Dialogue #1Dialogue #1

Making Small TalkMaking Small Talk1.1. Good evening. It sure is a nice night, isn’t it?Good evening. It sure is a nice night, isn’t it?2.2. Yes it is. The weather was great today.Yes it is. The weather was great today.3.3. Last year it was very cold by this time.Last year it was very cold by this time.4.4. Does it ever snow here in winter?Does it ever snow here in winter?5.5. No, but it rains a lot. Almost every day.No, but it rains a lot. Almost every day.6.6. It never rains in Sacramento during the summer.It never rains in Sacramento during the summer.7.7. But you have snow in the mountains, don’t you?But you have snow in the mountains, don’t you?8.8. Oh, yes, and the skiing is terrific.Oh, yes, and the skiing is terrific.9.9. I would like to go there on vacation.I would like to go there on vacation.10.10. You should see the beautiful sunsets in the You should see the beautiful sunsets in the

mountains.mountains.

The Weather

It was raining “cats and dogs” today.It was raining “cats and dogs” today. It sure was nice out yesterday.It sure was nice out yesterday. I hope the weather is good this weekend I hope the weather is good this weekend

for our picnic.for our picnic. It will probably snow and be foggy all It will probably snow and be foggy all

day.day.

Conversation Starter #1

Hello. How are you?

I am fine, thanks, and you?

I am very good.

What is your name?

My name is Fred.

Nice to meet you Fred.

How to Begin a Conversation

Dialogue #2

Daily Routine

1.1. Good afternoon. How are you doing?Good afternoon. How are you doing?2.2. Not too bad, but I have a lot of homework this Not too bad, but I have a lot of homework this

evening.evening.3.3. I have an English class tomorrow morning myself.I have an English class tomorrow morning myself.4.4. What time do you have to get up?What time do you have to get up?5.5. Well, I leave home about 7:30.Well, I leave home about 7:30.6.6. When will you get back from school?When will you get back from school?7.7. I don’t know for sure. But probably sometime I don’t know for sure. But probably sometime

after noon.after noon.8.8. Well, would you like to have dinner together?Well, would you like to have dinner together?9.9. I’m sorry. I can’t. I’ve made other plans.I’m sorry. I can’t. I’ve made other plans.10.10. Oh! That’s too bad. Maybe another time.Oh! That’s too bad. Maybe another time.

Making Plans

We should get together sometime.We should get together sometime. That would be great. Give me a call That would be great. Give me a call

when you have time.when you have time. I’m really busy this week but I might I’m really busy this week but I might

be able to do something next be able to do something next weekend.weekend.

O.K. I’ll check with my wife and see O.K. I’ll check with my wife and see if we have any plans.if we have any plans.

Rhythm #1

English Rhythms

CATS EAT MICEThe CATS EAT MICEThe CATS EAT the MICEThe CATS have EATEN the MICEThe CATS might have EATEN the MICE

Dialogue #3

Introducing A Family Member

1.1. Hi, Clark, did you meet my sister over there?Hi, Clark, did you meet my sister over there?2.2. No, I haven’t met her yet. What is her name?No, I haven’t met her yet. What is her name?3.3. Her name is Anna. She’s nineteen years old.Her name is Anna. She’s nineteen years old.4.4. Is she living with you now in Sacramento?Is she living with you now in Sacramento?5.5. No. She is living with my brother.No. She is living with my brother.6.6. I didn’t know you had a brother.I didn’t know you had a brother.7.7. Sure. I have two brothers and two sisters.Sure. I have two brothers and two sisters.8.8. You have two of everything. Two cars, two You have two of everything. Two cars, two

jobs, and two sisters.jobs, and two sisters.9.9. Well, you can’t have too much of some things.Well, you can’t have too much of some things.10.10. Right. Like too much chocolate or too much Right. Like too much chocolate or too much

money.money.

Second Meeting

You remember my brother, Bill, don’t you?You remember my brother, Bill, don’t you? Of course, I do! How are you doing Bill?Of course, I do! How are you doing Bill? Fine, thanks. Nice to see you again Jim.Fine, thanks. Nice to see you again Jim. So, are you two guys going to the big game So, are you two guys going to the big game

this afternoon?this afternoon? Are you kidding? We wouldn’t miss it.Are you kidding? We wouldn’t miss it.

Conversation Starter #2

Tell Me About Your Family

Do you have a big family?Yes, it’s very big. What about you?No. My family is very small.Do you have any pictures?Sure. Would you like to see them?

Dialogue #4Dialogue #4

Talking About Pets1.1. Is that your dog? What's his name?Is that your dog? What's his name?2.2. Her name is Daisy. She's a poodle.Her name is Daisy. She's a poodle.3.3. Do you have any other pets?Do you have any other pets?4.4. Yes. I have two cats and a goldfish.Yes. I have two cats and a goldfish.5.5. What about you? Do you like animals?What about you? Do you like animals?6.6. Well, I do, but they are very expensive.Well, I do, but they are very expensive.7.7. Tell me about it. My pets cost me a fortune in Tell me about it. My pets cost me a fortune in

food and vet bills.food and vet bills.8.8. I heard that pet birds can be really costly.I heard that pet birds can be really costly.9.9. Yes. I have a friend that has to buy special food Yes. I have a friend that has to buy special food

for his pet snake.for his pet snake.10.10. Don't tell me! I don't want to know!Don't tell me! I don't want to know!

Man's Best Friend

Can your dog do any tricks? Sure. He's very smart. You won't believe

what he did yesterday! I dropped some money in the river and he

jumped in to get it for me. He brought back a big fish and twenty-five

cents in change!!!

Rhythm #2

English Rhythms

KIDS LOVE TOYS.The KIDS LOVE TOYS.The KIDS LOVE the TOYS. The KIDS might LOVE the TOYS.The KIDS might have LOVED the TOYS.