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unit 5, activity 2:Ask for a recommendation

Restaurant recommendation in Barranquilla Steban: Hello dinelly, I’m looking for a restaurant for dinner tonight in Barranquilla. Could you recommend me somewhere? I’m looking for a restaurant that serves Asian food, but I’m open to trying other types of cuisine. The budget is not a problem. I would like a restaurant that has a nice atmosphere and good service. Do you have any recommendations? Dinelly: Hello Steban, I recommend the Noa Sushi & Robata restaurant. It is a Japanese food restaurant that offers a variety of delicious dishes. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is excellent. The restaurant is located in the center of Barranquilla, near 84th Street. The average price per person is 80,000 pesos. Here are some dish recommendations: • Sushi • Sashimi • Robatayaki • Udon Dinelly: I hope this recommendation is useful to you. Have a nice dinner! Steban: thank you very much for the recommendation

unit 5, activity 1:Bargain for a lower price

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Steban: Hello, I’m interested in buying this shirt. Employee: Of course, what do you think? Steban: I like it, but it seems a bit expensive. Is there any way to get it at a lower price? Employee: Of course, we can make a discount. How much are you willing to pay? Steban: I don’t know, how about 50,000 pesos? Employee: Sorry, but the minimum price is 60,000 pesos. Steban: What if I buy another garment? Could you make me a discount on both? Employee: Of course, we can make a 10% discount if you buy two garments. Steban: What if I buy three garments? Employee: In that case, we can make a 15%discount. Steban: Okay, I’m going to take this shirt and this jacket. Employee: Okay, the total purchase is 120,000 pesos. With the 15%discount, the final price is 102,000 pesos. Steban: Okay, perfect. I can pay with credit card? Employee: Of course, yes. Steban: [pay with credit card] Employee: Thank you for your purchase. Have a nice day. Steban: Thanks to you.

unit 4, activity 2: Discuss schedules and buy tickets

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Steban: Hello, can you help me buy a plane ticket? Employee: Sure, what destination do you want to travel to? Steban: To Bogotá, Colombia. Employee: What date do you want to travel? Steban: December 15. Employee: What city are you coming from? Steban: From Barranquilla, Colombia. Employee: Do you want a direct flight or a flight with stops? Steban: Direct, if possible. Employee: Okay, here are the options available: • Direct flight from Barranquilla to Bogotá, departing on December 15 at 10:00 a.m. and arriving at 12:00 p.m. • Flight with stops from Barranquilla to Bogotá, departing on December 15 at 8:00 a.m., stopping in Medellín, and arriving in Bogotá at 12:00 p.m. Steban: I am interested in the direct flight. How much does it cost? Employee: The direct flight costs $500. Steban: Are there any discounts available? Employee: Yes, there is a 10% discount for students. Do you have any identification that proves you as a student? Steban: Yes, here it is. Employee: Okay, the discounted ...

unit 4, activity 1:Describe transportation problems.

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 My experience with the problems that can happen in air transport My name is Steban and I am a frequent traveler. I have taken many flights throughout my life and, unfortunately, I have had to experience some problems with flight transportation. One of the most common problems experienced is flight delays. I have had to wait hours at the airport to catch my flight, which has been very frustrating. On one occasion, I had to wait 12 hours to take my flight to Bogotá. Another common problem experienced is flight cancellations. This has been even more frustrating than the delay, as I have had to reschedule my trip or find another means of transportation. On one occasion, my flight to Medellín was canceled at the last minute, forcing me to spend the night at the airport. On one occasion, I also experienced a problem with luggage. My luggage was lost at the airport and I had to wait several days to get it back. This was very annoying, as I was left without clothes and personal belongings...

unit 3, activity 2: Shop and pay for clothes.

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 Scenario: Steban wants to return a shirt he bought at a clothing store. Steban: Hello! Employee: Hello, how can I help you? Steban: I bought a shirt a few days ago and I would like to return it. Employee: Okay, can you show me the shirt? Steban: Sure. Employee: What’s the problem with the shirt? Steban: It just doesn’t look good on me. Employee: Have you tried it? Steban: Yes, I tried it at home and it doesn’t fit me well. Employee: Okay, I understand. Do you have the purchase receipt? Steban: Yes, here it is. Employee: Thank you. Do you want to exchange it for another shirt or do you want a refund? Steban: I think I’d prefer a refund. Employee: Okay, we’ll refund you the full amount of the shirt. Steban: How long will it take to receive the refund? Employee: The refund will be made to the credit card with which he paid. It will take a few days to appear in your account. Steban: Okay, thank you very much. Employee: You’re welcome. Have a nice day. Steban: Thanks, you too.

unit 3, activity 1: Navigate a mall or department store.

