Writing Practice A: Have you changed your mind about the destination for your next vacation? B: Why should have I changed my mind? I think Australia is a quite interesting place to visit. Don't you think so? A: Sure it is, that's not my point. It's just that Australia is very far from here. I believe it's kind of 20 hours or something like that. You told me that you planned one-week holiday and I suppose the flight isn't cheap. That's why I was wondering that you might have been having second thoughts. B: It's not as crazy as it seems and, as matter of fact, the airfare wasn't that expensive. I got a pretty good deal on a new booking website is trying to carve a niche in the market. A: I can understand that but to me the time you'll be able to enjoy your vacation doesn't pay the trip. Not to mention that you'll be right back at work when you'll be returning. B: You're probably right, but it's too late now. Everything has been set. I'll be keeping a positive thinking. A: I wish that'd be enough. Good luck! Thanks in advance for you feedback.

Writing Practice A: Hey Tom. How's it going? Would you like to go out for drinks tonight? B: Yeah, why not. I don't have any plan for tonight. Besides I think you'd go anyway, and I can't let you go by yourself. A: Nice. I really need to let my hair down, but going alone would be too creepy even for me. B: I guess you're right. Why don't we ask if the new guys wanna hang out with us. That'd be an opportunity to know them a little bit better. Since they got here I never had the opportunity to share a word with them. A: Sure. I'd like that too. I talked with a couple of them a little. They seem decent guys. Let's go find them. I don't think they have already left. Thanks for your feedback.

Writing Practice A: We're collecting money for Anna's present. Do you want to participate? B: Oh, right. I'd almost forgot about her birthday. It's next week, right? A: Right, on Wednesday to be specific. Leo is trying to throw a party for the occation and I'm in charge of the present. B: How much would my share be? A: Just put whatever you feel good in this envelope and give it back to me or pass it next. B: Will do. Do we already have any idea of what the present is going to be? A: As manner of fact, not yet and I have to tell you. I'm having a hard time trying to figure that out. If you wanna suggest something, please tell me. I'll be all ears. B: Unfortunately I'm very bad when it comes to present ideas. But sure, if I come up with anything worthwhile I'll let you know. A: Right on, then. I'm counting on it. Thanks for your feedback.

Writing Practice A: The issue I reported last week still stands. I was told that you were the person designed to solve it. Do you have any news about it? B: I'm afraid you're barking at the wrong tree. I didn't even know there were a problem, and certainly nobody has told me I had to fix it. Are you sure I"m the right guy? You know, there are a lot of people with the same name of mine around here. A: Is your extension 1234? B: Yes, it is. A: It's you, then. B: Ok. I guess I can ask the person I report to if he's aware of this situation and I'll be back to you. How does that sound to you? A: Better than nothing. Thank you. I'll be waiting for hearing from you. Thanks for your feedback

Writing Practice A: So, have you thought about the proposal I talked you about the day before yesterday? B: Yes, I have and I got to tell you. I don't have a good feeling about it. A: Why do you say that? I don't think it's going to cause any harm, do you? B: Well, I'm not sure. I don't believe you've considered everything. I can't tell you what, but I'm sure you're missing something. A: I have never planned anything as simple as this one. I can't see anything that could be go wrong. B: I'm not of the same opinion and I wouldn't bet on it. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

Writing Practice I would buy something to eat if I hadn't left my wallet at home. I guess I got to wait until dinner. Besides, since I don't know anybody here I can't even borrow money from no one. I was lucky that at the front desk there was nobody, so I was able to sneak in. Otherwise I'm sure they wouldn't let me in without my id. I hope I won't be asked to show a visitor badge or something like that. I can't wait to be out of here, but it seems like the person I was supposed to meet is late, stuck in the traffic jam caused by that big accident on 2nd Ave. Since I avoided it by the skin of my teeth, I thought this was a good day for an interview. How foolish of me that was. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

Writing Practice A; Wow, what happened here? It seems like there's been an earthquake. B: You mean to the vending machine? Well, I guess that's what happens when I get upset. A: Was it you? Why did you do that? B: I put a dollar in for a candy bar, so I hit the code, I saw the mechanism rolling out the bar, but at that point it got stuck between the mechanism and the glass. I had nothing left to try "shaking" the machine a little bit to let my candy bar slip down. As you can see, I made it. A: I see that, but I also see that the vending machine is leaned on the next one. Who's going go put it back to its usual position. B: Not me. After all that effort I'm too tired now. I feel like I really deserved my reward. I'll see you later. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

Writing Practice A: What would you like to drink? It's my treat. B: I don't know. I have never been in this place. You know, all of these coffee shop chains have their own way to name the same thing. A: There's a board menu over there. Go have a look. Take your time. B: Don't worry, I guess I'll go with something as simple as an american coffee. A: Would you like a dark or light roast? B: I don't know. Whatever they have freshly brewed would be fine. A: Ok, then. I'll go joining the queue. In the meantime you can grab a table. B: Fine. I'll be waiting for you. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

Writing Practice A: Have you found a house yet? B: Unfortunately I haven't yet. We've been looking for a while now. It seems as there's no house out there that fits our needs. Actually, to be honest, there's one, but it's a way too expensive from the money we're willing to spend. This particular house would be perfect for us, but it really costs big bucks. A: I see. Where are you looking for? City or suburb? B: We don't care. I mean, as far as the place is in a convenient location, either options would work for us. A: I'm just realizing that a friend of mine told me that he's moving to Florida and he was about to put his house on the market. I've been to his place and it's very nice. I can't tell you whether you would like it or not, but I guess it worths a try. B: Sound great to me. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.