AT THE RESTAURANT
WAITER:
Good evening sir and madam. Can I get you some drinks to start off?
MAN: Sure! I’d like some water; she would like some tea.
WAITER: Alright. And have you decided what to order yet?
MAN: Yes, we have. I will take the steak, please.
WAITER: Okay. How would you like that cooked, and what sides would you like?
MAN: I would like it medium rare, please. May I have corn and mashed potatoes with it?
WAITER: Yes you may. And for the missus?
MAN: She’ll have the spaghetti, please.
WAITER: Alright. Would you like garlic bread with that?
MAN: Yes, she would.
WAITER: Alright, I’ll bring it in a moment.
MAN: Thank you!
WAITER: Here is your steak, and here is your spaghetti. I hope you enjoy your meals!
BOTH: Thanks!
MAN: Wow, this steak is really good. It’s tender and juicy.
WOMAN: Really? This spaghetti is okay. The sauce is a little too salty.
MAN: Oh, that’s too bad. How is your drink?
WOMAN: It’s really good. There’s the perfect amount of sugar in it.
MAN: That’s good. The mashed potatoes are a little dry.
WOMAN: Maybe they cooked them for too long.
MAN: Probably. How’s your garlic bread?
WOMAN: It’s delicious! It goes really well with the spaghetti.
MAN: That’s good. Waiter, may I have the check?
WAITER: Sure; here it is.
MAN: Alright, here is my credit card.
WAITER: Thank you, sir.
MAN: Hey honey, do you have change for a tip?
WOMAN: Yeah, I do. Here’s $8.
MAN: Perfect. We’re ready to go, then.
WAITER: Thank you, sir and madam! Please come again soon!
MAN: Sure! I’d like some water; she would like some tea.
WAITER: Alright. And have you decided what to order yet?
MAN: Yes, we have. I will take the steak, please.
WAITER: Okay. How would you like that cooked, and what sides would you like?
MAN: I would like it medium rare, please. May I have corn and mashed potatoes with it?
WAITER: Yes you may. And for the missus?
MAN: She’ll have the spaghetti, please.
WAITER: Alright. Would you like garlic bread with that?
MAN: Yes, she would.
WAITER: Alright, I’ll bring it in a moment.
MAN: Thank you!
WAITER: Here is your steak, and here is your spaghetti. I hope you enjoy your meals!
BOTH: Thanks!
MAN: Wow, this steak is really good. It’s tender and juicy.
WOMAN: Really? This spaghetti is okay. The sauce is a little too salty.
MAN: Oh, that’s too bad. How is your drink?
WOMAN: It’s really good. There’s the perfect amount of sugar in it.
MAN: That’s good. The mashed potatoes are a little dry.
WOMAN: Maybe they cooked them for too long.
MAN: Probably. How’s your garlic bread?
WOMAN: It’s delicious! It goes really well with the spaghetti.
MAN: That’s good. Waiter, may I have the check?
WAITER: Sure; here it is.
MAN: Alright, here is my credit card.
WAITER: Thank you, sir.
MAN: Hey honey, do you have change for a tip?
WOMAN: Yeah, I do. Here’s $8.
MAN: Perfect. We’re ready to go, then.
WAITER: Thank you, sir and madam! Please come again soon!
AT THE MARKET
A: Wow. There are so
many things at the market today.
B: You are right.
A: I hope we will be able to barter (Trueque).
B: You can barter at most of the stores in the market.
A: What are you getting?
B: I need to get some fish and some fruit. What do you need?
A: I am looking for some cheap slippers (zapatillas) for my son.
B: I think I know a man who sells slippers.
A: Really? Where?
B: Take your next left and his booth (cabina-local) should be there.
A: Okay. Where are you buying your fish?
B: From whoever offers me the best price.
A: There is a good fisherman a little further down this way.
B: What fish does he sell?
A: He sells many kinds. Last week I bought sword fish from him.
B: How was it?
A: It was delicious. He has good tuna as well.
B: Okay, I will buy from him.
A: Where are you getting your fruit?
B: My cousin sells fruit in the market, so I will buy it from him.
A: Maybe I will buy some from him as well.
B: He will give us a good price.
A: I see the shoe store.
B: It looks like slippers are expensive.
