Keeping a conversation going
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Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you want to keep a conversation going? Listen out for useful language for keeping a conversation going. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Noelia: Hi, Bob!
Bob: Oh, morning, Noelia.
Noelia: So, what's new?
Bob: New, hmm, let me think. Hmm … Nothing much. Oh, hang on. My dog Bertie had his 14th birthday on Monday!
Noelia: Oh, he's getting old then?
Bob: I guess so … but not as old as his owner.
Noelia: Haha … er, anyway …
Bob: How about you, Noelia? How's it going?
Noelia: Great, actually. Yeah … all good.
Bob: By the way, I wanted to ask you, where in Spain are you from?
Noelia: I'm from Santander.
Bob: Oh, lovely. Wonderful to grow up near the sea.
Noelia: Yeah, it was perfect. Ah, I miss the sea.
Bob: I know what you mean. I used to live in Spain and I absolutely loved it.
Noelia: Really? I didn't know that, Bob!
Bob: Yeah, I had a little bar on the Costa Brava.
Noelia: Wow! So do you speak Spanish then?
Bob: Oh, not much. Ah, those were the days! Excuse me. Perdona, Noelia. Tengo que irme. Me necesitan en el segundo piso. ¡Hasta pronto! [Excuse me, Noelia. I've got to go. They need me on the second floor. See you soon!]
Noelia: Wow!
Ana: Hello again! Wow! Bob is full of surprises. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for keeping a conversation going? Listen to me and then repeat.
So, what's new?
Let me think ...
Nothing much.
Anyway …
How about you, Noelia?
How's it going?
By the way, I wanted to ask you ...
I know what you mean.
Really? I didn't know that!
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to keep a conversation going in English. Bye for now!
No i am not leaving near the sea, as i am native from Kolwezi in the DRC, there is not any sea Near, there are only same river where i use to go during the weekend so how about you?
No, I don’t live near the sea. I live in a city, so the ocean is a bit far from me.
I currently live in Poland, but I used to travel a lot, and there was a period in my life when I lived by the sea. Specifically in the south of France and in Italy. Now I know that I love the vibe of southern Europe. It’s apparently the perfect place for me. In a few years, I’ll definitely buy a house in Italy. It’s my dream and my main goal for the upcoming years.
Yes I am, actually i live in a beautiful Iland called Sri Lanka.It called pearl of the Indian Ocean. Every day I travel by train for work via beach side railway track from Colombo to Moratuwa. The sea side total distance around the Sri Lanka is nearly 1000km. More than half distance we can travel by train while experience the beautiful surrounding from Puttalam to Beliatta.The most beautiful Sea can be seen in the southern side, then North East. We can experience see side Kite surfing at Kalpitiya Sea area which is direct to North West. Every sea sides has different unique attraction and also the culture. You can do Sea Kayaking, Sea diving, Kite surfing, Surfing, Corol watching, Old ship wreak tours which has another beautiful biological environment. The sand type is totaly different from beach to beach.My office building is also at the sea side. I everyday work while watching the sea side. That gives me untired work day.
Yes, I was grow near the see. It was wonderful time.
In my case, I don't live near the sea, but I used to in the past. A few years ago, I lived in Barcelona and it was a great experience to be near the coast. Today, I live near the mountains, so I have completely changed my scenery. Nowadays, I prefer the quiet of the mountains, but I keep many good memories of my afternoons on Barceloneta beach.
I don't live near the sea. I have to drive 8 hours to get to the seaside. I live near mountains.
No, I don't live near the sea.
No, I don’t live near the sea. But I really enjoy visiting the seaside. It’s so relaxing.
No but i live near the Nile River