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Could I Borrow a Pen?

Intermediate 1 • 10 Words

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Ah, the classic 'pen' excuse. The best way to start up a conversation. Or, you know - get a pen if you really need one. In part one of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, watch as Yang Kai asks a stranger and fellow student if he could borrow a pen, and learn all the useful language that comes along with it. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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		Word	Definition	Fluency
		笔 bǐ (noun) pen; pencil	(noun) pen; pencil
		支 zhī (m. w.) measure word for long round things such as pens, pencils, etc.	(m. w.) measure word for long round things such as pens, pencils, etc.
		蓝色 lán sè (noun) blue; blue color	(noun) blue; blue color
		黑色 hēi sè (noun) black; black color	(noun) black; black color
		哪 nǎ (pronoun) which; what	(pronoun) which; what
		随便 suí biàn (expression) anyhow; any; no matter; anyway	(expression) anyhow; any; no matter; anyway
		不客气 bú kè qì (expression) you're welcome; don’t mention it	(expression) you're welcome; don’t mention it
		功课 gōng kè (noun) homework; schoolwork (also refers to grades); research into something; assignment	(noun) homework; schoolwork (also refers to grades); research into something; assignment
		放心 fàng xīn (verb) to be reassured; to be at ease	(verb) to be reassured; to be at ease
		还给 huán gěi (verb) to give back to; to return sth to sb	(verb) to give back to; to return sth to sb

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Hey, excuse me, do you have a pen?

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One minute, I’ll take a look.

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Yep, I have two.

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This one is blue, this one is black.

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Which one do you want?

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Either one is OK, whichever.

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OK, here have the black one then.

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OK, thank you!

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You're welcome. Are you doing homework?

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Yeah.

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Then why don't you have a pen?

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I have one, it's just... It's missing.

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Oh.

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Don't worry, I'll return yours.

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OK.

Could I Borrow a Pen?

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