Practice in Conversation

 

  

 

JB: Tell me, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Gabih: I enjoy drawing and painting.

JB: You know how to draw and paint?

Gabih: Yes, I do.

JB: When did you learn how to do that?

Gabih: I learned back in high school.

JB: Oh, so you took an art class?

Gabih: Yeah, I loved that class.

JB: I see that you're pretty talented.

Gabih: Thank you very much.

JB: I wish I had a talent like that.

Gabih: I'm sure you have a talent. It's just hidden.

 

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 JB: What kinds of things do you like to do?

Luis: I've always liked to cook.

JB: I didn't know you knew how to cook.

Luis: I do it once in a while.

JB: How long have you known how to do that?

Luis: I first learned how to do it watching videos on youtube.

JB: Did you cook anything special for your family?

Luis: Yes, I did. They love my lasanha.

JB: You have got to be talented.

Luis: Thanks.

JB: If only I was talented to fry an egg.

Luis: You have a talent. You just don't know what it is yet.

 

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 L: Are there any hobbies you do?

G: When I have time, I sometimes write poems.

L: Oh, you actually do that?

G: Every so often, I do.

L: Did you always know how to write poems?

G: I was taught in high school how to write.

L: You had any inspiration?

G: Exactly, I love reading good books..

L: Well, it's good that you're so talented.

G: I appreciate that.

L: Talent is a great thing, I wish I had one.

G: Everyone has a talent. You just need to find yours.