A. Read the two conversations under the photo.

1. Formal English:
Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go home. I want to take a nap.
2. Informal English:
Person 1: Where do you wanna go?
Person 2: I wanna go home. I wanna take a nap.

B. Complete the sentences below. (There are many possible ways to complete the sentences.)

1. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go to the grocery store. I want to buy _____________________.
2. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go to the mall. I want to buy __________________________.
3. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go to the park. I want to __________________________.
4. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go to the post office. I want to __________________________.
5. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go to the bank. I want to __________________________.
6. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go home. I want to __________________________.
7. Person 1: Where do you want to go?
Person 2: I want to go to ___________________ (a place in your city). I want to ____________________.

C. Read the questions and answers aloud with a partner. Practice pronouncing want to as wanna. (Remember: You can use wanna when speaking with family and friends, but not when writing.)

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