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Monday, April 18, 2016

Dialogue 5: Taking Metro from American English

Exercise: Recite aloud the following dialogue. Switch characters.


Tourist:                Excuse me, I just got here. Which way is the beach?
Bus Driver:         The beach is west, just take the Santa Monica Rapid 704 or the Metro local number 4 or head away from downtown.

Tourist:                How do I get to Hollywood from here at the Greyhound bus stop downtown?
Bus Driver:         Well you can take any Metro bus from this stop to the Metro rail red line then take that north, it goes through Hollywood on its way to Universal Studios.

Tourist:                How do we get to the Hollywood bowl?
Bus Driver:         You can take the red line to Hollywood/Highland, and then take a free shuttle. Or it’s the number 222 local from West Hills, Burbank or Hollywood or the number 156 local from San Fernando or L.A.

Tourist:                How much does it cost?
Bus Driver:         It costs, $1.75 per ride or seven dollars and fifty cents for a one-day unlimited pass. We use tap cards here.

Tourist:                Is that where the Chinese Mann’s theatre is with the footprints?
Bus Driver:         Yes, just down the block on Hollywood Blvd. How long are you here for?

Tourist:                Two weeks.
Bus Driver:         Then you should buy a one week pass and get a plastic tap card. It costs 2 dollars but you can buy one week unlimited for twenty-five dollars or a 30 day for $100(one-hundred dollars).

Tourist:                What do I get for that?
Bus Driver:         You can take the Metro Rapid, or any Metro rail lines. There might be some extra zone charges occasionally so it’s good to carry some cash or change.

Tourist:                Hey thanks.
Bus Driver:         Here it comes.  There are maps and schedules on the bus. Be careful, too.

Tourist:                Thanks, for your help.
Bus Driver:         Have a great day.
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