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Talking to Strangers - Interactive Practice

1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA:

"It's a nice day."

B: "Yes. It is a beautiful day."

A: "Do you live around here or are you visiting?"

B: "I am on vacation from Korea."

A: "That's cool. Are you having a good time?"

B: "Yes. There are many things to see and I'm taking a lot of pictures. Do live in this city?"

A: "Yeah. I'm just here with my kids. They wanted to come to the park today."

B: "What's a good place to visit in this city?"

A: "Where have you been so far?"

B: "This was my first stop. I was going to look at my maps."

A: "I recommend going to the water front in downtown. They have a ferry you can ride, some good restaurants, and a good beach for a walk."

B: "How do I get there from here?"

A: "You see Jackson street over there? Go straight for 10 blocks. When you see 5th Avenue, turn left. Follow the street for about 3 miles and you should see it."

B: "Thanks. I'll go check it out. It was nice talking to you."

A: "It was nice meeting you. Have a good time."

2 Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Are there so many people here all the time?"

B: "I'm not sure. This is my first time here."

A: "Me too. I think this is a great place."

B: "Yeah. I think so too."

A: "Where are you from?"

B: "I'm visiting from Cleveland, Ohio. How about you?"

A: "I'm from Seoul, Korea."

B: "How long are you visiting for?"

A: "For 2 weeks. I went to San Francisco and Los Angeles. I want to see the Grand Canyon before I go. I'll probably visit Grand Canyon on Monday."

B: "Ah, looks like you are having a great time."

A: "Yes I am. How long are you visiting for?"

B: "I am only here for three days. My kids have been wanting to come to Disneyland for a long time."

A: "That's great."

B: "Oh. My family is waiting for me. I hope you enjoy your stay in America."

A: "Thank you. It was nice meeting you."

3 Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "That's such a cute dog. What kind is it?"

B: "He's a cocker spaniel."

A: "I have a terrier at home. What's his name?"

B: "His name is Buffy."

A: "Hi Buffy. You're so cute. Do you come here for a walk often?"

B: "About 3 times a week. It's a good walk and Buffy likes it too."

A: "It's a great place for a walk. I wish I had a trail like this at home."

B: "Where are you from?"

A: "I'm visiting from Korea. I live in the city so there aren't many places like this."

B: "I guess that's one thing good about suburban life."

A: "I wouldn't mind the slower pace of life. I am always in a hurry. That's why I wanted to come and relax."

B: "That's good. How long are you staying for?"

A: "I'm here for about three weeks. Oh, it looks like Buffy wants to go."

B: "Yeah. Well, it was nice meeting you. I hope you have a good time here."

A: "Thanks. It was nice talking to you."