What does "good value" mean?
Low price and high quality
What is the difference between a "part-time" job and a "full-time job"?
A part-time job requires only a few hours a week.
A full-time job requires at least 40 hours per week (typically Mon - Fri from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
What is "advice"?
Information given to help with making a decision
I hope the performance goes well, Alex. Break a leg!
Break a leg:
Good luck
What is a pen pal?
Writing friend
What does "atmosphere" mean?
The tone/mood/feeling of a place
What does it mean to be "punctual"?
On time
Walk the dog.
What tone of voice did I use?
Sad
I'm so glad we ordered an extra large pizza. I could eat a horse!
I could eat a horse:
I'm extremely hungry
In America is it common to live with roommates after college?
Yes!
Name three activities you might do when you go out on the town
Go to a restaurant, listen to live music, go the the movies, karaoke, shopping, bowling, game center, etc
An interview
What does "personal problem" mean?
A problem that only impacts you
It had been a hard week, so when my car broke down, it was the straw that broke the camel's back.
the straw that broke the camel's back:
the final event in a series of bad things happening that makes someone very upset or angry
In America, what is the youngest age you are allowed to work?
14 years old
Lisa's outfit last night was very trendy. She looked great!
What does "trendy" mean?
Fashionable or up to date
If I am "computer saavy", then that means I am _____.
I am very skilled working with computers
Jaime caught the train by the skin of her teeth. It left a few seconds later.
By the skin of your teeth:
By the smallest possible amount of time
What is the name of the school our New Zealand pen pal's attend?
St. Mary's College
What does roundtrip airfare mean?
An airline ticket that includes going to your destination and returning from your destination.
You are looking for a job. During the interview, you should talk about your _______.
Strong points! (or best qualities)
Give three different phrases of how you would ask for advice
What do you think I should do about ... ?
What should I do about... ?
What would you do about ... ?
What would you suggest I do/I should do about...?
Okay, what happened at Amy's party last night? Spill the tea!
Spill the tea:
Share any gossip you know
What is a follow-up question?
Questions you ask to get more information after someone has answered your first question.
Questions that start with the 5Ws!