michael: Use this expression to show you are being cynical.

Outro

Michael: Okay, that's all for this lesson. If a friend posted something about a concert, which phrase would you use? Leave us a comment letting us know. And we'll see you next time!
Alisha: Bye!

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