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Michael and Lori discuss the game (sport?) Rock Paper Scissors, and debate whether it involves skill or luck.

Real English Conversations: noisy neighbors

Today’s conversation is between me and my friend Michael. We discuss my annoying neighbor and his habit of playing a very irritating song at very high volume, usually on Friday and Saturday evenings. I’m pretty sure it’s a live version, too, so it’s much longer than the original, thus extending my torture.

My best guess is that he plays it to get himself in the party mood. Here in Sweden, people usually “party” at home, that is,…

Real English Conversations: Office Pranks

Lori and Michael discuss office pranks.

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