DIRECTIONS: Read the dialogues below in English, then translate them and read them in your primary language (if needed). You’re encouraged to read these dialogues with your teacher, tutor, colleagues, family, and friends to practice and improve your American English even further.
Topic: New Apartment
Dialogue 1
Alex: Hey, Mike, how’s your new apartment?
Mike: It’s excellent! We just moved in last weekend.
Alex: Wow, that’s quick. How are the bedrooms?
Mike: Oh, it’s a two-bedroom with two baths. The master bedroom is huge!
Alex: Great. What about the living room?
Mike: It’s spacious, we can even do dance parties if we want to!
Alex: Sounds like a lot of fun! And where is it located?
Mike: It’s close to the beach, and there are a bunch of stores and public transportation nearby. It’s in such a great location, and I couldn’t ask for more.
Alex: That’s awesome. You’re so lucky to have found such a nice place.
Mike: Yeah, I know. My girlfriend did her research before finding this gem.
Alex: Well, congratulations on moving in. Let me know when you’re having the housewarming party!
Mike: Will do, Alex. Thanks!
Dialogue 2
Jane: Hey, Michael! Congrats on your new apartment. How’s it going?
Michael: Thanks, Jane! It’s going great!
Jane: Wow, this place is enormous! You’ve got two bedrooms and two baths? And a large living room!
Michael: I know, right? The master bedroom is massive as well.
Jane: This location seems to be so close to the beach. Do you hear the sound of waves at night?
Michael: Yeah, sometimes I can. It’s nice. Plus, stores are nearby, and public transportation stops around here too.
Jane: That’s very convenient since if you have groceries or anything heavy from shopping, it won’t take long.
Michael: Exactly, that was one of the reasons why I chose this place. Everything just came together in my favor, and now I’m excited to start decorating and settling in.
Jane: Great! I’m happy for you, Michael.