Shadowing Practice: Rent a Room and a Motorbike | Real English Conversations | A1–B1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today's episode is a big one.
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We are talking about two things that many people need in real life.
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What if you move to a new city, need a place to stay?
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Today, we are going to teach you how to rent a room and how to rent a motorbike in English.
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You are going to learn real conversations you can use today.
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Welcome back to Daily English Talk, the channel where you learn real English every single day.
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Yes, and if this is your first time here, welcome to the family.
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We are so happy you found us.
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Today's episode is a big one.
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We are talking about two things that many people need in real life.
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What if you move to a new city or go on a trip and you need a place to stay?
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Or what if you want to explore the streets fast and free?
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Today, we are going to teach you how to rent a room and how to rent a motorbike in English.
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You are going to learn real words, real sentences, and real conversations you can use today!
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So take a deep breath, relax, and let's go.
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But before we start, we have a question for you.
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Yes!
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Here is your question for today.
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Have you ever rented a room or a motorbike?
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Or is it something you want to do someday?
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Write your answer in the comments right now.
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Tell us, where was it?
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How was the experience?
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And we will read your answers at the end of the video and share our own stories, too.
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Don't be shy.
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Write in English.
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We are all learning together.
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Okay, Tom, I need your help.
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I have a funny story.
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Oh yeah?
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What happened?
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So last year I went to a small beach town and I needed to find a room to stay.
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I had no plan.
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Zero.
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No plan?
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Lily!
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I know, I know.
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So I walked into a small guest house and I said, "Do you have a room available?" And what did they say?
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The lady smiled and said, "Yes, we have one room left.
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Would you like to see it?" Oh, perfect timing.
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But then I also wanted to explore the town, so I asked the same lady,
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"Is there a place to rent a motorbike near here?" Smart!
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You needed wheels.
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She pointed outside and said, "My son rents motorbikes.
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He is right across the street." No way!
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That is so lucky!
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So I rented the room and the motorbike from the same family, and it was the best trip of my life.
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That is honestly the most beautiful travel story.
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I love it.
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The key?
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Knowing the right words in English.
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That is what saved me.
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And today, those words are going to save you too.
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Let's get into it.
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Okay, let's talk about something really important before our vocabulary: grammar time!
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Don't worry, it is simple and very useful.
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Perfect!
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When we rent something, we use this structure: I would like to rent a… Or, do you have a...
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available.
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Or, "How much is it per day?" or "per night?" These three sentences will help you in so many situations: a hotel,
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a car, a bicycle, a motorbike, anything!
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Let's hear them together.
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Repeat after Lily.
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I would like to rent a room.
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Thank you.
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Do you have a motorbike available?
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How much is it per day?
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Perfect!
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You are already speaking English like a pro!
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Now let's go deeper.
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Let's learn all the words you need.
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Let's start with renting a room.
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Here are your key words.
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The first word is available.
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A -V -A -I -L -A -B -L -E.
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Available.
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Available means you can have it, or it is free to use.
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You walk into a guest house and you say, "Do you have a room available tonight?" I once went to a hotel and asked,
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"Is the pool available?" The man looked at me and said, "Sir, the pool is closed.
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It has frogs in it." Frogs in a hotel pool seven frogs I counted my goodness
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so the pool was not available definitely not available remember available means free and ready to use word number two deposit
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D -E -P -O -S -I -T, deposit.
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A deposit is money you pay first, before you use something, and you get it back later when you return the room or motorbike.
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The landlord might say, "We need a deposit of $50." I remember my first time renting an apartment.
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The landlord said, "The deposit is two months' rent." Two months?
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I almost fell off my chair, but that is normal for apartments in many cities.
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So always ask, "How much is the deposit?" Word three: Landlord, that is a man.
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Landlady, that is a woman.
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The landlord or landlady is the owner of the room or house.
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You pay them the rent.
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My landlord back in college?
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Oh, wow.
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He knocked on my door every single Sunday morning at 7 o 'clock with a big smile.