A: Yes. I’ll ask if he will lower the price.
B: If he won’t then we can go to another shop.
B: You are right.
A: I hope we will be able to barter (Trueque).
B: You can barter at most of the stores in the market.
A: What are you getting?
B: I need to get some fish and some fruit. What do you need?
A: I am looking for some cheap slippers (zapatillas) for my son.
B: I think I know a man who sells slippers.
A: Really? Where?
B: Take your next left and his booth (cabina-local) should be there.
A: Okay. Where are you buying your fish?
B: From whoever offers me the best price.
A: There is a good fisherman a little further down this way.
B: What fish does he sell?
A: He sells many kinds. Last week I bought sword fish from him.
B: How was it?
A: It was delicious. He has good tuna as well.
B: Okay, I will buy from him.
A: Where are you getting your fruit?
B: My cousin sells fruit in the market, so I will buy it from him.
A: Maybe I will buy some from him as well.
B: He will give us a good price.
A: I see the shoe store.
B: It looks like slippers are expensive.
A: Yes. I’ll ask if he will lower the price.
B: If he won’t then we can go to another shop.
BEING UNEMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
WOMAN: I need to find a new job.
FRIEND: What happened to your job?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: The company had to let me go.
FRIEND: Did you do something wrong?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: No, they were not making enough money to pay all of their employees.
FRIEND How long have you been unemployed?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: I have not had a job for almost a month.
FRIEND How are you paying your bills?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: My husband has a job and I receive unemployment benefits.
FRIEND Is that enough to pay all of your bills every month?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: No, we are falling behind.
FRIEND Have you tried to find another job yet?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: Yes, I have been looking every day.
FRIEND What kind of job are you trying to find?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: I am looking for one that is similar to my old job.
FRIEND Are there a lot of employers like that around here?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: No, I have not found very many.
FRIEND Maybe you should look into something different.
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: I only like performing the job that I had before.
FRIEND But if there are no employers in that field, you will not find employment.
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: Mmmm, You’re right. I will start looking at other opportunities.
FRIEND Any job that you can find will make you more money than your unemployment benefits.
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: My unemployment benefits help but they are not enough to pay everything.
FRIEND Would you like my help looking for a job?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: Yes, it would be very nice if you would help me.
FRIEND: What happened to your job?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: The company had to let me go.
FRIEND: Did you do something wrong?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: No, they were not making enough money to pay all of their employees.
FRIEND How long have you been unemployed?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: I have not had a job for almost a month.
FRIEND How are you paying your bills?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: My husband has a job and I receive unemployment benefits.
FRIEND Is that enough to pay all of your bills every month?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: No, we are falling behind.
FRIEND Have you tried to find another job yet?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: Yes, I have been looking every day.
FRIEND What kind of job are you trying to find?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: I am looking for one that is similar to my old job.
FRIEND Are there a lot of employers like that around here?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: No, I have not found very many.
FRIEND Maybe you should look into something different.
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: I only like performing the job that I had before.
FRIEND But if there are no employers in that field, you will not find employment.
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: Mmmm, You’re right. I will start looking at other opportunities.
FRIEND Any job that you can find will make you more money than your unemployment benefits.
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: My unemployment benefits help but they are not enough to pay everything.
FRIEND Would you like my help looking for a job?
UNEMPLOYED WOMAN: Yes, it would be very nice if you would help me.
AT THE GROCER
Hello,
welcome to Smith’s Grocer.
Hi, I was wondering about your sales?
We have a special on all dairy products and chips.
Oh good. I need a few dairy products.
We also have a sale on Campbell’s soup products.
Thank you for the information. Can you help me find a few items?
Certainly. Do you have your groceries list?
Yes. I have my list right here.
What are you buying?
I need eggs, milk, cheese, bread, and apples.
The milk and cheese will be in the dairy section.
Where is the dairy section?
The dairy section is at the back of the store.
Thank you. Where can I find bread?
You can find bread on easel (pasillo)5.
Okay. The last item is apples.
That will be in the fruit section.
Where is the fruit section?
It is on the right side of the store. You can’t miss it.
Do you have red apples?
Yes. We have red, green, and golden delicious apples.
Thank you. Can I get a shopping cart?
Yes, shopping carts (carros de compras) are at the front of the store.
