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Today we're learning English

while we walk around a market

and order some treats at a cafe in Melbourne.

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Okay, let's go for a walk.

Today we're visiting the Queen Victoria market.

This market is right in the center of Melbourne.

It's a very popular market.

They sell many different things in here,

including food, drinks, fruit,

vegetables and souvenirs.

The market begins inside this large building

in front of us.

Let's walk inside together.

As we walk into the market,

we can see many small stalls.

A stall is a small shop inside the market.

There are lots of different stalls next to each other.

Some stalls sell freshly baked bread.

This man is paying for his bread now.

A small line is forming behind him.

A line is the same as a queue.

It means that people are waiting to be served.

This stall is full of chocolates, lollies

and biscuits.

They sell sweet things.

There are lots of small jars

neatly organized on the shelves.

It looks like they also sell pastries.

In the next aisle, there’s a butcher.

A butcher is a person who sells meat like beef,

chicken and sausages.

This deli has sausages

hanging at the front of the shop.

Next to the deli, there is a spice store.

Spices are used to add flavour to food.

I love walking past the spice stall

because it smells so good.

The spices are in clear containers

and you can scoop them out.

They also sell small plates shaped like vegetables.

There's a plate shaped like broccoli

and salt shakers shaped like garlic.

This store on the corner sells cheese.

There's heaps of different kinds of cheeses

stacked on top of one another in the window.

Australians often say “heaps”

when we're describing a lot of something.

Cheese and olives are a good pair.

Next door there's a store selling olives,

sun dried tomatoes and roasted peppers.

They also have

cold meats stacked up high.

As we walk through these doors,

I can feel the air becoming a little colder.

That's because they sell fresh seafood

in this area of the market.

There are rows of oysters displayed at the front.

On the corner there are huge

red lobsters lying on ice.

A person who sells seafood

is called a fishmonger.

These are prawns.

They're small and orange and very popular

in Australia, especially in the summer.

There are a few more butchers around here,

but some shops are closed today.

The shutters are down, so they're not open.

Now let's find the fruit and vegetables.

Looking at the sign,

which way should we go?

We need to turn left.

To get to the fruit and vegetables

we need to cross the road.

You can hear a busker playing music.

A busker is a person who plays music

in public for money.

We'll follow this lady

in a long black dress

across the pedestrian crossing

and walk into the outdoor area of the market.

This section is outside, but it's covered

so we're protected from the sun.

This area sells fresh produce.

Fresh produce usually means fruit and vegetables.

I'm here on a weekday,

so it's less busy than it is on the weekend,

but there is still a lot of people here

doing their grocery shopping.

There are rows and rows of vegetables on display.

Here are some small punnets

of chillies next to the beetroots.

A punnet it is a small plastic container

for fruit or vegetables.

Over here they sell chillies in bunches.

A bunch is several vegetables tied together.

They also sell bunches of bok choy.

The sign says that these chillies are extra hot.

That means they're very spicy.

There are two kinds of cherries being sold here.

The cherries on the right are light red and orange.

The cherries on the left are dark red and shiny.

The lighter cherries are cheaper.

They're probably better for cooking.

The darker cherries are more expensive,

but are great for eating fresh.

These are sultanas

which are dried grapes.

They're selling big bunches of sultanas

still on the vine,

which is the stem the grapes grow on.

Or you can buy sultanas by the bag.

Here is a stall selling mushrooms.

They're all packed neatly in containers.

Next to the mushrooms are garlic shoots.

They're vibrant green and very fresh.

This market has rows and rows of greengrocers.

A greengrocer is someone who sells fruit

and vegetables.

Here we can see bananas,

oranges and pineapples.

The greengrocer in the white T-shirt

behind the fruit is serving a customer.

He's helping them and taking their order.

Down here are boxes of mangoes.

The big boxes of mangoes are low to the ground.

In Australia, it's pretty common

to buy a tray of mangoes in summer.

The best mangoes are grown in Queensland

in the north of Australia,

where the temperature is warmer.

They're very sweet and juicy.

These pink fruits are dragon fruit.

Here is stone fruit.

Stone fruit has a hard stone inside,

like peaches and plums.

Cherries are in season now.

That means they're being harvested

at this time of year.

That's why there are cherry decorations

hanging above us.

They're also selling cans of fresh cherry juice

You can hear the greengrocer

calling out prices to attract customers.

Seller: “Try the best Victorian cherries, eight dollars.”

Seller: “Try, try, try”

Lauren: “Thanks so much.”

Seller: “Sweet, juicy premium cherries, sir”

Seller: “Eight bucks.”

Seller: “Try before you buy, cherry eight dollars now”

The cherry I tried was sweet and juicy.

I bought a small bag to take home.

The seller says that the cherries are “eight bucks”.

Bucks means dollars.

So eight bucks means that it costs eight dollars.

Avocados are also very popular in Australia.

This one is cut open

so we can see the creamy green inside.

This passionfruit has also been cut in half.

At the end of the aisle, there is a huge cardboard

box filled with watermelons.

Next to them are citrus fruits

like oranges and lemons.

Citrus fruits are juicy and can be sour.

These pineapples have been packed

perfectly to fit into this box.

The green tops fit in

between the yellow skin of the fruit.

This stall sells all kinds of nuts and seeds.

They're all organized in

plastic packets with a label on the front.

Over here are bags of nuts

and some square containers of various spices.

Behind these baskets,

the watermelons have been cut in half.

So you can see the pink fruit inside.

There are some cantaloupes

that have also been cut open

and there are tiny watermelons.

When it's cut in half,

you can see a beautiful pattern on the inside.

Over here is a fridge

which is keeping things cool inside it.

It looks like they sell bottles

of freshly squeezed juice.

If you're interested in growing your own produce,

they have a small mushroom growing kit

that comes in a box.

You could also plant your own pineapple tree.

There are already some tiny pineapples

growing on this one.

This stall sells vegetables,

but also sells jars of pasta sauce and boxes

of fresh pasta in different colours.

The shelves at this stand are shaped

like honeycomb because this store sells honey.

There are lots of tubs, jars,

and containers of honey.

The honey comes from different Australian trees.

The bees who made this honey use the nectar

from a stringy bark tree, which is a native tree.

This makes it local Australian honey.

You're also able to sample the honey.

You can use a small stick to try the honey

and see how it tastes.

It looks like you can buy honeycomb too.

They even have a basket of lollipops

made from honey.

You can get any kind of honey you like here.

Next to the honey are trays of eggs.

These are free range eggs.

That means that the chickens can walk around freely

before they lay their egg.

The eggs are all stacked up on top of one another.

Most of the eggs are light brown in colour

because they're fresh.

This tray of eggs are all white.

That's because they're actually duck eggs.

That's why they look different.

Around the corner,

in this open fridge, you can grab a juice

or some fruit that has already been cut for you.

I think that's the end of the fruit and veg.

Let's see what else they sell here.

This next area sells all kinds of things

like jewellery, records and souvenirs.

This area of the market is visited

by a lot of tourists

so a lot of souvenirs are sold here.

Souvenirs are little items or gifts

that you buy when you travel.

Like these little backpacks that have soft

koalas and kangaroos on them.

This stand sells all kinds of Australian souvenirs.

This stand sells items for your kitchen.

There are some wooden chopping boards,

a lemon zester, and some vegetable peelers.

They must have just done a demonstration

on how to zest a lemon’s rind or lemon skin,

and how to peel vegetables,

Down here there are pots and pans on sale

and also some tongs, spoons

and other utensils.

The next stand sells a lot of wide brimmed hats.

A few people are trying some on.

A popular stand at the market

is the hot jam doughnut stand.

The doughnuts have jam in the middle of them

and then are fried and rolled in sugar.

Can you see the person

making donuts through the window?

They’re kneading out the dough.

And at the next window,

customers are paying for their doughnuts.

I've had a great time wandering around the market.

I've got my cherries

and now I think I'd like to head to a cafe

for a drink and something to eat.

I'll leave the market now and walk

across this pedestrian crossing.

The cafe I want to go to is not too far away.

It should only take me about five minutes

to walk to the cafe from the market.

The streets here are lined with green trees.

It's a hot day, so it's nice to walk

in the shade of the trees.

The cafe is just on the other side of the road.

Let's go inside.

This is a Korean style cafe.

Korea and Melbourne both have a strong cafe culture.

We both like to make great coffees and tasty treats.

Recently, more and more Korean style

cafes have opened in Melbourne.

I'm going to order now.

Lauren: “Can I grab the carrot cake, please”

Server: “One slice of carrot cake.”

Lauren: “Yeah and, um, the ‘I-shot-chu’, the iced - ”

Server: “Having here or take away?”

Lauren: “Have here, thanks.”

Server: “Anything else?”

Server: “Just give me one second.”

Lauren: “Yeah, no worries.”

Server: “The carrot cake, the icing, it has a cream,

Server: “a little bit of dairy”

Lauren: “Oh, that’s ok, that’s ok, yeah that’s fine”

Server: “Ok, $16.90 please.”

Lauren: “Thank you”

Server: “Thank you so much”

Server: “Just have a seat, I’ll bring it”

Server: “to your table when it’s ready.”

Lauren: “Thanks so much.”

Server: “Thank you.”

I ordered a carrot cake

and a peach iced tea with a shot of coffee in it.

She double checked

if the cream in the carrot cake

was okay for me to eat.

She might have thought I couldn't eat dairy

or that I was vegan.

I'll mix my drink with the straw.

There's lots of ice on top.

I wasn't sure how this would taste,

but it was amazing.

This cafe is nice and spacious.

It's open and not crowded.

I'll sit here for a while

and do some language study of my own.

Thanks for wandering around

the market with me today.

What do we call fruit and

vegetables sold at a market?

Fresh produce.

What is the name of a small plastic container

for fruit?

A punnet.

What do you call

a person who sells meat?

A butcher.

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/ B1	noun - a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event
butcher /ˈbʊtʃər/ A2	noun - a person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat
aisle /aɪl/ B2	noun - a passage between rows of seats or shelves
spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ A2	adjective - flavored with or fragrant with spice; hot
produce /ˈprɒdjuːs/ B2	noun - agricultural products, especially fresh fruit and vegetables
knead /niːd/ C1	verb - work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands
spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ B2	adjective - (especially of a room or building) having ample space
pedestrian /pəˈdestriən/ B2	noun - a person walking along a road or in a developed area
shutter /ˈʃʌtər/ B2	noun - a protective cover for a window or shop front
punnet /ˈpʌnɪt/ C2	noun - a small light container for fruit or vegetables
harvest /ˈhɑːrvɪst/ B2	verb - gather (a crop)
utensil /juːˈtɛnsəl/ B2	noun - a tool, container, or other article, especially for household use
juicy /ˈdʒuːsi/ B1	adjective - full of juice
demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ B2	noun - the action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence
wander /ˈwɒndər/ B2	verb - walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way

Key Grammar Structures

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  ➔ First Conditional (If + Present Simple, Will + Verb)

  ➔ Used to express a real possibility in the future: "If" + present tense for the condition, "will" for the result.

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  ➔ Present Perfect Simple (have + past participle)

  ➔ Describes an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.

• There are lots of small jars neatly organized on the shelves.

  ➔ Reduced Relative Clause (Past Participle phrase)

  ➔ "Organized" acts as a passive adjective modifying "jars". Full form: which are neatly organized.

• They also sell small plates shaped like vegetables.

  ➔ Passive Participle as an Adjective

  ➔ "Shaped" explains the appearance of the plates, indicating they were given that form.

• Some shops are closed today. The shutters are down, so they're not open.

  ➔ Stative Adjective vs. Past Participle

  ➔ "Closed" and "open" describe the current state of the shops, not just the action of closing.

• Looking at the sign, which way should we go?

  ➔ Present Participle Phrase (Reduced Adverbial Clause)

  ➔ "Looking at the sign" explains the context/reason for the question "which way should we go?".

• The best mangoes are grown in Queensland.

  ➔ Passive Voice (Present Simple)

  ➔ Focuses on the "mangoes" (the object) rather than the farmers who grow them.

• The bees who made this honey use the nectar from a stringy bark tree.

  ➔ Relative Clause (Defining)

  ➔ "Who made this honey" uniquely defines which specific bees are being talked about.