Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?

Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed.

What does passively managed mean?


Alice will get it done. She's really a diligent person.

What does diligent mean?


My coworker said you can get rich by buying Bitcoin. I'm thinking of doing it!

Do you also believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy?

What is a tooth fairy?


Are there many idioms in english?

There are hundreds and hundreds. english is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.

What does idiomatic expression mean?


So it is hard to be a black student on campus?

Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes i have to deal with in my daily life.

What does stereotype mean?


It has only been six months, our relationship hasn't had a chance to maturate. We are still have some hurdles we have to jump over.

What does maturate mean?


Well, our public schools here are not very good and private school are just too expensive. I have been reading up on homeschooling and it has a lot of advantages.

Define homeschooling.


Well, that was an interesting documentary!

For sure! I didn't really understand some of the jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the us.

What is jargon?


What did you need to talk about?

I have some questions about my dossier.

What's a dossier?


Did it come out?

Yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.

Define what you mean by blurred please.


Are the children all grown up now?

Oh, yes. Angela's the oldest. She's an aesthetician.

What does that mean?


Did you get the car you wanted?

No. Someone had stolen a march on me and bought it.

What does stolen a march mean?


Oh my gosh, I have been stealing vegetables from the farmer's market!

You kleptomaniac!

What does that mean?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

What sports do you think women excel at most?

They excel in every sport except the ones that are verboten for us to join in, like football.

What does verboten mean?


Do you like snakes?

Well, I have ophidiophobia so.

What's that?


I just finished my doctorate but work part time for local newspaper!

What's your doctorate?


What kind of things do you like to do in spare time ?

I like to play MMORPGs.

What are those?


Hello, how are you?

I am much better now that I'm not a slave .

What do you mean a slave?


I have a really long commute. How long is your drive?

It's an hour, so I just think about what i want to paint when I get to my atelier.

What's an atelier?


What's your favorite movie?

I guess, I like movies with a strong A.I. lead.

What do you mean by strong A.I. lead?


What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?

Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed.

What is an example of a mutual fund?


Would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.

It sounds exciting, but I think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Can you give an example of a disadvantage?


Are there many idioms in english?

There are hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.

Can you give us an example?


Professor wang, what is non-tariff barrier?

Non-tariff barrier is another means to restrict imports.

Can you give an example?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Do we need to go grocery shopping?

We just need the basics.

Can you give me some examples?


How was spay neuter training?

Great! I got to try so many things for the first time!

What would be examples.


Do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage to the environment that's been done already?

It might not be possible to fix the problems that we've created for ourselves, but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damage from happening.

Like what kind of things?


We've thought about it, but my husband and I can't afford it right now. The only thing we could afford would be living in the slums, which is something I don't want to do.

Buying a single family home can be expensive, but there are ways to find cheaper houses.

What's an example?


What was the matter with your last relationship?

Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.

Like what kind of differences?


So it is hard to be a black student on campus?

Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life.

What's an example?


What are your hobbies?

Mostly sports.

Like which ones?


You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When is it that you are leaving?

In just three weeks, and I am excited. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.

What kind of things?


Have you been to Paris before?

Many times. There are so many attractions worth visiting!

What are some examples?


What type of music do you like to listen to?

I'm really into K-pop right now!

Can you give some examples of groups you like?


What problems will exporters face in moving to the foreign market?

An exporter needs to know the social characteristics of people he is dealing with.

What's an example?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

We go door to door asking for donations.

You should try other kinds of fundraisers.

Like what's an example?


Lisa, are there family rules in this house?

Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.

What's an example?


Why would you like to join our company?

I'm qualified for this position. and I've heard a lot of good things about your company.

What's an example?


What did you want to talk about today?

I'm having some problems with my son.

Like what kind of problems?


I'm not sure what to do with myself during this trial!

Working out is good way to relieve anger.

What are some examples of workouts that would be good?


What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?

Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed

What about a mutual fund and a hedge fund?


Are there many idioms in english?

There are hundreds! English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.

What about homonyms?


What sports do you like to play?

