Speaker 1
I have three children. I am a stay-at-home mom. I illustrate children's books. I currently am getting my teaching degree. I am married.
Speaker 2
I like singing. I am a person who enjoys running. My parents met when they were in high school. I have been to 20 different countries. My favorite color is turquoise.
Speaker 1
I am a stay-at-home mom of three kids. I am getting a teaching degree. I am married. I would like to travel. My hobby is illustrating children's books. I run in the mornings. I like blues colors, such as turquoise and teal.
Speaker 2
I'm single. I have travelled to many places. My parents were in the military. I go to open mic nights. I run long-distance. I like the color turquoise.
Speaker 1
Hi, how are you? I'm a stay-at-home mom of 3 getting my degree in teaching.
Speaker 2
Wow! I'm single, love to travel...i've been all over the world.
Speaker 1
I'm happily married but would love to travel when my kids are grown!
Speaker 2
I'm an army brat. My parents met in high school.
Speaker 1
So you grew up traveling it sounds like.
Speaker 2
Yes. For fun, I love to go to open mic nights.
Speaker 1
Sounds interesting! I'm a children's book illustrator. That's my main hobby.
Speaker 2
Great! I'm a long distance runner.
Speaker 1
Great for the heart. I run some mornings too. Clears the mind.
Speaker 2
Yes, it does. What's your favorite color? I love turquoise.
Speaker 1
Same! Teal, turqouise. I like most blues.
Speaker 2
So do I! Sounds like we have lots in common.
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Speaker 1
I am a stay-at-home mom of three kids. I am getting a teaching degree. I am married. I would like to travel. My hobby is illustrating children's books. I run in the mornings. I like blues colors, such as turquoise and teal.
Speaker 2
I'm single. I have travelled to many places. My parents were in the military. I go to open mic nights. I run long-distance. I like the color turquoise.
Speaker 1
Do you play at open mic nights? Or just go to watch?
Speaker 2
I just go to watch. I don't really have any talent to get up and perform myself.
Speaker 1
Oh thats fine but you have fun going there, do you have a regular place or you go any open mic nights
Speaker 2
I go to several, but I prefer going to the comedy club.  I like watching comedy.  You should go sometime with your husband. It's a lot of fun!
Speaker 1
Maybe one day If i can get someone to look after our kids. Which country have you travel to?
Speaker 2
Well, as a kid my parents were stationed in Germany, and in the Phillipines.  I took a trip to africa a couple of years ago though.  
Speaker 1
Oh did you? how was it in Africa and which of the country did you visisted?
Speaker 2
Africa was great. you'd think it would be sad to see the way some of the villagers live, but they were all so joyful and welcoming.  I traveled all throughout central Africa.  Even went on a safari!
Speaker 1
wow I wish i have this fun someday. tell me more about your trip
Speaker 2
Well, I got to see a pride of lions up close...maybe a little too close!  But it was beautiful.  unlike anything you can see here.
Speaker 1
What! you moved close? is that not dangerous or its been tame?
Speaker 2
Well, we were on the safari bus, and the guides instilled a lot of confidence. They weren't afraid, so it must not have been as dangerous as it seemed.  My heart skipped a few beats though!
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Speaker 1
I am a stay-at-home mom of three kids. I am getting a teaching degree. I have a husband.I would like to travel. My hobby is illustrating children's books. I run in the mornings. I like blues colors, such as turquoise and teal. I wish I could have fun on a trip someday.
Speaker 2
I'm single. My parents were in the military. I run long-distance. I like the color turquoise. I watch open mic shows. I am not talented enough to perform at open mics. I like comedy. I have fun at open mics. I lived in Germany and the Phillipines when I was a kid. I visited Africa a couple of years ago. I went on a safari in Africa. I got close to a pride of lions. I was a little nervous on the safari bus being so close to the animals.
Speaker 1
After hearing about your trip to Africa, I decided to finally book a fun vacation of my own. Where do you think I should go?
Speaker 2
Well what sort of things do you like to do? Do you like hot weather, trying new food or cities?
Speaker 1
I dont prefer hot weather at all!  I like adventure and things with historical value.
Speaker 2
Ah ok, well Europe has a lot of history, especially places like Italy and Greece. You can visit during the cooler months so it is not so hot.
Speaker 1
Yes that sounds like a good plan.  I would love to see some of the sites in Rome and Germany as well.  What area of Germany did you live in?
Speaker 2
I would love to visit the old Roman parts of Italy. I lived around Frankfurt, it has some wonderful architecture.  
Speaker 1
I've heard they have wonderful Christmas markets n Germany, have you been to them?
Speaker 2
I always went them. the atmosphere was wonderful and the food was even better. Have you ever tried German sausages?
Speaker 1
No I haven't, but I bet they are delicious. What are they usually served with?
Speaker 2
You can just eat them as they are in a roll. They are enormous so I am normally happy to eating a sausage on its own while I walk around the market.
