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Where can I take a taxi?

Onde posso pegar um ônibus p/ a cidade? Where can I take a bus to downtown? Este ônibus vai p/ Boston? Does this bus go to Boston? Que horas o trem/ônibus/avião parte? What time does the train/bus/plane leave? Você sabe se este trem pára em Paris? Do you know if this train stops in/at Paris? Onde posso pegar um taxi? Where can I take a taxi?

visiting a friend….

Qual é o motivo de sua estada em? What’s the purpose of your stay in. Estou aqui a passeio / trabalho. I’m here on vacation / business. Estou aqui para uma conferência. I’m here for a conference. Estou aqui visitando um amigo. I’m here visiting a friend. Qual é o seu ramo de negócios?. What’s the nature of your business? Posso ver seu visto/passaporte, por favor? Can I see your visa/passport please? Quanto tempo você vai ficar?

Let’s say that….

“Let’s say that you love to fish.” “Let’s say we found it.” “Let’s say that we enjoy being with them.” “Let’s say that we had a good time.” “Let’s say that it’s hard to decide.” “Let’s say that we have to go.” “Let’s say that we can host.””Let’s say that I have to work.”

It’s too bad that….

“It’s too bad that she lost her job.” “It’s too bad that you have to go.” “It’s too bad that I found out about it.” “It’s too bad we will not be there on time.” “It’s too bad that tickets are all gone to that concert.” “It’s too bad that it is supposed to rain.” “It’s too bad that she got hurt.”

EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES…..

“Hi, how are you doing?” “I’m doing great. How about you?” “Not too bad.” “Do you come to this restaurant often?” “I’ve been here a couple of times, but I don’t come on a regular basis. What have you been up to?” “I’m pretty busy at work these days, but otherwise, everything is great.” “Well, have a good night.” “You too.”

Were you born here?

Were you born in the U.S., Melissa? No, I wasn’t. I came here in 1992. How old were you? I was seventeen. So, did you go to college right away? No, because my English wasn’t very good. I studied English for two years first. Wow, your English is really fluent now. Thanks. Your English is pretty good, too. Yeah, but I was born here!!