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San Francisco

Learn about San Franciso in this English lesson

Date: Mar 24 2020

Intro

Do you want to go to San Francisco? It is a very popular destination because of its beautiful sights. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39. You can eat food from many different cultures. You can ride the cable car. However, some people think San Francisco is a stressful place to visit. It is nerve-wracking to deal with the transportation. The city is crowded. Other people do not agree. They would visit San Francisco in a heartbeat!

Vocab

nerve-wracking expr.

Definition

Example That math test was so nerve-wracking! I hate math. I'm so scared that I failed completely.

Example Oh, my goodness! My date with Jeff was so nerve-wracking. He's a really nice guy, but for some reason, I feel really nervous when I'm with him.

Example My job interview went well, but it was totally nerve-wracking. They asked me so many difficult questions.

destination n.

Definition

Example Sometimes I enjoy travelling without knowing my destination.

crowded adj.

Definition

Example When the president spoke at the university, the huge room was so crowded, we could barely move.

cable car n.

Definition

Example The cable car is a lot slower than the subway.

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Discussion

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Do you want to visit San Francisco? What do you want to do there?

Comments

forugh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

there is a joke about Sanfrancisko:

when people from Sanfrancisko go to heaven,they say it’s nice,but it’s not Sanfrancisko:)

buttafly

Germany

Julito, for several years I feared that some stern looking officer would ask me to step aside. Imagine the tension I felt when I recited the reason for my stay. I always envisioned someone questioning me: ‘And you are sure you are not here for violating the law again??’ :))

julito1

Argentina

Hi Anja, i was wondering if you have had to pay the ticket to the rental company. Obviously ,you didn´t. hahahaha. well, i wouldn´t be so sure that they have forgotten about you. You will know as soon as you are face to face with the inmigration officer. I can hear him saying: Hey Sheriff,”I have a case for you !!! hahahaha. I have so many beisbol caps , no big deal ….

buttafly

Germany

Hi Julito, yeah, who knows what other treasures the bay holds. I am curious to know if you ever bought a second SF cap :) I wasn’t really unhappy about the speeding ticket but I admit that not paying for it would have an impact on my visitor status at immigration. The idea haunted me for some years after ;)

julito1

Argentina

Hey Anja , the same with me , i couldn´t believe that my ” precious cap ” with the logo of San Francisco that i had just bought as a souvenier, was drifting away in the ocean. One of the party saw the brigh side of it. She Remarked: It means that you have to come back to this city. Still it gives me goosbumps hearing Tony Bennet singing ” I left my heart in San Francisco.” Well, i left my heart and a beisbol cap. :)))

buttafly

Germany

I would love to go back to SF. After Chicago it’s my second favorite city in the U.S.

All in all I’ve been there three times. Besides the rich, vibrant sights of the San Francisco bay and the mouth-watering smell of seafood, there’s still this one incident lingering in my memory. It so happened that we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge en route to Eureka. While rolling down the top of our rental car, a cool breeze got a hold of the speeding ticket we received somewhere on a scenic route and carried it away. For a split second we followed it with our eyes only to realize that it would be gone forever. I can still hear our laughter because back then we were so young and free and wild. Perhaps it was the incredible spirit of the city :)

julito1

Argentina

Yeah, but let me tell you.As I was travelling on a budget i couldn´t afford it , but if you ever go to SF don´t miss to eat crabs at Fisherman´s Wharf. If necessary, skip Ghirardelli.:))

ola3

Ukraine

I know Julito. Every one who finds out I can’t eat chowder, are very sympathetic with me. They describe this dish with so much love that I came to the conclusion that it’s better than chocolate:) But wine ! Thanks God! I can drink it. :)

julito1

Argentina

Ola 3… Hi, what a pity you are milk intolerant. Nothing like a creamy chowder soup after a day of sightseeing.. But no mind, you still have the Central Valley wines for consolation.:)))

ola3

Ukraine

Visiting a place you’ve never been is amazingly refreshing. If I’m gonna visit San Francisco, I’m sure cover some of the site landmarks like Golden Bridge, chocolate factory. Unfortunately cream chowder soup will not be in my menu :) I’m milk intolerant. And another thing I’ll do before going to San Francisco is to read a book that will introduce me better to the city. Literature can give you the feel, the atmosphere, something that makes you feel not an alien in the unknown place. :)

julito1

Argentina

I can relate 100% to what both are telling. I have been twice in San Francisco and I even was fortunate enough to have walked cross the Golden Bridge on a perfect day, it was sunny and fogless, only a little windy and it blew my beisbol cap into the Pacific Ocean. If any of EB´s members is thinking of going to SF remember that it is a nightmare to find a place to park the car.