Speaker 1
Oh that sounds wonderfully delicious.  Do you put mustard or any condiments on the sausage
Speaker 2
Yes you can do they are normally well seasoned and packed full of flavor anyway.
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Speaker 1
I am a stay-at-home mom of three kids. I am getting a teaching degree. I have a husband.I would like to travel. My hobby is illustrating children's books. I run in the mornings. I like blues colors, such as turquoise and teal. I wish I could have fun on a trip someday.I like adventure and things with historical value. I would like to visit Rome and Germany.
Speaker 2
I'm single. My parents were in the military. I run long-distance. I like the color turquoise. I watch open mic shows. I am not talented enough to perform at open mics. I like comedy. I have fun at open mics. I lived in Germany and the Phillipines when I was a kid. I visited Africa a couple of years ago. I went on a safari in Africa. I got close to a pride of lions. I was a little nervous on the safari bus being so close to the animals. I would like to visit Italy. I used to live around Frankfurt, Germany.
Speaker 1
I've been thinking more about my trip and you're swaying me towards Germany rather than Italy.
Speaker 2
That's awesome! Honestly, you couldn't go wrong with either place, but I have such fond memories of Germany. What time of year were you thinking of going?
Speaker 1
I am thinking of going in the summer when the weather will be nice.
Speaker 2
If you're aiming for a great summer destination, I would suggest somewhere around Lake Konstanz. There are so many fun things to do in theat area; the flower island Mainau is particularly beautiful.
Speaker 1
Thanks for the suggestion.  Tell me more about your experiences in Germany.
Speaker 2
Well more people speak English than you think, so you shouldn't really have a hard time on that front, but driving can be tricky sometimes. Also, if you go in the summer, just remember that most places won't have air conditioning. When I look back now, that's probably why we spent so much of summer outdoors. Lol - if you're going to sweat anyways might as well have fun while you're doing it!
Speaker 1
Great.  What is there to do in Frankfurt?
Speaker 2
Definitely visit the kleinmarkthalle, it's like a little farmer's market that takes place every day. Most of the bakers that sell here will have a good selection of local breads and treats - don't forget to get a pretzel!
Speaker 1
That's the kind of off the beat things that I am looking for.  Thanks!  Have you been on any long runs lately?
Speaker 2
The weather has been rough this past week, so I've been running on my treadmill indoors. I'm hoping it clears up this weekend though. What about you? How has work on your degree been going?
Speaker 1
I've been running in the mornings when it is cool and the sun is coming up.  I should have my degree within a year.
Speaker 2
I'm so excited for you; what a relief it will be to have that under your belt! I know it's a bit early, but do you have any job leads for teaching when you're finished?
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Speaker 1
I am a stay-at-home mom of three kids. I am getting a teaching degree. I have a husband.I would like to travel. My hobby is illustrating children's books. I run in the mornings. I like blues colors, such as turquoise and teal. I wish I could have fun on a trip someday.I like adventure and things with historical value. I would like to visit Rome and Germany. I am thinking of going to Germany in the summer. I am looking for off the beat things. I've been running in the mornings and I should have my degree within a year.
Speaker 2
I'm single. My parents were in the military. I run long-distance. I like the color turquoise. I watch open mic shows. I am not talented enough to perform at open mics. I like comedy. I have fun at open mics. I lived in Germany and the Phillipines when I was a kid. I visited Africa a couple of years ago. I went on a safari in Africa. I got close to a pride of lions. I was a little nervous on the safari bus being so close to the animals. I would like to visit Italy. I used to live around Frankfurt, Germany. I have fond memories of Germany. I think when we traveled that we spent most of the summer outdoors because there wasn't any air conditioning.
Speaker 1
I've recently been looking into leads for teaching. I'm thinking maybe of becoming an elementary school teacher or maybe a History teacher.
Speaker 2
I think you'd be a great teacher! I forget: Is your degree going to be in Education, History, or both?
Speaker 1
My major is is in Education and early development and my minor is in US history. 
Speaker 2
Awesome! You should be able to find a job easily with those, every where is looking for teachers. Will you try to work in any of your travel plans before you start teaching? I know you were thinking of going to Germany.
Speaker 1
Yeah I am going to be applying to public schools so I hope I can get a job for this upcoming school year! I will be planning on using my summer vacation from school to continue traveling!
Speaker 2
Awesome! Travel complements learning esp. when it comes to history, don't you agree? Rome is chock full of history. 
Speaker 1
This is true! I don't know too much about European history so traveling there would be a great introduction! Do you have any travel plans coming up?
Speaker 2
Yes, in August I'm going back to Frankfurt to visit friends and then to Italy for the first time!
Speaker 1
Are your German friends going with you to Italy as well?
Speaker 2
No. I'll be going alone.
Speaker 1
That's cool! Solo trip! Are you taking the train?
Speaker 2
Yes, I 'll take the train. Are you taking the whole family when you travel?
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