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At a parent-teacher meeting in English (advanced)
Advanced English for at a parent-teacher meeting. Key line: “Hi, could I ask whether Lucy seems to be settling in, socially as well as academically?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could I ask whether Lucy seems to be settling in, socially as well as academically?
Them
Of course—academically she's strong, and socially, she somehow knows everyone's snack preferences.
Lin
That sounds very Lucy—should I be worried, or is she just being friendly?
Them
Friendly, definitely, though she does negotiate trades like a tiny market veteran.
Lin
Honestly, that tracks; at home, my pens disappear into her mysterious economy.
Them
Then the classroom reports match—she lent three erasers and charged two jokes back.
Lin
As long as she's kind and still learning, I can live with the side hustle.
Them
Absolutely—and if she opens a school store, I expect founder rates.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
adjust
✓ settling inadjusting to a new place
used for a new environment
both
✓ socially as well as academicallysocially and in class
more natural than just and
fits
✓ That tracks.sounds like her; makes sense
common in spoken English
as long
✓ As long as...okay provided that...
use before a condition you accept
Quick answers
adjust: what to say in English
Say “settling in” — adjusting to a new place. used for a new environment.
both: what to say in English
Say “socially as well as academically” — socially and in class. more natural than just and.
fits: what to say in English
Say “That tracks.” — sounds like her; makes sense. common in spoken English.
as long: what to say in English
Say “As long as...” — okay provided that. use before a condition you accept.