Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Is it getting cold where you are? Do you have a fireplace? Here in Portland, the leaves are falling from the trees and we are getting ready for winter. What better way to get warm than to make a fire? Check out what Derek likes about his fireplace.
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.
Derek: So, winter’s coming up and, uh, we’re starting to use our fireplace now. Do you have a fireplace?
John: No, I don’t. Is yours gas or wood?
Derek: It’s a gas one. But, we like to sit in front of it anyway and it’s nice and warm and drink hot chocolate.
John: Oh. That sounds so cozy. Do you use it every night?
Derek: Uh, not every night. Sometimes we use the regular heating.
John: Does it actually heat your house?
Derek: Yeah. It’s really warm.
John: Is your, is the rest of your house heated by what, gas or forced air or?
Derek: It’s forced air.
John: Really? I’d like a fireplace. They’re nice to curl up in front of on a, on a cold night.
Derek: Yeah. I remember my dog used to love to do that.
John: But if it’s, if it’s gas then you can’t throw your scraps of paper and stuff in there like I used to do at my family’s home.
Derek: Yeah. That’s the fun part. You could burn stuff.
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Discussion
There are so many things to do in front of the fire. Mostly, I like to relax and listen to music while I sit in front of the fire. One other thing that’s quite entertaining is singing in front of the fire. You can also follow Derek’s lead and drink hot cocoa.
Sounds so cozy!