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.
Wow, I've heard that sunny days do not happen in Seattle.
Yeah, sunlight is cherished around here.
Are you speaking from experience?
Yeah, I lived in Seattle for a few years while I went to school.
Great city, but the weather can wear on you.
My friend told me that in Seattle, there are often months of rain.
Yeah, it isn't hard rain though. The weather just drizzles constantly, day after day.
Now you'll hear the key vocabulary, followed by the English translation.
drizzle
light rain falling in very fine drops
around
situated on every side
constant
continuing without any variation or change
cherished
protected and cared for lovingly
sunny
weather full of sun, bright in appearance or manner
days
periods of 24 hours
happen
take place, occur
Finally, let's review the dialogue again. See if you can understand more this time.
Wow, I've heard that sunny days do not happen in Seattle.
Yeah, sunlight is cherished around here.
Are you speaking from experience?
Yeah, I lived in Seattle for a few years while I went to school.
Great city, but the weather can wear on you.
My friend told me that in Seattle, there are often months of rain.
Yeah, it isn't hard rain though. The weather just drizzles constantly, day after day.
Day after day.
This is the end of the lesson.

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