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Warm-up for after the first Linguistics exam

A: Good morning? It looks like you survived the linguistics test.

B: Yep. How do you think you did?

A: [answers] And how about you?

B: [answers] Well, now we're going to learn about phonology!

A: Hmm, let's see, phonology is the study of how speech sounds vary and pattern in a language.

B: That's confusing, but I think we'll understand soon.

A: I'm sure we'll do fine. ... Say, do you have any plans for the weekend?

B: [answers] How about you?

A: [answers] Hey, summer semester is one-third over! Can you believe it!

B: Wow ... well, enjoy the weekend, but don't forget to do your linguistics homework!

A: Okay! I will. Bye.

B: Have a good day. Bye.