The English Teacher (2020) - AWARD WINNING Short Film | Drama

Hi, that's Jing Ting. This is Robert, your English teacher. So, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself and why you want to learn English? I speak basic English. I use translator. Translator, yes. I have English exam in two weeks. Please teach me. Yes, of course, I'll teach you. Thank you, Mr Robert. Thank you very much. Right, let's start with the basics. My name is Robert. So, repeat after me. My name is Jin. Very good. Listen carefully and repeat after me. My name is Jin. What is your name? What? What? What? Your name? What is your name? My name is Jin. What? Ah, what? Your name. What's your name? Mr Robert. My name is Robert. Mr Robert is your name. Very good, very good, very good. My Jin, you're Robert. Yes, very good. My name is Jin. Your name is Robert. Fantastic. Very good start. I'm sorry I'm late. London traffic can be a nightmare. Ah, you say sorry, not pardon. Ah, yes, we say pardon when we want somebody to repeat something. We say pardon when somebody repeat. Yes. Pardon. Pardon. Very good. Mr Robert, I ask question. You don't have to call me Mr Robert. You can call me Rob. Yes, Mr Robert. No, no, never mind. What do you want to ask me? Are you happy? Yes, I'm very happy to be your English teacher. Okay. Let's move on. For example, repeat after me. You are my friend. Who? No, sorry. You are my friend. Ah, you are my friend? Friend. Very good. Friend. Jin. Hmm? Why did you transfer me 700 pounds for such a short lesson? Ah, because you are my friend. No, no. I am your teacher. You are my student. Yes, you make me happy. You give me good English lesson. That's very kind of you, but I can't accept that money. So I'm going to have to transfer that money back to you this evening. Tomorrow I have exam. If I pass, you keep money. If I don't pass, I give you money back. Yes? That sounds like a bribe to me. Ah, Mr Robert got new bride. No, not a bride. Okay, keep me posted on your exam results. Okay. Mr Robert, I will not let you down. Hello, Mr Robert. Ah, I want to thank you so much for your lesson you give me. Before I meet you, I have no English. And now I can send you this video. Speak good English. I want to say pardon. No, sorry. I want to say sorry, Mr Robert. I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. I really am. It was me who hit the car of your wife. I was late for work. I was too scared to stop and help. I'm sorry. I want to send you money so I learn English. So I can apologize to you. I know many stories won't bring your wife back. But now you know at least who killed your wife. I am your friend, Mr Robert.