domingo, 12 de diciembre de 2010

Podcast

Listening "Introductions"

This is a basic introduction between two people. You will hear it three times: first at a regular speed, then at a slower speed, then at the regular speed again.

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Conversation

Robert: Hi, I'm Robert Chartrand.
Bill: Hi. I'm Bill Pellowe. Nice to meet you.
Robert: Nice to meet you, too. What do you do?
Bill: I'm a university teacher. How about you?
Robert: Me too! What university do you teach at?
Bill: I teach at Kinki University. And you?
Robert: Oh, I teach at Kurume University.

Listening "How long are you staying?

You'll hear this basic conversation two times. First, at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. After that, you'll hear short practice dialogs. Then it will be your turn to fill in the conversation with your own phrases.
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Conversation


Bill: Hi Robert! What's up?
Robert: I'm going to the U.S. next week.
Bill: Oh, really? I didn't know that. Where are you going?
Robert: I'm going to Tampa.
Bill: Where's that?
Robert: In Florida.
Bill: What are you going to do there?
Robert: I'm going to visit my family. My grandmother lives there.
Bill: That sounds nice. When are you leaving?
Robert: On Saturday March 11th.
Bill: How long are you staying?
Robert: A couple of weeks.


Let's practice.

Where are you going?
To Rock Island.
Where's that?
In Illinois.
When are you leaving?
On Monday February 2nd.
How long are you staying?
For a month.

Where are you going?
To Abbotsford.
Where's that?
In British Columbia, Canada.
When are you leaving?
On Thursday November 1st.
How long are you staying?
For four years.

Your turn... You answer...
Where are you going?
Where's that?
When are you leaving?
How long are you staying there?

Listening "What kind of sports do you like?"


You'll hear this basic conversation two times. First, at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. After that, you'll hear short practice dialogs using What kind of (noun) do you like? Finally, you'll hear the conversation again at a normal speed.

Conversation

Bill: Robert, I have some tickets to the Hawks game. Do you want to go?
Robert: Not really, Bill. I don't like baseball.
Bill: Oh, do you like sports?
Robert: Yes, of course.
Bill: What kind of sports do you like?
Robert: I like soccer.
Bill: Well, that's the world's most popular sport.

Let's practice.

A: What kind of sports do you like?
B: I like soccer.

A: What kind of Japanese food do you like?
B: I like sushi.

A: What kind of books do you like?
B: I like Harry Potter.

A: What kind of movies do you like?
B: I like action movies.

A: What kind of cars do you like?
B: I like sports cars.

A: What kind of computers do you like?
B: I like Apple computers.

Listening "The Weekend"

This is a basic conversation about the weekend. First, you'll hear it at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. Next, you'll hear some practice drills. Finally, you'll hear the conversation again at a normal speed.
Conversation

Robert: Good morning, Bill. How are you today?
Bill: Good morning, Robert. I'm all right. How are you?
Robert: Pretty good. Did you have a nice weekend?
Bill: Not bad. I went to the movies on Saturday night.
Robert: Oh yeah? What did you see?
Bill: I saw the new Harry Potter movie.
Robert: Did you like it?
Bill: Yes, it was excellent!

Practice

A: I went to the movies.
B: Oh yeah? What did you see?

A: I went to a new restaurant.
B: Oh yeah? What did you eat?

A: I went shopping.
B: Oh yeah? What did you buy?

A: I went for a drive.
B: Oh yeah? Where did you go?

Listening "Who did you talk to?"
You'll hear this basic conversation two times. First, at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. After that, practice asking questions.
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Conversation

Robert: I talked to someone interesting yesterday.
Bill: Who did you talk to?
Robert: I can't remember his name, but I was sitting on the train...
Bill: Yeah...
Robert: ...and this young man started talking to me.
Bill: What did he say?
Robert: He said that he was from Thailand and he was studying here in Japan.
Bill: You mean he was a university student.
Robert: No, he was a high school student. He had a uniform on.
Bill: I see, so what did you talk about?
Robert: Well, he said that he enjoyed living in Japan, but he did not have much chance to speak in English.
Bill: How was his English?
Robert: Pretty good. So, he asked me if we could chat while sitting on the train.
Bill: That's interesting. It's not everyday that you meet a Thai student in Japan.
Robert: That's right.


Let's Practice

I saw someone interesting last week.
Who did you see?

I went somewhere fun last month.
Where did you go?

I ate something strange. I don't feel so good.
When did you eat it?

I read an interesting book.
What did you read?

I have to go to England next week.
Why do you have to go there?



Listening "Weekend plans"

You'll hear this basic conversation two times. First, at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. After that, practice asking questions. Then it will be your turn to answer some questions.

