Lesson 16: Where Are You From?

Hello! Washington, D.C. has many tourists! People from different countries come here. Today, my job is to interview tourists. I have to learn why they come here. Excuse me. I'm Anna Matteo from The News. Do you have time for an interview? Sure, I have time. What is your name? My name is Sabrina. What country are you from? I'm from Bangladesh. So you are Bangladeshi. That's right! My nationality is Bangladeshi. Do you like Washington, D.C.? Yes! The city is very beautiful! What do you like to do in Washington, D.C.? I like history. So, I like walking around and looking at all the monuments and memorials. They make history come alive! Washington has many monuments and memorials. The Washington Monument is behind us! Which is your favorite? I really like Lincoln Memorial. It is very beautiful. And it feels like Abraham Lincoln is still alive. Thank you for your time, Sabrina! You're welcome.

Oh! Excuse me. I am Anna Matteo from The News. Do you have time for a couple of questions? Sure! Are you from Washington, D.C.? No, I'm not. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Louis. And I'm from China. What languages do you speak? I speak Chinese and English. What do you like about Washington, D.C.? I like the museums. I really like the art museums. Many of the museums are free. I like that, too! Thanks for your time, Louis. You're very welcome. Bye!

Hello! I am Anna Matteo from The News. Do you have time to answer a couple of questions? Sure! What is your name and where are you from? My name is Mehrnoush. I am from Iran. I'm Iranian. What language do they speak in Iran? Is it Persian? They speak Farsi. What do you like to do? Well, I like learning about government and politics. Washington has many politicians! It does! I want to see the U.S. Capitol. Look, you are very near. I am! Have fun! Thanks!