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Showing posts with label Conversation Practice. Show all posts

Dialogue Writing: A Conversation Between Two Friends on Career Choices

Write a dialogue between two friends on the choice of career

Dialogue on Career Choice

Improved Dialogue: A Clear and Simple Conversation on Career Choices

Priya: Hi Rohan! Have you decided what stream you're going to choose after our exams?

Rohan: Hey Priya! I'm still thinking about it. I really enjoy computer science, but the competition is so high. What about you?

Priya: I'm in a similar situation. I love graphic design and art, but my parents want me to pursue medicine. They think it’s a more stable career.

Rohan: I understand that. My parents also suggest engineering because of the job security. It’s hard to balance our passion with practical concerns.

Priya: Exactly! I feel a creative field is right for me, but I'm worried about finding a steady job. It's a big decision and I feel a bit lost.

Rohan: True. But think about it this way: every field has opportunities. In computer science, I could specialize in something like AI or cybersecurity. For you, graphic design is in high demand for marketing and websites.

Priya: That's a good point. Maybe I can show my parents the scope of a career in design. It’s not just about painting anymore.

Rohan: Definitely! Maybe we should talk to the school career counselor. They can give us a clear path and help us explain our choices to our parents.

Priya: That’s a brilliant idea, Rohan! It would be great to get some professional advice. Let's go tomorrow. Thanks for the chat, I feel much better!

Rohan: No problem, Priya! We're in this together. It’s good to talk it out.

Mastering Articles (A, An, The): A Conversation Exercise

Mastering Articles (A, An, The): A Conversation Exercise

Exercise: Complete the Conversation

Nagarajan and Dhanalakshmi want to buy a new house. They have come to see a house for sale. Complete the conversation below by adding a, an or the.

Nagarajan : Well, here we are, No.8, Kaveri Street. I think this is ____ house we saw online. What do you think of ____ location?

Dhanalakshmi : It is in ____ nice neighbourhood. And it’s close to the railway station.

Nagarajan : And ____ bus stop is not too far away.

Dhanalakshmi : How many rooms are there?

Nagarajan : There are three rooms, ____ kitchen and ____ balcony.

Dhanalakshmi : There is ____ lawn behind ____ house, right?

Nagarajan : That’s right ____ lawn is actually quite large. Did you see any photos of ____ living room, online? What does it look like?

Dhanalakshmi : ____ living room looks great. It looks bright and airy. It has ____ nice view of ____ hills. But ____ kitchen looks ____ little small.

Nagarajan : And, I remember you said there isn’t ____ store room, right?

Dhanalakshmi : No, but there is ____ attic, where we can store things.

Nagarajan : I hope this house is ____ better option.

Dhanalakshmi : Let's wait for three o’clock.

Nagarajan : Look. There she is!

Answer Key

Here is the completed conversation with the correct articles (a, an, the) added.

Nagarajan: Well, here we are, No.8, Kaveri Street. I think this is the house we saw online. What do you think of the location?

Dhanalakshmi: It is in a nice neighbourhood. And it’s close to the railway station.

Nagarajan: And the bus stop is not too far away.

Dhanalakshmi: How many rooms are there?

Nagarajan: There are three rooms, a kitchen and a balcony.

Dhanalakshmi: There is a lawn behind the house, right?

Nagarajan: That’s right, the lawn is actually quite large. Did you see any photos of the living room online? What does it look like?

Dhanalakshmi: The living room looks great. It looks bright and airy. It has a nice view of the hills. But the kitchen looks a little small.

Nagarajan: And, I remember you said there isn’t a store room, right?

Dhanalakshmi: No, but there is an attic, where we can store things.

Nagarajan: I hope this house is a better option.

Dhanalakshmi: Let's wait for three o’clock.

Nagarajan: Look. There she is!

A Friend’s Advice, Typical Conversations Between Two Friends in English

Conversation: A Friend’s Advice

Typical Conversations Between Two Friends in English.

Meena: Hi, Seema. You look terrible!
Seema: Hey, Meena. Mmm, I haven’t slept.
Meena: Are you OK? What’s the matter?
Seema: Well, you know that photo I sent to Clare on Friday night?
Meena: Yeah?
Seema: Well, she sent it to Justin.
Meena: Oh no! How could she do that? It obviously was only for her.
Seema: I know! I thought she’d find it funny.
Meena: Well, it was quite funny. But you didn’t expect her to send it to anyone.
Seema: No, of course not! Especially not Justin! Oh, it’s so embarrassing!
Meena: Ah well, don’t worry. I know how you feel, though.
Seema: And what if he puts it on Facebook or something? What if my mom sees it?
Meena: No no, don’t worry. He won’t. It’s not that interesting for him or anyone else, to be honest.
Seema: But what if he does?
Meena: He won’t. But maybe ask Clare to speak to Justin… Get him to delete the photo?
Seema: Yeah, maybe. But that might just make him even more interested.
Meena: Yeah, true.
Seema: What do you think I should do?
Meena: Mmm… I’d just try to forget about it if I were you.
Seema: But I’m so annoyed with Clare!
Meena: Maybe speak to Clare, tell her how you feel. She shouldn’t be sharing people’s private photos.
Seema: Okay, yeah. Thanks for the advice, Meena. I’ll talk to her.
Meena: Good idea. And don’t worry. Just be careful and don’t send any more embarrassing photos!
Seema: Yeah, I know, I know. I won’t.