Dialogue Emma: Hey! You must be Tiam. Tiam: Hi! Yes, that's me. Nice to meet you. Emma: Nice to meet you too! Did you find the café easily? Tiam: Yes! Google Maps saved me. Emma: (Laughs) It saves everyone. Tiam: I've lived in New York for about a year, but I still get lost sometimes. Emma: Don't worry. It happens to all of us. Tiam: Really? Emma: Absolutely! New York is a huge city. Tiam: I love how every neighborhood feels different. Emma: Me too. That's one of the best things about living here. Tiam: People are always busy, but the city has so much energy. Emma: Exactly! There's always something to do. Tiam: Back in Tehran, I loved walking around busy streets too. Emma: So New York feels a little familiar? Tiam: In some ways, yes. But everything moves much faster here. Emma: That's definitely true! Tiam: By the way... everyone keeps telling me to try New York pizza. Emma: You haven't tried it yet? Tiam: Not yet. Emma: Well, that's our next stop after coffee! Tiam: Deal! New Words Word Definition Café A place where people drink coffee and eat light meals. Neighborhood An area of a city where people live or work. Huge Very large. Energy The exciting and active feeling of a place. Familiar Something that feels known or comfortable. Busy Full of activity or people. Lost Unable to find the right way. Stop A place you visit during a trip. Definitely Certainly; without doubt. Deal! An informal way to say "Agreed!" Useful Phrases Phrase Meaning You must be... A polite way to greet someone you're meeting for the first time. It happens to all of us. Everyone experiences this sometimes. In some ways... In certain aspects. By the way... Used to introduce a new topic. That's our next stop. That's where we're going next. Deal! We both agree. Pronunciation Focus Neighborhood Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.bɚ.hʊd/ Break it into three parts: NEIGH – bor – hood