SCENE: A busy downtown street corner on a Saturday afternoon. A tourist holding a phone with a map looks confused. A local resident waiting at a crosswalk notices and offers help. CARLOS: Excuse me, sorry to bother you. I’m a…

SCENE: Inside a busy barbershop on a Saturday morning. The sound of clippers buzzing and casual conversation fills the air. A customer walks in and approaches the front desk. TYLER: Hey! Do you have time for a walk-in? BARBER: Sure…

SCENE: Outside a bank on a weekday afternoon. Two siblings stand in front of an ATM machine. One is showing the other how to use it for the first time. JESSICA: Okay, I’ve never used an ATM before. Can you…

SCENE: A modern office break room on a Thursday afternoon. Two coworkers are getting coffee when one asks for help with subway directions. MAYA: Hey Ryan! Do you have a second? RYAN: Sure, what’s up? MAYA: I have a meeting…

SCENE: A cozy restaurant on a sunny afternoon. A customer walks in and is greeted by a friendly server near the entrance. SERVER: Good afternoon! Just one today? JENNIFER: Yes, table for one, please. SERVER: Perfect! Follow me. How about…

SCENE: Inside a pharmacy on a Tuesday afternoon. A customer approaches the prescription counter where a pharmacist is working at a computer. PHARMACIST: Hi there! How can I help you today? RACHEL: Hey! I need to get a prescription filled.…

Scene: Inside a bright, modern bank. A customer approaches the currency exchange counter where a friendly bank teller is waiting. Lucas: Good afternoon! How can I help you today? Marina: Hi! I need to exchange some money, please. Lucas: Sure,…

Scene: Outside a movie theater on a Friday evening. Maya and Tyler are looking at the digital display showing movie times, trying to decide what to watch. Maya: So, Tyler, what do you want to see? Tyler: I’m not sure…

Scene: A busy post office in the late afternoon. Rachel walks up to the counter carrying a medium-sized box, and James, the postal worker, greets her with a smile. James: Hi there! How can I help you? Rachel: Hello! I…

Scene: A modern beauty salon on a busy street corner. Emma walks in through the glass door and is greeted by Sophia, one of the beauticians, who’s organizing products at the front desk. Sophia: Good morning! Emma: Hi! I was…

Scene: A crowded city bus during rush hour. Sarah is standing in the aisle, looking for an empty seat as the bus starts moving. Sarah: Excuse me, is anyone sitting here? Young Boy: Oh, sorry—my mom’s sitting there. Sarah: No…

Scene: First day back at school after summer break. Mia and Jake run into each other in the hallway, excited to catch up. Mia: Jake! Hey! It’s so good to see you. How was your summer? Jake: Good to see…

Scene: A busy airport terminal in the early morning. Elena approaches the check-in counter with her suitcase, where David, the airline agent, greets her with a smile. David: Good morning! How can I help you today? Elena: Hi! I’m checking…

Scene: Times Square in New York City. Two friends, Sofia and Aiden, have just arrived for their first visit. They’re standing near their hotel with their suitcases, looking at a city map on Sofia’s phone. Sofia: I can’t believe we’re…

Scene: A bus station ticket counter on a weekday afternoon. Oliver walks up to the counter where Emma, the ticket agent, is working on her computer. Oliver: Hi! Do you have any tickets to Chicago? Emma: Sure! When are you…

Scene: A passport control booth at London Heathrow Airport. Alex, looking a bit tired after a long flight, approaches the immigration officer’s desk with their passport and landing card. Officer: Good afternoon. Passport and landing card, please. Alex: Yes, here…

Scene: A Monday morning at work. Liam runs into his coworker Maya by the coffee machine. She’s just returned from a week-long vacation and looks relaxed and happy. Liam: Hey, Maya! You’re back! How was your trip? Maya: It was…

Scene: A small travel agency on a busy street. Daniel walks in and approaches the desk where Claire, a friendly travel consultant, is reviewing some brochures. Claire: Good afternoon! How can I help you today? Daniel: Hi! I’m looking to…

Scene: An office break room on a Friday afternoon. Olivia and Marcus are getting coffee before they both leave for their vacations. They’re excited to share their travel plans. Olivia: Hey Marcus! I heard you’re going on holiday next week.…

Scene: A busy street corner in Manhattan on a sunny afternoon. Ben, a tourist with a camera around his neck, approaches a woman named Lisa who’s waiting at a crosswalk. Ben: Excuse me, sorry to bother you. Do you know…

Scene: Outside a charming house in Porto, Portugal. Jack, an American tourist with a backpack, is greeted enthusiastically by his Portuguese friend Sofia, whom he hasn’t seen in years. Jack: Sofia! It’s so good to see you again after all…

[Coffee shop. Mindy spots Paul at a table and walks over with excitement] Mindy: Paul! Oh my gosh, where have you been? I haven’t seen you in forever! Paul: (smiling) Egypt, actually! Just got back last night. Mindy: Wait, what?…

[Busy London street. A tourist looks confused, holding a map. A local woman walks by] Tourist: Excuse me! Sorry to bother you, but could you help me? Woman: Of course! What do you need? Tourist: This is my first time…

