English Conversation for Beginners

I did it, Dad. All right, Lucy. Are you ready to order your first meal all by yourself? I guess so. But what if I mess it up? Don't worry. I'll be right here to help you. First, let's pick what you want to eat. Do you want a burger, chicken nuggets, or something else? I think I want chicken nuggets. Perfect choice. Now let's touch the screen where it says chicken. Great job. Now do you see the chicken nuggets? There it is. Exactly. Tap on that. Okay. Now it's time to choose the size you want. Do you want a small, medium, or large? I want medium. Good choice. Now let's add it to your order. Can you see the button that says add to order? Oh, there it is. Awesome. Now do you want any dipping sauce with that? Yes. Can I have barbecue sauce? Of course. Let's find that on the screen. All right. Tap on barbecue. You're doing amazing. Now let's check your order. Can you find the checkout button? Is it right there? Exactly. Tap that and we'll be ready to pay. I did it, Dad. You sure did. Now let's pay and grab your food. Do you follow me? Okay, class. Repeat after me. I can't hear you. Let's say it again, but this time with more energy. Much better. The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now. Do you follow me? Yes, Mrs. Adams. For example, right now I am teaching you English. I am teaching is the present continuous tense. Are you with me? So it's about actions happening at this moment? Exactly. Now let's practice. I will say a sentence and I want you to tell me if it's in the present continuous tense or not. Ready? They are playing soccer. Present continuous. Correct. Now how about this one? She plays the piano. Not present continuous? Right. She plays is in the simple present tense. You're doing fantastic. Come again? Excuse me. Yes, how can I help you? I need subway station. Where is it? Oh, the subway station. It's just a couple of blocks away. A couple of blocks away? I don't understand. Just walk straight down this street and then take a left at the second traffic light. You'll see the subway entrance. Ah, OK. I understand now. Thank you. Straight, then left at the second traffic light. Exactly. And if you need a ticket, there are machines inside the subway station. Come again? It's like a vending machine for subway tickets. You put in money and it gives you a ticket. Oh, I see. OK. I will try the vending machines. You can do it. Just follow the signs when you get inside. Signs? Yes, very helpful. Glad to help. Enjoy your time in New York. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Have a good day. How do you spell it? Jessica, how do you pronounce this word? It's pronounced a-sign. A-sign. Is that correct? You got it! And what does a-sign mean? When teachers give you work to do, they assign it. It means they tell you to complete it. I see. And I've also heard this word, deadline. You mean deadline? Exactly. That's it. What does it mean? A deadline is the date or time by which you need to finish something. OK. How do you spell it? D-E-A-D-L-I-N-E That's right. Thank you, Jessica. You help me a lot. Anytime, Maria. I love helping you learn. May I come in? Today, we're going to learn about prepositions of place, which are super important for describing where things are. For example, the book is on the table. Um, Ms. Carter? Yes, Tommy? Can I go to the nurse's office? My stomach hurts. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah, sure, Tommy. Go ahead. Now, back to prepositions. Excuse me, Ms. Carter. It's really hot in here. May I open the window? Yes, you may, Lily, but please be quick. All right. So, prepositions of place help us understand locations. For example, the cat is under the table. Good morning, Ms. Carter. Sorry I'm late. May I come in? Yes, please. You may go to your place, Jake. Now, let's really focus on those prepositions. Ms. Carter, can I borrow a pen from Sarah? I don't have one. Yes, Ellie, but make it quick. Okay, now that we've settled a few things, let's get back to our lesson on prepositions of place. How are you doing? Hey, Phil. Long time no see. Matt, how are you doing? I'm good, thanks. Just busy with work at the restaurant. How about you? Oh, you know, same old. Working as a mechanic. Just fixed a big truck today. It was a tough job. Wow, sounds like a lot of work. Yeah, it was. What about you? Any new dishes at the restaurant? Yes, we just added a new pasta special. It's really popular. Everyone loves it. That sounds delicious. I need to come by and try it sometime. You should. So, how's your dog doing? He's doing well. Just turned two last week. Full of energy. Nice! I remember when you first got him. He was so small. Yeah, he's grown a lot. Keeps me on my toes. What about your family? How are they? They're good. My son just started soccer. He's loving it. That's awesome. Kids grow up so fast, don't they? They really do. It's hard to keep up. True. We should catch up more often. Definitely. Let's not wait so long next time. Sounds like a plan. Take care, Phil. You too, Matt. See you soon. What do you think we can do this summer, Mia? Hmm. Well, we can definitely go swimming. I love the pool. Yeah, I can swim really well. I took lessons last year. That's awesome. I can float like a pro, but I can't dive yet. You'll get there. What else can we do? We can also try some new recipes. I've been practicing baking. Oh, I can bake cookies. My chocolate chip cookies are the best. I've heard. I can't wait to taste them. What else can you do? I can play the guitar a little. I've been learning for a few months. No way! That's cool. I can't play any instruments, but I can sing. Really? You should sing while I play. That would be fun, but I can't sing high notes very well. That's okay. We all have things we can't do. Definitely. This summer is going to be amazing. What do you like to do in your free time, Dylan? I love cycling. It's so much fun. Really? That's awesome. How often do you go cycling? I try to go every weekend. I ride my bike around the trails. It's so beautiful. Wow. I'd love to join you one day. What else do you enjoy? I also love gardening. I grow flowers and vegetables. That sounds amazing. I can't keep a plant alive. What do you grow? I grow peppers, strawberries, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, eggplants, and cabbage. It's so satisfying to see them grow. I bet. I love cooking, especially with fresh vegetables. Cooking is great. What's your favorite dish to make? I love making pasta salad. It's fun to cook and eat. Yum. You should come over sometime. We could cook together using my fresh produce. That sounds like a blast. I'd love to see your garden, too. Perfect. How about this weekend? Let's do it. I can't wait to cook with your fresh vegetables. It's a plan. I'm looking forward to it. Could you help me with directions? Hi there. I have an appointment with Dr. Smith at 1030. Of course. What's your name, please? It's Anna Thompson. Let me pull up your appointment details. All right. You're all checked in. Great. Could you help me with directions to his office? Dr. Smith's office is on the second floor. I see. How do I get up there? Just head through those double doors over there. You'll see the stairs and an elevator. Got it. And once I'm up there? Once you're on the second floor, take a left. His office is the third door on your right. Perfect. Thank you for your help. You're welcome. Have a great appointment. How long will you be staying here? Where are you from, Olivia? I'm from California, near Los Angeles. California. Wow. That sounds amazing. How old are you? I'm 17. And you? I'm 17, too. What brings you to Madrid? I'm an exchange student. I wanted to experience a new culture and learn Spanish. That's cool. How long will you be staying here? I'm here for a whole year. I hope to see and learn a lot. A year is a long time. How do you like Madrid so far? I love it. The buildings are beautiful and the food is delicious. Yes. Madrid is very special. Absolutely. Do you live here? Yes. I was born and raised in Madrid. I love the city. There's always something new to discover. Are there good places to hang out? Yes. There are many parks, cafes and even places to listen to music. I would love to go to a music place. What kind of music do you like? I like pop and rock music. How about you? I like pop, too. Do you go to concerts? Yes. I love going to concerts. That's awesome. Is there a concert coming up? Yes. There's a band playing next weekend. Would you like to go together? Yes. I would love that. That sounds like fun.