OFAH: Rodney’s girlfriend
Rodney: Eh? No, no, that’s my brother. Oh, yeah, ok, ok, I’ll see you soon… (Of) course I do… I can’t… there’s people here. (Del is making a chip sandwich, with chips from Rodney’s plate) Rodney: Yeah, alright, ok. …
Author: 英会話Rees English
News Exercise 288
1 What did he say was his motivation in throwing the milkshake? He said that it had been intended to be a political protest, and that it had been a moment of madness – which meant that it hadn’t been …
OFAH: Del’s Deal
So… Del-boy, Rodney and their granddad have been arrested for receiving stolen goods. The police officer, being a local man, is very familiar with Del-boy, and they have a long history together. Slater (Police Officer): I’ll get the charge sheet …
News Exercise #287
1 What is the issue that is being demonstrated again? 2 What independent authority does Hong Kong have? 3 What is the Chinese government’s message to the rest of the world regarding Hong Kong? 4 Why is the name of …
OFAH: Trigger’s Dodgy Briefcases
“Dodgy” means possibly illegal. Del: Ah, there he is. Trigger! Come here. You know my brother, don’t you, eh? Trigger: Yeah, of course I do! How (are) you going, Dave? Sorry I’m late, Del-boy. I had to pop round my …
News Exercise #286
1. According to the presenter, what is the situation with wealthy people and corporations? 2. How does Bloomberg himself describe the purpose of the fund? 3. What is important in the phasing out of coal? 4. Towards the end, the …
OFAH: Rodney’s £25 Banger
A “banger” is an old car in bad condition – it makes a bang noise often. Del: What’s the matter? Brakes a bit spongy, are they? Rodney: What bloody brakes? I nearly killed myself, Del; it’s a death trap! Del: …