Ok, I will go grab one.
Okay. You can check out at the front of the store when you are ready.
Thanks for your help.
You’re welcome.
Hi, I was wondering about your sales?
We have a special on all dairy products and chips.
Oh good. I need a few dairy products.
We also have a sale on Campbell’s soup products.
Thank you for the information. Can you help me find a few items?
Certainly. Do you have your groceries list?
Yes. I have my list right here.
What are you buying?
I need eggs, milk, cheese, bread, and apples.
The milk and cheese will be in the dairy section.
Where is the dairy section?
The dairy section is at the back of the store.
Thank you. Where can I find bread?
You can find bread on easel (pasillo)5.
Okay. The last item is apples.
That will be in the fruit section.
Where is the fruit section?
It is on the right side of the store. You can’t miss it.
Do you have red apples?
Yes. We have red, green, and golden delicious apples.
Thank you. Can I get a shopping cart?
Yes, shopping carts (carros de compras) are at the front of the store.
Ok, I will go grab one.
Okay. You can check out at the front of the store when you are ready.
Thanks for your help.
You’re welcome.
BEING EMPLOYED
FRIEND:
Where have you been for the last week?
EMPLOYED: I started a new job.
FRIEND: Where are you working?
EMPLOYED: I am a cashier at the grocery store.
FRIEND: Why did you get a job?
EMPLOYED: I needed to make money to pay my bills.
FRIEND: Do you miss having your free time?
EMPLOYED: Yes but being employed is more important.
FRIEND: What bills do you have to pay?
EMPLOYED: I have to pay for rent, electricity, and water.
FRIEND: Will you make enough money at your job to pay your bills now?
EMPLOYED: Yes, I make $8.00 an hour.
FRIEND: How many hours a week do you work?
EMPLOYED: I work forty hours every week.
FRIEND: Are there any other reasons to work other than paying bills?
EMPLOYED: My job also provides health insurance.
FRIEND: What does health insurance do for you?
EMPLOYED: Having health insurance means that I don’t pay as much for seeing a doctor.
FRIEND: What if you need medicine?
EMPLOYED: My health insurance will also pay for many medicines.
FRIEND: There are many benefits to being employed.
EMPLOYED: I can also make more money if I stay at my job and do well for a year.
FRIEND: How much more money would you make?
EMPLOYED: If I stay there for a year and do a good job, I will make $9.00 an hour.
FRIEND: That’s a good reason to stay and work hard.
EMPLOYED: They need another person to work, would you like to fill out an application?
FRIEND: I will stop by tomorrow.
EMPLOYED: I started a new job.
FRIEND: Where are you working?
EMPLOYED: I am a cashier at the grocery store.
FRIEND: Why did you get a job?
EMPLOYED: I needed to make money to pay my bills.
FRIEND: Do you miss having your free time?
EMPLOYED: Yes but being employed is more important.
FRIEND: What bills do you have to pay?
EMPLOYED: I have to pay for rent, electricity, and water.
FRIEND: Will you make enough money at your job to pay your bills now?
EMPLOYED: Yes, I make $8.00 an hour.
FRIEND: How many hours a week do you work?
EMPLOYED: I work forty hours every week.
FRIEND: Are there any other reasons to work other than paying bills?
EMPLOYED: My job also provides health insurance.
FRIEND: What does health insurance do for you?
EMPLOYED: Having health insurance means that I don’t pay as much for seeing a doctor.
FRIEND: What if you need medicine?
EMPLOYED: My health insurance will also pay for many medicines.
FRIEND: There are many benefits to being employed.
EMPLOYED: I can also make more money if I stay at my job and do well for a year.
FRIEND: How much more money would you make?
EMPLOYED: If I stay there for a year and do a good job, I will make $9.00 an hour.
FRIEND: That’s a good reason to stay and work hard.
EMPLOYED: They need another person to work, would you like to fill out an application?
FRIEND: I will stop by tomorrow.
WORKING ABROAD
My sister will be
working abroad for the next year.
What does it mean to work abroad?
She is travelling to another country to work.
Why doesn’t she stay here to work?
She has always wanted to travel to other countries.
Which country is she going to?
She will spend her first six months in Australia.
What kind of work does she do?
She is a nurse, so she will be able to find work easily.
