Conversation Unit 14

ASK ABOUT FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES


Pam: What do you like to do in your free time?
Katy: Well, I like to hang out with friends.
Pam: So, are you going to do that this weekend?
Katy: Maybe.

Conversation Unit 14

ANNOUNCE GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS


Tom: Hi Scott. What´s new?
Scott: Well, I have a some great news. My daughter is going have a baby.
Tom: Congratulations!
Scott: Thanks.

Conversation Unit 14

GET TO KNOW SOMEONE´S LIFE STORY


Elena: Where were you born?
Sam: In New York.
Elena: And did you grow up there?
Sam: Yes, I did. And you?
Elena: I was born in Brasilia. I grew up in Toronto.
Sam: Toronto? That´s interesting. Why did you move there?
Elena: My parents are Canadian.

Conversation Unit 13

REQUEST HELP


Tina: Could you do me a favor?
Roger: Sure. What?
Tina: Could you please close the window?
Roger: No problem.

Conversation Unit 13

DECLINE AN INVITATION


Carl: Let´s go to the movies.
Lucy: I´m really sorry. I´m too busy.
Carl: That´s too bad. Maybe some other time.

Conversation Unit 13

DISCUSS ABILITIES


Gene: Can you swim?
Amy: No. Can you?
Gene: Yes, I swim very well.
Amy: When did you learn?
Gene: When I was about eight.
Amy: Was it hard?
Gene: Not at all!

Conversation Unit 12

SUGGEST A REMEDY


Bill: I fell awful.
Sally: What´s wrong?
Bill: I have a headache.
Sally: You really should take something.
Bill: Good idea.
Sally: I hope you feel better.

Conversation Unit 12

SHOW CONCERN ABOUT AN INJURY


Kate: Hey, Evan. What happened?
Evan: I broke my ankle.
Kate: I´m sorry to hear that.

Conversation Unit 12

DESCRIBE PEOPLE


Max: Who´s that? She looks familiar.
Diane: Who?
Max: The woman with long, curly, blonde hair.
Diane: Oh, that´s Daniela Mercury. She´s a singer from Brazil.
Max: No kidding!

Conversation Unit 11

ASK ABOUT A VACATION


Brian: You look great. Were you on vacation?
Naomi: Yes, I was. I just got back last week.
Brian: Where did you go?
Naomi: I went to London for two weeks.
Brian: No kidding. How was it?
Naomi: Really nice.
Brian: Well, it´s great to see you. Welcome back.
Naomi: Thanks.

Conversation Unit 11

DISCUSS PAST ACTIVITIES


Hugo: Hi, Saul. How´s it going? 
Saul: Pretty good, thanks.
Hugo: What did you do last weekend?
Saul: Not much. I went running in the park on Saturday. What about you?
Hugo: About the same. I played soccer and went to the movie.

Conversation Unit 11

TALK ABOUT THE PAST


Terri: Where were you last night?
Ruth: When?
Terri: At about 8:00.
Ruth: I was at home. Why?
Terri: There was a great party at the Pike Museum.
Ruth: There was? Too bad I wasn´t there!

Conversation Unit 10

INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN YOU


Rita: Hey, Alison. Would you like to join me?
Alison: Sure. What are you drinking?
Rita: Lemonade.
Alison: Mmm. Sounds great. I thing I´d like the same thing.

Conversation Unit 10

OFFER AND ASK FOR FOODS AT THE TABLE


Linda: Would you like coffee or tea?
Nicole: I´d like coffee, please. Thanks.
Linda: And would you like sugar?
Nicole: No, thanks.
Linda: Please pass the butter.
Nicole: Sure. Here you go.

Conversation Unit 10

GET INGREDIENTS FOR A RECIPE


Wendy: How about some tomato potato soup?
Fred: Tomato potato? That sounds delicious! I love tomatoes and potatoes.
Wendy: Are there any potatoes on the shelf?
Fred: Yes, there are.
Wendy: And do we have any tomatoes?
Fred: I´ll check.

Conversation Unit 9

DISCUSS PLANS


Scott: So what are you doing this weekend?
Dan: I´m not sure. What about you?
Scott: Well, on Saturday, if the weather is good, I´m meeting Pam in the park.
Dan: Do you want to get together on Sunday? I´m not doing anything special.
Scott: Sure. Call me Sunday morning.

Conversation Unit 9

MAKE A POLITE PHONE CALL


Jan: Hello?
Laura: Hi, Jan. This is Laura. What are you doing?
Jan: I´m feeding the kids.
Laura: Should I call you back later?
Jan: Yes, thanks. Talk to you later. Bye
Laura: Bye.

Conversation Unit 9

DESCRIBE TODAY´S WEATHER.


Paul: Hi, Manny. I´m calling from San Francisco. How´s the weather in Lima?
Manny: Today? Awful. It´s 18 degrees and raining.
Paul: No kidding. It´s hot and sunny here!

Conversation Unit 8

TALK ABOUT HOW OFTEN YOU DO THINGS


Bruce: Hi, Kevin. Long time no see.
Kevin: Hi, Bruce.
Bruce: Do you always take the bus?
Kevin: No, I usually walk.
Bruce: No wonder I never see you!

Conversation Unit 8

DESCRIBE YOUR SCHEDULE


Andy: What´s your typícal week like?
Sasha: Well, on Mondays and Wednesdays I go to school.
Andy: And what about the other days?
Sasha: On Tuesdays and Thursdays I work.
Andy: Sounds like you´re pretty busy.
Sasha: Yes, I am. What about you?
Andy: I work every weekday. On th weekend I exercise and go to the movies.

Conversation Unit 8

DESCRIBE YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES


Yuka: Are you a morning person or an evening person?
Melody: Me? I´m definitely an evening person.
Yuka: Why do you say that?
Melody: Well, I get up after ten. And I go to bed after two. What about you?
Yuka: I´m a morning person. I get up at six.