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It's Beginning to Snow.
Jason: Do you like snow?
Kristin: No! I hate it!
Jason: Why? Snow is so pretty.
Kristin: Yes, but I don't like to drive in it.
Jason: Well, it's beginning to snow.
Kristin: And I have to drive to work.
Jason: How far is it to work?
Kristin: Six miles. Are we going to get much snow?
Jason: About twelve inches, they say.
Kristin: Oh no! Driving will be dangerous! Please be careful!
Jason: I will, by the way, can I borrow your car?
A House at the Shore
Roberto: When is your vacation?
Sandra: It starts next week.
Roberto: Where are you going?
Sandra: We're renting a house on the shore.
Roberto: That's wonderful!
Sandra: Yes, we love the ocean.
Roberto: Do you swim a lot?
Sandra: Not very much.
Roberto: Then, why are you going to the shore?
Sandra: Because we all bought new swim suits!
A Soccer Game
Denis: I'm going to play soccer.
Barbara: Who are you playing with?
Denis: Some friends from work.
Barbara: Are you a good soccer player?
Denis: Yes, but I'm not the best player on the team.
Barbara: What time does the game begin?
Denis: Nine o'clock. Why don't you come with me?
Barbara: I can't today. I'm very busy.
Denis: Okay. See you later.
Barbara: I hope your team wins.
Not So Young
Keith: son is graduating from high school today!
Sally: And daughter is graduating next year.
Keith: How old is she?
Sally: She's sixteen.
Keith: I remember when she was a baby.
Sally: I know. We're getting old.
Keith: Don't say that!
Sally: Why not? It's true.
Keith: No, it isn't. We were young when we got married.
Sally: That's right, but we got married 25 years ago!
Is She Single?
Lynn: Today is cousin's birthday.
Roger: What's your cousin's name?
Lynn: Kathy. I'm going to her house after dinner.
Roger: How old is she?
Lynn: She's twenty-four.
Roger: Hmm. She's age. Is she pretty?
Lynn: Yes, and she's very nice, too.
Roger: Is she single?
Lynn: No, she's married and has two children.
Roger: Oh that's too bad.
Lynn: Not for her! He he he…
Interactive Phonemic Chart
Learn all of the vowel and consonant sounds in American English with this interactive phonemic chart.
