18. Visiting and hosting

Conversation Workbook, level B1, lesson 18. Visiting and hosting.

Exercise 3. Listen to the conversation. The first evening of an exchange.

So, Ondra, is there anything you'd like to know about the house?

Yes, actually. Is there anything I should know about the house rules?

Not much. We have dinner at six thirty, and on school nights we'd like you to be home by nine.

And on weekends?

Eleven is fine, but please text us if you're going to be late.

Sure. Do you take your shoes off in the house?

No, we don't, but you can if you want.

OK. I should also tell you that I don't eat meat. I hope that's not a problem.

Not at all. Our daughter is vegetarian too.

Great. Can I help you with anything? I could set the table.

That would be lovely, thanks. The plates are in the cupboard on the left.

Oh no ... I'm afraid I've broken a glass. I'm really sorry.

Don't worry, it happens. Just be careful with the pieces.

Exercise 4. Your turn. Listen, stop the recording and answer. Then listen to a possible answer.

A.

Welcome to our home! Any questions?

Is there anything I should know about the house rules?

B. Ask when to be home.

What time should I be home in the evening?

C. Offer to help before dinner.

Can I help you with anything? I could set the table.

D. You see shoes by the door.

Do you take your shoes off in the house?

E.

We're having steak tonight!

I'm sorry, I don't eat meat. I hope that's not a problem.

F. You broke a cup.

I'm afraid I've broken a cup. I'm really sorry.

This is the end of the recording.