General Listening Quiz
“Making Online Friends – Script”
NOTE: “Making online friends” focuses on the type of friends you are making (friends who are online), while “making friends online” describes the method or location of making friends (online). Both are common and understandable.
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording on class reunions and read along with the conversation. Review the key vocabulary and the sample sentences.
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Alex:
Hey, Mia. Guess what? I started chatting with someone in an online running group.
Mia:
Oh, that's nice. What's their name?
Alex:
Her name's Tricia. She's from Canada, and we both enjoy running on mountain trails. [Laughing] Everyone does. Everyone does, right?
Mia:
No. Not everyone. You're weird. Anyway, how did you start talking?
Alex:
Well, I posted some pictures on some fun trails in the area, and she commented on them. And then we started messaging about trail races and local places to visit.
Mia:
That sounds fun. Do you have plans to meet in person?
Alex:
Maybe, someday, but for now we just chat online.
Mia:
That's smart. It's good to be careful with online friends.
Alex:
And [Yeah, you know . . . What?]
Mia:
And you know, if you ever do decide to meet, make sure you meet in a public place. You know the drill.
Alex:
Yeah, yeah. And I never share personal details like my address, uh, phone number, credit card . . . credit card number.
Mia:
Oh, yeah. Never do that. It is nice to meet people from around the world, though.
Alex:
Exactly. I've learned so much about Canadian parks in her part of the world.
Mia:
You know, I think online friends can be real friends if you try.
Alex:
True. But it takes time to, you know, build trust. And I'll let you know if we ever meet.
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Alex: Hey, Mia. Guess what? I started chatting with someone in an online running group.
Mia: Oh, that’s nice. What’s their name?
Alex: Her name’s Tricia. She’s from Canada, and we both enjoy running on mountain trails. [Laughing] Everyone does. Everyone does, right?
Mia: No. Not everyone. You’re weird. Anyway, how did you start talking?
Alex: Well, I posted some pictures on some fun trails in the area, and she commented on them. And then we started messaging about trail races and local places to visit.
Mia: That sounds fun. Do you have plans to meet in person?
Alex: Maybe, someday, but for now we just chat online.
Mia: That’s smart. It’s good to be careful with online friends.
Alex: And [Yeah, you know . . . What?]
Mia: And you know, if you ever do decide to meet, make sure you meet in a public place. You know the drill.
Alex: Yeah, yeah. And I never share personal details like my address, uh, phone number, credit card . . . credit card number.
Mia: Oh, yeah. Never do that. It is nice to meet people from around the world, though.
Alex: Exactly. I’ve learned so much about Canadian parks in her part of the world.
Mia: You know, I think online friends can be real friends if you try.
Alex: True. But it takes time to, you know, build trust. And I’ll let you know if we ever meet.
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences
- chat (verb): to talk with someone in a friendly way
– I like to chat with my neighbor every morning while walking the dog. - comment (verb): to write something in response to a post, picture, or message
– Maria commented on her friend’s vacation photo on social media. - trust (noun): the belief that someone is honest and reliable
– I trust my best friend to keep my secrets. - public place (noun): an area where people can go and see each other
– We met at a public place, a busy coffee shop, for our first study session. - personal details (noun): private information about yourself, like address or phone number
– Never share your personal details with strangers online.