3-4-1 Dream of Pretty Shoes I
One day, a little girl accidentally left her pretty shoes alone in the deep, dark woods. P
As the pretty shoes waited for the girl to come back, it began to rain. P
Soon, the shoes were filled with raindrops from the sky. P
"We're so happy to have you with us!" P
Said the lonely, pretty shoes to the raindrops. P
But the raindrops were upset with the shoes. "You've ruined our dreams!" P
The pretty shoes did not know why the raindrops were upset, and asked, "Don't you like being with us?" P
3-4-2 Dream of Pretty Shoes II
“When we were floating high up in the sky, we definitely did not dream of ending up in a small place like this!” P
“We understand and we’re sorry. But may we ask what your dreams were?” P
One by one, each raindrop told the pretty shoes its dream. P
The first raindrop said, “I wanted to become part of the roaring water of a waterfall.” P
The second raindrop said, “I wanted to become part of a stream that winds around in the forest.” P
3-4-3 Dream of Pretty Shoes III
As the pretty shoes listened to the raindrops' stories, they began to feel sorry for them. P
"Only if we hadn't been here, all of your dreams could have come true!" P
The pretty shoes wanted to set them all free, but they weren't able to move by themselves. P
The raindrops then asked the pretty shoes, P
"How did you end up here all alone? Didn't you have dreams, too?" P
"When we were holding on to the feet of our sweet little girl, we didn't need to have any other dream. P
But she forgot us and left us alone in this lonely forest." P
"Do you mean you have found a dream now?" P
"Yes." P
"What is it?" P
3-4-4 Dream of Pretty Shoes IV
"We wish that the girl would remember us and we could be happy together again. P
And I just thought of another dream!" P
"What is it?" P
The pretty shoes replied, "For all of you to be happy, too." P
When the pretty shoes said this, the raindrops were touched, P
and weren't able to be mad at the pretty shoes anymore. P
But the raindrops were still sad that they wouldn't be able to achieve their dreams. P
Just then, a tree that stood over the pretty shoes said, P
"Happiness doesn't only come from achieving your dreams. P
It can also come from helping others." P
The raindrops, who hadn't even noticed the tree until now said, P
"You seem to be very happy, even though you're stuck in one place." P
3-4-6 Asking Information
Do you put ice cream in the iced coffees? P
For a dollar extra, we add a scoop of ice cream. P
We make all our own cakes, in store. P
Is the strawberry shortcake your specialty? P
Hey! You took the last seat! That's not fair. P
We can share it, there's enough space for two people. P
Are you finished counting your money yet? P
This is my first real paycheck. So, I'll count it one more time. P
What does grandpa like to do? P
He likes to do magic tricks. P
What is grandma trying to make me take? P
She is trying to make me take my medicine. P
What happened to the old couple? P
They got into a car accident. P
3-4-7 Lost and Found
Can you tell me where the lost and found is? P
It's over in terminal A. P
I can't find my luggage. It never came out at baggage claim. P
Which flight were you on? P
I was on flight 4387 from Seoul, Korea. P
What is your name? P
My name is John Kim. P
I don't see any bags with that name. P
I need my bag, I don't have any clothes. P
Once we find it, we'll have it delivered to your hotel. P
3-4-8 Cafe Talks
Hi, there. How many? P
Hello. A table for two, please. P
Okay, have a seat. I'll be with you in a moment. P
Thanks. I guess we should seat ourselves. P
Have you decided on anything yet? P
Yes, we'll have two iced coffees and a slice of strawberry shortcake, to share. P
Okay. Coming right up. P
Thank you. Oh, and put a rush on that order, please. P
Who is she calling? P
She is calling her landlord because of her faucet leak. P
Why is the electricity off? P
He didn't pay his electric bill. P
What is he trying to sell? P
He is trying to sell an engagement ring. P
3-4-9 I'm Lost
Excuse me, I'm lost. Can you show me where I am on this map? P
Yes. You are here, at the south end of the park. P
Can you mark the spot where the lake is? P
It's over here, on the west side of the park. P
From the lake, how would I get back to my hotel? P
There is a bus that goes to midtown. P
How many stops is it from the lake? P
I think it's about eight stops. P
This is my first time in the city. Thank you for your help. P
I hope you find your way. P
3-4-11 Dream of Pretty Shoes V
The wise tree said, "Though I stay here year in and year out, I can still help others every day. P
I help give shade to those who are hot. And others call me their home." P
The raindrops began to realize that thinking only of their own dreams was a little selfish. P
"Wise tree. We would like to help the pretty shoes, P
but how are we supposed to help if we can't move away from here?" P
"I think you may already be helping someone, without even knowing it. But don't worry. P
There will come a time when you will be of great help to others." P
The raindrops were confused and didn't know what to say. P
But the pretty shoes were very happy that the raindrops wanted to help them. P
3-4-12 Dream of Pretty Shoes VI
Soon night came, and the pretty shoes, the raindrops, and the tree became good friends. P
"See, it is the north star. Oh, there's the moon, too!" P
The pretty shoes were very excited and happy. P
Though the pretty shoes weren't able to hold the soft feet of the little girl, P
they were happy to be holding the handful of raindrops that had fallen down from the sky. P
"Why did we think that we were useless being stuck in these shoes?" the raindrops said. P
And it made the raindrops happy to see how happy the pretty shoes were to hold them. P
The next day, the sun came up and blazed its heat on the pretty shoes. P
And the raindrops in the pretty shoes became lighter and lighter. P
Soon, the raindrops had become nothing but vapors, and said, P
"We promise to help you pretty shoes! We'll help you find your little girl for you!" P
And then the last of the raindrops floated away into the sky. P
3-4-13 Dream of Pretty Shoes VII
A few days passed. P
As the pretty, lonely shoes waited and waited, a storm brought rain to the forest again. P
The rain poured heavily, and the sun shone bright when it was done, P
and a beautiful rainbow spread across the sky. P
And at that moment, the little girl who had lost her pretty shoes came and found them. P
The raindrops had turned into the beautiful rainbow to help guide the little girl back to her pretty shoes, P
and the pretty shoes were filled with joy. P
The little girl shouted, "Mom! I found my pretty shoes!" P
Under the shade of the wise tree, the girl was filled with joy to have found her pretty shoes again. P
The little girl then picked up her pretty shoes and took them home and out of the lonely woods. P
3-4-14 Yarn
Yarn art can be created in many ways. P
Yarn can be made into a picture by gluing it on to paper. P
Yarn can be knotted and turned into a key chain or hair tie. P
Yarn can be knitted into a scarf or sweater. P
Creating art with yarn is a very popular way to pass time. P
People of all ages create art with yarn. P
Yarn comes in many colors. P
When an artist uses a pattern, they can create a lovely sweater or baby blanket with yarn. P
Scarves made for a friend also come with a special meaning. P
It means so much to know the friend took the time to make the item for you. P
Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibers, suitable for use in textiles, sewing, and rope making. P
3-4-16 Giving Information
Would you like some whipped cream on your sundae? P
Yes, please. I'd like extra whipped cream if possible. P
Singapore is famous for its clean bathroom. P
I heard that people can even eat food in there. P
What's that machine on the kitchen counter? P
It's a blender. I throw in fruits, blend them, and it becomes a smoothie! P
This box is too heavy for me to carry. P
It's easier if you put it over your shoulders. P
What is the married couple doing? P
They are getting their pictures taken. P
What is wrong with him? P
His stomach hurts, so he is taking medicine. P
His mother is very surprised. Why? P
He died his hair blue. P
3-4-17 My Passport Was Stolen!
My passport was stolen! P
Did you see who took it? P
Yes. It was a tall man and he ran in that direction. P
I'll call the police. Did he take anything else? P
My purse, which has my wallet and my keys in it. P
You're lucky! The police just caught the thief. P
Did they find my passport and wallet? P
I think so. Here is your purse. P
Thank you so much. P
Make sure to be more careful with your bags. P
3-4-18 On My Coffee
Would you like whipped cream or ice cream on your coffees? P
On mine, I'll have both, please. On the other, no whipped cream, ice cream only. P
Okay, I'll be right back with your coffees. P
Thank you. And, please blend the ice cream into the coffee. P
You like it blended? Sure, I'll be right back with that. P
Excuse me, where is the bathroom? P
It's right over there. P
Oh, thank you. P
What kind of music does she like to listen to? P
She likes to listen to jazz. P
What kind of business does he own? P
He owns a lawn care business. P
What kind of problem does the house have? P
The house has termites. P
3-4-19 Going To the Embassy
I lost my passport on the subway. P
You'll need to go to the Korean embassy. P
Can they give me a new one? P
Yes, but it will take a few days. P
Do I need a passport to leave the country? P
Yes. You won't be allowed to enter airport security without one. P
Is it going to be expensive? P
Probably, but you don't really have a choice. P
I am going back to the subway to look for my passport. P
Good luck. P