Conversation Practice: Tour Guides

Task: Read the example conversations and then create your own conversation about a famous landmark. You can work in groups of 4-6.

Conversation 1: Visiting the Colosseum in Rome

Tour Guide: Welcome to our tour! Our first stop is the Colosseum.

Student 1: Wow, it’s so impressive! How old is this landmark?

Tour Guide: The Colosseum is nearly 2,000 years old.

Student 2: Can we take a photo here?

Tour Guide: Of course! Please stay with the group after taking your photos.

Student 3: What is the history of this place?

Tour Guide: The Colosseum was used for gladiator battles and public spectacles. Feel free to ask more questions as we go along.

Student 1: This place is amazing!

Conversation 2: Visiting the Great Wall of China

Tour Guide: Please follow me. Our next stop is the Great Wall of China.

Student 1: Look at that view! It goes on forever.

Student 2: How do we get to the top?

Tour Guide: We will be taking the stairs. It’s a bit of a climb, but worth it.

Student 3: I can’t believe we’re here. The history must be incredible.

Tour Guide: Yes, the Great Wall is over 13,000 miles long and was built over several dynasties. Feel free to ask questions.

Student 1: Can we take a group photo before we start climbing?

Tour Guide: Absolutely. Let's take a photo and then head up.

Conversation 3: Visiting the Statue of Liberty in New York

Tour Guide: Welcome to our tour! Please follow me to the Statue of Liberty.

Student 1: I love this place. The statue is so iconic.

Tour Guide: Yes, it symbolizes freedom and democracy. We will be here for 30 minutes.

Student 2: Can we go inside the statue?

Tour Guide: Unfortunately, the inside is closed today, but you can explore the base and the museum.

Student 3: What is the history of this place?

Tour Guide: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886. Feel free to ask more questions as we explore.

Student 1: Let’s take some photos before we move on to the museum.