| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Select a conversation partner to practice speaking. You will say the other character’s part. Or click the play button to listen to the whole conversation | |
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| Pete: What are you into these days? Nick: I am really into basketball these days. I am crazy about the NBA. It’s the playoffs, so there are many exciting games on TV. Pete: I thought you were a baseball fan. You used to talk about baseball all the time. Nick: I am still kind of into baseball, but these days, I am way more into basketball. Pete: How did you get into basketball? Nick: My brother took me to a game for my birthday, and I had such an amazing time. After that, I’ve been obsessed with the NBA. Pete: Well, who is your favorite team? Nick: I’d have to say the Cleveland Cavaliers because they are my hometown team, but I also like the Minnesota Timberwolves. Pete: That’s cool. We should watch a game together sometime. Nick: That’s a good idea. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. to be into: to be interested in | |
| • She is into tennis these days. | |
| • I was into cars when I was in my 20s, but now I am into motorcycles. | |
| 2. to be crazy about: to really like; to be really interested in | |
| • The girl is crazy about horses. | |
| • The boys are crazy about video games. | |
| 3. to be obsessed with: to really like; to be really interested in; to be crazy about | |
| • She is obsessed with horses. | |
| • The boys are obsessed with that video game. | |
English Conversation Practice Index
