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!!

Can you help me, please? Is there a public restroom near here?  I’m sorry, but I don’t think so. Oh, no!! My son needs a bathroom. Well, there’s a department store on Grant Street. There are restrooms in the basement. Where on Grant Street? Between Second and Third Streets. The store is across from the hotel. Thank you very much. You’re welcome.

O que você deseja? – What do you wish? Você tem trocado? – Do you have change? De onde você é? – Where are you from? Você está sozinha? – Are you on your own? Onde você vai? – Where are you going? Onde você está hospedada? – Where are you staying? Eu estou aqui de férias – I am here on holiday.