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Proactive English practice number one: meeting new people.
Hello, I'm Sam.
Hi Sam, I'm Anna.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
Where are you from?
I'm from Italy.
You?
I'm from Canada.
Oh, cool. Do you like it here?
Yes, it's nice. How about you?
I like it too; it's pretty.
What do you do?
I'm a student. And you?
I'm a teacher.
What do you teach?
I teach English.
Do you speak English a little?
I'm learning.
That's great. How long?
Six months now.
Your English is good.
Thank you. I practice every day.
That's the way to learn.
Good job.
Thanks. It was nice talking to you.
You too, Anna. Have a good day.
You too, Sam. Bye.
Number two: daily routine.
Hi. When do you wake up?
Hello. I wake up at 6:30.
You?
I get up at 7:00.
What's next?
I brush my teeth and shower.
Me too. Do you eat breakfast?
Yes, I have cereal.
You?
I eat toast and eggs.
Sounds good. How do you go to work?
I take the bus.
You?
I walk; my office is close.
Nice. What time do you start work?
I start at 9:00 a.m.
When do you finish?
I finish at 5:00.
What's after work?
I go to the gym.
Do you exercise?
Sometimes. I like to read.
Reading is fun.
When do you have dinner?
At 7:00.
What about you?
I eat at 8:00.
Do you cook?
Not often. I order food.
You?
I cook every day; it's fun.
That's great. What time do you sleep?
I go to bed at 11:00.
You?
I sleep at 10:30. Early start.
Yes. Sleep is important.
True. Nice talking to you.
You too. Have a good day.
Number three: Can you help me?
Excuse me, can you help me?
Of course. What do you need?
I'm new here. I'm looking for the library.
Oh, welcome. The library is nearby.
That's good. How do I get there?
It's easy. Are you walking?
Yes. I don't have a car.
Okay. Go straight down this street.
How far should I walk?
About two blocks. Then turn right.
What will I see after I turn?
You'll see a big red building.
Is that the library?
No, but it's next to it.
On which side of the red building?
The library is on the left side.
Got it. How long will it take?
About 10 minutes from here.
Great. Is the library open now?
Yes, it's open until 8:00 p.m.
Perfect. Thank you so much.
You're welcome. Do you need anything else?
No, that's all. You've been very kind.
Happy to help. Enjoy the library.
Thanks again. Have a nice day.
You too. Goodbye.
Number four: Talking about your family.
Hi. Do you have a big family?
Hello. Not really. How about you?
I have a small family. Any siblings?
Yes, one brother.
You?
I have two sisters.
Are you married?
No, I'm single.
What about you?
I'm married.
Do you have kids?
No kids yet.
Do you?
Yes, I have a son.
How old is your brother?
He's 25.
How old are your sisters?
They're 30 and 32.
Do your parents work?
My dad works; Mom stays home. Yours?
Both my parents are retired.
Nice. What did they do before?
Dad was a teacher; Mom was a nurse.
Interesting jobs. Where do they live?
In the same city as me. Your family?
They live in another state.
Do you visit them often?
Twice a year.
Do you see yours?
Yes, every weekend; family dinners.
That sounds fun. Do you cook together sometimes?
Mom usually cooks.
Lovely. I miss my mom's cooking.
You should visit more.
You're right. I'll call them today.
Great idea. Family is important.
It is. Thanks for the chat.
My pleasure. Nice talking to you.
Number five: Asking for directions.
Excuse me, I'm lost.
No problem. Where do you want to go?
I'm looking for the Post Office.
Okay. It's not far from here.
Can you tell me how to get there?
Sure. Are you walking or driving?
I'm walking.
All right. Go straight on this street.
How far should I walk?
Walk for about two blocks.
What do I do after two blocks?
Turn right at the traffic light.
Is the Post Office on that street?
Not yet. Walk one more block.
Then what should I do?
You'll see a bank on the corner.
Is the Post Office near the bank?
Yes, it's right next to the bank.
On which side of the bank?
It's on the left side.
How long will it take to walk there?
About 10 minutes from here.
Is it open now?
Yes, it's open until 5 p.m.
Thank you so much for your help.
You're welcome. Have a good day.
You too. Goodbye. Goodbye. Good luck.
Number six: Work in school.
Hi there. Are you a student?
Hello. No, I work. How about you?
I'm a student.
What's your job?
I'm a teacher.
What do you study?
I study biology.
Do you like teaching?
Yes, I love it.
Do you enjoy studying?
Most of the time. It can be hard.
I understand. What's your favorite subject?
I really like chemistry; it's interesting.
That's great. What year are you in?
I'm in my second year.
How long have you taught?
I've been teaching for 5 years now.
Wow. What subject do you teach?
I teach English.
Do you have classes every day?
Yes, Monday to Friday.
What about your work?
I work Monday to Thursday; Fridays are free.
Nice. What time do you start work?
I start at 8:00 a.m.
When do your classes begin?
My first class is at 9:00 a.m.
That's not too early. When do you finish?
Usually around 3 p.m.
You?
I finish at 4:00 p.m.
Do you have a part-time job?
Yes, I work at a cafe on weekends.
That must be busy. Do you like it?
It's okay; it helps pay for books.
Number seven: Hobbies and interests.
Hi there. What do you like to do?
Hello. I enjoy reading books.
That's nice. What kind of books?
I love mystery novels. How about you?
I like sports.
Do you play any?
Sometimes. I play tennis.
You?
I play football every weekend.
Sounds fun. Any other hobbies?