I like baseball and basketball.

How about football?


Which days is your Physics class on?

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from two to three.

What about Geometry?


Are the children all grown up now?

Oh, yes. Angela's the oldest. She's an aesthetician.

Oh, very interesting. And what about Sarah?


How old is your brother?

Eighteen.

What about your sister?


Can you explain the concept of supply and demand?

Supply and demand is an economic theory that describes how the price of a good or service is determined by the relationship between the availability of the product and the desire for it.

What about elasticity?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Can you help me find a hotel in Paris for under $200 a night?

Sure, the Hotel de Ville has rooms available for $150 a night.

What about in London?


What's the weather like today?

It's 75 degrees and sunny.

What about tomorrow?


What's the best way to get to the airport?

The best way to get to the airport is by taking the blue line train.

How about by car?


What's the best way to invest $10,000?

Invest in a low-cost index fund.

How about in real estate?


How much is the blueberry galette?

Three fifty.

How about the Kouign amann?


Can you help me find a good book to read?

Sure, check out the New York Times Bestsellers List.

How about a good movie?


What's the price of gasoline?

The current price of regular unleaded is $3.25 per gallon.

What about diesel?


What's the population of New York City?

The estimated population of New York City is 8.5 million people.

What about Los Angeles?


What are the top-rated movies this week?

The top-rated movies this week are 'Inception', 'The Social Network', and 'Toy Story 3'.

What about the top-rated TV shows?


What are the most popular tourist destinations in Europe?

Paris, Rome, and Barcelona.

How about in Asia?


What are the best colleges for computer science?

The best colleges for computer science are MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon.

What about for business?


What are the symptoms of the flu?

They include fever, chills, and body aches.

What about a cold?


What are the causes of global warming?

The causes of global warming include greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.

What about the effects?


What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure i'd like it.


I'm starving! Do you know what's for dinner?


Are there many idioms in english?


What if i don't know the title of the book?


What were your duties like in your previous job?


Do you know anything about health food?


So it is hard to be a black student on campus?


What are your hobbies?


You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When is it that you are leaving?


What type of music do you like to listen to?


Why would you like to join our company?


Could you and your wife be ready at nine o'clock?


What sports do you like to play?


Which days is your Physics class on?


How old is your brother?


When?


Do you know what time it is?


What do you know about julia roberts?


What sports do you think women excel at most?


Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed

What do you mean?


Hey Blake, wanna go for a few beers tonight?

Um, you wanna make me fat?

What do you mean?


What do you make of this case?

I don't actually think he's guilty.

I don't understand.


Harry is so down that he won't talk to anyone.

I know only too well what that's like.

What do you mean?


I think you need a holiday.

Aw yeah, i've been busting my butt!

What do you mean?


The world changes, the family changes too.

What do you mean?


You and Jim are bosom buddies, aren't you?

I wouldn't say so.

What do you mean?


I'm glad we straightened everything out.

Me too. My mother can really split hairs sometimes.

What do you mean by that?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Alice will get it done. She's really a diligent person.

What do you mean?


My coworker said you can get rich by buying Bitcoin. I'm thinking of doing it!

Do you also believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy?

What do you mean?


The Ancient Romans just copied Greek culture.

Well yes, but they adapted it and changed it.

What do you mean?


A tornado watch means the conditions for a possible tornado are present. Whereas a tornado warning means an actual tornado has been spotted in your area.

Well, yes, but people don't really take tornado warnings seriously.

What do you mean?


I'm starving! Do you know what's for dinner?

We're on our own tonight, Dad's taking Mom out.

What do you mean?


I heard your previous manager was really effective and friendly as well.

That's a matter of opinion.

What do you mean?


I'm thinking of canceling this streaming service.

Yeah, it has no good original content. It's mostly repeats of bad shows and movies.

What do you mean?


I hope my alarm goes off tomorrow. I really should get a new one.

Well, if it doesn't, you get to sleep in!

What do you mean?


Do you enjoy your job?

I still love it, but I freak out every day because my younger coworkers have no work ethic.

