Learn about Count and Noncount Nouns

Intro

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• stick to
• rewarding
• messy
• refreshing

• dessert
• gelato
• sorbet
• salty

• milkshake
• flavors

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When it comes to dessert, there are plenty of tasty sweets. But on a hot day, nothing hits the spot like a big scoop of ice cream.

Ice cream seems to be popular all over the world. In Italy, gelato is popular. Some people might prefer popsicles or fruity sorbet. No matter what your preference is, there’s sure to be a tasty way for you to cool down during the summer. Hear Marni and Ella talk about ice cream.

Dialog

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Ella

Marni

Ella:  So, I was trying to make some ice cream the other night, but it just ended up tasting too salty. With the amount of ice cream I eat, I should learn how to make it. I just love it.

Marni:  Wow, I didn’t even think about making it. I mean, there’s so many delicious flavors out there, and so many delicious options that, I don’t know, making it just seems too difficult.

Ella:  Yeah, it’s not one of those things that the reward is really awesome, ‘cause you just get tired afterwards and you don’t really want to eat it. So I think I’m just gonna stick to the store.

Marni:  Yeah, it seems so messy to make it. But there’s so many amazing flavors out there that are so refreshing, like mint ice cream or even like a gelato or sorbet that’s really fruity in the middle of summer when it’s so hot out. Love it.

Ella:  I love coffee ice cream.

Marni:  Oh yeah.

Ella:  Those are my favorites.

Marni:  I know. Who doesn’t like ice cream. But can you eat ice cream when it’s cold out?

Ella:  Oh yeah, I don’t care. I’ll get a milkshake if it’s below zero.

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