Can she not find work in this country?
Yes, she is already employed with a hospital.
Are they making her work abroad?
No, this is something that she wants to do and volunteered for it.
How is she going to pay for all the travelling expenses?
There are certain programs that specifically help people that are working abroad.
Why does she want to go to Australia?
She wants to meet new people, eat new foods and explore a new land.
Where will she go after her six months in Australia?
She hasn’t decided yet, but she might go to China.
Are nurses the only ones that work abroad?
No, many occupations travel to different countries, especially teachers.
I can understand why a nurse would go, but why a teacher?
Many countries like to hire teachers to teach a foreign language.
So a teacher from England would teach English in China.
Exactly, and a teacher from China would teach Chinese in England.
It sounds very exciting. I’m going to see if my job can go abroad!
What does it mean to work abroad?
She is travelling to another country to work.
Why doesn’t she stay here to work?
She has always wanted to travel to other countries.
Which country is she going to?
She will spend her first six months in Australia.
What kind of work does she do?
She is a nurse, so she will be able to find work easily.
Can she not find work in this country?
Yes, she is already employed with a hospital.
Are they making her work abroad?
No, this is something that she wants to do and volunteered for it.
How is she going to pay for all the travelling expenses?
There are certain programs that specifically help people that are working abroad.
Why does she want to go to Australia?
She wants to meet new people, eat new foods and explore a new land.
Where will she go after her six months in Australia?
She hasn’t decided yet, but she might go to China.
Are nurses the only ones that work abroad?
No, many occupations travel to different countries, especially teachers.
I can understand why a nurse would go, but why a teacher?
Many countries like to hire teachers to teach a foreign language.
So a teacher from England would teach English in China.
Exactly, and a teacher from China would teach Chinese in England.
It sounds very exciting. I’m going to see if my job can go abroad!
JOB INTERVIEW
Hello.
Are you Mr. Johnson?
Yes. I am.
Nice to meet you I am Mr. Smith. I will be interviewing you today.
Good. It’s nice to meet you as well.
Thank you. Please have a seat in my office.
Thank you.
Mr. Johnson, tell me a little about yourself.
I am 32 years old, I was working at the steel plant (planta-industria de acero) until they shut it down last month and now I am looking for a job.
Tell me about your experience at the steel plant.
I was a team leader. I was always on time and my supervisor said I was one of his best workers.
Very impressive! Mr. Johnson, What are three words that describe you?
I would say…Responsible, Hard-working, and Smart.
Very good. What makes you the best candidate for this job?
Well, I am a very hard worker and I would be able to learn the tasks quickly.
Okay then. Thank you for coming. Do you have any questions for me?
Yes. I was wondering what my schedule would be if I got the job?
That’s a good question. You would work from Nine until Five, Monday through Friday. Does that work for you?
Yes. That works very well for me.
Do you have any other questions?
No, I believe that is all.
OK Mr. Johnson. It was a pleasure to meet you and we will let you know if you got the job by Thursday.
Thank you for your time Mr. Smith.
You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Yes. I am.
Nice to meet you I am Mr. Smith. I will be interviewing you today.
Good. It’s nice to meet you as well.
Thank you. Please have a seat in my office.
Thank you.
Mr. Johnson, tell me a little about yourself.
I am 32 years old, I was working at the steel plant (planta-industria de acero) until they shut it down last month and now I am looking for a job.
Tell me about your experience at the steel plant.
I was a team leader. I was always on time and my supervisor said I was one of his best workers.
Very impressive! Mr. Johnson, What are three words that describe you?
I would say…Responsible, Hard-working, and Smart.
Very good. What makes you the best candidate for this job?
Well, I am a very hard worker and I would be able to learn the tasks quickly.
Okay then. Thank you for coming. Do you have any questions for me?
Yes. I was wondering what my schedule would be if I got the job?
That’s a good question. You would work from Nine until Five, Monday through Friday. Does that work for you?
Yes. That works very well for me.
Do you have any other questions?
No, I believe that is all.
OK Mr. Johnson. It was a pleasure to meet you and we will let you know if you got the job by Thursday.
Thank you for your time Mr. Smith.
You’re welcome. Have a good day.
CHRISTMAS
Hey
Hey, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you, too.
Thanks. What are you up to?
