Unit 1, Lesson 2

Greet a Visitor to your Country

Audio Script
CONVERSATION 1 [M = Egyptian]
M: Welcome to Egypt! First time here?
F: Actually, Ive been here twice before.
M: Really! Have you taken pictures of the Great Pyramids?
F: Yes, I have. Theyre incredible.
CONVERSATION 2 [F = Japanese]
M: This is my second time to Japan.
F: Welcome back!
M: So far Ive been to Tokyo and Osaka.
F: Have you gone sightseeing in Kyoto yet?
M: No. Do you think I should?
F: Absolutely.
CONVERSATION 3 [M = Peruvian]
F: This is my first time to Peru.
M: Really? Have you tried ceviche?
F: No, I havent. Is it good?
M: Excellent.
CONVERSATION 4 [F = Mexican; M = Japanese]
F: Welcome to Mexico City! Is it your first time?
M: Yes.
F: When did you arrive?
M: Last week.
F: Have you climbed the Pyramid of the Sun yet?
M: Actually, I was there yesterday! It was incredible.
CONVERSATION 5 [M = Chinese; F = Russian]
M: Welcome to Beijing! Have you been to China before?
F: Well, Ive been to Shanghai and Hong Kong. But this is my first
time to Beijing.
M: Have you taken a tour of the Forbidden City yet?
F: No, I havent.

M: Oh, you really should! Its amazing.