Discussing Bad Happenings - English for Life - Social English
source: Twominute English 2013年8月20日
Unfortunate events can take place anytime, anywhere and with anyone. It is our responsibility to help our relatives and friends to get over these events and start afresh. Well, in order to do so, you need to know the right phrases you can use in your conversation which can comfort the victims. Let's take a look at some sample conversations that will help you understand the phrases you can use while expressing your emotions about unfortunate events.
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0:06 In this lesson, you will see phrases you can use to talk about unfortunate events.
0:18 The cops found out who was responsible for the crash!
0:22 What crash?
0:24 Didn’t you hear about it? Someone hit our neighbour’s kid yesterday and ran away.
0:30 Oh my God! How’s she?
0:32 A pedestrian called 911 in time but she is still in ICU.
0:38 Gosh. I hope she gets well soon. What are they going to do with the driver?
0:42 Well...hit-and-run is a serious offense. I hope he gets jail time.
0:48 So do I.
0:55 This is so unfortunate! When did it happen?
0:59 Yes, it is. Apparently the thieves broke into our house last night.
1:03 Where were you?
1:05 We were away for a weekend trip. We came back today and saw a broken lock.
1:10 Do you suspect anyone?
1:13 I don’t! But maybe the police officers have some leads.
1:17 Thank God your stuff is insured. At least you’ll get the money.
1:22 Yeah! That’s right. It’s at least some comfort.
1:31 Why do you look so upset, Emma?
1:34 Oh. Don’t even ask, Sam! I’m terribly broke for this month.
1:39 Why? You were supposed to get your salary today. The month has just begun.
1:44 Sure. The month’s just begun and I’ve lost my wallet which had all my money in it.
1:51 What are you saying? Where did you lose it?
1:54 I have no idea. I must have left it somewhere, but I can’t remember where.
2:01 I’m so sorry to hear it. What are you going to do for the rest of the month?
2:05 I’ll ask my parents to transfer me some funds.
2:09 Good to know you have an option.
2:18 Hey, Emma! I am so sorry that Puffy died!
2:21 Hi, Sam. Thank you. He was an old dog. It was his time.
2:26 You had him for many years. It must be hard.
2:30 Yes, I miss him very much.
2:33 Is there anything I can do? Let me take you to lunch.
2:37 Thanks, you’re a good friend.
2:42 Oh my God! How’s she?
2:48 Gosh. I hope she gets well soon.
2:56 I hope he gets jail time.
3:03 This is so unfortunate! When did it happen?
3:13 Thank God your stuff is insured.
3:20 Why do you look so upset, Emma?
3:28 I’m so sorry to hear it.
3:34 Good to know you have an option.
3:40 I am so sorry that Puffy died!
3:46 Is there anything I can do? Let me take you to lunch.
