Topic 10
MUSIC
PREFERENCES
Improving
Conversation
Skills
ENGLISH CONVERSATION
Talking about favorite music
Improving Conversation Skills: Practice the conversation with a partner
Dialogue 1
A: Get in. It will be a long driving trip. Should we choose some music to listen to?
B: That's a great idea. What kind of music do you like?
A: I enjoy listening to all kinds of music.
B: Come on, what genre do you like mostly listening to?
A: I usually listen to rhythm and blues and rap music. I like the bass and the electric guitar
tones.
B: I don't like rap; the lyrics are hard to listen to. It's similar to listening to a poem, not a
piece of music.
A: So, what kind of music do you like?
B: I like ballads always. The lyrics and beats are really great.
A: I know ballads can help us to relax, but are you sure it's suitable for driving?
B: Don't you think so?
A: Yeah, we can fall asleep when focusing on their rhythm, though they always tell some
great stories.
B: It's hard to choose one. Do you have any recommendations?
A: What about electronic music?
B: Sounds good. We can dance while driving.
A: Which singer do you suggest?
B: Marshmello or Avicii?
A: We can listen to a shuffle playlist; it will be better.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION
Talking about favorite music
Improving Conversation Skills: Practice the conversation with a partner
B: Okay, let's go.
A: Have you gone to a concert?
B: Yes, I'm a raver. I take part in EDM concerts always when I have free time.
A: Invite me next time. I also want to go to an EDM concert.
B: Sure, I have an idea.
A: What is it?
B: Do you want to sing karaoke?
A: Karaoke? I don't usually sing; I'm so shy.
B: Come on, there are only two of us.
A: Okay, choose one pop song for me.
B: “Hello.”
A: No, it's a difficult one.
B: So, choose your favorite one.
A: Hmm, "Thunderclouds.”
B: Okay, music's on.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION
Talking about favorite music
Improving Conversation Skills: Practice the conversation with a partner
Dialogue 2
A: Vic, look! That guitarist looks so cool.
B: I also want to play the guitar, but I think it is too big for me. Do you know how to play any
musical instruments?
A: Yes, I do. I know one.
B: Which kind of instruments do you play?
A: I play the violin.
B: Oh my god, that's so awesome! The violin sounds are perfect.
A: How about you? Which kind of musical instruments do you play?
B: I play the piano.
A: Great! When did you start learning the piano?
B: I started learning when I was 5 years old.
A: Cool! I also like the piano, but my house doesn't have space for it.
B: Violin is cool as well. When did you start learning the violin?
A: I started when I was 15.
B: Why did you start playing?
A: My sister is a violinist. She taught me when she had free time.
B: I also want to play the violin. Does your sister want to have a student now?
A: Yes, but she is in Spain at the moment, unfortunately.
B: What a pity. So, can you teach me?
A: Sure, if you want.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION
Talking about favorite music
Improving Conversation Skills: Practice the conversation with a partner
B: Great! Thanks so much. I want to start as soon as possible. Are you free this weekend?
A: Yes, do you want to start this weekend?
B: Yes, I do. We will go to buy a new violin, then we can learn together.
A: I think you should use mine first. Then, if you really love it, we can buy a new one later.
B: Great! Thanks.
A: I will come to your house. I also want to try the piano at your house.
B: Sure. That piano was bought when my parents got married. It's old, but it still works
perfectly.
A: Cool!
