We need a definite purpose, a specific reason for listening, other wise we
don’t pay attention and don’t really hear or understand.
— Robert Montgomery
1. Is there a post office near here? A: Yes, there is. It's on Ratchadapisek Road. A: There is one on campus.
2. How do I get there? A: Turn right onto Fifth Avenue. It's across from the drugstore. A: Just go down the road. It's next to the bank.
3. How do I get to the bus station? A: You can get there by taxi. A: You can take the bus number__________.
4. Where do you want to go? A: I want to go to the beach. A: I want to go downtown.
5. Where does she want to go? A: She wants to go to the library. A: She wants to go to the restaurant.
6. Where do they want to go? A: They want to go to the bank. A: They want to go to the movie theater.
7. Where can I listen to these CDs? A: Try to go to the Computer Room. A: I think you can borrow Ajarn Michelle's CD player.
8. Where do you want to meet me? A: I'll meet you at the coffee shop behind the university. A: I'll meet you at the coffee shop on campus.
9. Are there any hotels near here? A: Yes, there are two hotels around town. A: I'm afraid there aren't any hotels around here.
10. Is there a bank near here? A: There is one bank on campus. A: Yes, just walk straight and turn left at the first intersection. The bank is next to the gas station.
1. Is there a swimming pool in your place? A: Yes, there's one. Would you like to go swimming? A: No, there isn't.
2. Is there a bank around here? A: Yes, there's one across the coffee shop. A: Yes, it's next to the post office.
3. Are there any good stores in your hometown? A: Yes. You could go shopping at the night bazaars. A: No, my hometown is very small but you could always take a trip to the big city next to my hometown.
4. Do you like your hometown? A: Yes, I love it very much. It's quiet and there's no pollution. A: No, I don't like my hometown. It's too quiet for me.
5. Do you like Bangkok? A: Yes, I love Bangkok. There are a lot things to do and I always enjoy the busy life. A:No, it's too crowded and I don't like the noisy city.
6. What is the fastest way to get to Siam Paragon? A: You could take the Sky Train. A: You could take the taxi but it would be a little expensive.
7. Where can you go out with your friends? A: There's always Major Rachayothin close to the university. A:Well, Central Ladprao is not that far from Chandrakasem. It's only one bus ride from here.
8. Where can you use the internet? A: There are many internet cafes behind the university. A: You can use your laptop and use the university's wireless.
9. What can you do in a coffee shop? A: In a coffee shop you can buy a cup of coffee or get something to eat. A: In a coffee shop you can use Wi Fi but you have to buy a cup of coffee or something to eat.
10. Who is that guy standing in front of the restaurant? A: Oh, that's my brother. He is a student. He studies at Chulalornkorn University. A: He is my boyfriend. He studies music. He is a good singer.
1. What music do you listen to in your free time? A: I enjoy listening to folk music in my free time. A: I love to listen to pop music in my free time.
2. Do you know any rock songs? A: Yes, I know The Hotel California. A: No, I don't know any rock songs.
3. What music do you play? A: Rock, of course. I love rock songs. A: I play hip hop. It's cool.
4. Can you swim? A: I can swim like a fish. A: I can't swim.
5. Do you like sports? A: I love sports, especially football. A: I don't like sports.
6. What kind of music do you like? A: My favorite music is jazz. A: My favorite music is hip hop.
7. Where do like to go on campus? A: I enjoy going to the library. A: My favorite spot is the coffee shop, which is across from the pond.
8. Do you like to surf the Internet? A: Yes, I love it. A: I don't like it. I don't have much time.
9. Can you play the guitar? A: I learned to play the guitar when I was in high school. A: No, but I'd like to learn.
10. What musical instrument can you play? A: I can play the drums. A: I can play the saxophone.
A: Hey. Is that your friend Liz? B: Yes. She studies business in my college. A: Really. Does she like it? B: Yes, she does. But she works hard. She has a lot of classes. A: Hmm. My cousin is a student, too. B: Oh, yeah? What does he study? A: Modern Languages, but he doesn't work very hard.
Conversation 2:
A: Hey. Is that your cousin? B: Yes. She studies English in a language school. A: Really? Does she like it? B: Yes, she does. But she works hard. She does a lot of homework. A: Hmm. My friend John is a student, too. B: Oh, yeah? What does he study? A: History, but he doesn't work very hard.
Conversation 3:
A: Hey. Is that your girlfriend? B: Yes. She studies art in a university. A: Really? Does she like it? B: Yes, she does. But she works hard. She starts class at eight o'clock. A: Hmm. My boyfriend is a student, too. B: Oh, yeah? What does he study? A: Music, but he doesn't work very hard.
A: Do you live with your family? B: No, I don't. I live with friends. I'm a student.A: Oh, OK. Do you study English? B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a convenient store. A: Really? I'm a part-time English tutor. B: Do you like it? A: Yes, it's great.
Conversation 2:
A: Do you live with your family? B: No, I don't. I live on campus. I'm a student. A: Oh, OK. Do you study art? B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a restaurant. A: Really? I'm a part-time music tutor. B: Do you like it? A: Yes, it's very interesting.
Conversation 3:
A: Do you live with your family? B: No, I don't. I live in an apartment. I'm a student. A: Oh, OK. Do you study languages? B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a bar. A: Really? I'm a part-time music assistant. B: Do you like it? A: Yes, it's really good.
Conversation 4:
A: Do you live with your family? B: No, I don't. I live in a dormitory. I'm a student. A: Oh, OK. Do you study in college? B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a grocery store. A: Really? I'm a part-time pizza delivery driver. B: Do you like it? A: Yes, it's great.
Textbook: Breakthough Success in English by Miles Graven ISBN 978-1-4050-9798-7
1. Do you live with your family? A:Yes, I do. A:No, I don't. I live in an apartment with my friends. A:No, I don't. I live alone. A:No, I don't. I live on campus. I'm a student.
2. Do you study in college? A:Yes, I do. A:No, I don't.
3. Do you have a part-time job? A:Yes, I have. I work at 7/11 on weekends. A:No, I don't have. I study hard.
4. Do you study hard? A:Yes, I do. I study and I also work part-time at a restaurant. A:No, I don't.
5. Do you enjoy student life? A:Yes. I do. Student life is really fun. A:No, it's boring.
6. Do you play sports? A:Yes, I do. I play tennis. A:No, I don't. I don't like sports. A:No, I don't. I don't have time to play sports. I study hard.
7. Do you like it? A:Yes, I do. A:No, I don't.
8. Do you study English? A:Yes, I do. I also study Japanese. A:No, I don't. I study Chinese.
9. Do you live in an apartment? A:Yes, I do. I live with my friends. A:No, I don't. I live with my family.
