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The Flatmates episode 17 (including Video/ Vocabulary)



Episode 17: Booking tickets*
Agent:
Good morning, London Attractions.
Michal:
I'd like to book two tickets for next week. For River Boat cruise please.
Agent:
OK. When?
Michal:
Next Thuesday.
Agent:
Sorry?
Michal:
Thuesday.
Agent:
I'm sorry sir, is that Tuesday the first or Thursday the third?
Michal:
Thursday the third.
Agent:
Right, and what time would you like?
Michal:
In an evening.
Agent:
Because it's winter, the last trip is at 7.00. Is that OK?
Michal:
Yes thanks.
Agent:
OK, just let me put you on hold for a moment please.

Vocabulary:

attractions (n.) -  something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do

 to book (v.) - to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time

 cruise (n.) - a journey on a boat or ship to a number of places as a vacation

right (adj.) -  used for emphasis at the beginning of a statement like O.K.


last  (adj.) - coming after all others in time, order, or importance, belonging to the final part of something

trip   (n.) - a journey to a place

to put someone on hold (phr.) - to ask a phone caller to wait (usually music is played while s/he is waiting).

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