Category: Guides

Holly: Hi Natalie! Did you receive my birthday party invitation?
Natalie: Hi Holly! Yes, I did receive your invitation. Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party. It is this Saturday, right?
Holly: Yes. The party will begin at seven o’clock in the evening at my parent’s house. Will you be able to come to the party?
Natalie: Yes, I think I will be able to come. I have a basketball game at one o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday in Kyiv, but it should finish before four o’clock in the afternoon. I might be a little late, is this okay?
Holly: No problem, Natalie! I would rather have you come late then not come at all!
Natalie: Oh, thanks for being flexible! I will see on Saturday as soon as I can make it there!
Holly: Perfect, see you then!

On the street
David: Hi Heather!
Heather: David! Happy birthday! I was going to call you today, but here you are instead!
David: It’s nice to see you!
Heather: Nice to see you too. What are your plans for your special day?
David: Well, today I’m taking it easy, but tonight I’m having a big party at my house. You should come!
Heather: Oh, I’d love to! What time should I come?
David: Anytime after 7.
Heather: Cool, I’ll be there. You are going to love your present!
David: I can’t wait!
Heather: Ok, well Happy birthday again !
David: Thanks a lot! See you later!
Heather: Bye!

Bobby buys something at the store.
Store clerk: That will be $15.50.
Bobby: Here you are.
Store clerk: Thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Bobby: Thank you very much. Happy holidays to you too!

Jackie: What’s your favorite sport Paul?
Paul: I like basketball because you’re always moving and never just standing around. You’re always trying to get open for a pass or dribbling down the court trying to make it to the hoop.
Jackie: Don’t you get tired quickly?
Paul: I’m usually having too much fun to even think about it. If I do get tired the coach will make a substitution and I can rest on the bench for a while.
Jackie: I get tired just thinking about it.
Paul: Well, which sport do you like?
Jackie: My favorite is table tennis. It’s challenging and running around the table like that is enough to tire me out without getting too exhausted.
Paul: Yeah, table tennis is fun, but I get bored just hitting a little ball back and forth. I like a sport where I can be more physical. What about hockey? There’s nothing more exciting than getting a pass from a teammate and then scoring a goal!
Jackie: But it can be so violent! You can get your teeth knocked out!
Paul: Of course you have to be careful and wear protective equipment.
Jackie: Still, it’s a little too intense for me. I prefer a sport like bowling where you can be competitive, but you don’t have to worry about serious injuries.
Paul: Are you a good bowler?
Jackie: Last time I went bowling with my dad, I bowled three spares and a strike!
Paul: Wow, that is pretty good.
Jackie: Yeah, we should go sometime.
Paul: What about right now? Do you want to go bowling?
Jackie: Yeah, for sure. Let’s go!

Larry: Did you watch the Olympics last night?
Kristie: No, I missed it. What event was on last night?
Larry: Beach volleyball, tennis, and basketball.
Kristie: Ohhh, tennis? Who was playing?
Larry: Germany and Peru.
Kristie: Who won?
Larry: It was close, but Peru won.
Kristie: Oohhh…I was rooting for Germany.
Larry: Germany won beach volleyball.
Kristie: Oh, that’s great! Do you know when gymnastics comes on?
Larry: Yeah, on Thursday.
Kristie: I’ll be sure not to miss it.
Larry: Yeah, let’s watch it together.
Kristie: Great!

Bobby: Hey Kelly, what’s your sign?
Kelly: I was born in August, so I am a Virgo.
Bobby: I can tell! You are very strong and independent, but also stubborn.
Kelly: Oh, I don’t believe in that, do you?
Bobby: Sure, I am a Taurus and I fit the description perfectly.
Kelly: Astrology is stupid.
Bobby: I think that there is some truth to it.
Kelly: Let’s ask our friend and see what they think!
Bobby: Ok!