Vocabulary
🔊 | Pet | Mascota |
🔊 | Dog | Perro |
🔊 | Cat | Gato |
🔊 | Fish | Pez |
🔊 | Hamster | Hámster |
🔊 | Bird | Pájaro |
🔊 | Rabbit | Conejo |
🔊 | Guinea pig | Cobaya |
🔊 | Turtle | Tortuga |
🔊 | Loyal | Leal |
🔊 | Loving | Amoroso |
🔊 | Affectionate | Cariñoso/a |
🔊 | Playful | Juguetón/a |
🔊 | Intelligent | Inteligente |
🔊 | Independent | Independiente |
🔊 | Active | Activo/a |
🔊 | Cuddly | Mimoso/a |
🔊 | Friendly | Amigable |
🔊 | Easygoing | Tranquilo/a |
🔊 | Adaptable | Adaptable |
🔊 | Breed | Raza |
🔊 | Labrador Retriever | Perro Labrador Retriever |
🔊 | Siamese | Gato Siamés |
🔊 | Sphynx | Gato Esfinge |
🔊 | Shelters | Refugios |
To provide conversational support or show interest in the other person's preferences, you can use phrases like:
🔊 | I'm open to suggestions. |
🔊 | I'm flexible. |
🔊 | Let's go with whatever you prefer. |
🔊 | I'm happy to go along with your choice. |
When engaging in conversation, talking about pets and using familiar phrases can provide conversational support and create a friendly atmosphere. Here are some rules and usage guidelines for incorporating pets and familiar phrases into conversations:
Pets are a common topic of conversation and can help establish a connection with others.
Here are some ways to talk about pets:
🔊 | Do you have any pets? |
🔊 | I have a dog named Max. He's a Labrador Retriever. |
🔊 | What kind of pets do you like? |
Sharing personal stories or experiences about pets can be an engaging conversation topic.
Here are some phrases you can use:
🔊 | My cat always greets me at the door when I come home. |
🔊 | I love taking my dog for walks in the park. It's our bonding time. |
Using familiar phrases or idioms can add color and familiarity to conversations.
Here are some examples:
🔊 | It's raining cats and dogs | (meaning: It's raining heavily). |
🔊 | Let the cat out of the bag | (meaning: Reveal a secret). |
🔊 | Like a fish out of water | (meaning: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place). |
If you're considering getting a pet or discussing pets as a topic, you can ask for recommendations or advice.
Here are some phrases:
🔊 | I'm thinking of getting a pet. Any recommendations? |
🔊 | Do you have any tips for training a puppy? |
🔊 | What's the best pet-friendly park in the area? |
1. Listen the following dialogue and answer the questions:
-What are some options mentioned by Emily?
-What are the characteristics of dogs mentioned by Emily?
-What alternative pet does Emily suggest for someone with a busy schedule?
-Which cat breeds are recommended for a low-maintenance pet?
-What does Emily mention about allergies and cat breeds?
-What final suggestion does Emily give to Sarah?