8.16 Pronunciation practice
Listen and repeat these small talk questions and answers, try to imitate the rhythm and intonation of the speaker.
| Did you have a good journey? | Yes, very pleasant, thank you. | |||||
| How was your trip? | Very comfortable, thank you. | |||||
| How did you travel here? | We came by plane and train. | |||||
| What was the weather like in London? | Typical English weather, cold and rainy. | |||||
| What’s the weather been like in Lapland? | Quite sunny and warm. | |||||
| Is this your first visit to Finland? | Yes, it is. But not my last, I hope. | |||||
| Have you been to Tampere before? | No, this is my first time actually. | |||||
| How many days are you going to stay here? | I’ll be here for 5 days. | |||||
| Will you be visiting any other towns? | Yes, I’m going to Helsinki next week. | |||||
| Whereabouts in England are you from? | I’m from the south, from Oxford. | |||||
| Where are you staying at the moment? | I’m at the Cumulus hotel. |