I’m just doing some Christmas shopping.
Oh yeah? Me too.
Who are you shopping for?
My mom, my dad, and my brother.
Cool.
What about you?
I’m just shopping for my mom now. I bought most of my stuff online.
That’s smart.
Yeah, I find that things are cheaper online.
Plus, it saves you having to go to busy stores.
Yeah, except today.
True. What are you getting your mom here?
I think I’m going to get her some plants.
Oh, nice. I’m getting mine some jewelry.
Cool. What are your plans for Christmas?
Well, I’m going to New York to see my relatives. You?
I’m staying around the area. My family usually has a small celebration.
That’s good, Christmas is all about appreciate family.
Yeah, absolutely.
Well, good luck with the rest of your shopping.
Thanks, you too.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Hey, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you, too.
Thanks. What are you up to?
I’m just doing some Christmas shopping.
Oh yeah? Me too.
Who are you shopping for?
My mom, my dad, and my brother.
Cool.
What about you?
I’m just shopping for my mom now. I bought most of my stuff online.
That’s smart.
Yeah, I find that things are cheaper online.
Plus, it saves you having to go to busy stores.
Yeah, except today.
True. What are you getting your mom here?
I think I’m going to get her some plants.
Oh, nice. I’m getting mine some jewelry.
Cool. What are your plans for Christmas?
Well, I’m going to New York to see my relatives. You?
I’m staying around the area. My family usually has a small celebration.
That’s good, Christmas is all about appreciate family.
Yeah, absolutely.
Well, good luck with the rest of your shopping.
Thanks, you too.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
GRADUATION PARTY
Hi!
Hey It’s good to see you
You too.
Do you want something to drink?
No, thank you.
Are you sure?
Yea, I’m fine.
Okay. If you want anything, help yourself.
Cool thanks.
Can you believe we graduated?
I know. It is crazy.
What are you going to do now?
I am going to go to college.
Oh cool. Which college.
It is a community college. I want to stay close to home.
That’s smart.
Thanks. What are you doing now?
I am gonna keep working at my grandpa’s shop for now. When I get enough money I want to go to college.
Cool. Hey, I think Samantha just came in?
Really? She came?
Yes. She is here! You should go talk to her.
No, I wouldn’t know what to say.
Oh Come on. Everyone knows you like her. Go ask her to dance.
Maybe later.
You have been saying that for years! We graduated! This is your last chance.
You are right. Fine, I’ll do it.
Atta Boy!
Hey It’s good to see you
You too.
Do you want something to drink?
No, thank you.
Are you sure?
Yea, I’m fine.
Okay. If you want anything, help yourself.
Cool thanks.
Can you believe we graduated?
I know. It is crazy.
What are you going to do now?
I am going to go to college.
Oh cool. Which college.
It is a community college. I want to stay close to home.
That’s smart.
Thanks. What are you doing now?
I am gonna keep working at my grandpa’s shop for now. When I get enough money I want to go to college.
Cool. Hey, I think Samantha just came in?
Really? She came?
Yes. She is here! You should go talk to her.
No, I wouldn’t know what to say.
Oh Come on. Everyone knows you like her. Go ask her to dance.
Maybe later.
You have been saying that for years! We graduated! This is your last chance.
You are right. Fine, I’ll do it.
Atta Boy!
HOTEL RESERVATION
Good
Evening. How may I help you?
Hi, I’d like to make a reservation.
Alright. Is it just for you?
No; I need a room for 4.
Would two beds be okay?
Yes, that would be great.
How long will you be staying with us?
We’ll be staying for 3 nights, starting one week from today.
Alright, we have a room available that features two queen-sized beds and a kitchenette (Cocina pequeña).
How much will it cost?
$200 per night.
Wow, that’s expensive! Do you have any rooms that cost less?
Well, we have another room with no kitchenette.
How much would that one cost?
$130 per night.
That’s a bit better. What is check-in time (hora de entrada)?
You may check in any time after 3 PM, and you must check out by 11 AM.
That sounds great! I’ll take it.
Wonderful. I hope you enjoy your stay!
Thanks!
Hi, I’d like to make a reservation.
Alright. Is it just for you?
No; I need a room for 4.
Would two beds be okay?
Yes, that would be great.
How long will you be staying with us?
