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Text me in English
Ana is at the Blue Plate with Tasha. She wants Tasha's number so they can text.
Tasha talks into her phone first. A long voice memo lands before Ana can type hi.
Murray pats his peacoat. He does not open a phone. He has too many pockets.
By the end, you'll ask for a number, say text me, send a location, and send a voice memo.
By the end of this lesson
Add a friend by text, send a location, and send a voice memo.
- Can I get your number?Please tell me a number I can text
- Text me.Send me a phone message
- I'll text you.I will send you a phone message
- I'll send you my location.I will share where I am on the map
- I'll send a voice memo.I will send a spoken message, not typed
- Did you get it?Did my message arrive?
Scene — too many pockets
Same week in Logan Square. Tasha sits in a booth at the Blue Plate, green jacket on, phone in her hand.
Ana sits across from her with her teal tote on the seat. She wants Tasha's number.
Murray is at the counter on two stools. His peacoat has too many pockets. He does not take out a phone. The jukebox by the door stays quiet.
Learn — text me
Six short lines cover a number, a text, a location, and a voice memo.
You'll also ask if the other person got your message.
Can I get your number?
Please tell me a number I can text
When to use it: Ask this when you want a number to text later.
Learn it as one piece when you ask for a number.
Say it: Stress is on number.
Text me.
Send me a phone message
When to use it: Say this when you want a friend to message you.
Learn it as one piece for a short ask.
I'll text you.
I will send you a phone message
When to use it: Say this when you will send a phone message.
Learn it as one piece when you promise a message.
Say it: I'll is one short sound.
I'll send you my location.
I will share where I am on the map
When to use it: Say this when you will share where you are.
Learn it as one piece to share where you are.
Say it: Stress is on location.
I'll send a voice memo.
I will send a spoken message, not typed
When to use it: Say this when you talk a message, not type it.
Learn it as one piece for a spoken message.
Did you get it?
Did my message arrive?
When to use it: Ask this after you send a text or a memo.
Learn it as one piece after you send something.
Say it: Did and you can link.
Story — before she types hi
Watch Ana add Tasha by text. A long voice memo lands before she can type hi.
The highlighted words are the lines you just learned.
- Tasha sits in a booth. Ana has her phone out.
TashaHi.a friendly hello
AnaCan I get your number?Please tell me a number I can text- TashaSure. I added you. Text me.She puts Ana in her phone, then asks for a text.
- AnaI'll text you.I will send you a phone message
- Ana starts to type hi. Tasha is already talking into her phone.
- TashaI'll send a voice memo.I will send a spoken message, not typed
- AnaA memo is paper, right?She thinks a memo is only on paper.
- TashaJust hit play.She tells Ana to listen, not look for paper.
- The long memo is still playing on Ana's phone.
- TashaDid you get it?Did my message arrive?
- AnaYes. A long talk.She got it, then talks about how long it is.
- Tasha stands and pulls on her green jacket.
- TashaShort is fine. I'll send you my location.Keep it short, and she will share where she is.
- Murray pats his peacoat. He does not take out a phone.
MurrayWell, too many pockets.He cannot find a phone in his coat.
Practice — number or memo
Ten short tasks wait here. You will hear a line, pick a reply, fill a gap, and build a text.
Keep them fast. One small choice each time.
0 of 10 done
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
Match the pairs
English
Hi.Drop the Simple English hereText me.Drop the Simple English hereI'll text you.Drop the Simple English hereDid you get it?Drop the Simple English hereSimple English
What do you say?
What do you say?
You already have her number. You want her to send you a message.
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
I'll send a voice memo.
Fill the gap
Fill the gap
I will share where I am on the map
I'll send you my ____.
Build the line
Build the line
I will send you a phone message
.
Tap the words in order.
Pick the reply
Tasha says:
Pick the reply
Text me.
Send me a phone message
And you reply with:
Swap the word
Swap the word
You will talk a message, not type it.
I'll send a voice ____.
Which one doesn’t belong?
Which one doesn’t belong?
True or false?
True or false?
This line asks if a message arrived.
Say it — say it back
Now you're Ana at the booth with Tasha. When it's your turn, tap the microphone and speak the line.
Tap play first if you want to hear the line. Your recording stays on your device.
- TashaHi.a friendly hello
- Ana (you)Ask her for a number you can text.
Ask her for a number you can text.
Can I get your number?
Please tell me a number I can text
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Recap — what you can say now
| English | Simple English | Play |
|---|---|---|
| Can I get your number? | Please tell me a number I can text | |
| Text me. | Send me a phone message | |
| I'll text you. | I will send you a phone message | |
| I'll send you my location. | I will share where I am on the map | |
| I'll send a voice memo. | I will send a spoken message, not typed | |
| Did you get it? | Did my message arrive? |
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