A Conversation at the Youth Center
Kai meets Olivia at an international youth event. English is not Kai's first language, and he feels nervous at first. Olivia speaks quickly, so Kai says, “Could you repeat that more slowly, please?” Olivia smiles and repeats her question. Later, Kai does not know the word “workshop,” so he asks what it means. Olivia explains it with a simple example. As they continue talking, Kai becomes more confident. He asks follow-up questions and uses phrases such as “Really?” and “What about you?” By the end of the conversation, both students have learned something about each other's schools and hobbies.