[Park bench at sunset. Zach gets down on one knee] Zach: Melanie… will you marry me? Melanie: Yes! Oh my god, yes! Zach: I was really hoping you’d say that. So… have you thought about where you want to go…

[School hallway after the final bell] Daniel: Hey, Mark! What’s up? Mark: Not much. How about you? Daniel: Great! No school tomorrow, so I’m playing baseball with some friends. Mark: Oh, really? I didn’t know you were into baseball. Daniel:…

[Living room. Bob is listening to music on his headphones. Tom walks in] Tom: What are you listening to? Bob: The Beatles. I’ve been on a huge kick lately. Tom: Nice! Do you have a favorite member? Bob: John Lennon,…

[Gym locker room. Janet and Susan are putting away their workout gear] Janet: That was such a good workout! I love this place. Susan: Me too! So, do you do any other sports? Janet: Yeah, I play tennis pretty regularly,…

[School cafeteria. Seth and Marie are sitting together during lunch] Seth: Hey, so what kind of art are you into? Marie: Mostly paintings and photography. I love going to galleries when I can. Seth: Cool! Are you a painter yourself?…

[School hallway between classes] James: Hey Tom, did you see that new movie “Basketball Life” yet? Tom: Yeah, I caught it last weekend. Why, are you thinking about going? James: Maybe. Was it any good? Tom: Honestly? Not really. I…

[Coffee shop. Frances and Jim run into each other] Frances: Hey Jim! How was your weekend? Jim: Pretty good! I went to see a movie with some friends. Frances: Oh yeah? Which one? Jim: “Finding Nemo.” I know it’s old,…

[Campus courtyard. Bobby and Kelly are sitting on a bench] Bobby: Hey, random question—what’s your zodiac sign? Kelly: I’m a Virgo. Born in late August. Why? Bobby: I knew it! That totally makes sense. Kelly: What do you mean? Bobby:…

[Break room at work. Larry walks in while Kristie is making coffee] Larry: Hey, did you catch the Olympics last night? Kristie: No, I totally missed it! What was on? Larry: Beach volleyball, tennis, and some basketball games. Kristie: Oh…

[School cafeteria during lunch] Jackie: What’s your favorite sport, Paul? Paul: Basketball, for sure. I love that you’re always moving—never standing around. Jackie: Doesn’t that tire you out? Paul: Not really. I’m having too much fun. What about you? Jackie:…

[Checkout counter at a store. Bobby is paying for his items] Clerk: Alright, your total comes to $15.50. Bobby: Here you go. Clerk: Thank you! And here’s your change—$4.50. Do you need a bag? Bobby: No, I’m good. Thanks though.…

[City street. David and Heather run into each other] Heather: David! Oh my gosh, happy birthday! David: Heather! Thanks! What are you doing in this neighborhood? Heather: Just running some errands. I was actually planning to call you later today.…

[School hallway after class] Holly: Hey Natalie! Did you get my birthday invitation? Natalie: Yes! Thanks for inviting me. It’s this Saturday at seven, right? Holly: Exactly—at my parents’ house. Can you make it? Natalie: I think so, but I…

[Betty’s living room. Dennis stops by to visit] Betty: Hey Dennis! Are you excited for Christmas? Dennis: Definitely! What about you? Betty: Yeah, but I’m running out of time. I still need to get a tree. Dennis: Want some help…

[Phone conversation between two friends] Jim: Hello? Barb: Hey Jim, it’s Barb. Jim: Oh hey! What’s going on? Barb: So, I’m throwing a surprise party for Bill’s birthday and I really want you to come. Jim: Absolutely! When is it?…

[Two neighbors chatting on the porch during a rainy day] Martha: Hey Brittany! Awful weather today, isn’t it? I was hoping to go out, but it looks like it’s going to keep raining. Brittany: Maybe it’ll clear up this afternoon.…

[Kitchen. Mary comes home from school and finds her mom preparing dinner] Mary: Hi Mom! Mom: Hey sweetie! How was school today? Mary: It was good! So, my friends are going to Mike’s Ice Cream after school today. Can I…

[Phone conversation between two friends] Sarah: Hey Ann! What’s up? Ann: Not much! What are you up to today? Sarah: I’ve got football practice with my school team in like an hour. What about you? Ann: My family’s dragging me…

[Living room. Joe is on the couch watching TV. His mother walks in] Mother: Joe! What are you doing? Joe: Just watching TV, Mom. Mother: Weren’t you supposed to clean your room? I asked you to do that this morning.…

[Living room. Heather is doing homework at the dining table. Mom walks by] Mom: Heather, have you finished your homework yet? Heather: Not quite. But Mom, can I go to the movies with my friends at seven? I already told…

[Kitchen. Larry is cooking. Cathy walks in] Cathy: What’s for dinner? It smells good! Larry: Fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Cathy: Do we have any vegetables or fruit? Larry: Uh… why? You don’t like fried chicken? Cathy: I do, but…

