Intro
Having coffee is a popular pastime here in Portland. Some people argue that we have the best coffee in America.
Sara and John are talking about a great place to go.
Dialogue
John: So, where’s your favorite place to go to coffee Sara?
Sara: Well, John, I really like Coffee Time on 21st.
John: Really? I don’t think I’ve ever been there.
Sara: You’ve never been there? It’s like a total hipster hangout. Which maybe is why you haven’t been there.
John: Oh, that’s pretty funny. What’s so cool about it?
Sara: Well, they have really good outdoor seating with a heater so you can sit out there when it’s cold.
John: Oh yeah.
Sara: And there’s all these people like hanging out, playing chess, And there’s all kinds of cool stuff to read inside.
John: Oh. You know what? I have been there before.
Sara: Oh, now you remember.
John: But it wasn’t really my style. The food wasn’t very good.
Sara: Well, they don’t really have food.
John: Yeah, See, I like something to snack on.
Discussion
Certainly, anything that makes sitting outside in the cold comfortable is a good idea. This place is really cool because you can hang out around the heater and chill for hours.
It’s not the only place to go for coffee in Portland though. Every neighborhood has its own little coffee shop with its own group of regulars.
It sounds like Sara is one of the regular at Coffee Time. Are you and your friends regulars at any place?
Vocab.
Pastime
Definition
n. a hobby, an activity people do to ”pass the time.”
Examples
My friend Michelle loves to read. It is her favorite pastime.
Hipster
Definition
Expr. Person who is always trying to be cool and stylish
Examples
That’s a cool hangout. Let’s go there and hang out.
Hanging out
Definition
n. not doing anything special, just being
Examples
I cant believe I didn’t do anything all weekend! I just hung out at home the entire time!
I cant believe I didn’t do anything all weekend! I was just hanging out at home the entire time!
Dine
Definition
v. eat
Examples
I don’t feel like cooking, so let’s dine out tonight
I like to snack on peanuts. They are good and healthy.
Chill
Definition
Expr. Hang out, spend time without doing anything important. relax , take it easy
Examples
Me and my girlfriend are going to chill at home tonight. We’ll probably watch a movie or something.
Regulars
Definition
Expr. People who often do the same thing, people who often go to the same place
Examples
There is a big group of regulars who hang out at the bar down the street. They are there every time I go to the bar
