ENGLISH CONVERSATION #30
Asking for Directions
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Story 30: Asking for Directions
Lena: Excuse me! Can you tell me how to get to Santa Monica Pier?
Bus Driver (Dante): Sure! You can take bus number 10. It stops right near the pier.
Lena: Great! How often does it come?
Dante: About every 12 minutes during the day.
Lena: And how do I pay for the ticket?
Dante: You can pay when you get on the bus. Cash or card works. It’s $2.50 if I’m not mistaken.
Lena: Perfect. How long will it take?
Dante: Around 15 minutes if traffic isn’t too bad. You can take an Uber and be there in 10 minutes, but it will cost about $12.
Lena: I can wait for the bus! I can’t wait to see the Ferris wheel and the ocean.
Dante: You’ll love it! And don’t forget the food stands — the tacos there are really good.
Lena: Oh, I love Mexican food.
Dante: These ones are authentic. Everyone loves them.
Lena: I’m excited to try them. Thanks again for your help.
Real-Life Tip
I can’t wait: This is the most common way Americans express excitement. While “I am excited” is correct, “I can’t wait” sounds much more natural and enthusiastic in daily conversation.
“I can’t wait to see you!”
“I can’t wait for the weekend.”
Questions
1. What bus should Lena take?
2. How much is the bus fare?
3. What food does Dante recommend at the pier?
Listen & Speak
Listen: Listen to the audio.
Speak: Read the conversation out loud.
Answers:
1. Bus number 10, 2. $2.50, 3. Tacos
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