What does 'freecycle' mean? - YouTube
Feifei: Are you OK, Neil?
Neil: Just clearing out this cupboard,
Feifei. It's full of old junk.
Feifei: Ooh, what a lot of stuff.
Is that a... gorilla arm?
Neil: Yes, that was a fun project.
Feifei: Interesting.
Neil: Ooh, this is the microphone
I recorded my first masterpiece with.
Bit dusty. I wonder
if it still works? Or maybe I should
sell it? Who would buy it?
Feifei: Neil.
Neil: Yes?
Feifei: I have the perfect solution for you.
Why don't you freecycle it?
Neil: That's a good idea.
I exchange a microphone...
for a bicycle, right?
Feifei: No. You give it away.
You give it to someone for free.
It's another way of recycling.
There are websites that help match you
to people who want these things.
Neil: Free... recycle. Freecycle.
Yes, I like the idea. But I would like
a free bicycle even more!
Feifei: Let's listen to these examples.
When we installed our new kitchen,
I freecycled all the old pots and pans.
I was going to buy a big, shiny monitor for
my computer, but then I found someone
was freecycling their old one. Win win!
Our apartment is tiny and my bike
was taking up so much space.
I couldn't face all the effort of selling it,
so I just freecycled it. Easy.
Neil: You're listening to The English We
Speak from BBC Learning English.
The expression we're looking at in this
programme is 'freecycle'.
So, do you freecyle, Feifei?
Feifei: Sure. I did a big clear out last year
and freecycled lots of stuff. Felt great!
Anyway, what are you doing with that old microphone?
Neil: You know, I feel kind of attached
to it. I might just keep it for now.
Feifei: Your choice. What about
the other stuff?
Neil: Well, I do like this gorilla arm. Might
need it for a party one day. And this old
VHS player could be useful. And I couldn't
possibly get rid of this lovely old coat.
Lots of memories...
Feifei: I don't think you're going to
freecycle any of it, are you?
Neil: Not quite yet. Though
I wouldn't mind looking on some
of those freecycling websites.
See if I can pick up any
more antique microphones.
Feifei: But you have no space left
in the cupboard!
Neil: Haha, we'll see. Bye for now.
Feifei: Bye.
