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Diarmuid: And I'm Diarmuid. Today's lesson is all about expressing possibility.

Diarmuid : All right. Let's give it a go. . . Hello, I'm Diarmuid. I seem to have lost my phone number. Can I have yours instead?

Jean: But isn't it a good thing to be hard-working, Diarmuid?

Diarmuid: Hello and welcome to Ask About Britain, the programme where we answer your questions about British life and culture. I'm Diarmuid.

Diarmuid : Ok here goes. . . Hi, I'm Diarmuid and I've got a question for you.

Diarmuid: It's just one of those cultural differences, I suppose.

Diarmuid: Hello everybody and welcome to another Authentic Real English from BBC Learning English with me, Diarmuid.

(With his mouth full) And I'm Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: Yes, you could say, "I'd love to but I'm working late tonight" .

And I'm Diarmuid. Our phrase for the day has its origins in football, but now it's used much more widely.

Jean: And I'm Jean. What are we going to talk about today Diarmuid?

Diarmuid : Was your father a thief? Because someone stole the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes.

Diarmuid: So Wang Fei, are you ready to record the best programme of your life?

Diarmuid: If I was given the choice, I would always prefer to bring my own bottle.

Diarmuid: Well, I suppose the top TV presenters do get paid a lot of money.

Diarmuid: I think I might be a sleepaholic. Anyway, it's time to go now Jean.

Diarmuid : Basically, she's out of control. She's become a bridezilla!

And I'm Diarmuid. So I've got a present for you Fefei. Here you are.

Wang Fei: Diarmuid, you are really pushing me to work hard today. What's happening?

Diarmuid: Hello everybody and welcome to this week's Authentic Real English from BBC Learning English. I'm Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: Exactly, that is how the word smirting is created.

Diarmuid: So don't believe everything you see in magazines and websites.

Diarmuid: Sorry. Good phrase though, with it.

Diarmuid: Well, I'm going to have a barbeque on Friday night, in my back garden - I wondered if you'd like to come along.

Diarmuid: Well, if I'm having a really bad day, I may only give 109%.

Wang Fei: So what are we going to talk about today Diarmuid?

Diarmuid: Great, the programme where we answer questions about British culture?

So, what are we going to talk about today Diarmuid?

Diarmuid: Oh-oh! It sounds like you may be a shopaholic too!

Diarmuid: Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English from BBC Learning English. I'm Diarmuid.

Yang Li: And I'm Yang Li. You don't sound well, Diarmuid.

And I'm Diarmuid. Yes this is the programme where we introduce the latest English expressions.

Diarmuid: All right Jean. I accept what you say but there's no need to get so shirty!

Diarmuid: Hello everybody and welcome to Authentic Real English from the BBC. I'm Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: Liverpool Street Station which serves the east of England.

Jean: Hi Diarmuid. I'm just reading a newspaper report about people who work for the BBC.

Diarmuid: Asparagus. My guess is that the asparagus would be steamed or poached.

Diarmuid: Oh sorry, I was asleep for the whole time. Hope you're not too tired doing the whole programme alone?

Diarmuid: Charing Cross Station which serves the south of England.

Feifei: Sorry Diarmuid. I couldn't understand what you just said.

Jean: Mmm, it was delicious. And the lobster, Diarmuid?

Hello everybody and welcome to Authentic Real English from the BBC. I'm Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: Ha ha, I'm afraid I can't tell you that Li!

Diarmuid: It struck a whole new style of architecture.

Don't worry Diarmuid, I'm not a workaholic. I'm just very busy these days.

Hi everybody and welcome to Authentic Real English from the BBC. I'm Diarmuid.

You're looking very pleased and contented today, Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: Really, they're not in any more?

Diarmuid: No, we're meeting in a restaurant.

Diarmuid: Hi Jean. You look very pleased with yourself today.

Yang Li: Yes Diarmuid, I've just run all the way to the studio from a fashion show. It's London Fashion Week.

Hi everybody. It's time for another edition of Authentic Real English from bbcukchina. com. I'm Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: But I feel awful. I think I have flu.

Diarmuid: Yes, the restaurant has a BYOB policy.

Wang Fei: What a useful expression, Diarmuid. Now I have a heads up for you.

Wang Fei: And I'm Wang Fei. So what are we going to learn today Diarmuid?

Diarmuid: Eh? Oh, yeah. Didn't sleep well. Er, what programme are we doing today?

Diarmuid: So, what's our word for the day?

Diarmuid : Well, I'd like to tell you about a concert I went to last night.

Diarmuid you don't look very happy. What's wrong?

What's that gadget you are playing with Diarmuid?

Diarmuid: Ok, well that's all for today.

Diarmuid: Let's hear it in use.

Diarmuid: I hope you're not feeling so shirty now Jean.

Diarmuid: In the past yes, but nowadays people use computer programmes like Photoshop to change digital images.

Jean: Hi Diarmuid. I am in a very good mood today.

Diarmuid : I don't want to say her name Wang Fei, because I didn't enjoy the show.

Jean : All women know how to do that Diarmuid.

Diarmuid: Well we use a superlative when we want to compare more than two things.

Diarmuid: I have too many books for my shelves.

Diarmuid: Hi Li, I'm back.

Diarmuid: Are there other Native American words in English then, Jean?

Diarmuid: Are you wearing a jacket with shoulder pads?

Diarmuid: OK, you're not vegetarian are you?

Why are you looking so happy Diarmuid?

Diarmuid: Yes, exactly. There are certain expressions we can use in English to make arrangements.

Diarmuid: I like watching football.

Diarmuid: And I'm Diarmuid. Today's Authentic Real English phrase is-

Diarmuid: Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English from BBC Learning English. I'm Diarmuid. Feifei:

Diarmuid: It depends. Here is an example of some people smirting: