Is It Better to Live in the City or Countryside?| 🎧 English on the Go! | Beginner – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.[Music] hello everyone welcome to another episode of English on the go I'm Alex your host and today we're going to discuss an interesting topic is it better to live in the city or the countryside this is a question many people ask when they think about where they want to live let's explore the benefits and challenges of both places today we'll listen to a conversation between two friends Sarah and Tom they have different opinions about City Life and Country Life Sarah loves the excitement of the city while Tom prefers the Peace of the countryside let's see what they have to say before we dive into today's conversation I want you to think about a few questions to get you ready these will help you focus on the main ideas and get you thinking about the topic one do you live in the city or the countryside two what do you like most about where you live three what are some advantages and disadvantages of living in the city or the countryside hey Tom have you ever thought about where you would rather live in the city or the countryside hi Sarah yes I have I think I would prefer to live in the countryside it's quiet and peaceful there what about you I love living in the city there's always something happening and I enjoy the energy of the people that's true the city is exciting but it can also be very noisy and crowded sometimes I feel stressed in the city I understand that but in the city you have many options for entertainment like restaurants theaters and shopping there's always something to do that's a good point but in the countryside I can enjoy nature and fresh air I can go for long walks and see beautiful landscapes nature is nice but sometimes I miss the convenience of the city in the city I can find everything I need close by I can easily get food clothes and other things without traveling far that's true in the countryside you might have to drive a long way to find a grocery store or restaurant but I think the slower pace of life is worth it I see what you mean living in the city can be fast-paced and stressful but it also offers many opportunities you can meet new people and learn new things yes you meet interesting people in the city but I like the community feeling in the countryside people are friendly and you often know your neighbors that's a nice aspect of country life I think it depends on what you value more if you like excitement and activities the city is great but if you want peace in nature the countryside is better exactly it's all about personal preference I enjoy the quiet and slower lifestyle of the countryside while you thrive in the city's Buzz right maybe we can meet in the middle and enjoy both worlds we can visit the countryside on weekends and come back to the city during the week that sounds like a perfect plan we can enjoy the best of both places let's go over some key vocabulary from the conversation one exciting something that is very interesting and makes you feel happy o example the city is exciting because there is always something to do two peaceful a quiet place where you feel calm and relaxed for example the countryside is peaceful and quiet perfect for relaxing three convenience something that makes life easier and saves time oh example living in the city offers convenience because everything is nearby four Community a group of people living in the same area who know each other example the community in the countryside is very friendly and close-knit five landscape the visible features of an area of land such as mountains trees and rivers example the landscape in the countryside is beautiful and full of nature now listen to the conversation again and try to identify these words as you listen get ready to explore travel around the world coming November 1st curious about the rich history and diverse cultures from every corner of the globe join hosts Alex and Lisa as they take you on a journey like no other each episode dives into breathtaking landmarks local Cuisines music and traditions with stories from citizens across the world discover hidden gems ancient histories and fascinating Traditions all while having fun along the way mark your calendars November 1st is the date to start your adventure subscribe now and never miss an episode see you on M Brian Channel hey Tom have you ever thought about where you would rather live in the city or the countryside hi Sarah yes I have I think I would prefer to live in the countryside it's quiet and peaceful there what about you I love living in the city there's always something happening and I enjoy the energy of the people that's true the city is exciting but it can also be very noisy and crowded sometimes I feel stressed in the city I understand that but in the city you have many options for entertainment like restaurants theaters and shopping there's always something to do that's a good point but in the countryside I can enjoy nature and fresh air I can go for long walks and see beautiful landscapes nature is nice but sometimes I miss the convenience of the city in the city I can find everything I need close by I can easily get food clothes and other things without traveling in far that's true in the countryside you might have to drive a long way to find a grocery store or restaurant but I think the slower pace of life is worth it I see what you mean living in the city can be fast-paced and stressful but it also offers many opportunities you can meet new people and learn new things yes you meet interesting people in the city but I like the community feeling in the countryside people are friendly and you often know your neighbors that's a nice aspect of country life I think it depends on what you value more if you like excitement and activities the city is great but if you want peace in nature the countryside is better exactly it's all about personal preference I enjoy the quiet and slower lifestyle of the countryside while you thrive in the city's Buzz right maybe we can meet in the middle and enjoy both worlds we can visit the countryside on weekends and come back to the city during the week that sounds like a perfect plan we can enjoy the best of both places let's take a moment to check your understanding of today's conversation I'll ask a few questions to help you reflect on what was discussed try to answer them based on what you heard one where does Sarah prefer to live two what does Tom enjoy about the countryside three what are some conveniences of living in the city four how does Sarah feel about the energy of the city five what is a solution they suggest for enjoying both Lifestyles if you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content click the Subscribe button and stay updated with our latest [Music] episodes now let's go beyond today's conversation and apply what you've learned I have a few more questions for you to think about how can you relate these ideas to your own life one do you think you would prefer to live in the city or the countryside why two what are some pros and cons of City Life and Country Life in your opinion three how can you enjoy both City and Countryside living that's it for today's episode of English on the go I hope you enjoyed our discussion about living in the city versus the countryside don't forget to check out the free pdf we have a available which includes useful vocabulary and tips from today's episode thanks for listening and see you next time on English on the go [Music]