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.

Takaisin