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So Green Here!

Date: Oct 11 2004

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

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2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.

My friend, Jen, just recently returned to Portland. She came back because it’s so beautiful and green here. I thought this would be a perfect addition to our green week lessons! In the following conversation, I introduce her to another friend of mine named Emily. Listen in as they make small talk with one another.

Dialog

1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.

2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Steph

Emily

Jen

Steph: Hey Emily! This is my friend, Jen.

Emily: Hey, Jen. Nice to meet you.

Jen: You, too. Good to meet you, Emily!

Emily: How are you?

Jen: I’m doin’ good today.

Emily: Good. How do you know Steph?

Jen: We used to go to, well we first met when we went to school together, at the community college up the street.

Emily: Uh huh.

Jen: Gosh. That was many years ago.

Emily: Really? Are you from Portland?

Jen: Uh, originally. But I had, I just moved back from the state of Ohio last week.

Emily: What were you doing there?

Jen: Well, that’s, I went to high school there. And, so, I thought I was here for college, that I wanted to return home after college. But I, when I went back, I realized that NW is where my heart is. So, back to Oregon I am.

Emily: So, how long have you been back in Portland?

Jen: Just, like, not even a week.

Emily: Really?

Jen: Yeah.

Emily: Do you love it?

Jen: I do! I’m so happy.

Emily: Are you really glad to be back?

Jen: It is. It’s so green here! It’s just so, I love it! I love the people and the feeling.

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Discussion

When you meet someone for the first time, it’s normal to try to find out about them. How do you find out about people you are meeting? You ask them questions, of course! What kinds of questions does Emily ask Jen? Can you think of any other questions that you might ask someone you just met?

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bzsof88

Saint Helena

hy I'm SZofi, from Roumania.This lesson is very good and usefull.I think:)

escapee

India

it is a beautiful conversation,i like it,thanks.tashi delek.

scoprions

Viet Nam

Great! I like it

wangzongren0412

China

I am new comer.God bless me !

Gabriela Valentina

Mexico

if there is interested someone in Spanish learns,
we exchange languages

Gabriela Valentina

Mexico

Hi! My name its Gabriela , how are you.

I have just discovered it is page is wonderful
not to speak English desire to learn

ksiezna

Poland

it doesn't work !! :(

dpyaa

Hong Kong

hi, dear vong sosimalin.i 'm a chinese girl.i want to make friend to you.but my english is too bad.so i study english now.and i don't have english partner,may you help me .answer me as soon.

muziclover

Germany

Well, I've met a lot of foreigners. Just a simple "hi" to start with. And then I asked them, " How long have been here in Philippines?". Something like that. And for those who wants friends I'm here guys. Just message me. ok

huuthituyet187

Viet Nam

when i meet some one for the first time, it will be difficult to start talking.I don't know what i should say first.especially,for foreigners,when talking face to face.i think i lack confidence.i'm afraid of speaking because of my speaking skill in English not good.

afsheen

Pakistan

hellooo friends, i am new user of this site. i want to improve my language.i have problem in speaking. just want to remove my hesitation.plzzzzz help me is my speaking.

liushouwen

China

i will say "hi ,how are you " first ,though i have no experiences talking to a foreigner .then i will ask him "where are you from " finally,talking anything we are intersted each other .we shoud catch every opportunities to speak with a foreigner improving our oral english!

muhammadmansour

Nigeria

what hummer means?

precious boy

Cameroon

i like that nye take care.

foodever

China

hey, babe, how you doing?

poli

Bulgaria

" Hello how are you " It is good way to begen

boy

China

hi, dear, mostly i wiil say 'hello, how are u' or 'how are u doing?' when i meet a new friend, then, i wiil introduce myself about some basic information. and i will also ask some questions like' where ar u from' 'what do u do' 'what's ur favorite….' what about u