Spotting an Adorable Pet
You see a pet that catches your eye and you want to engage with it or its owner. This is the initial moment of noticing the animal.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
cute
Cute means something is attractive in a pretty or endearing way, often used for animals or babies. You can say 'What a cute dog!' to show admiration.
adorable
Adorable is similar to cute but stronger; it means very lovable or charming. Use it like 'He's adorable!' when something makes you want to hug it.
friendly
Friendly describes someone or something that is kind and easy to get along with. For pets, say 'Is he friendly?' to check if it's safe to approach.
pet
As a verb, pet means to gently stroke an animal with your hand to show affection. Ask 'May I pet him?' to politely request permission from the owner.
super
Super is an informal way to say 'very' or 'extremely,' used to intensify adjectives like 'super friendly' to emphasize something positive.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Oh, what a cute dog!
This is an exclamation to express surprise and delight when you see something lovely. 'What a' is a common pattern for emphasizing adjectives; use it to start a friendly conversation about a pet.
He's adorable! Is he friendly?
This combines a compliment with a question. 'Adorable' praises the pet, and 'Is he friendly?' uses a yes/no question structure to check safety. Useful for engaging with owners while being cautious.
That's great! May I pet him?
'That's great!' shows positive response to information. 'May I' is a polite way to ask permission, followed by a verb; it's formal and respectful, perfect for asking to touch someone's pet.
Of course! Go right ahead.
'Of course' means 'certainly' or 'yes, no problem.' 'Go right ahead' is an idiomatic expression giving permission to do something immediately. Use this to kindly allow someone to interact with your pet.