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WEATHER
Lesson 1: A: It doesn’t look very nice outside
today.
A: It’s an ugly day today.
B: You’re right. I think it’s going to
B: I know. I think it may rain.
rain later.
A: It’s the middle of summer, it
A: In the middle of the summer, it
shouldn’t rain today.
shouldn’t be raining.
B: That would be weird.
B: That wouldn’t seen right.
A: Yeah, especially since it’s ninety
A: Considering that it’s over ninety
degrees outside.
degrees outside, that would be weird.
B: I know, it would be horrible if it
B: Exactly, it wouldn’t be nice if it
rained and it was hot outside.
started raining. It’s too hot.
A: Yes, it would be.
A: I know, you’re absolutely right.
B: I really wish it wasn’t so hot every
B: I wish it would cool off one day.
day.
A: That’s how i feel, i want winter to
A: Me too. I can’t wait until winter.
come soon.
B: I like winter too, but sometimes it
B: I enjoy the winter, but it gets really
gets too cold.
cold sometimes.
A: I’d rather be cold than hot.
A: I know that you mean, but i’d
B: Me too. rather be cold than hot.
Lesson 2: B: That’s exactly how i feel.
Lesson 3: A: That’s right, it really would be.
A: I wish it was a nicer day today. B: I want it to cool down some.
B: That is true. I hope it doesn’t rain. A: I know what you mean, i can’t wait
until it’s winter.
A: It wouldn’t rain in the middle of
the summer. B: Winter is great. I wish it didn’t get
so cold sometimes though.
B: It wouldn’t seem right if it started
raining right now. A: I would rather deal with the winter
than the summer.
A: It would be weird if it started
raining in ninety degree wearther. B: I feel the same way.
B: Any rain right now would be
pointless.
Lesson 4: Lesson 5:
A: It’s such a nice day. A: Isn’t it a nice day?
B: Yes, it is. B: It really is.
A: It looks like it may rain soon. A: It seems that it may rain today.
B: Yes, and i hope that it does. B: Hopefully it will.
A: Why is that? A: How come?
B: I really hove how rain clears the B: I like how clear the sky gets after it
air. rains.
A: Me too. It always smells so fresh A: I feel the same way. It smells so
after it rains. good after it rains.
B: Yes, but i lvoe the night air after it B: I especially love the night air when
rains. it rains.
A: Really? Why is it? A: Really? Why?
B: Because you can see th stars B: Th stars look so much closer after
perfectly. it rains.
A: I really hope it rains today. A: I really want it to rain today.
B: Yeah, me too. B: Yeah, so do I.
Lesson 6: B: The sky looks so clean after it
rains. I love it.
A: Don’t you think it’s nice out?
A: I understand. Rain does make it
B: Yes, i think so too.
smell cleaner.
A: I think that it’s going to rain.
B: I love most how it is at night aftr it
B: I hope that it does rain. rains.
A: You like the rain? A: How come?
B: You can see the stars so much B: I really wish the weather would
more clearly after it rains. just stay the same.
A: I would love for it to rain today. A: I do too. That way we can have our
activities planned ahead of time.
B: I would too.
B: Yeah, that would make things a lot
Lesson 7:
easier.
A: I really want to go to the beach this
Lesson 8:
weekend.
A: I would like to take a trip to the
B: That sounds like fun. What’s the
beach this weekend.
weather going to be like?
B: A trip to the beach would be fun.
A: I heard that it’s going to be warm
How is the weather going to be?
this weekend.
A: Th forecast says that it will be
B: Is it going to be perfect beach
warm on the weekend.
weather?
B: So do you think it’ll be perfect
A: I believe so.
weather for the beach?
B: Good. I hope it doesn’t cool off
A: It sounds like it will be.
this weekend.
B: I really hope it doesn’t gt cold.
A: I know. I really want to go to the
beach. A: That would ruin thins, i want to go
so badly.
B: But you know that California
weather is really unpredictablle. B: The weather in California is
unpredictable, so you never know.
A: You’re right. One minute it’s hot,
and then the next minute it’s cold. A: that is true. The weather is
constantly changing.
B: It would be nice if the weather B: It wouldn’t be good if it got cold
would never change. this weekend.
A: That would be great, then w could A: I want this trip to be perfect, i hope
plan things sooner. it stays warm.
B: True. Predictable weather would B: This California weather is so
make life easier. uncertain, it’s impossible to know
what’ll happen.
Lesson 9:
A: I know. Every day the weather
A: It would be nice to go to the beach
seems different.
sometime this weekend.
B: I would love it if it wasn’t always
B: What’s the weather going to be
so unprdictable.
like? I may want to go too.
A: That would make it easier for us to
A: The weather this weekend is
make plans.
supposed to be warm.
B: I know. Things are easier when
B: Will it be good beach weather?
you know what the weather’s going to
A: I think it will be. be like.
