A time to remember

A time to remember
Introducing yourself; talking about yourself; exchanging personal information; remembering your childhood; asking about someone s childhood.

CONVERSATION Where did you learn to skate?

Ted: Oh, I’m really sorry. Are you OK?
Ana: I’m fine. But I’m not very good at this.
Ted: Neither am I. . . . Say, are you from South America?
Ana: Yes, I am, originally. I was born in Argentina.
Ted: Did you grow up there?
Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here
ten years ago, when I was in junior high school.
Ted: And where did you learn to skate?
Ana: Here in the park. This is only my third time.
Ted: Well, it’s my first time. Can you give me some lessons?
Ana: Sure. Just follow me.
Ted: By the way, my name is Ted.
Ana: And I’m Ana. Nice to meet you.

Grammar Focus
Past Tense
Where were you born? When did you move to Los Angeles?
I was born in Argentina. I moved here ten years ago. I didn’t speak English.
Were you born in Buenos Aires? Did you take English classes in Argentina?
Yes, I was. Yes, I did. I took classes for a year.
No, I wasn’t. I was born in C?rdoba. No, I didn’t. My aunt taught me at home.