What do you mean ?


I'm looking for a diet that is healthy but also sustainable, where I don't have to just give up everything that is delicious!

Why don't you invent it! You would make a killing!

What do you mean?


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Are you still freaking out about your finals next week ?

Yes, but not for long.

What do you mean ?


Did you get any sleep last night?

Two hours. Not even the apps were working for me.

What do you mean ?


What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?

Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed

Say that again.


Hey Blake, wanna go for a few beers tonight?

Um, you wanna make me fat?

Pardon me.


You look miserable. What's the matter with you?

It's nothing.

Say again.


What do you make of this case?

I don't actually think he's guilty.

I don't think I heard you right.


You and Jim are bosom buddies, aren't you?

I wouldn't say so.

What did you say?


That's a matter of opinion.

I didn't hear you


Say that again.


What if i don't know the title of the book?

Well, you can look under the author's name.

What did you say?


What are your hobbies?

Sports. Mostly tennis and beach volleyball.

Say again.


What type of music do you like to listen to?

I'm really into K-pop right now!

What did you say?


Lisa, are there family rules in this house?

Well, i wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that i expect my daughter to do.

What did you say?


Did it come out?

Yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.

Could you repeat that?


Could you and your wife be ready at nine o'clock?

Yes, but please wait for us even if we're a little late.

Say again.


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Would you like to go to the dance with me?

Um, i can't dance.

Sorry, I couldn't hear you.


Well...? have you thought of it yet?

No...

What was that?


Er... how about this one?

Ok. but i'm not familiar. i don't know the beginning part.

Say that again please.


When?

Is 11:30 am ok?

Sorry, i didn't hear you. can you say that again please?


How many people are there in your family?

There are 15 people in my family.

What did you say?


Do you know what time it is?

Sure. it's 5:10 pm.

What did you say?


Next, please. where to, sir?

A one-way ticket to chicago, please.

Say again.


Do we need to go grocery shopping?

We just need the basics.

No, i mean let's go out for dinner!


Have you visited it before?

Many times. except climbing, there are many attractions worth visiting.

No, i mean the eiffel tower.


I'm really into K-pop right now!

I mean, what are some artists?


Then we must get a card for you.

What do you mean--a membership card? i already have one.

No. not that. i mean a training card.the card allows you to keep track of how much weight you use on each machine.here, let me show you.


What do you know about julia roberts?

Her acting is ok.

I mean her personality.


Well, jeff, that was a very productive meeting, i thought. you had some really great ideas in there!

Really? well, thanks for saying so.

No, i mean it.


I am stealing vegetables at the happy farm.

You kleptomaniac!

No, no. i mean stealing vegetables on internet is very popular now. many white collars join in this game and have a lot of fun by stealing others'vegetables.


What sports do you think women excel at most?

I think women excel in every sport except the ones that are taboo for us to join in, like football.

I mean which ones are they better at than men?


Do you like snakes?

Well, i have ophidiophobia.

I mean, do you like snake meat?


What's the weather like?

It's nice and sunny out there now.

No, I mean the weather forecast.


Can I get a coffee?

Sorry, the espresso machine is broken.

I meant drip coffee.


Can I have a map?

Sure, I'll draw one.

No, I mean a real map.


What's the best way to get there?

Take the bus.

No, I mean by car.


What's the time?

It's 10:30 now.

No, I mean the time of my appointment.


Do you have any chargers?

Apple or Android?

For my laptop


What's the price for the new phone?

The S21 starts at $799.

I mean the new iPhone.


What time does your flight leave?

I depart SFO at 10:30 AM.

No, I mean the flight to Rome.


What's the dosage for this medication?

It's usually one pill twice a day.

I mean the dosage for a child.


What's the balance of my account?

It's $245.

No, I mean the balance of my savings account.


What's the co-pay for a doctor's visit?

It's $20.

No, I mean the co-insurance.


What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?

Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed.

What does passively managed mean?

Index funds try to match the performance of a particular market index.

Never mind.


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Hey Blake, wanna go for a few beers tonight?

