English for Breakfast Conversations E-Book

Steve Price

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Fremdsprachen
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016

Beschreibung

Conversations about every day life and situations for non native English speakers to learn. Can be used in the classroom or at home or anywhere that suits you. Learn with a friend or a family member. learn a conversation a week and soon you will be speaking English. 50 basic conversations, some are short and easy and some are a little longer and a bit harder.

Leseprobe

Steve Price

English for Breakfast Conversations

English conversations for non native English speakers

This book to my former students without whom this would not have been possible. To all the friends I have met along the way on this journey. To the country of ThailandBookRix GmbH & Co. KG80331 Munich

Greetings

Conversation 1A: Hi, how are you doing?B: I'm fine. How about yourself?A: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.B: No problem. So how have you been?A: I've been great. Where are you?B: I'm in school right now. A: What school do you go to?B: I go to Rasi Salai School A: Do you like it there?B: Yes, it’s okay.A: Good luck with school.B: Thank you very much.

Conversation 2A: How's it going?B: I'm doing well. How about you?A: Never better, thanks.B: So how have you been lately?A: I've actually been pretty good. What are you doing now?B: I'm actually in school right now.A: Which school do you attend?B: I'm attending ……………………………………..School right now.A: Are you enjoying it there?B: It's not bad. There are a lot of nice people there.A. That is good. Ok I must go; I will see you again soonB. Thanks. Bye

Conversations -3A: How are you doing today?B: I'm doing great. What about you?A: I'm absolutely lovely, thank you.B: Everything been good with you?A: I am really well. How about yourself?B: I started school recently.A: Where are you going to school?B: I'm going to Rasi Salai School.A: How do you like it so far?B: I like it so far. My classes are pretty good right now.A: I wish you luck.B: Thanks a lot.

Describing yourself

Conversation 1

A: Good morning/afternoon/eveningB: HelloA: Could you please tell me about yourself?B: I am a male (man) female (woman)A: How old are you?B: I am 25 years oldA: What is your nationality?B: I am EnglishA: what do you enjoy doing?B: I enjoy, playing sports, reading, surfing the internet, music, shopping, being with my familyA: What sports do you like?B: I like to play football, tennis, volleyball, basketballA: What kind of music do you like?B: I like to listen to western music, rock, pop, hip hop, dance, soul musicA: Do you like to travel?B: Yes I do/No I don’tA: Are you married or are you singleB: Yes I am married/No I am not married, I have a boyfriend/girlfriend/I am single

Calling a friend

Conversation 1

A: Hello, may I speak to Aom please?B: This is Aom speaking?A: I've been trying to call you all day.B: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.A: It's okay.B: So what were you calling me about?A: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorrow.B: Sure, what did you want to do?A: Maybe we can go see a movie or something. B: That sounds like fun. Let's do it.A: I'll see you tomorrow then.B: See you then. Goodbye.

Conversation 2

A: Is Aom available?B: You're talking to her.A: I've called you a hundred times today.B: I was busy doing something. I apologise.A: No problem.B: Did you need something?A: Did you want to do something tomorrow?B: Is there somewhere special you wanted to go?A: How about a movie?B: A movie sounds good.A: Call me tomorrow thenB: I will see you tomorrow.Conversation 3A: Hi, how are you. Is Aom there?B: Speaking. What's up?A: Why haven't you answered the phone?B: I had chores to do.A: That's all right.B: What was the reason for your call?A: I want to do something tomorrow with you.B: Sounds good. What did you have in mind?A: I was thinking about seeing a movie.B: Okay, let's go see a movie.A: Until then.B: Talk to you later 

Meeting people

 Conversation 1

A. Hi there, my name is Jane!B. Hi Jane! I’m Jessica.A. It’s nice to meet you.B. Nice to meet you too. Do you like meeting new people?A.I love meeting new people. What about you?B. I get a bit nervous when I meet new people.A. Me too. Some times, I don’t know what to say.B. Same here. I don’t want to offend people.B. neither do I. First impressions aren’t that important, though.A. You think so? I think they are very important.B. They can be, but a lot of times they are wrong. A. What do you normally do when you first meet someone?B. Well, I introduce myself just like I did with you!A. Me too! Sometimes, I tell people my age when I meet them.B. I worry about asking someone their age, because they might be offended.A. Where I come from, it isn’t impolite to ask.B. I’m always a bit shy around people anyway.A. Really? I’m the opposite!B. Yeah, I tend to stay pretty quiet.A. That’s good. So, do you meet new people a lot?B. Not really. This is pretty rare for me!A. Oh, I meet new people all the time. I go out a lot.B. Where do you go to meet people?A. I meet people at parties and when I’m with my friends.B. Oh, okay. I don’t go to a lot of parties.

Weather

 conversation 1

A: I wish it was a nicer day today.B: That is true. I hope it doesn't rain.A: It wouldn't rain in the middle of the summer.B: It wouldn't seem right if it started raining right now.A: It would be weird if it started raining in ninety degree weather.B: Any rain right now would be pointless.A: That's right, it really would be.B: I want it to cool down some.A: I know what you mean, I can't wait until it's winter.B: Winter is great. I wish it didn't get so cold sometimes though.A: I would rather deal with the winter than the summer.B: I feel the same way.

Conversation 2A: It's such a nice day.B: Yes, it is.A: It looks like it may rain soon.B: Yes, and I hope that it does.A: Why is that?B: I really love how rain clears the air.A: Me too. It always smells so fresh after it rains.B: Yes, but I love the night air after it rains.A: Really? Why is that?B: Because you can see the stars perfectly.A: I really hope it rains today.B: Yeah, me too.

Conversation 3

A: Don't you think it's nice out?B: Yes, I think so too.A: I think that it's going to rain.B: I hope that it does rain.A: You like the rain?B: The sky looks so clean after it rains. I love it.A: I understand. Rain does make it smell cleaner.B: I love most how it is at night after it rains.A: How come?B: You can see the stars so much more clearly after it rains.A: I would love for it to rain today.B: I would too.