Let’s get started with day Four for the month of January.
Hi, everyone!
I’m Steve Soresi.
And I’m Jenny Skidmore.
Thanks for joining us.
Today is our basic version of Taiwa Karaoke.
Let’s warm up!
Hi, how can I help you?
No1 Hi, I just moved in next door.
No2 I’m your new neighbor, Hanako.
No3 Sorry to bother you, I just wanted to say hi. I just moved in next door.
Those are good ways to reply.
OK, now you’re warmed up!
So, let’s have a conversation over the radio.
Taiwa Karaoke Basic!
OK, now let’s get into Taiwa Karaoke.
Here’s the scene for today’s Taiwa Karaoke.
So, have an eight-turn conversation as you’re make friends with your neighbor.
Let’s go!
OK, time’s up.
Here we go!
Just a minute!
Hi, how can I help you?
Sorry to bother you.
I just moved in next door.
I’m Hanako.
Oh, welcome to our condo!
I’m Greg and this is my dog, ???
Nice to meet both of you.
Oh, I brought these from Japan for my new neighbors here in the condo.
Actually, this one is for you.
Wow, thank you.
That’s so considerate of you.
What is it?
These are soba noodles.
They’re made of buckwheat.
I wrote a little card about how to boil them.
It’s pretty easy.
What a great gift!
Everything from Japan is becoming so popular here in the U.S.
I’m so glad to hear that.
Well, if you need anything, just let me know.
By the way, do you like carrots?
Yes.
Why do you ask?
I got a lot of carrots in the garden today.
So I’m sharing them with everyone.
Here, have a few carrots!
Thank you.
They look nice and fresh.
I’ll make some soup with these tonight.
We have a community garden.
Everyone grows vegetables, herbs and even fruit.
It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.
Would you like to try it some day?
Yes, I’ve always been interested in starting a garden, but I’ve never had a chance to.
OK, did you understand the sample replies?
This month’s theme is “Condo Life”.
Ready, start!
OK, time’s up.
Your conversations will get better and better day by day.
So, see you next time on Eikaiwa Time Trial.
Bye-bye!