Um, you wanna make me fat?

Never mind.


I think you need a holiday.

Aw yeah, I've been busting my butt!

What do you mean?

I have been busting my butt.

Never mind.


You and Jim are bosom buddies, aren't you?

I wouldn't say so.

Never mind.


My coworker said you can get rich by buying Bitcoin. I'm thinking of doing it!

Do you also believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy?

Never mind.


I'm starving! What's for dinner?

We're on our own tonight, Dad's taking Mom out.

Never mind.


I heard your previous manager was really effective and friendly as well.

I wouldn't say that.

Oh, never mind then.


I hope my alarm goes off tomorrow. I really should get a new one.

Well, if it doesn't, you get to sleep in!

What do you mean?

You get to sleep in!

Never mind.


Are there many idioms in english?

What is an idiom?

Never mind.


What if i don't know the title of the book?

What do you mean?

Never mind.


Professor wang, what is a non-tariff barrier?

A what?

Never mind.


What were your duties like in your previous job?

What do you mean?

Never mind.


Do you know anything about health food?

I don't really eat health food.

Never mind.


Do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage to the environment that's been done already?

Like what kind of things?

Never mind.


We've thought about it, but my husband and i can't afford it right now. The only thing we could afford would be living in the slums, which is something i don't want to do.

Buying a house can be expensive, but there are ways to find cheaper houses.

What's an example?

Well, I think you will figure it out.

Never mind.


What was the matter with your last relationship?

Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.

Like what kind? examples please.

I don't really want to get into that.

Okay, never mind.


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

So is it hard to be a black student on campus?

Why would it be hard?

Never mind.


What type of music do you like to listen to?

I don't really listen to music.

Oh, never mind.


Did it come out?

Yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.

What do you mean?

It's blurred and a little dark.

Never mind.


Would you like to go to the dance with me?

Um, i can't dance.

Okay, never mind.


What's the difference between an index fund and a mutual fund?

Index funds are passively managed, while most other mutual funds are actively managed

Got it!


Hey Blake, wanna go for a few beers tonight?

Um, I'd love to but I gotta pick up Katie.

Oh, okay.


What are your hobbies?

Sports. Mostly tennis and beach volleyball.

That's great!


Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to prevent this in the future?

Yes, quitting smoking and exercising regularly can help reduce your risk.

Okay, that sounds reasonable.


What is the concept of family resemblance in Wittgenstein's philosophy?

It is the idea that concepts are not defined by a set of necessary and sufficient conditions, but by a network of overlapping similarities.

Got it.


Can you tell me what's wrong with my knee?

You have a minor sprain. Just take it easy for a few days.

Oh, that's a relief!


What is my out-of-pocket maximum?

Your out-of-pocket maximum is $3000.

All right.


How do I reset my password?

To reset your password, please click on 'Forgot Password' on the login page and follow the instructions.

Okay, I'll try that.


Let’s do some roleplaying today! We’re just gonna have an ordinary conversation. But keep your turn short, about one sentence.

Would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.

It sounds exciting, but I think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Yeah, that's what I think.


What if i don't know the title of the book?

Well, you can look under the author's name.

Thank you.


What were your duties like in your previous job?

We have a team to make itineraries of the tour, evaluate the value of it for one tourist and recommend the routine for different tourists.

Thank you very much.


What time does the library close?

Um, it closes at 9 PM.

Oh okay.


Where is the lavatory?

It's down the hall to the right.

Cheers!


Can I get a copy of my statement from last year?

Of course, I will email you a copy.

Thank you very much!


So is it hard to be a black student on campus?

Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life.

I'm sorry to hear that.


Can I take it for a test drive?

Absolutely, let me just get the keys.

Great, thanks!


What is the special of the day?

Today's special is a pan-seared salmon with a lemon butter sauce.

Okay, give me a minute.


What's for dinner?

Just leftovers.

Oh okay.


What is the average class size?

The average class size is 25 students.

That sounds about right.


Is the new Marvel movie getting good reviews?

It has a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Wow! Thanks!