Winter

green winter — бесснежная зима
in the dead of winter — глубокой зимой
It's ages since we last met!; We haven't met for ages! — сколько лет, сколько зим!
hard, severe, harsh winter — холодная зима
mild winter — мягкая зима, теплая зима
winter — старость; период несчастий

Present perfect for experience

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Conversational phrase

"Daniel Day-Lewis gave an absolutely riveting performance!"
You're discussing a movie with a friend. You've seen it but he hasn't. You thought one of the actors was really, really good. You say: "Daniel Day-Lewis gave an absolutely riveting performance!"

Making Conversation

Introducing yourself

- I’m Sandra. How do you do?

- Hi, I’m Bob. It’s nice to meet you.

- Hi. I don’t think I’ve met you before. I’m Imogen.

- I don’t think we’ve been introduced. I’m Nigel.

Initiating the conversation

- So, do you know anyone here?

- What line of work are you in?

- Where are you from, then?

On yer bike!

Write the script.
http://www.podcastsinenglish.com/listen/level3/cycling.mp3

"How does it go?"

Your friend asks whether you know a certain song. You don't recognize the name, so you want her to sing or hum a little bit of it.
- How does it go?