Sharing Local Information
Two neighbors discuss local happenings, recommend businesses, or share tips about the neighborhood.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
farmers' market
A local outdoor market where farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products directly to buyers. It's a great place to find fresh, local food and support the community.
vendor
A person or business that sells goods, especially at a market or event. In this dialogue, it refers to a stall owner at the farmers' market.
homemade
Something made at home by hand, often with fresh ingredients, not in a factory. It implies quality and personal touch, like the jams in the dialogue.
bakery
A shop that specializes in baking and selling bread, cakes, pastries, and sometimes coffee. Neighbors often recommend local bakeries for fresh goods.
sourdough bread
A type of bread made from fermented dough, giving it a tangy flavor and chewy texture. It's popular in many neighborhoods and bakeries.
pricey
Informal word for expensive or costing more than expected. Use it casually when talking about prices, like in the dialogue about the bread.
worth it
Phrase meaning something is valuable enough to justify the cost or effort. It's useful for recommending things that are a bit expensive but good quality.
heads-up
Informal term for a warning or advance notice about something. In neighborhoods, it's common to give a heads-up about events like clean-ups.
community clean-up
A group event where neighbors gather to clean public areas like parks. It builds community spirit and is a way to meet people.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, good to see you!
This is a friendly greeting when meeting someone you know. 'Good to see you' shows warmth and is common in casual neighbor chats to start a conversation.
Are you heading to the farmers' market this weekend?
This question asks about someone's plans using 'heading to' for going somewhere. It's useful for starting talks about local events and sharing interests.
That's good to know!
A simple response to acknowledge useful information. It's polite and shows appreciation, perfect for conversations about recommendations or tips.
Have you tried that new bakery on Elm Street yet?
This sentence recommends a place and asks if the other person has experienced it. 'Yet' implies it might be recent; use it to share local spots.
A bit pricey, but worth it.
This contrasts cost with value. 'A bit' softens 'pricey' (expensive), and 'but worth it' explains why it's still good. Useful for honest recommendations.
Did you hear about the community clean-up day next Saturday at the park?
This shares news using 'Did you hear about...?' to introduce information. It's a natural way to inform neighbors about events and invite participation.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Expresses gratitude for advance information. 'Heads-up' is slang for a tip-off; use this in friendly talks to build good neighbor relations.
See you there, or at the market maybe!
A casual way to say goodbye while suggesting future meetings. 'See you there' means we'll meet at the event; 'maybe' adds flexibility.