What’s going on? – Conversation Practice

Wendy: What’s going on?

Stephen: Nothing much. I’m just preparing for my job interview tomorrow.

Wendy: What are you doing to prepare?

Stephen: I’m reading about what’s going on in the industry, so if the interviewer asks me about any current events, I will have something to talk about.

Wendy: That’s smart. It seems like you are taking this interview very seriously.

Stephen: I think this job would be perfect for me, so I am doing my due diligence.

Wendy: Good for you. Well, best of luck at your interview tomorrow.

Stephen: Thanks. I’ll see you later.

1. What’s going on?: What’s happening?; What’s up?; How are you doing?

  • A) What’s going on?
B) Nothing much. What about you?

  • A) What’s going on over there?
B) It looks like there is a fire.

2. to do one’s due diligence: to do research before making a decision or taking some action

  • Before making any business decision, you must do your due diligence.

  • They didn’t do their due diligence before purchasing the company. That is why it was such a failure.

3. best of luck: good luck

  • A) I’m moving to New York tomorrow.
B) I’m sad to see you go but best of luck.

  • A) I’m going to ask her out.
B) Best of luck.