Emma: I can't believe it's been a few months since we first met. Tiam: I know. Time has gone by so quickly. Emma: Do you remember our first coffee? Tiam: Of course! I was so nervous. Emma: Really? You didn't seem nervous. Tiam: I was trying to hide it. Emma: (Laughs) You did a good job. Tiam: Thanks. You made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. Emma: I'm glad to hear that. (They continue walking through Central Park.) Tiam: We've done a lot together. Emma: Let's see... pizza, the subway, shopping, the museum, baseball... Tiam: ...and that amazing dinner we cooked together. Emma: That was one of my favorite days. Tiam: Mine too. Emma: Your English has improved a lot. Tiam: Thank you. Talking with you has helped me so much. Emma: You were never afraid to ask questions. Tiam: Because you always explained everything so patiently. Emma: That's what friends do. Tiam: I'm really happy we met. Emma: Me too. (They stop and look at the New York skyline.) Tiam: You know... New York doesn't feel so new anymore. Emma: Because now it feels like home. Tiam: Yeah... I think you're right. Emma: So... what's next? Tiam: More adventures. Emma: Definitely. New Words Word Definition Remember To keep something in your mind from the past. Nervous Feeling worried or excited before something happens. Comfortable Feeling relaxed and at ease. Improve To become better. Patiently In a calm and understanding way. Adventure An exciting experience. Beginning The start of something. Skyline The outline of a city's buildings. Hide To keep something from being seen or known. Home A place where you feel safe and comfortable. Useful Phrases Phrase Meaning Time has gone by so quickly. Time passed very fast. From the very beginning From the start. I'm glad to hear that. I'm happy to know that. That's what friends do. Friends help and support each other. It feels like home. A place feels comfortable and familiar. What's next? What will we do in the future?