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Picnic en un día de lluvia
Rainy PicnicHero phraseEl clima cambió nuestros planesThe weather changed our plans
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6 phrases from “Picnic en un día de lluvia”
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El clima cambió nuestros planesHero phrase
El clima cambió nuestros planesThe weather changed our plans
- El clima cambió nuestros planes y comimos adentro.The weather changed our plans and we ate inside.
- Avisé al grupo: el clima cambió nuestros planes.I told the group: the weather changed our plans.
Vamos a buscar un lugar secoPhrase 1
Vamos a buscar un lugar secoLet's look for a dry place
- Vamos a buscar un lugar seco bajo el techo.Let's look for a dry place under the roof.
- Rápido, vamos a buscar un lugar seco con las sillas.Quick, let's look for a dry place with the chairs.
Puedo llamar a todosPhrase 2
Puedo llamar a todosI can call everyone
- Puedo llamar a todos y cambiar el punto de encuentro.I can call everyone and change the meeting spot.
- Si quieres, puedo llamar a todos ahora mismo.If you want, I can call everyone right now.
Todo salió bienPhrase 3
Todo salió bienEverything went well
- Al final todo salió bien pese a la lluvia.In the end everything went well despite the rain.
- Estábamos nerviosos, pero todo salió bien.We were nervous, but everything went well.
Qué lástima por el solPhrase 4
Qué lástima por el solWhat a shame about the sun
- Qué lástima por el sol; teníamos todo listo afuera.What a shame about the sun; we had everything ready outside.
- Dijimos qué lástima por el sol y armamos el picnic en la sala.We said what a shame about the sun and set up the picnic in the living room.
Cambiamos el programaPhrase 5
Cambiamos el programaWe changed the program
- Por la lluvia cambiamos el programa del domingo.Because of the rain we changed Sunday's plan.
- Sin problema: cambiamos el programa y vimos una película.No problem: we changed the plan and watched a movie.
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¡Hola Diego! ¿Qué pasó? ¡Estás muy mojado!
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Hello Diego! What happened? You are very wet!
Hello Camila! Look at my picnic basket.
It has water everywhere!
Oh no! Did your red umbrella not work?
Not at all! Heavy rain fell in the park.
What a pity! Did your tacos float in lemonade?
Almost! Luckily I closed the basket on time.
Thank goodness! And what else did you prepare in the basket?
I brought cheese tacos and red apples.
I also brought sweet oranges and bananas.
And a pitcher of very cold lemonade.
How delicious! Quite a banquet to eat outside.
I really like eating fresh fruit in the park.
Me too! Apples and oranges are my favorites.
And lemonade is perfect for a hot day.
That's right! That's why I prepared so much tasty food.
I really felt like eating on the grass.
But the rain ruined my plan.
This is perfect for today's episode.
Oh really? We talk about rain and meals?
Exactly!
Today we learn easy phrases about changing plans.
Excellent idea!
Our main phrase today is: The weather changed our plans.
It is a very practical phrase.
It serves when rain ruins an outing.
And we have five other useful phrases for daily life.
Yes! We are going to learn: Let's find a dry place.
And also: I can call everyone.
We also have: Everything turned out fine.
And: What a pity about the sun.
And the last one: We change the program.
Stay with us! Diego tells us his adventure in the park.
And Camila shares a cultural fact with us about Mexico.
Let me see Diego, tell me everything! What happened on Sunday in the park?
On Sunday morning, the sky was blue.
The day was very pretty.
What a nice day! Did you want to have a big picnic with friends?
Yes! Saturday night I bought fresh fruit.
I also bought tasty bread and cheese.
And what did you prepare early Sunday?
I prepared cheese tacos and red apples.
In addition I brought fresh fruit juices.
How delicious! Everything was ready for a great moment.
That's how it was. I arrived early at the park.
I put the tablecloth near a fountain.
And did your friends arrive to eat and chat?
Yes! We were five people in total.
We had a very good time.
You were listening to music and eating under the sun.
Yes! We put happy music on a speaker.
We were laughing a lot near the fountain.
But at one in the afternoon, did the day change?
Yes! Black clouds arrived very fast.
And a strong wind blew.
And did the leaves of the trees fly through the air?
Yes! Big water drops fell on the tablecloth.
And did it start raining a lot?
Yes! In a few minutes, The weather changed our plans.
Oh no! What did you do with the food and the basket?
We took the things quickly.
We ran toward a wooden gazebo.
A covered gazebo in the park! What an excellent solution!
Yes! We put the tablecloth on a wooden table.
We were well protected under the roof.
And were you able to eat the tacos without getting wet?
Yes! We listened to the rain fall on the leaves.
And we ate the tacos very happily.
It was a very beautiful moment!
What a great story! The weather changed our plans, but you ate very well.
That's how it was. And you Camila, do you know the history of Mexico?
Yes! There is a very interesting tradition about picnics.
Tell us everything! Where do city people like to eat?
In Mexico City, Chapultepec Forest is famous.
It is a giant and very green park.
It has beautiful lakes and an ancient castle.
That's true! It is one of the largest urban parks.
Many families bring baskets with tacos and juices.
They go on Sundays to relax and play.
What a great family tradition!
In summer, afternoon rains are common.
Sometimes rains in Chapultepec last a short time.
That's true! After half an hour the sun comes out again.
And children go back to playing on the green grass.
It is a beautiful experience for the whole family!
Do people know that it will rain in the afternoon?
Yes! That's why families bring umbrellas and jackets.
What good preparation! That way rain doesn't take them by surprise.
And when afternoon rain falls, nobody gets angry.
Oh no? What do they do when heavy rain falls?
They get under big trees.
Or they go to park gazebos.
Of course! They look for safe shelter and stay together.
That's right. Rain does not ruin the joy.
Everyone keeps eating and chatting!
I love that! It is a great attitude toward the weather.
Now we are going to study our other five phrases!
Excellent! What is the first phrase on our list?
Today's first phrase is: Let's find a dry place.
An essential phrase! It means finding shelter so we don't get wet.
For example, when you walk down the street.
And suddenly it starts raining.
You look at the roof of a shop and say: Let's find a dry place.
It also works in an outdoor market.
If water falls, someone shouts: Let's find a dry place!
Exactly! And what is the second phrase, Diego?
The second phrase is: I can call everyone.
It is very useful. It means talking on the phone with your group.
It is perfect for notifying a change to your friends.
If the park fills with water, you pull out your phone and say to your friend: I can call everyone.
Or if you are going to change the meeting to a cafe.
You say calmly: I can call everyone right now.
That's right! And the third phrase is: Everything turned out fine.
This phrase is used at the end.
It shows a positive result after a problem.
Like my picnic in the park.
At first it rained, but Everything turned out fine.
It is used a lot after small scares.
At the end of the meeting, you smile and say: In the end, Everything turned out fine!
Very good! And the fourth phrase expresses sadness: What a pity about the sun.
Yes. It is said when the sun disappears behind clouds.
You wanted to take nice photos at the beach, but the sky turned gray.
You look at the gray sky and say: What a pity about the sun!
And today's fifth phrase is: We change the program.
That means modifying plans and doing another fun activity.
If we cannot walk in the park, we go to the cinema.
You say to your friends: No problem, we change the program!
It is the key to peace of mind.
We change the program and keep smiling.
Totally agree! By the way Camila, what do you do when it rains?
We reached our debate moment! Are you Team Diego or Team Camila?
I am Team Diego. I like eating inside the car if it rains.
How fun! Eating tacos in the car with music is great.
You play your favorite music.
You listen to water drops on the glass.
But Diego, what if you dirty the seats with sauce?
I put a clean towel on the seat!
That way nothing gets dirty.
Ah, good idea! A very clean picnic inside the car!
And you Camila? What team are you from?
I am Team Camila. If it rains, I prefer going to a warm restaurant.
Good option too! A hot coffee in the rain is delicious.
Ordering hot chocolate and churros is the best.
You're right! That is also an amazing plan.
I like bringing a book to the park.
I like reading on the grass on Sundays.
What a good habit! Reading outdoors is very relaxing.
But if it starts raining, I get under the cafe roof.
And you order a cup of very tasty hot chocolate!
Exactly! That is my perfect plan for rainy afternoons.
I also love that very pretty idea.
And by the way Diego, I read a rain fact.
Tell me! What does that fact say about people?
I heard that many people prefer changing locations.
They don't like returning home early.
Oh really? How many people do that? Half?
No! It is said that the majority looks for a covered place.
How interesting! The weather changed our plans, but people look for solutions.
Exactly! And I heard another fun fact about meals.
What is that other fact, Camila?
They say something very curious.
Many people like eating when it rains.
They like listening to the rain when eating.
That happens to me! Rain gives a special touch to food.
That's right! The fun continues if water falls from the sky.
The time has arrived for our practical test!
I love the test! I am ready for your questions.
I give you six situations and you answer with our phrases.
Perfect! Give me the first question of the test.
Question number one. You are at the beach and big drops start falling. What do you say?
I smile and say: Oh no! The weather changed our plans, but we go inside the house.
Very well resolved! Let's go with question number two.
Water falls on your table in the park. What do you say to your friends?
I stand up quickly and say: Friends, let's find a dry place!
Excellent! Let's go with question number three.
Your friends are at the park entrance, but you moved to a cafe. What do you say?
I take out my phone calmly and say: Don't worry, I can call everyone.
Very good answer! Let's go with question number four.
In the end you ate delicious tacos in the gazebo.
And you had an amazing time. How do you summarize it?
I look at everyone with happiness and say: We had problems, but Everything turned out fine!
Perfect! Let's go with question number five.
Dark clouds cover the sun in the park. What do you say?
I look at the sky with a little sadness and say: What a pity about the sun!
Very good! And last question, number six.
The rain does not let you walk in the forest, so you go to a museum. What do you say?
I open my umbrella happily and say: No problem, we change the program!
Bravo Diego! You answered the six questions with lots of energy.
Thanks Camila! Today's phrases are very easy and practical.
Diego, your answers make me smile a lot.
How good! I like maintaining a positive attitude.
Today's phrases help us communicate without fear.
That's right! Talking about changes of plans is very easy.
We reached the end of our episode today.
Time went by very fast! I had a great time talking with you.
Now we have a voice challenge for the listeners.
Yes! It is time to practice and speak out loud.
Tomorrow, if your plan changes due to weather, do this.
Stand in front of your room's mirror.
Say this phrase out loud three times.
Say clearly: The weather changed our plans.
Repeat that phrase three times with a smile.
Practicing out loud helps you speak well.
And as we learned today, rain does not ruin the day.
That's right. The weather changed our plans, but we keep smiling.
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Te tocaYour turn
Practica con 6 situaciones realesPractice with 6 real situations
1El clima cambió nuestros planesEl clima cambió nuestros planes
Un amigo pregunta cómo estuvo el picnic. Llovió y comieron en casa. ¿Qué dices?
A friend asks how the picnic was. It rained and you ate inside. What do you say?2Vamos a buscar un lugar secoVamos a buscar un lugar seco
Están en el parque y empieza a llover. Hay un techo cerca. ¿Qué dices?
You are in the park and it starts to rain. There is a roof nearby. What do you say?3Puedo llamar a todosPuedo llamar a todos
Tus amigos van al parque, pero llueve. Tienes el celular. ¿Qué dices?
Your friends go to the park, but it rains. You have your phone. What do you say?4Todo salió bienTodo salió bien
Alguien pregunta si el picnic salió mal. No: se rieron igual. ¿Qué dices?
Someone asks if the picnic went bad. No: you had fun anyway. What do you say?5Qué lástima por el solQué lástima por el sol
Tenían todo listo en el jardín. De pronto llueve y no hay sol. ¿Qué dices?
Everything was ready in the garden. Suddenly it rains and there is no sun. What do you say?6Cambiamos el programaCambiamos el programa
Un amigo pregunta por el plan del domingo. Iban al parque, pero llovió. ¿Qué dices?
A friend asks about Sunday's plan. You were going to the park, but it rained. What do you say?Today's small task
Tomorrow, if your plan changes due to weather, do this.Tomorrow, if your plan changes due to weather, do this.
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