We’ll be staying for 3 nights, starting one week from today.
Alright, we have a room available that features two queen-sized beds and a kitchenette (Cocina pequeña).
How much will it cost?
$200 per night.
Wow, that’s expensive! Do you have any rooms that cost less?
Well, we have another room with no kitchenette.
How much would that one cost?
$130 per night.
That’s a bit better. What is check-in time (hora de entrada)?
You may check in any time after 3 PM, and you must check out by 11 AM.
That sounds great! I’ll take it.
Wonderful. I hope you enjoy your stay!
Thanks!
VEGETARIAN
Hello, Do you think it’s healthy being a vegetarian?
Yes it is completely healthy.
Do you think I should be a Vegetarian?
Yes, it helps you not slaughter those helpless animals.
Are you a vegetarian?
Yes I am a vegetarian.
How many years have been a vegetarian?
Around five years.
I don’t think I have the will power to give up meat.
Well at first I thought the same, but eventually got the hang of it (superarlo).
Really?
Yes it’s simple I just started eating salads.
What made you decide to be one?
My father persuaded me to be a vegetarian.
That’s strange my dad loves eating meat.
Well my father is not a big fan of meat.
I guess we are opposites.
I agree we must be opposites.
What do you normally get when you eat in a steak house?
I will probably just try eating French Fries and salads.
Do you enjoy a life of a vegetarian?
Yes I do enjoy the life of a vegetarian.
I think I might be a vegetarian.
Hopefully you will be one like me.
I hear many positive things in switching.
Yes it is completely healthy.
Do you think I should be a Vegetarian?
Yes, it helps you not slaughter those helpless animals.
Are you a vegetarian?
Yes I am a vegetarian.
How many years have been a vegetarian?
Around five years.
I don’t think I have the will power to give up meat.
Well at first I thought the same, but eventually got the hang of it (superarlo).
Really?
Yes it’s simple I just started eating salads.
What made you decide to be one?
My father persuaded me to be a vegetarian.
That’s strange my dad loves eating meat.
Well my father is not a big fan of meat.
I guess we are opposites.
I agree we must be opposites.
What do you normally get when you eat in a steak house?
I will probably just try eating French Fries and salads.
Do you enjoy a life of a vegetarian?
Yes I do enjoy the life of a vegetarian.
I think I might be a vegetarian.
Hopefully you will be one like me.
I hear many positive things in switching.
REGISTERING FOR UNIVERSITY
Hi there, what have you been up to lately?
I have been looking for universities to apply to.
Really? So have I!
Cool! For what semester will you apply?
I will apply for the fall semester. How about you?
I will apply for the spring semester. I need to work until then.
Yeah, college can be very expensive.
How are you paying for college?
I am taking loans (préstamos).
That’s cool. Have you started any applications?
Yes, I have. The applications take a while!
They do! Don’t you have to write essays, too?
Yes, those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
I’m glad I’m not registering until the spring.
Yeah, my applications are due pretty soon.
Are you applying for financial aid (ayuda financiera)?
Yes, but I don’t have to do that until a few months from now.
What else do you have to do?
I have to get recommendations from two people.
Oh, really? Who will you ask?
I think I’ll ask my pastor and my boss at work.
Wow, seems like a lot of work to apply.
I guess so, but it’s definitely worth it.
Oh, okay. I’ll have to ask you to help me when I apply!
Sure, I’ll help you.
Awesome! Good luck!
Thanks!
I have been looking for universities to apply to.
Really? So have I!
Cool! For what semester will you apply?
I will apply for the fall semester. How about you?
I will apply for the spring semester. I need to work until then.
Yeah, college can be very expensive.
How are you paying for college?
I am taking loans (préstamos).
That’s cool. Have you started any applications?
Yes, I have. The applications take a while!
They do! Don’t you have to write essays, too?
Yes, those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
I’m glad I’m not registering until the spring.
Yeah, my applications are due pretty soon.
Are you applying for financial aid (ayuda financiera)?
Yes, but I don’t have to do that until a few months from now.
What else do you have to do?
I have to get recommendations from two people.
Oh, really? Who will you ask?
I think I’ll ask my pastor and my boss at work.
Wow, seems like a lot of work to apply.
I guess so, but it’s definitely worth it.