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Good morning.
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Just checking everything is okay.
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Every Sunday?
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Every single Sunday.
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That is both kind and terrifying.
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He was a very dedicated landlord.
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Your landlord or landlady is the person who owns the place.
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Treat them with respect.
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They hold your keys.
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Word four.
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Rent.
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R -E -N -T, rent.
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Rent is both a noun and a verb.
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You pay rent and you rent a room.
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As a noun, The rent is $300 per month.
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As a verb, I want to rent this room.
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And one very important question to remember: Does the rent include electricity and water?
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Always ask that.
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I forgot to ask once, and my first electricity bill was a disaster.
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How bad was it?
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I used the heater every night.
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I thought it was included.
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It was not included.
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Oh, Tom!
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I learned my lesson: always ask what is included in the rent.
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Word five.
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Furnished.
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F -U -R -N -I -S -H -E -D.
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Furnished.
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A furnished room has furniture inside.
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A bed, a table, chairs, maybe a wardrobe.
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An unfurnished room is empty.
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So you can ask, "Is the room furnished?" I once rented a room that the landlord called "fully furnished." Oh, nice.
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What was in it?
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A plastic chair.
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One plastic chair.
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That is not fully furnished.
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He said, "You have somewhere to sit.
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That is furniture." I cannot breathe.
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So always ask specifically, is there a bed, a wardrobe, a table?
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Don't assume.
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Amazing.
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Now let's talk about renting a motorbike.
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Are you ready?
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Vroom vroom, let's go.
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Vroom vroom, Tom, very professional.
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Word six.
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License.
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L -I -C -E -N -S -E.
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License.
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A license is an official document that says you are allowed to drive or ride.
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The rental shop will almost always ask, "Do you have a license?" So you can say, "Yes, I have an international driving license." Tom,
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have you ever rented a motorbike?
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Yes, in Thailand.
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And the man at the shop asked me, "Can you ride a motorbike?" And I said, very confidently, "Yes, of course." Could you ride?
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one time in a parking lot very slowly.
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Tom.
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But I figured it out.
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Eventually, after riding into a bush.
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Into a bush?
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The bush survived.
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So did I.
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It was fine.
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Always bring your license and maybe practice before you go.
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Word 7.
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Helmet.
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H -E -L -M -E -T.
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Helmet.
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A helmet protects your head when you ride.
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Always wear on.
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Non -negotiable.
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You can ask, does the rental include a helmet?
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Most places will give you one, but check that it fits well.
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I once got a helmet that was so big, it kept falling over my eyes while I was riding.
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What?
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How could you see?
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I looked ridiculous.
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Please tell me someone took a photo.
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My friend has the video.
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We do not speak about it.
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Oh, we need that video!
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Helmets are important.
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Find one that fits your head.
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Word 8: insurance i n s u r a n c e insurance insurance is a protection plan
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if there is an accident the insurance helps cover the cost Very important question to ask: Does the rental include insurance?
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This is so important.
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Many tourists forget to ask, and then if something happens, they have to pay a lot of money.
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Ask before you sign anything.
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Is there insurance included?
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If not, you can sometimes buy extra insurance.
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It is worth it for peace of mind.
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Word 9: Tank, as in a fuel tank, T -A -N -K.
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The tank holds the petrol, the fuel for the motorbike.
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When you rent, always check, is the tank full?
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And when you return the motorbike, they usually want the tank full again.
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This is very important.
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I once returned a motorbike with an almost empty tank.
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The rental man was not happy.
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What did he say?
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He crossed his arms and said very slowly, Sir.
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The tank.
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Just the tank?
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That was enough.
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I understood completely.
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I went and filled it immediately.
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Always return it with a full tank.
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It is respectful and avoids extra charges.
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And our final word in this section, scratch and damage.
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A scratch is a small mark on the surface.
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Damage is a bigger problem, a broken part, a dent, something that doesn't work.
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Before you take the motorbike, always check it carefully.
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Look for scratches, dents, anything broken.
