I Am Tired

In this lesson you will learn following phrases. Click the image to hear pronunciation.

work

a job that someone is paid to do

busy

having a lot of things to do

interesting

something that keeps your attention because it is unusual or exciting

body

the whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the head, arms, and legs

different

not the same as someone or something

year

a period of 12 months, from 1 January to 31 December

interesting

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something that keeps your attention because it is unusual or exciting

busy

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having a lot of things to do

work

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a job that someone is paid to do

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Listen to the dialogue a few times and practice pronunciation.

Hi, how are you today?

I'm good thank you, how are you?

I am fine thank you, but I am tired.

Why are you tired?

Because today I am very busy at work. Are you tired? 

I'm not tired, I did not go to work. I do not work on Fridays.

Why? What is your job?

I am a doctor, my job is very busy every day so I do not work on Fridays. What is your job?

I'm a police officer.

That is very interesting. Do you like your job?

Yes, I do, I love my job. Every day is very different, and I always like to help people.

Me too. This is why I am a doctor. I like to help people as much as possible. How many years are you a police officer?

I am a police officer for 12 years, since I was 22, but my job is more difficult now I am older.

I understand, I have the same problem. That is why I do not work Fridays, my body is too tired.

We are very similar. It is nice to speak to you.

You too. I hope to speak to you again soon, goodbye.

Goodbye.

This is important vocabulary from the previous section. Play the sounds and practice pronunciation.

busy having a lot of things to do
to help to make it easier for someone to do something
different not the same as someone or something
tired feeling that you want to rest or sleep
today this day, or on this day
work a job that someone is paid to do
to go to move
doctor the person who is qualified to help sick people
police officer someone who is a member of the police
interesting something that keeps your attention because it is unusual or exciting
year a period of 12 months, from 1 January to 31 December
difficult not easy and needing skill or effort to do or understand
old having lived or existed for a long time
body the whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the head, arms, and legs
similar having a resemblance in appearance or character, without being identical