Oh, okay. I’ll have to ask you to help me when I apply!
Sure, I’ll help you.
Awesome! Good luck!
Thanks!
NATURAL DISASTER
Hello
Hi
I’m very glad to see you I wasn’t sure if you were alive.
I’m glad to see you too.
That was a terrible earthquake (Terremoto). We are lucky to have survived.
That’s true.
Where were you when the earthquake began?
I was at school. Where were you?
I was at home. My house was destroyed by a flood (inundación)
I am sorry to hear that.
It is okay. All of my family survived.
That is good. I don’t know if all of my family survived.
Oh no! Who is missing?
My sister was at a friend’s house and we haven’t heard from her.
I hope she is okay.
I do too. Most of the houses in my neighborhood were destroyed.
A telephone pole fell on my neighbor’s car.
Wow!
Many bad things happened. We didn’t have electricity for more than three days.
Wow. Did you have water?
Our faucet (grifo) was turned off but luckily we had bottled water.
That is fortunate. We did not have bottled water.
How did you survive?
We boiled water from the river.
That is a good idea.
Thanks. I just hope we will be able to rebuild our city.
The earthquake did a lot of damage but we will be able to fix everything with time.
Hi
I’m very glad to see you I wasn’t sure if you were alive.
I’m glad to see you too.
That was a terrible earthquake (Terremoto). We are lucky to have survived.
That’s true.
Where were you when the earthquake began?
I was at school. Where were you?
I was at home. My house was destroyed by a flood (inundación)
I am sorry to hear that.
It is okay. All of my family survived.
That is good. I don’t know if all of my family survived.
Oh no! Who is missing?
My sister was at a friend’s house and we haven’t heard from her.
I hope she is okay.
I do too. Most of the houses in my neighborhood were destroyed.
A telephone pole fell on my neighbor’s car.
Wow!
Many bad things happened. We didn’t have electricity for more than three days.
Wow. Did you have water?
Our faucet (grifo) was turned off but luckily we had bottled water.
That is fortunate. We did not have bottled water.
How did you survive?
We boiled water from the river.
That is a good idea.
Thanks. I just hope we will be able to rebuild our city.
The earthquake did a lot of damage but we will be able to fix everything with time.
AN INVITATION TO LUNCH
Hey, what’s up?
Not a lot; how are you?
I’m good. Do you want to go out later today?
Sure! Where do you want to go?
Maybe we can get some lunch.
Sure, that sounds good. Where should we eat?
We could go to that Diner, near your house.
We could, but we always go there.
Yeah, that’s true. I want to try something else.
How about the pizza place in town?
Their pizza is so good.
Yeah, it is! It’s kind of far away, though.
Yeah, and it’s really expensive, especially for pizza!
Yeah, I’d rather go somewhere a bit cheaper (Un poco más barato), to be honest.
There’s nothing wrong with saving money! (Ahorrar dinero)
Hey, why don’t we try that new café that just opened?
Yeah, I hear they make really good sandwiches.
Their coffee is supposed to be really good, too!
Hopefully it won’t cost too much.
I don’t think it’s that expensive.
Awesome. When do you want to meet?
Well, I could come pick you up if you like.
That would be great! What time?
I’ll come get you around 1:00 PM.
Sounds great. See you then!
See you!
Not a lot; how are you?
I’m good. Do you want to go out later today?
Sure! Where do you want to go?
Maybe we can get some lunch.
Sure, that sounds good. Where should we eat?
We could go to that Diner, near your house.
We could, but we always go there.
Yeah, that’s true. I want to try something else.
How about the pizza place in town?
Their pizza is so good.
Yeah, it is! It’s kind of far away, though.
Yeah, and it’s really expensive, especially for pizza!
Yeah, I’d rather go somewhere a bit cheaper (Un poco más barato), to be honest.
There’s nothing wrong with saving money! (Ahorrar dinero)
Hey, why don’t we try that new café that just opened?
Yeah, I hear they make really good sandwiches.
Their coffee is supposed to be really good, too!
Hopefully it won’t cost too much.
I don’t think it’s that expensive.
Awesome. When do you want to meet?
Well, I could come pick you up if you like.
That would be great! What time?
I’ll come get you around 1:00 PM.
Sounds great. See you then!
See you!