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And if you find something, tell the rental shop immediately.
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You can say, "There is already a scratch here.
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Can we note that?" This protects you.
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If you don't say anything and there is already damage, they might blame you when you return it.
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Take photos.
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Take photos of the whole motorbike before you ride away.
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Front, back, sides.
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This is the golden rule of renting anything.
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Document everything before you use it.
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Okay, amazing work everyone!
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Now it is review time!
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We are going to practice five key words together.
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Repeat after us, nice and loud.
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Don't be shy.
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number one available do you have a room available Say it with me.
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Do you have a room available?
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Number 2: Deposit How much is the deposit? say it out loud, how much is the deposit?
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Number three, furnished.
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Is the room furnished?
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Let's go!
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Is the room furnished?
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Number 4.
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Helmet.
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Does the rental include a helmet?
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One more time, does the rental include a helmet?
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Number five, damage.
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Please note there is already a scratch here.
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Together, please note there is already a scratch here.
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You are doing so well.
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Seriously, save these sentences out loud every day and they will become automatic.
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Okay, let's do a quick summary of everything we learned today.
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When renting a room, remember to ask, "Do you have a room available?" How much is the rent per night or month?
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Is the room furnished?
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What is the deposit?
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Does the rent include electricity and water?
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And when renting a motorbike, always ask, "Do I need a license?" Does the rental include a helmet?
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Is there insurance included?
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Is the tank full?
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Can we note any existing scratches or damage?
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These questions will protect you, save you money, and help you communicate clearly in English.
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You now have real tools for real situations.
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That is what daily English talk is all about.
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Now let's hear from you!
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We asked you at the beginning, have you ever rented a room or a motorbike?
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Write your story in the comments.
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Where did you go?
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What happened?
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Was it a good experience?
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And if something funny happened, we especially want to know.
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Write in English, even just one sentence.
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Every word you write is practice.
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We read every comment.
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That is it for today's episode of Daily English Talk.
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We believe in you, and we will see you in the next lesson.
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Bye for now, and keep talking.
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About This Lesson
Welcome to this lesson where you will practice essential English conversations that are incredibly useful when traveling or moving to a new city. In this episode, we will explore how to rent both a room and a motorbike, allowing you to immerse yourself in real-life situations. You will learn key phrases and vocabulary that will enhance your speaking skills, making it easier to interact with locals when you find yourself needing a place to stay or wanting to explore your surroundings quickly. By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident in your English abilities, preparing you for real situations.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Room available - A common question to ask when seeking accommodation.
- Would you like to see it? - A polite way to suggest checking something out.
- Is there a place to rent a motorbike nearby? - Useful for travelers looking to explore with ease.
- My son rents motorbikes - A helpful phrase indicating a local rental service.
- Perfect timing! - An expression used when things go well.
- Best trip of my life - An expression to describe a memorable experience.
- Would you like to ask anything else? - A polite way to offer further assistance.
Practice Tips
To effectively absorb the material from this lesson, consider using shadowing techniques. Since the video features natural conversation at a moderate pace, it serves as an excellent shadowing site for practicing real-life dialogues. Shadowing involves listening to spoken English and immediately attempting to repeat what you hear. Not only will this help improve your pronunciation, but it will also enhance your listening skills, allowing you to better understand the rhythm and tone of native speakers.
When you engage in shadow speech, pay attention to the intonation and stress on certain words, particularly in questions or key phrases like “Do you have a room available?” This mimicking technique is beneficial for IELTS speaking practice as well, helping you sound more fluent and confident when speaking in real situations. Keep your sessions short and focused; practice a small section of dialogue repeatedly until you feel comfortable, then move on to the next. Don’t forget to practice speaking each phrase out loud, as this will solidify your learning!
Transform your learning experience further by combining your shadowing practice with the content from video lessons. You will discover that learning English with YouTube can be both effective and enjoyable.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is closed · was included · was not included |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | Have you ever rented |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | kept falling · Keep practicing · keep talking |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might say · might blame |
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.