English Conversation

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

-Ting Wei and Hema talk about "Surfing the internet"

Hema:Hey Ting Wei,how often do you use the internet?

Ting Wei: Oh, I use it everyday! I check my email, read the news, chat with family and friends all around the world. I love the Internet!

Hema: Yeah, it is great, isn't it? Sometimes I stay online for hours. So, how do you connect to the Net?

Ting Wei: Usually I just dial 163 or 96600 to log on, and I get billed directly to my telephone account. It's quite convenient.

Hema: That must be slow! I have an ADSL connection, so I can download pictures and music.

Ting Wei: Well Asiyra,I'm going to get a high-speed connection too, just as soon as I'm as rich as you!

Hema: Poor, poor Ting Wei. I really feel sorry for you! Ha ha ha.

Ting Wei: Don't worry about me.I can still do everything I want.I used some software called Pal Talk to chat with friends in France, Japan, and Argentina.

Hema: That's cool! You chat with them by typing text messages, right?

Ting Wei: Not only text, I do "voice chat" too. I have a microphone and speakers. It's like using a telephone, but a whole lot cheaper.

Hema: Hey, I'd like to try that too.Can I just go to www.paltalk.com?

Ting Wei: Yes, that's right. Once you download their software, you can begin to chat right away also can speak to people all over the world!

Hema: That sounds like a good way to practice English. But sometimes I need more stuctured English practice. Do you know any good sites specially made for students learning English?

Ting Wei: Well, you could try http://www.teacherjoe.us for various kinds of materials. You might be able to meet some fellow students there who can help you more.

Hema:WOW!..thats great!.. Thanks Ting Wei, I think I will try it out. Oh, I have to go now.See you soon Ting Wei.Bye.

Ting Wei:Ok..bye.