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Conversational English for Low Beginner (Chapters 1-5)

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LESSON 1

NAME and PLACES

Dialogue 1

In the University, two people are talking for the first time.

A: Hi, What is you name?B: Hello. My name is Tom. What's your name?A: I'm Su-Jin.Where are you from?B: I'm from America, Do you live here in Seoul?A: Yes, I do. Nice meeting you Tom.B: Nice meeting you too, Su-Jin. See you tomorrow.A: Okay, see you tomorrow.

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Dialogue 2

Two people meet in the park.

A: Excuse me, is this Central Park?B: Yes, it is. Is this your first time here?C: Yes. I'm Carl.A: I'm Leigh.B: How do you spell your name?A: It's L-E-I-G-H

READING:

I have four close friends and they came from different places. Tom Wilkins is an American. He's from New York. Su-Jin Kim is a Korean. She's is from Seoul. Carl Rodriguez is a Spanish. He's from Barcelona. Leigh Martin is a French. She's from Paris. I am Tess de la Cruz. I'm from the Philippines.

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We came from different countries but we are all friends. We work in the same company here in London, England.

WORDS FOR THE DAY USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO REMEMBER

1. spell 1. I'm from ~2. American 2. first time3. French 3. Nice meeting you (~)4. Spanish 4. excuse me5. country 5. How do you do?

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LESSON 2

PLACES AT HOME & NEIGHBORHOOD

Dialogue 1A: Where is Walter? B: He is in the kitchen A: What is he doing?B: He’s cooking

Dialogue 2 A: Where is Karen? B: She is in the dining room A: What is she doing? B: She is drinking coffee

Dialogue 3A: Where are Mr. and Mrs. Clark?B: They are in the living room A: What are they doing?B: They are playing cards

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PLACES AROUND TOWN

Dialogue 1 A: Excuse me is there a drug store in this neighborhood?B: Yes. There’s a drugstore on Main Street next to the supermarket A: Okay. Thank you!B: You’re welcome

Dialogue 2 A: Excuse me is there a department store in this neighborhood?B: Yes. There’s a department store on Main Street next to the supermarket A: That’s great, thank you!B: You’re welcome

Dialogue 3 A: Excuse me is there a bank near here?B: Yes. There’s a bank on Main Street next to the supermarket A: That’s great! Thank you!B: You’re welcome

Dialogue 4A: Can you recommend a good hotel?B: Yes. The Bell view is a good hotelI think that is the best hotelA: Can you tell me how to get there?B: Sure take the subway and get off at Brighton Boulevard. You’ll see the Bellview hotel at the cornerA: Thank you very much

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B: You’re welcome

Dialogue 5A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the hospital from here?B: Sure. Walk along Central Avenue and you’ll see the hospital on the left between the museum and the parkA: Thanks

Dialogue 6A: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the post office from here?B: Sure. Walk down Main Street and you’ll see the post office on the left next to the high school A: Thank you!

EXPRESSIONS: Asking about locations: Where is______?Where can I find the____?

Asking for direction:Excuse me where is the nearest____?Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the ______ from here?

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LESSON 3

FURNITURE AND ADJECTIVES

IN THE LIVING ROOM OF TOM'S APARTMENT:

Dialogue 1 A: Hey Tom, you have a new sofa.B: My sister bought it yesterday. A: I like the color and it is so soft.B: I like the color too. Do you like some drinks?A: Yes. Do you have lemon juice?B: Let's go to the kitchen. We can have some cake also.A: That's great.

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Dialogue 2 IN THE KITCHEN:

A: Wow. Your dinning table is big.B: It is too big for my kitchen.A: Big dinning table is better.B: I like your dinning table.A: No way. My dinning table is small and old.B: But it is very cute.

READING:

This is my bedroom. This is Carl's bedroom.My bedroom is narrow. His bedroom is wide.My bed is small. His bed is big.I have one lampshade. He has two lampshades.I like my room and his room. He likes his room and my room too.

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WORDS FOR THE DAY USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO REMEMBER

buy 1. That's great.Soft 2. No way.Cute 3. Too big for my ~lampshade 4. Do you like some ~?cake 5. have some ~

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LESSON 4WINDOW SHOPPING

Dialogue 1

A: I think the display in the window is beautiful.B: Yes, I agree with you. The color is perfect.A: How about the next cloth? Do you think it is good?B: I think it's a lot better than the first.A: Do you like to ask for the price?B: No, never mind. I don't have enough cash now.A: Me too. Maybe we can come back some other day.B: Yes. That sounds good.

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Dialogue 2

A: The shoes on the rack is sexy.B: I think the heel is too high.A: That would be perfect for my feet.B: Let's get inside and you try it on.A: No, I can't.B: Why not? I forgot my wallet.A: If you really like the shoes, I can lend you some money.B: That's very nice of you, but no thank you.A: Why?B: I think that shoes will stay there until tomorrow.

Dialogue 3

A: I like the fragrance of the perfume.B: Do you like to buy it?A: Yes. But let's go first in the supermarket.B: Why? We are here now.A: I am in a tight budget. I can buy that if I have extra money left after buying groceries.

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B: I guess you are a wise woman.A: I am a wise woman!

Dialogue 4

A: I had seen a nice and striking bag in the mall.B: What's the color?A: Silver. B: Why didn't you buy it?A: It was really expensive.B: How much it is?A: It's $75,000.B: Wow. What's the brand?A: Prada.

EXPRESSIONS

Offering help:Can I help you?Can I try it (them) on

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LESSON 5CLOTHES AND COLORS

red dress tuxedo black suit jeans short gray vest

pink blouse blue shirt yellow sweater orange jacket

Dialog 1

IN THE DEPARTMENT STORE:

A: Excuse me. Can you help me find a black dress?B: Yes ma'am. Are you looking for a long dress?A: I'm looking for a party dress.B: Okay. Please follow me. You can choose from these

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dresses.A: They are all beautiful. Can you help me choose for the best color?B: My pleasure. What about these yellow dress? The size is just perfect for you.A: Oh yeah, I agree. It is simple and elegant. I will buy this. Thank you.

Dialog 2

DURING THE PARTY

A: Hey Tess, you look amazing in your yellow dress.B: Thank you. Is everybody here?A: I saw Tom. Maybe Leigh and Clark is on their way. Where did you buy that?B: I bought it at Owens Department Store. I was lucky to find it.A: I guess so. It looks expensive.B: It is not expensive. Look! Leigh and Clark are coming.A: Clark looks handsome in his gray suit and Leigh is beautiful with her blouse and long skirt.

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WORDS OF THE DAY USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO REMEMBER

pleasure 1. I'm looking forward for ~elegant 2. on their wayhomecoming 3. I guess so.Perfect 4. wear their bestchat 5. old friend

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