Talking to People You Dont Know

Below is a conversation between Roberto and Sylvia. They just met at a party. Listen to the conversation and read along. Click

to listen to the conversation.

A.    Hello, my name is Roberto.

B.    Hello, my name is Sylvia. How long have you lived in the US?

A.    I’ve been here for about 3 years. How about you?

B.    I’ve been here for two and a half years. Do you have a job?

A.    Yes, I work at the Antler’s Hotel.

B.    What’s your job?

A.    I’m a receptionist.

B.    Do you like your job?

A.    Yes, I like the people there and the hours I work. Do you have a job?

B.    Yes, I work at Tres Margaritas. I have been there for a year now.

A.    Do you like working there?

B.    Yes, it’s a fun place to work. May I get you something to drink?

A.    Yes, what do they have to drink?

B.    I think they have, pop, beer, and wine. What would you like?

A.    I think I’ll have a beer, please.

B.    Here, it is. What do you like to do on weekends?

A.    I usually party with my friends. How about you?

B.    I like to go to clubs with my friends.

A.    Do you watch television?

B.    Yes, my favorite show is American Idol. I like to see the people who are bad singers. They are really funny. What do you like to watch?

A.    My favorite show is Desperate Housewives. I like Eva Longoria because she is so fine looking.

B.    I hope to see you later. Bye.

A.    Me, too. Bye.

Now look for the Sound Recorder icon on your desktop. Double click on it to open the recorder. The green arrow points to the button you click to start recording. The red arrow points to the button you click to stop recording. The blue arrow points to the button you click to listen to your recording.

Now with a partner, record this conversation. One of you will be Roberto and the other will be Sylvia. Listen to yourself after you finish recording. If you want to record again, click on File and select New.

When you get the next message, click No.

Now you are ready to record again.

After you finish the first recording, switch roles and record again.