Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Conversation class on Sunday, November 20, 2011

A private one by one conversation class between Peter and Winston on November 20, 2011. The recorder stopped at 12:25--dead battery. You can download this recording in MP3 format for your own personal copy.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Episode 3 -- Grandpa's Trunk -- Family Album, USA

Episode 3 -- Family Album, USA



Act 1



Act 2





Act 3




Comprehension Questions

01. Where did Grandpa live before he decided to move into his son’s home?
02. When will Grandpa arrive?
03. Who will pick up Grandpa at the railroad station?
04. In the morning, what name does Marilyn use to acknowledge Richard?
05. Who does Grandpa think of whenever he sees Susan?
06. Where did Susan go for her business trip?
07. Why did Elsa Tobin move to a seat next to Malcolm?
08. Where is the destination of the train?
09. What will Elsa Tobin and her husband celebrate next month?
10. What virtue did Malcolm try to teach his children?
11. Where would Malcolm like to take his son and grandson?
12. Why was Susan unable to greet Grandpa when he arrived?



Thursday, November 10, 2011

Episode 2 -- The Blind Date -- Family Album, USA

Episode 2 -- Family Album, USA




Act 1



Act 2



Act 3






Comprehension Questions


01. What food was the vendor selling?
02. Why was Harry late for his date with Susan?
03. Why did Harry leave the restaurant after he received a phone call?
04. Who used a payphone to make a phone call?
05. Who is Michelle?
06. How old is Michelle?
07. Why was Marilyn staying overnight at Susan’s apartment?
08. What important event happened to Harry two years ago?
09. How often does Susan have dates?
10. Who knocked on Susan’s door in Act III?
11. What was the significance of a bonsai tree?
12. What funny or embarrassing situation happened at the end of Act III?


Conversation class on Sunday, October 30, 2011

This is a conversation between Winston and Peter on Sunday, October 30, 2011. You can download this recording in MP3 format for your own personal copy.