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Conversation

Robert: Do you have any plans for this weekend?
Bill: I don't know. I might watch a video at home. And you?
Robert: I'm going to meet some friends.
Bill: What are you going to do?
Robert: We might go sailing if the weather is nice.
Bill: Sailing, wow! Do you have a sailboat?
Robert: No, my friend has one. She goes sailing every weekend.

Let's practice

A: We might go for a drive.
B: A drive, wow! Do you have a car?

A: We might go hunting.
B: Hunting, wow! Do you have a gun?

A: We might go surfing.
B: Surfing, wow! Do you have a surfboard?

A: We might buy a house.
B: A house, wow! Do you have enough money?

A: We might play some music.
B: Play music, wow! Do you have a band?


Your turn. You answer the questions.

What are going to wear tomorrow?
What are you are going eat for dinner?
Who are you going to meet later?
When are you going to go home?
Where are you going to go for your next vacation?
How are you going to go home?


Listening "How often do you go skiing?"
First, you'll hear this a basic conversation at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. Next, you'll hear some practice drills. Finally, you'll hear the conversation again at a normal speed.

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Conversation

Robert: Hi Bill. What's happening?
Bill: Not much. How about you, Robert?
Robert: Well, actually, I want to go to the art museum this afternoon, but I don't know where it is. Do you know where it is?
Bill: Which one? There are a few art museums in Fukuoka.
Robert: I want to see the Napoleon exhibit. Have you heard about it?
Bill: Ah, sure. That's the Fukuoka Municipal Art Museum. It's in Ohori Park.
Robert: So, how do I get there?
Bill: That's easy. Just take the subway to the Ohori Park station. Walk through the park, and it's there. You can't miss it!
Robert: Do you mean that I have to walk to the other side of the park to get to the musem?
Bill: Yes, that's right. It doesn't take long. About ten minutes or so.
Robert: OK, I think I understand. Thanks.
Bill: You're welcome.

Let's Practice:

A: I want to buy a suit, but I don't know where to shop. Do you know a good shop?
B: Yes, I like to buy suits at Fukuyama. You should go there.

A: I want to bake a cake, but I don't know how. Can you help me?
B: Sorry, I don't know how. You should buy a cook book.

A: I want to see a dentist, but I don't know who to see. Do you know a good dentist?
B: Yes, my dentist is good. I'll give you his number.


Listening "I do not know how"
First, you'll hear a basic conversation at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. Next, you'll hear some practice drills. Finally, you'll hear the conversation again at a normal speed.

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Conversation

Bill: Where do you usually go on your vacation, Robert?
Robert: I usually go to Canada in the summer.
Bill: What about the winter vacation?
Robert: I like to stay here in Japan in the winter.
Bill: Don't you want to spend Christmas in Canada?
Robert: I do, but it's just too cold.
Bill: I know what you mean.


Practice
A: Where do you usually buy clothes?
B: I usually shop on the Internet.
A: Don't you want to try on the clothes first?

A: Where do you usually study?
B: I usually don't study much.
A: Don't you want to pass your tests?

A: Where do you usually go on the weekends?
B: I usually stay home.
A: Don't you want to go out?

A: Where do you usually eat lunch?
B: I usually eat lunch at a restaurant.
A: Don't you like the cafeteria?


Listneing "Where do you usually go?"

First, you'll hear a basic conversation at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. Next, you'll hear some practice drills. Finally, you'll hear the conversation again at a normal speed.

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Conversation
Bill: Where do you usually go on your vacation, Robert?
Robert: I usually go to Canada in the summer.
Bill: What about the winter vacation?
Robert: I like to stay here in Japan in the winter.
Bill: Don't you want to spend Christmas in Canada?
Robert: I do, but it's just too cold.
Bill: I know what you mean.


Practice
A: Where do you usually buy clothes?
B: I usually shop on the Internet.
A: Don't you want to try on the clothes first?

A: Where do you usually study?
B: I usually don't study much.
A: Don't you want to pass your tests?

A: Where do you usually go on the weekends?
B: I usually stay home.
A: Don't you want to go out?

A: Where do you usually eat lunch?
B: I usually eat lunch at a restaurant.
A: Don't you like the cafeteria?

Listening "What are you reading?"
First, you'll hear this a basic conversation at a normal speed, then at a slower speed. Next, you'll hear some short practice conversations. Finally, you'll hear the conversation again at a normal speed.
Conversation
Bill: What are you reading?
Robert: A spy novel.
Bill: How is it?
Robert: It's good. Do you want to borrow it when I'm finished?
Bill: Sure. Thanks.

Practice
A: What are you eating?
B: A tuna sandwitch.
A: How is it?
B: It's delicious.

A: What are you listening to?
B: A podcast.
A: How is it?
B: It's great!

A: What are you watching?
B: A movie.
A: What movie?
B: I don't know.
A: How is it?
B: It's boring.

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