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“Meeting New Neighbors – Script”

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Listen to the recording and read along with the conversation. Review the key vocabulary and the sample sentences.

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Sophie:
Why. Hello there, I'm Sophie. I live next door. Welcome to the building.

Alex:
Hi, Sophie. Thanks. I'm Alex, and my brother and I just moved in yesterday.

Sophie:
Nice to meet you. How's the move going?

Alex:
It's been busy, but we're slowly unpacking.

Sophie:
Yeah, I know that feeling. I moved everything in two weeks. You've got everything you need.

Alex:
Almost. I'm trying to find the nearest grocery store and post office.

Sophie:
Oh, it's really easy. The nearest grocery store is just two blocks away.

Alex:
Okay.

Sophie:
And the post office is right next to it.

Alex:
That's great. Thanks.

Sophie:
No problem. And if you like great food, there's a good cafe across the street from the grocery store.

Alex:
Oh, that sounds nice.

Sophie:
Well, if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Alex:
Thanks, Sophie. I really appreciate it.

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Sophie: Why. Hello there, I’m Sophie. I live next door. Welcome to the building.

Alex: Hi, Sophie. Thanks. I’m Alex, and my brother and I just moved in yesterday.

Sophie: Nice to meet you. How’s the move going?

Alex: It’s been busy, but we’re slowly unpacking.

Sophie: Yeah, I know that feeling. I moved everything in two weeks. You’ve got everything you need?

Alex: Almost. I’m trying to find the nearest grocery store and post office.

Sophie: Oh, it’s really easy. The nearest grocery store is just two blocks away.

Alex: Okay.

Sophie: And the post office is right next to it.

Alex: That’s great. Thanks.

Sophie: No problem. And if you like great food, there’s a good cafe across the street from the grocery store.

Alex: Oh, that sounds nice.

Sophie: Well, if you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.

Alex: Thanks, Sophie. I really appreciate it.

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

  • neighbor (noun): a person who lives near or next to you
    – Sophie is Alex’s new neighbor in the building.
  • unpack (verb): to take things out of boxes or bags after moving
    – Alex is still unpacking his clothes and books.
  • grocery store (noun): a shop that sells food and household items
    – Sophie said the grocery store is two blocks away.
  • post office (noun): a place where you can send letters and packages
    – Alex wants to find the post office near his new home.
  • block (noun): the distance between two streets in a city
    – The grocery store is only two blocks from the apartment.
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