Lesson 10: Come Over to My Place

Summary

Ashley is visiting Anna. She calls to find out how to go to Anna's apartment. Ashley learns about Anna's neighborhood.

Anna: Hi! Today, my friend Ashley, is coming over. I am showing her my new apartment! Oh! That’s Ashley calling.

Anna: Hi Ashley!

Ashley: Hi Anna! I’m coming to your apartment. Where is your apartment?

Anna: My apartment is near the Columbia Heights Metro.

Ashley: It is near the Columbia Heights Metro?

Anna: Yes. Exit the Metro and turn right. Then at the bus station turn left. Then walk straight ahead.

Ashley: Okay. Exit Metro, turn right, turn left, then go straight ahead?

Anna: Yes. My apartment is near a coffee shop.

Ashley: Okay. See you soon!

Anna: Hi, Ashley.

Ashley: Anna, Which coffee shop? There are three coffee shops.

Anna: Okay, my apartment is across from a big department store.

Ashley: A big department store? Ah, I see it!

Anna: Okay! Bye, Ashley. See you soon!

Ashley: Okay. See you soon.

Anna: Ashley! Ashley! Ashley! Over here! It’s Anna! It’s Anna! Hi!

Anna: I love having my friends over. Come on!

Ashley: Great!

New Words

ahead - adv. to or toward the place where someone is going

bus - n. a large vehicle that is used for carrying passengers especially along a particular route at particular times

coffee shop - n. a small restaurant that serves coffee and other drinks as well as simple foods

department store - n. a large store that has separate areas in which different kinds of products are sold

exit - v. to go out of a place

left - adj. located on the same side of your body as your heart
adv. to or toward the left

Metro - n. an underground railway system in some cities (also called subway)

right - adj. located on the side of your body that is away from your heart

station - n. place where buses, trains, etc., regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off

straight - adv. in a straight or direct way

then - adv. used to indicate what happened or happens next

turn - v. to cause your body or a part of your body to face a different direction

walk - v. to move with your legs at a speed that is slower than running