Yes, I like cooking.
Do you cook?
Not really. I'm not very good at it.
It's easy to learn. What else do you do?
I enjoy watching movies.
Me too. What's your favorite genre?
I like comedies. What about you?
I prefer action movies.
Cool. Do you have any outdoor hobbies?
Yes, I love hiking.
Have you tried it?
No, but it sounds interesting.
It's great. You should try it sometime.
Maybe. I also like taking photos.
Really? What do you photograph?
Mostly nature and landscapes.
That's awesome. Can I see some?
Sure. I'll show you later.
Great. It's fun sharing hobbies.
Yes. I've learned a lot about you.
Number eight: Making plans with friends.
Hi. Are you free this weekend?
Hello. Yes, I am. Why do you ask?
Do you want to do something together?
Yes. That sounds nice.
What should we do?
How about watching a movie?
Sure. Should we watch it at the cinema or at home?
Let's go to the cinema. Is that okay?
Yes, that's perfect.
What day works for you?
How about Saturday evening?
Saturday is good. What time?
The movie starts at 7:30. Is that okay for you?
Yes, that's fine.
Where should we meet?
Let's meet at the cinema at 7:00.
Okay. Should we ask someone else to come?
Good idea. How about we ask Tom?
Yes. Tom would enjoy that.
I'll call him. After the movie, do you want to get some food?
Sure. There's a nice pizza place near the cinema.
Great. I love pizza.
Me too. So it's all set?
Yes. Saturday at 7:00, cinema, then pizza.
Sounds like a plan. I'm excited.
Me too. See you on Saturday.
See you then. Bye bye.
Number nine: Asking about the time.
Excuse me, do you know what time it is?
Sure. Let me check. Thank you. I don't have my phone with me today.
No problem. It's 2:15 p.m.
Wow. Is it that late? Late already?
Yes. Time goes fast.
Are you in a hurry?
A little. I have a meeting at 2:30.
You still have 15 minutes.
That's true. How far is the office?
It's about 5 minutes from here by walking.
That's good. I won't be late.
No. You'll be on time.
Do you work near here?
Yes. I work at the bank across the street.
When do you finish work?
I finish at 5:00 p.m.
What about you?
I usually finish at 6:00 p.m.
That's a long day. What time did you start?
I started at 9:00 a.m. today.
I see. Well, good luck with your meeting.
Thanks. And thank you for the time.
You're welcome. Have a great day.
You too. Bye. Goodbye.
Number ten: Places you've visited.
Hi. Have you traveled before?
Hello. Yes, I love to travel. How about you?
Me too. Where have you been?
I've been to France. And you?
I went to Japan last year.
Wow. Did you like it?
Yes, it was amazing. How was France?
It was beautiful; the food was great.
What did you see there?
I saw the Eiffel Tower; it's very big.
Cool. Did you visit any museums?
Yes, I went to the Louvre; it was interesting.
Nice. What is your favorite place so far?
I really liked Italy; the history is amazing.
I want to go there someday.
When did you visit?
Two years ago.
Where else have you traveled?
I've been to Canada; it's very pretty.
What did you do there?
I went hiking in the mountains.
That sounds fun. Do you like cities or nature?
I like both. What about you?
I like cities; I enjoy exploring new places.
Me too. Where do you want to go next?
I'd like to go to Australia. And you?
I want to visit Brazil; the beaches look nice.
That sounds great. Let's keep traveling.
Number eleven: Gadgets and devices.
Hi. Do you like technology?
Hello. Yes, I love gadgets. How about you?
Me too. What's your favorite device?
I really like my smartphone. What about you?
I love my laptop; it's very useful.
Cool. What brand is your phone?
I have an iPhone. What's yours?
Mine is a Samsung.
Do you have a tablet?
Yes, I have an iPad.
Do you have one?
No, I don't.
Is it useful?
Yes, I use it for reading.
Nice. Do you have a smartwatch?
Not yet.
Do you have one?
Yes, I do. It's great for fitness.
Sounds cool. What else do you have?
I have wireless earbuds; they are very handy.
I want to get those. Are they expensive?
Not too much.
Do you play games?
Sometimes. I have a PlayStation.
Cool. I like PC games.
Nice. What's your favorite game?
I love strategy games. How about you?
I like sports games; they're fun.
Yes, they are. Technology is awesome, right?
Definitely. It makes life easier.
Very true. It was nice talking about tech.
Yes, it was. Take care.
You too. Bye.
Number twelve: Food and drink.
Hi. What's your favorite food?
Hello. I love pasta. How about you?
I really like pizza.
Do you like pizza?
Yes. Pizza is great.
What toppings do you like?
I like pepperoni. What about you?
I like vegetable toppings.
Do you cook? Sometimes? Do you cook a lot?
Yes. I cook dinner every day.
That's nice. What's your best dish?
I make good spaghetti.
What do you make?
I can make pancakes.
Do you like sweet or savory?
I like both.
What's your favorite drink?
I love coffee. What about you?
I like tea.
Do you drink soda? Sometimes?
What's your favorite restaurant?
I like the Italian place in town. And you?
There's a great burger place near me.
Sounds good. Do you like spicy food?
Yes, I love spicy food.
Do you?
Not really. It's too hot for me.
I understand. What's your favorite fruit?
I love strawberries. What's yours?
Bananas. They're healthy and tasty.
True. Do you have any food allergies?
No, I don't. Do you?
I'm allergic to peanuts. I have to be careful.
I see. Food is so interesting.
Yes, it is. It was fun talking about food.