Thursday - October 8th

Everyday Conversation

Anselmo: Er, excuse me. I need some help...

J.B: Oh, yes, sure.

Anselmo: Does this train go to Barra Funda?

J.B: No, it doesn't. This is the green line. Barra Funda... Do you have a subway map?

Anselmo: Sure, here it is.

J.B: Let's see... OK, this is where we are, Consolação. You have to take this train to Paraíso and then transfer to the blue line. Then you'll transfer again to the...

Anselmo: Wait. I'm sorry, where do I transfer?

J.B.: At the Paraíso station.

Anselmo: Paraíso... Let me make a note. And then which train do I take?

J.B: Take the blue line, and then get off at the Sé station. That's S-E.

Anselmo: S-E. Are we almost there?

J.B: Almost. At Sé, take the red line. Barra Funda will be your 5th stop.

Anselmo: I think I got it. Paraiso, blue line, Sé, red line. Thanks!

J.B: No problem.
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