As far as I can remember… – Conversation Practice

Suzy: Have you ever been to the amusement park called Crazy Town?

Erin: Yes, I have. I took my kids there last year.

Suzy: My kids keep begging me to take them there, so I’m going to take them this weekend.

Erin: Your kids will love it, but it’s going to be stressful for you.

Suzy: That’s what I expect. Anyway, do you remember how much the tickets cost?

Erin: As far as I can remember, tickets for adults are 25 dollars and tickets for children are 10 dollars.

Suzy: That’s not too bad.

Erin: I guess, but once you are inside you have to pay for food, drinks, and games.

Suzy: This might be more expensive than I thought.

Erin: If you are taking your two kids, then you will probably spend around 100 dollars total.

1. As far as I can remember,…: If I remember correctly…; I’m pretty sure that…; I think that… (when recalling some information about the past)

  • A) Where does he work?
B) As far as I can remember, he works at a car company.

  • A) When was the last time that you were here?
B) As far as I can remember, the last time I was here was for Kathy’s wedding.

2. to beg (somebody) to (do something): to ask (somebody) to (do something) in a pleading way

  • My children begged me to give them ice cream.

  • He begged his boss to not fire him.

3. to be stressful: to be full of stress; to be causing stress

  • My job is stressful.

  • Married life is stressful.