Learn English with Harlan Coben's Shelter.
Hello everyone and welcome back to English Watch And Learn. In this lesson, we're going to be learning some useful common conversation phrases from the Harlan Coben's Shelter series. In this episode, Mickey has just moved to a new town after his father's death. He gets into a series of events that will change his life forever.
Words and phrases
Let's pay attention to the phrase that this old lady said: "believe me". This phrase is used when you need to emphasize that something is true. It's the idiom that means "this is true". Let's watch further. The same day, Mickey meets a new girl named Ashley who is also new to town.
Let's look at the common phrases they use here: - "nice to meet you", - "there's no way", - "I've gotta run", "show me around", "I'll see you later". These phrases are all used in everyday conversation, so they're a great way to improve your English skills.
The phrase "nice to meet you" is used when you're meeting someone for the first time. It's a polite way to say hello and introduce yourself.
The phrase "there's no way" can be used in a few different ways. It depends on the context. You can say "there's no way" to express disbelief or disagreement, or to express impossibility to do something, or to express refusal or rejection, as Rachel uses it here. She says "there's no way" and thus refuses to stay for the boring ceremony.
The phrase "I've gotta run" is an informal way of saying "I have to go." It is often used in a casual setting when someone is in a hurry to leave.
The phrase "show me around" means to introduce someone to a place by taking them to see the different parts of it.
The phrase "I'll see you later" is a common way to say goodbye to someone you will see again in the future.
The word "mopey" means to be in a state of low spirits or depression. They may also have a sad or gloomy expression on their face.
The phrase "I'll see you later" can mean a different time depending on the context. It may be: - later tonight, on the same day as the conversation is taking place; - later tonight, on the next day; - later tonight, on a different day that is unspecified. To avoid any confusion, it is always best to clarify the meaning of the phrase by providing more context. Here, for example, Ashley and Mickey want to meet "tonight later" and specify the time, at 6 p.m., which means that they will meet today.
A "diner" is a small, informal restaurant that is typically found in the United States and Canada, often at the side of the road.