Looking to buy a new car? Find out what different types of cars are called in English in this episode.
Slow dialogue: 1:10
Explanations: 2:46
Fast dialogue: 16:15
Robert: Hi, I’m Robert. What are you in the market for today?
Mary: I want to buy a new car, but I’m not sure what I want.
Robert: Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have a very large selection of cars and trucks – just about any type of vehicle you can think of. Why don’t I show you around?
Mary: Okay, that would be great.
Robert: Over here, we have some nice compacts and mid-size cars. We have 2-door or 4-door sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks. We even have this beautiful convertible sports car. What do you think?
Mary: It’s very nice, but I want something a little bigger for my family.
Robert: Okay, no sweat. Walk this way and you’ll see our station wagons, mini-vans, and SUVs. These seat anywhere from six to 10 people. We even have pickups.
Mary: I’m not sure if any of these will fit my family?
Robert: How many children do you have?
Mary: Eleven.
Robert: Eleven? In that case, you might want to buy two!

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse