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Şemsiyemi unuttum
Forgot my UmbrellaHero phraseŞemsiyemi unuttumI forgot my umbrella
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6 phrases from “Şemsiyemi unuttum”
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Şemsiyemi unuttumHero phrase
Şemsiyemi unuttumI forgot my umbrella
- İşe çıkarken şemsiyemi unuttum, şimdi ıslandım.I forgot my umbrella on my way to work; now I'm soaked.
- Otobüste fark ettim: şemsiyemi unuttum.I realized on the bus: I forgot my umbrella.
Yağmur yağıyorPhrase 1
Yağmur yağıyorIt is raining
- Dışarı bak, yağmur yağıyor.Look outside, it's raining.
- Maç iptal olabilir çünkü yağmur yağıyor.The game might be canceled because it's raining.
Çok ıslandımPhrase 2
Çok ıslandımI got very wet
- Duraktan eve yürüdüm, çok ıslandım.I walked home from the stop; I got soaked.
- Şemsiyesiz kaldım, çok ıslandım.I was left without an umbrella; I got soaked.
Hava çok soğukPhrase 3
Hava çok soğukThe weather is very cold
- Montumu giyiyorum, hava çok soğuk.I'm putting on my coat; it's very cold.
- Çocuklar dışarı çıkmasın, hava çok soğuk.The kids shouldn't go outside; it's very cold.
Eve gidiyorumPhrase 4
Eve gidiyorumI am going home
- İş bitti, eve gidiyorum.Work is done; I'm going home.
- Yağmur arttı, hemen eve gidiyorum.The rain picked up; I'm going home right away.
Çay içmek istiyorumPhrase 5
Çay içmek istiyorumI want to drink tea
- Üşüdüm, çay içmek istiyorum.I'm cold; I want some tea.
- Eve gelince çay içmek istiyorum.I want some tea when I get home.
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00:00Intro
Hello Emre! How are you today?
Hello Elif! I am very good.
But today I am looking outside.
How is the weather outside?
The sky is very gray.
Look Emre, the wind is blowing!
Yes Elif, clouds are coming.
Dark clouds covered the sky.
The weather changed all of a sudden.
Which neighborhood did you go to?
Today I went to Kadıköy neighborhood.
There is sea weather in Kadıköy.
Yes, the ferry pier was very windy.
Did you check the weather forecast on your phone in the morning?
Yes, in the morning it said sunny.
Istanbul weather doesn't listen to phones!
Very true Elif, weather always makes surprises.
Did you drink morning coffee?
Yes, I drank coffee and left.
You didn't bring an umbrella again, right?
Aha! You guessed right!
You always forget your umbrella!
This situation happens to me all the time.
In the morning the weather looked clear.
Yes, I didn't take an umbrella either.
Today we are learning six wonderful phrases.
Our most important sentence: I forgot my umbrella!
This sentence is very needed on a rainy day.
And we are talking about what we do on a rainy day.
There is also a wonderful tea tradition in Istanbul!
I am very curious about the surprise tea fact!
Today there are exactly six useful sentences.
Let's start our conversation right away!
Are our listeners ready?
Everyone is ready, let's start!
This morning the weather was very nice.
At eight o'clock I woke up joyfully.
Was there sun in the sky?
Yes, the sun was shining.
So did you leave home quickly?
Yes, I wore a light jacket.
I took my bag and walked out the door.
Did you see your neighbor at the door?
Yes, my neighbor Uncle Ahmet was at the door.
Did he ask you about an umbrella?
Yes, he asked if I had an umbrella.
I said the weather is very nice.
What did Uncle Ahmet reply?
Did he say don't trust Istanbul weather?
Yes, he said it will rain.
You didn't listen to him?
I didn't listen and hit the road.
You didn't take your umbrella with you.
No, I thought the sky was clear.
Did the umbrella stay at home?
Yes, it stayed on the rack near the door.
What happened then Emre?
I got on the bus and went to Kadıköy.
I was walking joyfully at the stop.
Did the weather suddenly change?
Yes, suddenly dark clouds gathered.
Oh no! Did rain drops fall?
Yes, first small drops fell.
Then heavy rain started.
What did you think at that moment?
I immediately looked in my bag.
Aha! I said I forgot my umbrella!
Did you run a lot Emre?
I immediately ran under a shop awning.
But unfortunately I got very wet!
Did your clothes get completely wet?
Yes, my jacket and trousers got wet.
Even my shoes became water.
Did you see anyone at the metro exit?
Yes, I saw street vendors!
They were selling umbrellas, right?
Yes, they were shouting cheap umbrellas available.
Those umbrellas break right away!
I say laughing yes, it broke in the first wind!
Therefore people take shelter in a tea shop.
Tea sellers shout tea available on the street.
They carry hot tea on a tray.
The hot tea smell comes wonderful.
Therefore taking shelter in a tea shop is better!
You are always right Elif!
Rain in Istanbul is full of surprises.
That is really true Elif.
The weather changes in five minutes.
Yes, wind comes and rain starts.
But do you know?
There is a nice custom in Istanbul.
Which custom is there?
When it rains people don't panic.
What do people do?
They take shelter in small tea shops.
Do they drink hot tea?
They drink hot tea with a smile.
Tea sellers give tea in front of the shop.
They give tea in a thin-waisted glass.
The tea glass warms the hands.
Beside it they eat fresh simit.
Simit and tea are a wonderful duo!
People chat and watch the rain.
Under the awning there is nice conversation.
Strangers start talking.
Tea unites people.
This tradition brings people together.
It is really a wonderful tea atmosphere!
It warms our inside on a cold day.
I also drank tea in the shop.
I held the hot tea glass.
My hands warmed up and I became happy.
Now that is a wonderful solution!
Tea is very nice on rainy days.
Yes, Turkish people love tea very much.
Now let's examine our six nice sentences.
Our first sentence is our Hero sentence!
I forgot my umbrella!
Şemsiyemi unuttum means, I forgot my umbrella in English.
When not taking an umbrella leaving home we say I forgot my umbrella.
Emre said I forgot my umbrella today.
I say the sentence I forgot my umbrella very often.
On rainy days this sentence is very needed.
Your friend helps you.
Our second sentence: It is raining!
Yağmur yağıyor means, It is raining in English.
Looking out the window we say It is raining.
When water falls from the sky we say It is raining.
Today outside It is raining.
Walking on the street we say It is raining.
We open the umbrella and walk.
Our third sentence: I got very wet!
Çok ıslandım means, I got very wet in English.
Walking without an umbrella we say I got very wet.
When clothes become water we say I got very wet.
I said at the stop today I got very wet.
Everyone understands this sentence.
We immediately look for a towel.
Our fourth sentence: The weather is very cold!
Hava çok soğuk means, The weather is very cold in English.
When the wind blows and shivering we say The weather is very cold.
In winter and on a rainy day we say The weather is very cold.
Today there is wind and The weather is very cold.
We look for a warm place.
Our fifth sentence: I am going home!
Eve gidiyorum means, I am going home in English.
When work finishes we say I am going home.
Getting wet and cold we say I am going home.
Walking on the road we say to a friend I am going home.
Waiting at the stop I say I am going home.
We walk with fast steps.
Our sixth sentence: I want to drink tea!
Çay içmek istiyorum means, I want to drink tea in English.
When getting cold and resting we say I want to drink tea.
At a cafe we say to the waiter I want to drink tea.
With a hot glass we say I want to drink tea.
Sitting at home I say I want to drink tea.
We drink two glasses of tea.
Now let's do mini mini dialogues!
How do we do dialogues?
I ask questions, you answer with these sentences.
Okay Elif, ask right away!
You opened the window, what is outside?
I looked at the window and said It is raining!
Wonderful! You left the door, looked at your bag. What happened?
There was no umbrella in the bag, I said I forgot my umbrella!
Very nice! You walked in the rain, what did you feel?
My clothes got wet, I said I got very wet!
You got cold and wind blew, what did you say?
I shivered and said The weather is very cold!
You waited at the stop, where are you going?
I looked at the bus and said I am going home!
Water boiled in the kitchen, what do you want?
I smiled and said I want to drink tea!
You explain wonderfully Emre!
Thank you Elif!
Now it is time to choose sides!
Which side are you on Elif?
I am on Team Elif's side!
I wear a light raincoat.
And I drink tea in a small shop!
I am on Team Emre's side!
I carry a big black umbrella!
Does Team Emre never forget his umbrella?
Sometimes he forgets but he loves umbrellas!
Now I am asking you a surprise question.
I am very curious about the surprise question.
I read somewhere.
What percentage of people forget their umbrella on a rainy day?
I think thirty percent of people forget.
No! Make a guess!
According to a study, fifty percent of people forget their umbrella at home!
Aha! Fifty percent is a very big number!
So I am not alone!
People rush in the morning.
Therefore an umbrella should stand near the door.
You are very right Emre.
Shall we move to the practice section now?
Yes, let's move immediately!
Now we are doing a wonderful practice!
I love practicing very much.
I give a scenario, you say the correct sentence.
Wonderful Elif, I am ready!
First scenario: You are waiting at the bus stop.
Water drops are falling from the sky. What do you say?
I answer joyfully! I say It is raining!
Very correct! Here comes the second scenario.
You open your bag. The umbrella stayed at home. What do you say?
I shout sadly! I say I forgot my umbrella!
Very nice! Third scenario: You walked outside.
Your clothes became completely water. What do you say?
I say immediately! I say I got very wet!
Fourth scenario: Cold wind is blowing.
Your hands became cold like ice. What do you say?
Easy question! I say The weather is very cold!
Fifth scenario: You got very wet and are at the stop.
You want to return home. What do you say?
I answer quickly! I say I am going home!
Sixth scenario: You came home and sat down.
You want to drink something hot. What do you say?
My favorite sentence! I say I want to drink tea!
Seventh scenario: Your friend went out without an umbrella.
His jacket got completely wet. What do you ask him?
I ask curiously! I say Did you forget your umbrella!
Eighth scenario: You are sitting at a tea garden.
The tea seller came near you. What do you say?
I say smilingly! I say I want to drink tea!
Ninth scenario: A friend called on a rainy day.
He asked where you are. You are on the way. What do you say?
I say clearly! I say I am going home!
Tenth scenario: You are looking through the window.
You see wet people on the street. What do you say?
I say seeing it! I say The weather is very cold!
Eleventh scenario: You are walking under the rain.
You are looking for a place to take shelter. What do you say?
I say with surprise! I say I got very wet!
Twelfth scenario: On a cloudy day you are looking outside.
Drops hit the glass surface. What do you say?
I answer laughing! I say It is raining!
Thirteenth scenario: In the morning you open the window.
Streets are wet and the sky is gray. What do you say?
I say immediately! I say It is raining!
Fourteenth scenario: You are leaving work.
You couldn't find your umbrella at the door. What do you say?
I say with surprise! I say I forgot my umbrella!
Fifteenth scenario: You are waiting at the ferry stop.
Wind blows from the sea and you are shivering. What do you say?
I say shivering! I say The weather is very cold!
Sixteenth scenario: You came home and you are tired.
You entered the warm kitchen. What do you say?
I say joyfully! I say I want to drink tea!
Seventeenth scenario: At the hotel you looked through the window.
Streets are full of water and clouds are dark. What do you say?
I say it! I say It is raining!
Eighteenth scenario: At the cafe you checked your bag.
The umbrella is not on the table. What do you say?
I say frantically! I say I forgot my umbrella!
Nineteenth scenario: You are under the roof, drops fall.
Your top and clothes got wet. What do you say?
I say laughing! I say I got very wet!
Twentieth scenario: You are standing on Galata bridge.
Wind hits your face. What do you say?
Closing my coat I say! I say The weather is very cold!
Congratulations Emre! You answered all questions correctly!
Thank you Elif!
Today's practice was very enjoyable.
Yes Emre, the phrases are very daily.
Is there homework for our listeners?
Yes, there is a wonderful task!
I am curiously waiting for the task.
Go near the window at home.
Imagine that it is raining outside.
Look at the mirror, and say this sentence out loud three times:
I forgot my umbrella! I am going home and I want to drink tea!
This speaking task is very useful!
Definitely say it out loud!
Don't forget to drink your hot tea!
On rainy days stay at home and rest!
We wish you all a wonderful day!
Take very good care of yourselves!
Are you Team Emre or Team Elif?
We are excitingly waiting for your comments!
See you in the next episode!
Goodbye!
Sıra sendeYour turn
6 gerçek durumla pratikPractice with 6 real situations
1Şemsiyemi unuttumŞemsiyemi unuttum
İşe geldin, çok ıslaksın. Şemsiyen evde kaldı. Ne dersin?
You arrive at work, very wet. Your umbrella is at home. What do you say?2Yağmur yağıyorYağmur yağıyor
Arkadaşın dışarı çıkmak istiyor. Pencereden yağmur görüyorsun. Ne dersin?
Your friend wants to go out. You see rain at the window. What do you say?3Çok ıslandımÇok ıslandım
Evdesin, çok ıslaksın. Duraktan yürüdün. Ne dersin?
You are home and very wet. You walked from the bus stop. What do you say?4Hava çok soğukHava çok soğuk
Dışarı çıkıyorsun. Hava buz gibi, montunu giyiyorsun. Ne dersin?
You go outside. It is very cold and you put on your coat. What do you say?5Eve gidiyorumEve gidiyorum
İşin bitti. İş arkadaşın kalıyor musun diye soruyor. Ne dersin?
Work is done. A friend at work asks if you stay. What do you say?6Çay içmek istiyorumÇay içmek istiyorum
Evdesin, çok üşüyorsun. Bir şey ister misin diye soruyorlar. Ne dersin?
You are home and very cold. They ask if you want something. What do you say?Today's small task
Is there homework for our listeners?Is there homework for our listeners?
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