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: 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...

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.