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Everyday English in Conversation

Everyday English in Conversation
 
Does it happen to you that sometimes you feel frustrated because you find yourself unable to express yourself clearly and yet when you hear native speakers, you feel that it is so simple and easy?  In this section, we will focus on learning idiomatic and everyday expressions to help us deal with daily conversational situations. Now, surf into Everyday English in Conversation!!!
Couple having coffee together in cafe
Use this role play to practice introducing yourself. Study the verb "to be" with questions such as "Where are you from?, What's your name? Are you American? etc." to help continue the conversation with your partner.
Introductions
  1. Hello. My name's Peter. What's your name?
  2. Janet.
  1. Where are you from Janet?
  2. I'm from Seattle. Where are you from?
  1. I'm from Madrid.
  2. Are you American?
  1. Yes, I am. Are you Spanish?Yes I am.
Key Vocabulary
My name is...
What's (is) your name ...
Where are you from?
I'm from... Are you (Spanish, American, German, etc.)
Hello and Goodbye - Three Short Conversations
Hello
  1. Hello, Peter. How are you?
  2. Fine, thanks. How are you?
  1. I'm fine, thank you.
Goodbye
  1. Goodbye, Janet. See you tomorrow!
  2. Bye bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.
  1. Thanks, you too!
  2. Thanks.
Key Vocabulary
Hello... How are you?
I'm fine, - OK, - well, thank you
Goodbye, - bye bye
See you tomorrow
Have a nice evening, - day

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