Question: (Student initiates)

Answer: We are talking about our plans for the holidays. We discuss how we are going to celebrate them.

Question: (Teacher initiates)

Answer: You went to a wedding this past weekend. Tell me about it.

Question: (Student initiates)

Answer: Your computer is not working correctly. You take it to a repair shop to see about getting it fixed.

Question: (Teacher initiates)

Answer: It is the first day of school. We are talking about what you did over the summer.

Question: (Student initiates)

Answer: I am an exchange student from Chile. I want to know about what your childhood was like.

Question: (Teacher initiates)

Answer: It is June. We are talking about what you are going to do over the summer.

Question: (Teacher initiates)

Answer: I am an exchange student from Spain. I want to know what your plans are for the future.

Question: (Teacher initiates)

Answer: I am interviewing you for the school paper. I want to know about where you live and your daily routine.

Question: (Student initiates)

Answer: You are asking your host family if you can go a theme park this weekend.

Question: (Teacher initiates)

Answer: I am a travel agent in Buenos Aires. You need to make airline reservations to return to your home.