CALLING A FRIEND
Lesson 1: A: Why haven’t you answered the
phone?
A: Hello, may i speak to Alice please?
B: My bad, I had chores to do.
B: This is she. How’s it going?
A: That’s all right.
A: I’ve been trying to call you all day.
B: What was the reason for your call?
B: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.
A: I want to do something tomorrow
A: It’s okay.
with you.
B: So what were you calling me
B: Sounds good. What did you have
about?
in mind?
A: Oh, I just wanted to see if you
A: I was thinking about seeing a
wanted to hang out tomorrow.
movie.
B: Sure, what did you want to do?
B: Okay, let’s go see a movie.
A: Maybe we can go see a movie or
A: Until then.
something.
B: Talk to you later.
B: That sounds like fun. Let’s do it.
Lesson 3:
A: I’ll see you tomorrow then.
A: Is Alice available?
B: See you then. Goodbye.
B: You’re talking to her.
Lesson 2:
A: I’ve called you a hundred times
A: Hi, how are you. Is Alice there?
today.
B: Speaking. What’s up?
B: I was busy doing something. I
apologize.
A: No problem. A: How about a movie?
B: Did you need something? B: A movie sounds good.
A: Did you want to do something A: Call me tomorrow then.
tomorrow?
B: I will see you tomorrow.
B: Is there somewhere special you
wanted to go?
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Lesson 1: B: I haven’t seen her yet.
A: Have you seen the new girl in A: I think that shee is very pretty.
school?
B: Tell me how she looks.
B: No, I haven’t.
A: She’s kind of short.
A: She’s really pretty.
B: What height is she?
B: Describe her to me.
A: She’s probably about five feet.
A: She’s not too tall.
B: That’s nice, but tell me what she
B: Well, how tall is she? looks like.
A: She’s about five feet even. A: The first thing I noticed was her
beautiful brown eyes.
B: What does she look like, though?
B: I think I might’ve bumped into hr
A: She has pretty light brown eyes.
before.
B: I may know which girl you’re
A: Are you telling me that you’ve
talking about.
seen her before?
A: So you have seen her around?
B: I believe so.
B: Yes, I have.
Lesson 3:
Lesson 2:
A: Have you met the new girl?
A: There’s a new girl in school, have
B: No. Have you?
you seen her yet?
A: She’s one of the pretties girls at the B: What about her facial features?
school?
A: She has light brown eyes,
B: What does she look like? absolutely beautiful.
A: Well, she’s quite short. B: I think I know who you’re talking
about.
B: How tall would you say that she
is? A: Have you seen her?
A: I would say she’s only five feet. B: I think that I have.
B: I’m sure you have a talent. It’s just A: You have got to be talented.
hidden. B: Thanks.
A: If only I was talented. B: I was taught in high school how to
draw and paint.
B: You have a talent. You just don’t
know what if is yet. A: You had an art class?
Lesson 3: B: Exactly, it was my favorite class.
A: Are there any hobbies you do? A: Well, it’s good that you’re so
talented.
B: When I have time, I sometimes
draw and paint. B: I appreciate that.
A: Oh, you actually do that? A: Talent is a great thing, I wish I had
one.
B: Every so often, I do.
B: Everyone has a talent. They just
A: Did you always know how to draw
need to find it.
and paint?
FAVORITE MOVIE
Lesson 1: A: I have it on DVD at my house if
you want to come over and watch it.
A: What’s your favorite movie?
B: Sure, let’s go.
B: My favorite movie is Superbad.
Lesson 2:
A: Oh, why is that?
A: Which movie is your favorite to
B: It’s the funniest movie that I’ve
watch?
ever seen.
B: I have to say, my favorite movie is
A: That’s true. It is a very funny
Superbad.
movie.
A: Is that right? Why?
B: You’re seen it before?
B: Honestly, it is one of the funniest
A: Yes, I saw that movie the first day
movie I’ve seen in a long time.
it came out in theaters.
A: You’re right. That movie is
B: Didn’t you laugh through the
hilarious.
whole movie? I did.
B: I didn’t think you saw that movie.
A: Me too. That movie brought tears
to my eyes. A: I went to see it the day it came out.
B: Mine too.
B: I was laughing through the whole A: You’re not lying. I found that
movie. movie absolutely hilarious.
A: I couldn’t help laughing, either. B: I didn’t know that you saw
Superbad before.
B: Same here.
A: I made sure to be in line to see it
A: I bought the movie. Would you
the first day it came out.
like to come to my house and watch
it? B: I couldn’t keep from laughing
throughout the whole movie.
B: Of course.
A: I was laughing hysterically the
Lesson 3:
whole time; my stomach muscles hurt
A: Out fo every movie that your’ve afterwards.
seen, which one is your favorite?
