Lesson 1.26.4 – American English Lessons With Maestro Sersea

Read the dialogue below. Answer the question: Where is Mehrnoush from?

Anna: Hello! I am Anna Matteo from The News. Do you have time to answer a couple of questions?

Mehrnoush: Sure!

Anna: What is your name and where’re you from?

Mehrnoush: My name is Mehrnoush. I am from Iran. I’m Iranian.

Anna: What language do they speak in Iran? Is it Persian?

Mehrnoush: They speak Farsi.

Anna: What do you like to do in Washington DC?

Mehrnoush: Well, I like learning about government and politics.

Anna: Washington has many politicians!

Read the dialogue below. Answer the question:  Who likes the art museums?

Anna: Oh! Excuse me. I am Anna Matteo from The News. Do you have time for a couple of questions?

Louis: Sure!

Anna: Are you from Washington, D.C.?

Louis: No, I’m not.

Anna: What is your name and where are you from?

Louis: My name is Louis. And I’m from China.

Anna: What languages do you speak?

Louis: I speak Chinese and English.

Anna: What do you like about Washington DC?

Louis: I like the museums. I really like the art museums.

Read the dialogue below.  Answer the question: “What is Anna doing?”

Anna: Hello! Washington, D.C. has many tourists! People from different countries come here. Today, my job is to interview tourists. I have to learn why they come here. This is very exciting! Excuse me. I’m Anna Matteo from The News. Do you have time for an interview?

Sabrina: Sure, I have time.

Anna: What is your name?

Sabrina: My name is Sabrina.

Anna: What country are you from?

Sabrina: I’m from Bangladesh.

Anna: So, you are Bangladeshi.

Sabrina: That’s right! My nationality is Bangladeshi.

Anna: Do you like Washington, D.C.?

Sabrina: Yes! The city is very beautiful!

Read the dialogue below.  Answer the question: “Who wants to return back to work?”

Anna: Hello! People from all over the world come to Washington, D.C. When I’m at work, I love eating lunch outside. I like to watch people walking by. They all look very different. Today, my friend Ashley is eating lunch with me.

Anna: Ashley, today the weather is beautiful, isn’t it?

Ashley: Yes, it is. Ahh. Ooh, we have to return to work!

Anna: No, we have time! Let’s people-watch a little more.

Ashley: Okay.

Read the dialogue below then answer the question.  What does the Genie do?

Anna: Hi, there! In Washington, D.C. people do many things in the evening. They go listen to music. They eat at a restaurant. They go to the theater.

Anna: Tonight I am going to the theater with my friends. But I don’t know what clothes to wear. Maybe this magazine can help.

Anna: Her clothes are beautiful! I really want a friend like her to help me.

Anna: Who are you?

Genie: I am Genie! You want help. I am here to help you find the right clothes!