Learning to Drive and Other Life Lessons
Speaker: Sarah
Role: Language School Student
Context
Sarah tells her friend Tom about her experiences at the language school while they sit in their favorite coffee shop
Pathwords Extended Text
You won’t believe what happened at the language school today! I was trying to pick up some new vocabulary when this funny guy used the worst pick up line on me. He said, ‘Are you a dictionary? Because you’ve added meaning to my life!’ Can you imagine?
Speaking of transportation, could you pick me up tomorrow for our study group? My car is still at the mechanic’s. They have to lift it up to fix something underneath. I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with it.
Oh, and don’t forget we have to pick some books up from Jenny’s house. She has donated them to the language school’s library.
You know what’s interesting? Since I started these English classes, I’ve noticed how many new words and phrases I pick up just from talking to people like you. It’s much better than only studying from textbooks!
Key Vocabulary Featured
- pick up
- pick up line
- pick up truck
- learn quickly
- acquire
- pick me up
- lift
- collect