B: That’s exactly how I felt.
B: I’m going to have to say that
A: I got the movie when it came out
Superbad is the best movie ever.
on DVD, do you want to come over?
A: You think so, how come?
B: I would love to.
B: Well, Superbad is super funny.
FAVORITE MUSIS
Lesson 1: B: I enjoy listening to all kinds of
music.
A: What type of music do you like to
listen to? A: What kind?
B: I like listening to different kinds of B: I like to listen to Rock and R&B.
music.
A: Why do you like that type of
A: Like what, for instance? music?
B: I enjoy Rock and R&B. B: I like the kinds of instruments that
they use.
A: Why is that?
A: I think that’s an excellent reason to
B: I like the different instruments that
like something.
they use.
B: Thanks, I feel the same way.
A: That’s a good reason to like
something. Lesson 3:
B: Yeah, I think so too. A: What is your favorite kind of
music?
Lesson 2:
B: I listen to various types of music.
A: What kind of music do you enjoy
listening to? A: What genres?
B: I enjoy listening to both Rock and B: I enjoy the different types of
R&B. instruments that they use.
A: What interests you in that type of A: That is a perfect reason to like a
music? certain kind of music.
B: That’s exactly what I think too.
SPORTS
Lesson 1: B: I’ll make sure and make it to the
next one.
A: Did you go to the basketball game
on Friday? Lesson 2:
B: No, I couldn’t make it. A: Were you able to attend Friday
night’s basketball game?
A: You missed a really good game.
B: I was unable to make it.
B: Oh, really? Who won?
A: You shuold have been there. It was
A: Our school did. They played really
intense.
well.
B: Is that right. Who ended up
B: Too bad I was busy. I really wanted
winning?
to go.
A: Our team was victorious.
A: Yeah, you should hav. It was really
exciting. B: I wish I was free that night I’m kind
of mad that I didn’t go.
B: So what was the score?
A: It was a great game.
A: The score was 101-98.
B: What was the score at the end of the
B: Man, that was a really close game.
game?
A: That’s what made it so great.
A: Our team won 101-98. B: It’s too bad that I couldn’t make it.
Who won?
B: Sounds like it was a close game.
A: Our team played hard and won.
A: That’s the reason it was such a great
game. B: I really wish I went to the game.
B: The next game, i will definitely be A: It was the best game ever.
there.
B: So tell me the final score.
Lesson 3:
A: The other team lost by three points,
A: I was meaning to ask you if you saw 101-98.
the basketball game on Friday.
B: It must’ve been a close game.
B: I wanted to go, but I couldn’t.
A: It really was. You should’ve gone.
A: It was a great game.
B: Hopefully, I’ll make it to the next
one.
INVITATION TO A MOVIE
Lesson 1: A: Do you know what you’re going
to do this weekend?
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I am going to see a movie with a
B: I’m going to the movies with a
friend of mine. What about you?
friend. How about you?
A: I don’t know.
A: I’m not sure yet.
B: Would you like to see a movie
B: Well, did you want to go see a
with me and my friend?
movie with me?
A: Do you know what movie you’re
A: What movie are you going to see?
going to watch?
B: I’mt not sure yet. Is there
B: I don’t know, but was there a
something you want to see?
certain movie you wanted to see?
A: There’s nothing I can think of.
A: None that I can think of.
B: So, did you want to go?
B: Well, would you like to go?
A: No, thanks, maybe another time.
A: Thank you for inviting me, but I
B: Okay, sounds good. think I’ll pass.
Lesson 2:
B: All right. Another time then. A: What movie are you and your
friend planning on watching?
Lesson 3:
B: Not sure. Is there a movie out that
A: You have any ideas as to what you
catches your eye?
want to do this weekend?
A: No good movies com to mid.
B: I’m going to the movie theater with
my friend. What are you going to do? B: Have you decided whether or not
you would like to go?
A: I’m not quite sure yet.
A: No, thanks. Maybe another time.
B: How about you see a movie me
and my friend? B: For sure another day.
A SICK CLASSMATE
Lesson 1: B: I attended school today. Did you?
A: Did you go to school today? A: I wasn’t able to attend school
because I was feeling ill.
B: Yeah, I went to school today. Were
you there? B: I’m sorry to hear that. Would you
like the assignment from English
A: No, I didn’t go, I’ve been sick.
class?
B: That sucks. Did you want the
A: I would really appreciate that,
assignment from English class?
thanks.
A: That would be nice, thank you.
B: It’s no trouble at all.
B: No problem, you’re welcome.
A: If you get sick, I’ll return the
A: I will be glad to do the same for favor.
you when you’re sick.
B: Thanks. See you at school
B: Well, thank you. I hope to see you tomorrow if you feel better.
at school tomorrow.
Lesson 3:
Lesson 2:
A: Have you gone to school today?
A: Have you attended school today?
B: I went to school today. Did you go B: Don’t mention it.
to school?
A: When you miss a day of school,
A: I couldn’t go to school today, I was I’ll be happy to give you the English
sick. assignments.
B: That’s horrible. I’d be happy to B: That is greatly appreciated and I
give you the assignments from hope you feel well enough to go to
English class. school tomorrow.
A: Thank you very much, that’s kind
of you.
RECEIVING VISTORS
Lesson 1: A: What have you been doing?
A: Thanks for coming to see me B: I’ve been working too.
today.
A: Well regardless, I’m very happy
B: It’s no problem. I was really that you came to see me.
missing you anyway.
B: I am too.
A: I missed you too.
Lesson 2:
B: Why haven’t you tried to come see
A: I’m really glad that you came to
me then?
see me.
A: I’ve been really busy.
B: I had to. I was missing you a lot.
B: Doing what?
A: I was missing you too.
A: Working.
B: So, why haven’t you visited me?
B: I would’ve come to see you
A: I’ve actually been busy lately.
sooner, but I’ve been busy too.
B: What have you been doing?
A: I’ve just been working really hard. B: I don’t understand why you
haven’t come to visit me.
B: I’ve also been busy.
A: Lately, I’ve been quite busy.
A: Tell me what you’ve been doing.
B: Tell me what you’ve been up to.
B: Basically, I’ve been working too.
A: I’ve really been working a lot
A: Well whatever, I’m glad you came.
lately.
B: So am I.
B: I’ve been pretty busy myself.
Lesson 3:
A: So what have you been up to?
A: I’m really happy that you came to
B: I’ve just been working a lot.
visit me.
A: Whatever the reason maybe, I’m
B: I really missed you a lot.
glad you visited me.
A: I’ve been missing you like crazy.
B: I’m glad I did too.
A: I wanted to see if you wanted to B: All right. I’ll see you next time.
come. Lesson 6:
B: This Friday? Sorry, I already have A: What’s going on?
plans.
B: Nothing really. How about you?
A: Doing what?
A: A lot, like the party I’m having on B: I’m having dinner with my family.
Friday.
A: Maybe you can come next time.
B: Well, that’s cool.
B: I’ll make sure and come to your
A: Will you be able to make it? next party.
B: I’m busy this Friday. I’m sorry. A: I’ll look for you at my next party.
A: What do you have to do? B: I’ll be there.
ENDING A CONVERSATION
Lesson 1: B: That’s harsh.
A: It was nice talking to you. A: I’m sorry, but I have to go.
B: Why are you trying to rush me off B: Fine.
the phone?
Lesson 2:
A: I really have to go.
A: I’ve enjoyed conversing with you.
B: Why? I still wanted to talk to you.
B: Is there a reason why you’re trying
A: I have things to do. to get off the phone so fast?
B: Like what? A: I’ve got to go.
A: Don’t be nosey. B: I wasn’t done talking to you.
B: I’m not. I just want to know. A: I have to do some things, and
besides, it’s not polite to be nosey.
A: Well, it’s really none of your
business. B: I’m not being nosey. I’m just
asking.
A: I really don’t think it’s any of your A: There are other things I need to
business. take care of.
B: That’s not nice. B: What is it that you need to do?
A: I apologize, but I’m getting of the A: Please don’t be nosey.
phone now.
B: I’m not being nosey, it’s just a
B: Okay. question.
Lesson 3: A: You don’t need to worry about
that.
A: I’ll talk to you later.
B: That was mean to say.
B: What’s the rush?
A: I am very sorry, but I must go.
A: I hav to get off the phone now.
B: I guess.
B: I’m not ready to get off the phone
with you.
LEAVE-TALKING
Lesson 1: A: See you later.
A: Well, it was nice talking to you. B: Bye.
B: It was nice talking to you too. Lesson 2:
A: We should really hang out again. A: I enjoyed talking to you.
B: That would be fun. B: I enjoyed talking to you too.
A: Where do you want to go? A: We should hang out some time.
B: I think we should go out to eat. B: I think that would be nice.
A: That sounds good. A: Is there anything you would like to
do next time?
B: All right, so I’ll see you then.
B: Do you want to go out to eat?
A: I’ll call you later.
A: I’d like that.
B: Okay, I’ll talk to you later then.
B: so I’ll see you next time.
A: I’m going to call you soon. B: That should be loads of fun.
B: I’ll talk to you later. A: What do you want to do next time?
A: See you soon. B: Would you like to go to dinner or
something?
B: Goodbye.
A: Yeah, let’s do that.
Lesson 3:
B: Okay, until next time then.
A: I had fun talking to you.
A: I’ll call you so we can set that up.
B: It was really nice talking to you
also. B: Talk to you then.
A: I think we should really do A: All right, see you.
something sometime.
B: See you.