Feifei Hello and welcome to a very festive The English We Speak. I’m Feifei…
Rob …and I’m Rob. Happy Christmas everyone - and to you, Feifei.
Feifei Oh thanks. But you know what, Rob, I don’t feel very festive.
Rob Not festive?! Look, I’m wearing my Christmas jumper, we’ve got mince pies and, yeah, I think it’s snowing outside.
Feifei That’s not snow, it’s rain, Rob. But I just think there is something missing – something that would make us feel more Christmassy.
Rob Presents?
Feifei Not presents.
Rob Christmas crackers?
Feifei No, it’s not those – I know what’s missing - it’s people. We need more people to make it feel like a Christmas party!
Rob What’s wrong with just me?
Feifei You’re OK, Rob. But you know what they say? “The more the merrier”.
Rob Right – you mean the situation or occasion would be better, or more enjoyable, if lots of people joined in. More people equals more fun!
Feifei Exactly!
Rob OK, well I’ll try to find some people for you, Feifei, while you enjoy some examples…
Examples A: Is it OK if I bring some of my friends to the party tonight?
B: Of course it is – the more the merrier!
Why don’t you come skiing with us? We’ve got room in the car. The more the merrier!
We’ve got our office brainstorm later. Please join us – the more the merrier!
Feifei This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. It’s almost Christmas, so I want a party with lots of people in the studio. As the saying goes, the more the merrier – the more people there are, the more enjoyable the situation! Don’t you agree Rob? Rob? Oh, where’s he gone?
Rob Don’t worry, Feifei, I’m here, I’m here. And I’ve found some people for you.
Roy Hi Feifei!
Feifei Hi Roy!
Catherine Hello Feifei!
Feifei Hello!
Dan Hi Feifei!
Feifei Hi! Wow! All my Learning English chums – but… it’s getting a bit crowded in here now.
Dan Hello! Hi! Good to see you. Hey! Party time!
Rob Yes, yes, save some room for me.
Feifei Squeeze in, Rob – the more the merrier!
Rob Ooo, OK. Excuse me… excuse me… alright. Oh Yeah, it is a bit of a squeeze. There, I’m in.
Everyone Phwaoh! Not again, Rob!
What’s that? Have you been eating chicken?
What are you having for dinner?
Rob Ooops sorry. Too many Brussels sprouts, I’m afraid.
Everyone Is that the time? Yeah, I’ve gotta go.
I must breathe!
You ruined my life!
Rob Bye. Bye.
Feifei Now look what you’ve done – you’ve ruined our Christmas party! It’s not so merry now.
Rob Oh well. Happy Christmas, Feifei!
Feifei You too.