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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 351: Asking for a First Date.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 351. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in – you know where – beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Asking for a First Date.” It’s a conversation between Natalie and Sergio. Sergio likes Natalie, and he’s going to do that most dangerous thing: ask her to go on a date with him. Let’s get started.

Natalie: Hello.

Sergio: Hi, could I speak to Natalie?

Natalie: This is she.

Sergio: Oh hi, this is Sergio. How are you?

Natalie: Good. How about you?

Sergio: I’m great.