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Beginner Dialogue: Weekend Sports

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

A Great Workout

(Two friends at the gym)

Janet: Wow, this gym is great! What a fantastic workout!
Susan: Yes, I like coming here very much. What other sports can you do?

Janet: Well, I can play tennis, I can do a little karate and I go windsurfing in the summer.
Susan: You're very fit! I can't do many sports. I like coming to the gym because the exercises are easy.

Janet: Listen, I have an idea. Why don't you come to karate class with me?
Susan: No, I can't do karate...

Janet: ... but you can learn! Karate is a great sport. How about coming with me on Saturday?
Susan: well, .... OK.

Janet: Great, why don't we meet at my house at 10 in the morning?
Susan: Sure, that's a good idea. (changing subjects) By the way, what other hobbies do you have?

Janet: I like going to the cinema, and reading a little.
Susan: Do you like cooking, or baking?

Janet: No, I can't cook. I'm a horrible cook!
Susan: Oh, I love cooking. I tell you what. Why don't I cook lunch after karate class?

Janet: Now that's a great idea!
Susan: OK, karate and lunch on Saturday. It's a date!

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