...with a stranger.
...with a tourist.
...with your family.
...with your friends.
...with your teacher.
100

How are you?

I'm fine.

I'm okay.

I'm doing well.

I'm not doing well.


100

What kind of food does this restaurant serve?

This restaurant serves / We have...

(...Lao food.)

(...Thai food.)

(...Chinese food.)

100

What time is dinner?

Dinner is at _____PM.

100

What's up?

Not much.

I'm ___________________________________.

100
Can you say that again?

Yes, of course.

No, please listen the first time.

200

Where are you from?

I'm from Laos.

I'm Lao.

200

How much does this cost?  

Answer: (100,000 kip)

It costs 100,000 kip.

200

Can you help with the laundry?

Yes, I can.  Washing clothes is easy!

No, I can't.  I'm busy.

200

Can you help me with this schoolwork?

Yes, I can.  I understand it.

No, I can't.  I don't understand it.

200

I don't understand.  How can I study?

You can review your book.

You can ask a friend for help.

You can Google it.

300

What do you do?

I am a student.

I am a teacher.

I am a shopkeeper. (etc)

300

Can I have the check please?  How much will it be?

Answer:  (25,000kip + 30,000 kip + 10,000 kip)

Yes, you can.  It'll be 65,000 kip.

300

Can I borrow some money for lunch?

Yes, you can.  Here's 20,000 kip.

No, you can't.  Get a job.

300

Do you want to hang out tomorrow?

Yes, I do.  (What time?)

No, I can't.  I'm busy.

300

Why are we learning about this?

We are learning this so that every student can talk to strangers, tourists, their family, and friends!

400

Can you help me find the supermarket?  Where is it?

Yes, of course!  It's _________________________________.

(...next to the pharmacy.)

(...to the left.)


Yes.  Turn (left/right) at the __________________________.

(...next street.)

(...corner.)

(...stop sign.)

400

What's the best tourist attraction in Vang Vieng?

In my opinion, the best tourist attraction is ________________________________.

400

Did you lock the door?

Yes, I did.  

No, I didn't.

400

How are you feeling today?

I'm feeling tired.

I'm really angry.

I'm very busy and stressed.

400

What is respect?

Respect is ____________________________________.

500

Where is the closest hospital?

The closest hospital is ________________________________.

(...down the street.)

(...on the left.)

(...next to the supermarket.)

500

What's the best restaurant in town?  Why?

The best restaurant in town is ______________________________ because _____________________.

500

When is your grandmother coming to visit?

She's coming to visit _________________________________.

500

When is your birthday?

My birthday is on _________________________________.

500

Why should you respect yourself, others, and the classroom?

_____________________________________________________________