Nick, I was wondering if I could ask you a favour?
Of course, what is it?- Would it be at all possible for you to pick Ciaran up from school today and drop him off at our house?
- Sure. No problem at all.
- It’s just that we’ve no car this week and
- it’s a bit cold for our au pair to walk down, especially with the baby.
- No worries at all if it doesn’t suit.
- No, it’s no trouble at all, Liz.
- Sorry to even ask but with the storms and all…
- Listen Liz, it’s no bother, honestly!
- Thanks a million, Nick.
- That’s so kind!
- Not at all Liz, anytime.
au pair
："au pair"とは、ホームステイをしている留学生がステイ先の幼児のベビーシッターとして働きながらホームステイをする制度のこと。この場合は留学生自身を指す語として使用されている。