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Your turn to pay!

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ID: 0129 Pre Intermediate
Sometimes we take a lesson from our own experience. While names have been changed to protect the innocent (until proven stingy), the account to follow dealing with the guy who always forgets his wallet is real. While we’re busy snickering at the (hot) water cooler, Ken and Jenny will teach you through a Mandarin Chinese lesson on taking turns to pay. In this podcast you’ll learn how to have a little “discussion” with a cheap pal.
Tue Apr 18 2006 | Jenny, Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
忘记 wàngjì to forget
带 dài to bring
钱包 qiánbāo wallet
付 fù to pay for
啊呀，对不起。我忘记带钱包了。你能付午饭的钱吗？
āyā ，duìbuqì 。wǒ wàngjì dài qiánbāo le 。nǐ néng fù wǔfàn de qián ma ？
Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot to bring my wallet. Can you pay for lunch?
你总是忘记带钱包。每一次都是我付钱。今天，我不付。你应该付。
nǐ zǒngshì wàngjì dài qiánbāo 。měiyī cì dōu shì wǒ fùqián 。jīntiān ，wǒ bù fù 。nǐ yīnggāi fù 。
You always forget your wallet. I have to pay every time. I’m not paying this time. You should pay.
你说的不对。上次就是我付的。
nǐ shuō de bù duì 。shàngcì jiùshì wǒ fù de 。
That’s not true. I paid the last time.
你没有。今天，你一定要付。我走了。
nǐ méiyǒu 。jīntiān ，nǐ yīdìng yào fù 。wǒ zǒu le 。
No, you didn't. You have to pay this time. I'm leaving.
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