5.A. Starting conversations: Listening

LISTENING

Listen to the expressions and conversations. Then, select the option that best describes the objective of each section. Click on "Check" to confirm your answers.

   1.Let’s learn how to …      2.Let’s practice some useful expressions…      3.Let’s put everything together…   


Start a conversation

A: Hello Bob. What are you doing?
B: I’m looking for a new pair of shoes.


A: Hello, my name is Tom.
B: Hi! Where are you from?
A: I’m from France.


A: Hello Peter. What’s up?
B: Not much. Working, as usual.


A: Larry, how are you enjoying your new job?
B: I love it! I’m meeting lots of people.





Anytime, anywhere and with anyone:
Hi!
Hello!
Good morning!
Good afternoon!
Good evening!
Good night!


With friends:
What’s up?
What are you doing?
How are you?
You look great!


With people you don’t know:
Nice weather we have today; don't you think?
It's really cold today, isn't it?
Do you come here often?
Don't you just hate waiting in line!




Conversation
A: There are a lot of people in this restaurant. Is it always the same?
B: Only at lunch time!
A: Are you here on business or on vacation?
B: On vacation. I’m here with my family.
A: Are those your kids?
B: Yes. This is Tom, and Susan, and this is my wife Mary.
A:What a nice family!
B: Thanks.