4 episodes
Conversation Partner Alexander Velasquez
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Daily Conversation Episode 04
Topic: Travel
Q: How many places have you traveled to?
A: I’ve visited all the provinces throughout my country.
Q: Who do you usually go with?
A: I often go with my family, sometimes with my best friends.
Q: What’s your favorite tourist attraction?
A: That would be Venice city in Italy. I love riding the gondola along the canals while watching Italian people live their daily lives.
Q: Have you ever been abroad?
A: Yes, I have. I came to Italy last year for a business trip.
Q: What language do you use when traveling?
A: English, but sometimes I have to use body language since not all people are good at English.
Q: What do you usually do during your trip?
A: I often go sightseeing, take pictures, mingle with the local people and sample the local cuisine.
Q: What do you do to prepare for your trip?
A: Before the trip, I search for information about the location, weather, famous tourist attractions, transportation, local cuisine and prices on the internet.
Q: What do you usually bring when you travel?
A: I usually pack my suitcase with some necessary items such as clothes, medicine, food, a map, and a camera.
Q: Do you prefer traveling by car, train or plane?
A: I prefer planes although it can be a little expensive. Planes are much faster than any other mode of transport.
Q: Do you prefer traveling alone or joining a guided tour?
A: I love backpacking with my friends who share the same interests as me.
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Daily Conversation Episode 03
Topic: Books
Q: How often do you read books?
A: I read books almost every night before I go to bed.
Q: What’s your favorite type of book?
A: I love reading about different cultures.
Q: What can you learn from books?
A: Books can broaden my horizon about thousands of things around the world, and books are also my best friends.
Q: Where do you read books?
A: I read books at home, sometimes in the library.
Q: What’s the most interesting book you have ever read?
A: I think that would be Nepal, a book written about the country of Nepal, published in 1999.
Q: How long does it take you to finish a book?
A: Well, it depends on the length of the book, but it usually takes me a week to finish a 300-page book.
Q: Do you usually bring books with you when you travel?
A: Yes, I do. When I’m at the airport or bus station, I read books to kill time.
Q: Is there any bookstore or library in your area?
A: Unfortunately, there are none near my house. The nearest one is 3 kilometers away.
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Daily Conversation Episode 02
Topic: Restaurant
Q: How often do you eat out? Who do you go with?
A: I often eat out on weekends, when I hang out with my friends.
Q: What restaurant do you usually visit?
A: Well, there are not many restaurants in my neighborhood, so my best choice is the deli in convenient stores like the Circle K, Mini-Stop, B-smart.
Q: What type of food do you enjoy to eat? Western or Asian?
A: I'm interested in Asian food, Western food is not my thing.
Q: How much do you usually pay when you eat out?
A: It's not very expensive, just around $5 for each meal.
Q: Do you enjoy spicy food?
A: Yes, I do, especially on cold days.
Q:Are the servers there friendly to you?
A: Yes, they are. Most of them are really helpful.
Q: Have you ever tried Italian food?
A: Yes, at least once, when I was in my friend’s wedding party.
Q: Are you concerned about calories when eating out?
A: Yes, I am. I'm on diet now, so this really matters to me.
Q: Are fast food restaurants like KFC or McDonald’s famous in your country?
A: Yes, they are. The youth in my country are big fans of fast food.
Q: Do you often drink alcohol when eating out?
A: No, not often. Just when I have parties with my friends.
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Daily Conversation Episode 01
Topic: Family
Q: How many people are there in your family?
A: There are 5 people in my family: my father, mother, brother, sister, and me.
Q: Does your family live in a house or an apartment?
A: We live in a house in the countryside.
Q: What does your father do?
A: My father is a doctor. He works at the local hospital.
Q: How old is your mother?
A: She is 40 years old, 1 year younger than my father.
Q: Do you have any siblings? What’s his/her name?
A: Yes, I do. I have 1 elder brother, David, and 1 younger sister, Mary.
Q: Are you the oldest amongst your brothers and sisters?
A: No, I am not. I am the second child in my family.
Q: What do your mother/father like?
A: My father likes playing football and my mother likes cooking.
Q: Do your parents let you stay out late?
A: Of course not. They always ask me to get home before 10 pm each night.
Q: Do you stay with your parents?
A: Right now, no, but I used to.
Q: Does your family usually have dinner together?
A: Yes, we do. My mom always prepares delicious meals for us.
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