Audio Transcript: Track 18

Lesson 5: Would you take less?

Khaled’s father: What kind of bike is it?

Man: It’s a mountain bike (دراجة جبلية).

Khaled’s father: What size (حجم) is it?

Man: It’s smaller than (أصغر من) a man’s bike.

Khaled’s father: Is it in good condition (حالة جيدة)?

Man: Yes, very good.

Khaled’s father: What colour is it?

Man: It’s mainly red.

Khaled’s father: How many gears (تروس سرعة) does it have?

Man: Twenty-one.

Khaled’s father: Does it have any extras (إضافات)?

Man: No, but it’s a really good bike.

Khaled’s father: What about lights (أضواء)?

Man: No, it hasn’t got any lights.

Khaled’s father: How old is it?

Man: It’s only a year old – it’s as good as new (كالجديدة تماماً).

Khaled’s father: How much is it?

Man: It’s 90 Libyan dinar.

Khaled’s father: Would you take less? (هل تقبل بسعر أقل؟)

Man: Well, maybe (ربما) 80 Libyan dinar.

Khaled’s father: What kind of bike is it?

Woman: It’s a town bike (دراجة مدينة).

Khaled’s father: What size is it?

Woman: It’s the same size as (نفس حجم) a man’s bike.

Khaled’s father: Is it in good condition?

Woman: It’s OK, but the front tyre is worn (الإطار الأمامي مهترئ).

Khaled’s father: What colour is it?

Woman: It’s brown.

Khaled’s father: How many gears does it have?

Woman: It doesn’t have any. (ليس بها تروس).

Khaled’s father: Does it have any extras?

Woman: Um … I don’t think so.

Khaled’s father: What about lights?

Woman: No, but it has reflectors (عواكس ضوئية).

Khaled’s father: How old is it?

Woman: It’s about ten years old.

Khaled’s father: How much is it?

Woman: It’s 90 Libyan dinar.

Khaled’s father: Would you take less?

Woman: No, sorry. 90 Libyan dinar is a good price (سعر جيد).