Learning English

Presenter
Although it is called Covent Garden, it is far more than a garden. In fact, it is a public square with rich history, beautiful architecture and an attractive cultural atmosphere. Don't forget that the famous opera house is right here too with all the big theatres and cinemas as well. Almost 1 million people visit the famous Covent Garden every week, from all parts of the world. But why?

Londoner
I like to come to Covent Garden because it has an environment where there is something for everyone. There is a restaurant of your choosing, there are shops, there is entertainment. It's a nice place to walk around because there is no traffic. So people can do whatever they want here at their leisure. There isn't any pressure to worry about going somewhere. You can spend all day here and feel you've had a good time out.

Presenter
Yes, it's wonderful going around the market as it is London's best showcase for homemade British design.

Here in the large open space, a juggler is entertaining crowds of people who are cheering with excitement...

Spectator
Well, there's somebody juggling with actually, it's a chainsaw, it's actually an electric device and an axe, and an apple, and he eats a bit of the apple and he juggles and he eats a bit of the apple, it's really incredible.

Presenter
Yes: impressive. If you ever get the chance to go to London, I certainly think Covent Garden is a place worth going to. Although many of the shops and restaurants around here can be a bit pricey, there's plenty to watch and see for free, whether it's street theatre with jugglers and acrobats or handicrafts and paintings. There certainly is something for everyone. And getting there is easy. The name of the tube stop is Covent Garden.