| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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| Ryan: How is your new job going? Jacob: To tell you the truth, I regret leaving my old job. Ryan: I’m sorry to hear that. Why don’t you like your new job? Jacob: I thought that I would have more responsibility at this new job and more chances to advance my career, but it is the same as my last job. Ryan: I wouldn’t get too discouraged yet. You are new at the company, so maybe they are just taking it slow with you. They will give you more responsibility in the future. Jacob: I hope you’re right. Ryan: Just keep working hard and good things will come. Jacob: Thanks for cheering me up. I appreciate it. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. To tell you the truth,…: Honestly,…; To be honest,… | |
| • To tell you the truth, I don’t like her. | |
| • To tell you the truth, I copied this report from my brother. | |
| 2. to get discouraged: to lose hope, confidence, or inspiration | |
| • After I saw the results, I got discouraged. | |
| • Don’t get discouraged if you cannot do it well at first. It takes time to learn. | |
| 3. to take it slow: to go or do at a slow pace; to do at a comfortable pace | |
| • We don’t need to rush. We can take it slow. | |
| • A) When are you and Jon going to get married? | |
