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Biker Bob

Biker Bob English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: May 30 2008

Themes: Hobbies, Interview

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.

When are you happiest? For most people, it’s when you’re doing your favorite hobby like fishing or sewing. It’s always great when your hobby does something practical as well. Like, for instance, get you around town.

Jason saw Bob putting on his small, old-fashioned motorcycle helmet and getting ready to ride, so he decided to stop and talk to him for a few minutes about motorcycles.

3. Watch - Watch the video without reading the dialog.

Dialog

1. Watch and Read - Watch the video and read the dialog at the same time.

2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Jason: I’m Jason and I’m here with a motor cycle rider. What’s your name?
Bob Wingfield.

This is your motorcycle?
Yes, it is.

And you just got it today?
Yes, I did. They stole my other one and I just took my insurance and bought me a new one today.

And what kind of motorcycle is it?
It’s a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy.

Cool. And so, Harley Davidsons are sort of a big culture in the United States. Do you want to talk about that?
Well, actually I’ve rode all kinds of motorcycles. I started riding Harleys back in the ‘80s and I like them over anything I’ve ever rode. They’re good, dependable motorcycles and it’s kind of my heart, you know what I mean?

Yeah.
It’s where I find my freedom, my peace and my serenity.

OK. So when you get on to ride, you kind of twist the handle like that to make it go. What’s that called?
That’s the throttle.

Throttle. Alright. And where’s the brake on this thing?
The brake is right here.

OK.
This is the clutch.

Cool.
And there’s a foot brake right down there, and you shift it with these foot levers here.

Right on. Well, thanks so much for taking a minute to talk to me.

 

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Discussion

Bob got a new motorcycle today. His old one was stolen, but luckily it was insured so he was able to get a new one. Bob got a Harley. Harelys are a well-known kind of motorcycle that, unlike a lot of newer brands that make motorcycles covered in plastic, makes bikes seem to be made of nothing but metal, rubber and leather. Bob has ridden all kinds of motorcycles, but he says Harleys are his favorite.

Jason also gets an explanation of a few of the important parts of a motorcycle. The throttle is on the handle bars and when you turn it, it gives the bike gas and makes it go faster. You brake with your hands too, just like on a bicycle. You shift with your feet and you have to use a clutch, just like with a standard transmission car.

But motorcycles aren’t just a bunch of Bob. He says they give him freedom, peace and serenity, What does that for you?

 

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TAHIR HUSSAIN

Pakistan

HI;DIOUFY 81

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT …........

AND WHAT DID YOU SAY I LOVE …......... 

08:40 PM May 30 2008 |

dioufy81

Senegal

i think it's very good to drive motor but it's not shure. when u fall down u can be cut yoleg . i think car is better becoz more shureCooli lov u and think u

05:38 PM May 30 2008 |

TAHIR HUSSAIN

Pakistan

FREEDOM ANDPEACE ON A BIKE?

05:02 PM May 30 2008 |

TAHIR HUSSAIN

Pakistan

BIKE RIDING ALWAYS DANGEROUS

  1. FREEDOM CoolEVERY KASHMIR AND EVERY  AFGHANI SHOULD BUY  A BIKE TO GET F REEDAM  AND PEACE

05:00 PM May 30 2008 |

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

it’s one of my favorite hobbies too!!

04:53 PM May 30 2008 |

butterfly!!!!

Turkey

Motorcycle’s very enjoyable.It’s giving freedom and adrenalin I think.I like motorcycle.You can feel fly.

03:49 PM May 30 2008 |

wintermk

China

i don't like motorcycle, since it's even more dangerous than a automobile .

01:20 PM May 30 2008 |

zhu chu yong

China

just so so

01:12 PM May 30 2008 |

smart2022

smart2022

Saudi Arabia

i'm not intersted in that matter at all

01:03 PM May 30 2008 |

guohaidong1994

China

i like motorcycle! i began to ride a motorcycle when i was 15 years old! the feeling is sooo cool, that i don't want to get down! i like the speed when riding the mototcycle, the heavy wind blows my hair, that feels like flying!

12:53 PM May 30 2008 |

zeus2006

zeus2006Super Member!

Turkey

Motorcyle!!! In my opinion it’s a bit dangerous…

12:50 PM May 30 2008 |

zeus2006

zeus2006Super Member!

Turkey

I didn't ride a motorcycle and I don't want, too. In my opinion, it's a bit dangerous and not comfortable espacially when the weather is not nice! I would rather drive a car than a motorcycle! A car is more trustworthy and comfortable…

12:49 PM May 30 2008 |

ruanjable

ruanjable

China

You gotta be extremely fancy to ride a motorcycle in the summer night. That's the most unforgetable feeling in my life, just the freedom, peace, but exciting! It seems that the God gives you wings and you fly to anywhere you want. I really LOVE motorcycle.

11:00 AM May 30 2008 |

Sunny_girl

Sunny_girl

Ukraine

Well, its a rather interesting feeling- riding the motorcycle: the wind is in your hair, the road stretched out in front of you…it gives you an incredible sense of freedom!!!

But all the same I prefer car, especially when the weather is  bad… 

08:06 AM May 30 2008 |

Wayneli

China

I have no chance to ride motocycles and  can not get this kind of feeling- freedom, peace & serenity.

06:44 AM May 30 2008 |

fanchengbiao

China

yes….  me too   i prefer car ```  for evr

05:41 AM May 30 2008 |

Dafi

Dafi

Malaysia

some Englishbaby members don’t reply my massage .. so arrogant..By the way i have been riden motorcycle its give me serenity,freedom and peace as well hehe but i prefer car

05:17 AM May 30 2008 |

Bob Ishida

Bob Ishida

Japan

Am I the first one to post? Wow, what to say?

Motorcycle was one of my faverite thing when I was a high school student. But now I prefer a car. I still can feel air with convertible one. I love it. Wink

03:05 AM May 30 2008 |

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