Learn about chain stores that are common in the Philippines
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Jason:Hi everyone, I’m Jason. |
| Mayumi:And I’m Mayumi! |
| Jason:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Filipino Vocabulary, Lesson 22! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related shops and services in Filipino towns. These are five popular Filipino chain stores. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at FilipinoPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Jason:Mayumi, what’s our first word? |
| Mayumi:Jollibee |
| Jason:Jollibee, a fast food chain |
| Mayumi:(slow) Jollibee (regular) Jollibee |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Jollibee |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Jollibee is a locally-owned fast food chain in the Philippines. They are famous for their fried chicken or "chicken joy" served with rice and sweet spaghetti or "jolly spaghetti." - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Si Jollibee ay pangalan ng isang bubuyog na sikat na sikat sa mga kabataan. |
| Jason:Jollibee is the name of a bee character who is very popular with children. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Si Jollibee ay pangalan ng isang bubuyog na sikat na sikat sa mga kabataan. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Mayumi:Bench |
| Jason:Bench, a locally owned clothing outlet |
| Mayumi:(slow) Bench (regular) Bench |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Bench |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Almost every mall in the Philippines has a Bench boutique, which is a locally owned clothing outlet. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Ang pinaka-sikat na bilihin sa Bench ay mga kamiseta at pantalon. |
| Jason:The most popular items at Bench are T-shirts and pants. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Ang pinaka-sikat na bilihin sa Bench ay mga kamiseta at pantalon. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Mayumi:Max's Restaurant |
| Jason:Max's Restaurant, a popular restaurant |
| Mayumi:(slow) Max's Restaurant (regular) Max's Restaurant |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Max's Restaurant |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Max's restaurant is known for serving affordable yet authentic Filipino dishes. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Magandang lugar ang Max's upang magdiwang ng mga kaarawan at handaan sa kasal. |
| Jason:Max's restaurant is a good place to celebrate birthdays and wedding receptions. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Magandang lugar ang Max's upang magdiwang ng mga kaarawan at handaan sa kasal. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Mayumi:Goldilocks |
| Jason:Goldilocks, a restaurant |
| Mayumi:(slow) Goldilocks (regular) Goldilocks |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Goldilocks |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Goldilocks was first introduced as a pastry store, but it is now a popular restaurant that serves Filipino dishes at affordable prices. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Makakabili ka ng masasarap na keyk sa Goldilocks. |
| Jason:You can buy delicious cakes at Goldilocks. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Makakabili ka ng masasarap na keyk sa Goldilocks. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Mayumi:Mercury Drug Store |
| Jason:Mercury Drug Store |
| Mayumi:(slow) Mercury Drug Store (regular) Mercury Drug Store |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Mercury Drug Store |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Mercury drug store is the most widespread and trusted drugstore in the Philippines. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Makakabili ka ng lahat ng klase ng gamot at gayundin ng meryenda sa Mercury. |
| Jason:You can buy all kinds of medicines as well as snacks at Mercury Drug Store. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Makakabili ka ng lahat ng klase ng gamot at gayundin ng meryenda sa Mercury. |
| QUIZ |
| Jason:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Mayumi will give you the Filipino – please repeat out loud! Are you ready? |
| Mayumi:Jollibee |
| [pause]Jason:Jollibee, a fast food chain |
| Mayumi:Bench |
| [pause]Jason:Bench, a locally owned clothing outlet |
| Mayumi:Max's Restaurant |
| [pause]Jason:Max's Restaurant, a popular restaurant |
| Mayumi:Goldilocks |
| [pause]Jason:Goldilocks, a restaurant |
| Mayumi:Mercury Drug Store |
| [pause]Jason:Mercury Drug Store |
Outro |
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| Jason:There you have it – five popular chain stores in the Philippines! We have more vocab lists available at FilipinoPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Mayumi:Paalam |
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