Over The Hill

This is a great term in spoken English.  It’s also very easy to use and understand this.
If someone is “over the hill” it means they are “too old for something”. They are “past their prime”.  They are past the best years of their lives or their career.

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