[Kitchen. Mom is gathering ingredients. Brady walks in after school] Brady: Hey Mom! Need any help? Mom: Sure! I’m making soup for lunch. Want to help? Brady: What kind of soup? Mom: Cream of potato. Your favorite! Can you wash…

[Living room. A light suddenly goes out. Linda and her dad look up] Linda: Oh! The light just went out. Dad: Looks like we need a new bulb. Want to help me change it? Linda: Sure! Dad: It’s pretty high…

[Mary’s kitchen. Carol is visiting for the first time] Carol: You have such a nice place! Mary: Thanks! It’s small, but it’s home. Carol: And it’s so close to your office, right? Mary: Yeah, I can walk to work in…

[TV studio. A reporter sits across from a famous actor] Interviewer: Thanks so much for joining us today! I know you have a really busy schedule. Actor: Happy to be here! Interviewer: So, tell us—what does a typical day look…

[Living room. Mary and Joan are trying to watch TV, but the picture is fuzzy] Mary: Ugh, something’s wrong with the TV. Joan: What’s happening? Mary: The picture’s all messed up. It was fine ten minutes ago. Joan: Try hitting…

Transcrição: [School hallway. Justin sees Mika holding her cheek] Justin: Hey Mika! How’s it going? Mika: Not great, actually. I have a terrible toothache. Justin: Oh man, that’s the worst! Have you seen a dentist yet? Mika: Not yet. I…

Transcrição: [Phone conversation. Jill calls Bill the day before his arrival] Jill: Hey Bill! Just confirming—I’m picking you up at the airport tomorrow, right? Bill: Yeah, thanks for doing that! My flight lands at three. Jill: No problem! But, um……

Transcrição: [Kitchen. Daughter comes home from school looking worried. Dad is making coffee] Dad: Hey sweetie! How was school today? Daughter: Um… not great, actually. I need to talk to you about something. Dad: Uh oh. What’s going on? Daughter:…

Transcrição: [Hallway. Mom is sorting through a messy closet. Her son walks by] Mom: Hey, does anyone know whose coat this is? Son: Oh, that’s mine! I’ve been looking for that. Mom: And what about this hat? Is this yours…

Transcrição: [College cafeteria. Ellie and Marco are having lunch together] Ellie: Hey Marco! How’s your English going? Marco: It’s getting better, but I still struggle when people talk really fast. Ellie: I totally understand. When I was in Italy last…

Transcrição [Park jogging trail. Bob and Katherine run into each other] Bob: Hey Katherine! How’s it going? Katherine: Good! Just getting some exercise. What about you? Bob: Crazy busy! I’m squeezing in this jog, but I have so much to…

Transcrição: [Coffee shop. Pam and Michael are chatting over drinks] Pam: If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go? Michael: Hmm, that’s tough! Probably Hawaii. The beaches, the weather, all that fresh tropical fruit……

Transcrição: [Classroom. Students are working on essays. Eric raises his hand] Eric: Mr. Smith, can I please go to the bathroom? Mr. Smith: Not right now, Eric. You should be working on your essay. Eric: I know, but I really…

Transcrição: [First day back at school. Kate and Jon are chatting in the hallway] Kate: Hey Jon! How was your vacation? Jon: Pretty awesome! I went hiking with my best friend. What about you? Kate: I mostly relaxed and caught…

Transcrição: [School cafeteria during lunch. Tom sits down next to Kate] Tom: Hey Kate, got any plans after school? Kate: Not really. Probably just walk home and do homework. Why? Tom: Want to go bowling? I’m heading there around three-thirty.…

Transcrição: [School hallway between classes] Sue: Hey Markie! How’s it going? Markie: Good! Hey, are you free after school today? Sue: I wish! I have to babysit my little brother. My parents have some dinner thing tonight. Markie: Aw, that’s…

[School parking lot. Nat and June just finished their last class] Nat: Hey, are you busy right now? June: Nope, totally free. Want to do something? Nat: Yeah! We could go to my place and play video games. June: Hmm,…

Transcrição [School cafeteria. Thomas sees Ellen at lunch] Thomas: Hey Ellen! How’s it going? Ellen: Good! What about you? Thomas: Pretty good! So, are you going to the dance next Friday? Ellen: I really want to, but I can’t. Thomas:…

Transcrição: [Sidewalk. Damon catches up with Betsy on the way to school] Damon: Hey Betsy, wait up! Betsy: Oh, hey Damon! Good morning. Damon: Morning! Did you finish that French homework? Betsy: Yeah, finally! That verb conjugation was brutal. What…

Transcrição: [Classroom. Sally approaches Mr. Henry’s desk before class starts] Sally: Hi Mr. Henry. Mr. Henry: Good morning, Sally. Feeling better today? Sally: Yeah, much better. Sorry I missed class yesterday—I had a really bad headache. Mr. Henry: No worries.…

Transcrição [School playground during recess. Paul and Mary are sitting on a bench] Paul: Hey Mary, what does your dad do for work? Mary: He’s a teacher. High school math. What about yours? Paul: My dad’s an engineer. He designs…