007. Unit 1: Meeting Peple

1. Meeting a foreigner

You must be Changmin. Hi, my name is Katherine.

I've been looking forward to meet you.

Oh, hi. I'm Changmin. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Sorry, what's your name again?

Katherine. But please call me Kathy.

OK, Kathy. You can call me Changmin.

OK. Do you want to go somewhere quiet, so we can talk?

It's kind of crowed here.

Yeah, that's a good idea. Let's do that.

Do you know any good place around here?

There's a Starbucks at the corner of 6th and 7th St.

Sound good. Let's go.

 

2. Ice Breaking

Changmin, you said you're from Korea, right?

Where in Korea are you from?

I'm from Busan. It's the second largest city in Korea.

When did you come to the state?

I just got here a month ago.

Really? Wow, but your English is so good.

Thank you. How long have you been studying at Columbia, Kathy?

This is my second year. I'm a sophomore.

And what do you study?

I study philosophy.

Are you from New York?

Yes, I'm from Long Island. But, I'm originally from England.

How about your family. Where do they live?

I'm from big family, and they all live in England.

 

3. Studying Abroad

I'll go get our drinks.

Thank you. That's very sweet of you.

Kathy? Hi! What are you doing here?

Susie! Hi! Long time no see! How have you been?

I've been good. How about you?

Fine. Did you enjoy yourself during the summer holidays?

Yeah, I just came back from Venezuela. Are you with someone right now?

Actually, yes. Oh, here he comes. Susie, this is my friend Changmin.

Changmin, I'd like you to meet my best friend Susie.

She's an exchange student from Venezuela.

 

Hello, nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too. You look familar, though.

I think we are in the same computer class.

Yes, I think so, too. Sorry, I didn't recognize you at first.

Oh, that's all right. I have to go. My friend is waiting me there.

I'll see you around¹, Changmin.

Yes, it was nice meeting you.

 

4. Sleeping

Oh, look at the time. It's nine already.

I didn't realize it was so late.

I dind't, either. I'm afraid I should be going.

I have an early class tomorrow morning.

Mee, too. Let's get together again soon.

Give ma a call or send me an email.

When is a good time to call you?

You can call me anytime after nine. I go to bed pretty late.

What time do you usually go to bed?

I usually stay awake until 2 A.M.

What time do you usually get up?

I get up at around 8 o'clock.

OK. I'll give you a call somtime next week. Sorry, but I'd better be going.

Thank you for inviting me today.

Take care. Bye. See ya!

 

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