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Big Bang Theory: Pilot episode, an Oral Presentation by Irene, Pedro, Angel I, Angel II and Ana Belén (Av2 Tues, 2010-11)

Notice from spelling too that they are using US American English: favor (UK favour), neighbor (UK neighbour). Vocabulary: "grab" is widely used in the USA for all kinds of verbs involving getting things, not only physically grabbing. "Guys" is also typical, to call a group of people.

Listen to all of these sentences (a warm thanks to the Talking People podcast!)

Leonard's lines

• Agreed, what's your point?
• Well, what do you want to do?
• We don't mean to interrupt. We live across the hall.
• I think we should be good neighbors. Invite her over, make her feel welcome.
• Okay, well, make yourself at home.
• Do you have some sort of a job?
• Should I say something? I feel like I should say something.
• Well, I'm not trying to have sex with her.
• What makes you think she wouldn't have sex with me? I'm a male and she's a female.
• This is not a good time.
• It's just not a good time.
• That's great. Guys, [I] have to go.
• Come on. I'll show you the trick of the shower.
• She asked me to do her a favor.
• You know how it is with break up / how you feel with break up.
• To mend her broken heart.
• I'll do the talking.
• Just grab the door.
• We're / You're not going to give up just like that.
• I'm so sorry I drove / dragged you through this.

Rajesh's lines

• Smooth !!!!

Sheldom's lines

• That's the beauty of this.
• I think I made my point. 
• This is an interesting development.
• What exactly are you trying to accomplish?
• He (Leonard) has a lady over.
• My apologies, what's your plan?
• Don't think quite far.
• What is happening to you?!

Penny's lines

• I guess I'm your new neighbor. Penny.
• I'd love to.
• What are you guys used to do for fun around here?
• This seems so serious stuff. You did it? [Did you do it?]
• So... you are one of those beautiful Mind Genius guys!
• Do you want me a-move*?
• Do you know what the most pathetic part is?
• Top [On top of it all], I am dirty because of the moving and my shower doesn't work.
• Can I ask you a favor? It's OK if you say no.
• It's not the kind of thing you ask a guy you have just met.
• That sounds fun.

Howard's lines

• Wait till you see this.
• Hang on there.
• Is she available for coitus?
• He's kind of a nerd.
• I've had him since Level Ten.
• Anyway, if you had your own game character, we could hang out.
• So you'll think about it…? [Will you think about it, please?]