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 My experience of browsing a large shopping center It was June 14, 2023. It was a sunny day in Barranquilla, Colombia. I was on my way to the Buenavista 2 shopping center. It’s my first time in this shopping center, so I’m a little lost. I walk in the front door and am blown away by the size of the place. There are stores of all kinds, from clothing and shoes to electronics and food. I take a moment to get my bearings and then start walking. After a while, I realice I can’t find the Nike store. I look on the map of the shopping center, but I can’t find it. I also ask several people, but none of them know where it is. I’m starting to get desperate. I need to find that store because I need to buy new shoes to play soccer in a championship. He walked back and forth, but couldn’t find anything. Finally, after half an hour of searching, I find the Nike store. It’s in a far hallway at the end of the mall. I feel relieved and enter the store. The store is large and very well organized. Th...

unit 2, activity 2: Describe vacation experiences.

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My last vacation in San Juan Nepomuceno, Bolívar In June of this year, my dad, my sister, my brother and I traveled to San Juan Nepomuceno, Bolívar, to visit my grandmother. We went in my dad’s car, the trip lasted approximately 3 hours, along the way we stopped to buy some food. When we arrived at my grandmother’s house, she welcomed us with great affection. She made us a delicious lunch and then we rested for a while. In the afternoon, we went for a walk around the town. We visited the main church, the market square and the park. At night some guys came and played music, they bought beers and we were drinking until 3 in the morning, then we went to sleep. The next day, we went to visit the house of an uncle, who lives on a farm on the outskirts of the town, we made a sancocho, I drank beer, I went into the pool, then at night I went with my brothers and some cousins to a disco in the town until dawn, we returned to my grandmother’s house and went to sleep, The next day in the afterno...

unit 2, activity 1: Ask about someone’s vacation.

Steban: Hello, Dinelly. How was your trip to Cancun? Dinelly: Hello, Steban! It was incredible. I had a great time. Steban: How long did you stay in Cancun? Dinelly: We spent 15 days in Cancun Steban: Who did you travel with? Dinelly: trip with my parents and sister Steban: What places did you visit? Dinelly: We were in the Hotel Zone, which is the most touristy part of Cancun. We visited the beaches, the cenotes, the theme parks and Isla Mujeres. Steban: What did you like the most? Dinelly: I loved the beach. The water was so blue and the sky so clear. I also really liked Isla Mujeres. It is a very quiet and beautiful place. Steban: Did you eat anything good? Dinelly: Yes, I ate a lot of delicious food. I tried the cochinita pibil, the tikin xic fish, and the al pastor tacos. Everything was delicious. Steban: What did you do in your free time? Dinelly: I relaxed on the beach, sunbathed, read books, and enjoyed the company of my friends. Steban: Would you recommend Cancun to o...

Unit 1, activity 2: Plan an activity with someone

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Planning a physical activity with my best friend. Participants: Steban and Dinelly Activity: Walk along the malecon  Place: Malecon of Barranquilla  Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Objective: Keep fit and have fun together. Preparation:Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking. Bring water and snacks. Activity:Start the walk on the boardwalk at a comfortable and pleasant pace. Make stops to rest and enjoy nature. At the end of the walk, stretch your muscles. After finishing the walk, sit down and talk about how we feel and if we enjoyed the activity to keep us fit.

Unit 1, activity 1: Describe your routines

Hello my name is Steban Buelvas, I am 24 years old, I am a student of industrial engineering and I work in a mobility cooperative in solitude, in this entry I will talk a little of how is my daily routine, which is focused on my studies, work and passes times. - Personal routine - Monday to Friday - 7:00 am: Wake up, wash face, brush teeth and have breakfast. - 7:30 am: Get ready for work. - 8:00 am: Leave home for work. - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm: Work at a mobility cooperative in Soledad. - 5:00 pm: Return home. - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Get ready to go to the university. - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Teach at the university. - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: get home for dinner. - 9:500 pm - 11:00 pm: if I have free time I use it for personal activities, such as watching soccer games, playing video games. - 11:30 pm: Go to bed. - Weekends. - Saturday: - 8:00 am: Get up. - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Watch a soccer game. - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Have lunch. - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Free time for personal activities, such as playin...