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- Lesson 1: WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
- Hello.
- Hi.
- How are you?
- I'm good. How are you?
- Good. Do you speak English?
- A little. Are you American?
- Yes.
- Where are you from?
- I'm from California.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
- Lesson 2: DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?
- Excuse me, are you American?
- No.
- Do you speak English?
- A little, but not very well.
- How long have you been here?
- 2 months.
- What do you do for work?
- I'm a student. How about you?
- I'm a student too.
- Lesson 3: WHAT’S YOUR NAME?
- Excuse me, what's your name?
- My name is Jessica. What's yours?
- John.
- You speak English very well.
- Thank you.
- Do you know what time it is?
- Sure. It's 5:10PM.
- What did you say?
- I said it's 5:10PM.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
- Lesson 4: ASKING DIRECTIONS
- Hi Michael.
- Hi Amy. What's up?
- I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?
- No, sorry. I don't know.
- I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the subway is?
- Sure, it's over there.
- Where? I don't see it.
- Across the street.
- Oh, I see it now. Thanks.
- No problem.
- Do you know if there's a restroom around here?
- Yes, there's one here. It's in the store.
- Thank you.
- Bye.
- Bye bye.
- Lesson 5: I’M HUNGRY
- Hi Sarah, how are you?
- Fine, how are you doing?
- OK.
- What do you want to do?
- I'm hungry. I'd like to eat something.
- Where do you want to go?
- I'd like to go to an Italian restaurant.
- What kind of Italian food do you like?
- I like spaghetti. Do you like spaghetti?
- No, I don't, but I like pizza.
- Lesson 6: DO YOU WANT SOMETHING TO DRINK?
- David, would you like something to eat?
- No, I'm full.
- Do you want something to drink?
- Yes, I'd like some coffee.
- Sorry, I don't have any coffee.
- That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.
- A small glass, or a big one?
- Small please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
- Lesson 7: THAT’S TOO LATE!
- Mary, would you like to get something to eat with me?
- OK. When?
- At 10 O'clock.
- 10 in the morning?
- No, at night.
- Sorry, that's too late. I usually go to bed around 10:00PM.
- OK, how about 1:30 PM?
- No, that's too early. I'll still be at work then.
- How about 5:00PM?
- That's fine.
- OK, see you then.
- Alright. Bye.
- Lesson 8: CHOOSING A TIME TO MEET
- Jennifer, would you like to have dinner with me?
- Yes. That would be nice. When do you want to go?
- Is today OK?
- Sorry, I can't go today.
- How about tomorrow night?
- Ok. What time?
- Is 9:00PM all right?
- I think that's too late.
- Is 6:00PM OK?
- Yes, that's good. Where would you like to go?
- The Italian restaurant on 5th street.
- Oh, I don't like that Restaurant. I don't want to go there.
- How about the Korean restaurant next to it?
- OK, I like that place.
- Lesson 9: WHEN DO YOU WANT TO GO?
- Hi Mark.
- Hi.
- What are you planning to do today?
- I'm not sure yet.
- Would you like to have lunch with me?
- Yes. When?
- Is 11:30AM OK?
- Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again please?
- I said, 11:30AM.
- Oh, I'm busy then. Can we meet a little later?
- OK, how about 12:30PM?
- OK. Where?
- How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant?
- Oh, Where is that?
- It's on 7th Street.
- OK, I'll meet you there.
- Lesson 10: ORDERING FOOD
- Hello sir, welcome to the French Garden Restaurant. How many?
- One.
- Right this way. Please have a seat. Your waitress will be with you in a moment.
- Hello sir, would you like to order now?
- Yes please.
- What would you like to drink?
- What do you have?
- We have bottled water, juice, and Coke.
- I'll have a bottle of water please.
- What would you like to eat?
- I'll have a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup.
- Lesson 11: NOW OR LATER?
- Chris, where are you going?
- I'm going to the store. I need to buy something.
- Really? I need to go to the store too.
- Would you like to come with me?
- Yeah, let's go together.
- Would you like to go now or later?
- Now.
- What?
- Now would be better.
- OK, let's go.
- Should we walk?
- No, it's too far. Let's drive.
- Lesson 12: DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY?
- Laura, what are you going to do today?
- I'm going shopping.
- What time are you leaving?
- I'm going to leave around 4 o'clock.
- Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?
- OK.
- Do you have enough money?
- I'm not sure.
- How much do you have?
- 25 dollars. Do you think that's enough?
- That's not very much.
- I think it's OK. I also have two credit cards.
- Let me give you another ten dollars.
- Thanks. See you later.
- Bye.
- Lesson 13: HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?
- Hello Richard.
- Hi Karen. How have you been?
- Not too good.
- Why?
- I'm sick.
- Sorry to hear that.
- It’s OK. It’s not serious.
- That's good. How's your wife?
- She's good.
- Is she in America now?
- No, she's not here yet.
- Where is she?
- She's in Canada with our kids.
- I see. I have to go now. Please tell your wife I said hi.
- OK, I'll talk to you later.
- I hope you feel better.
- Lesson 14: INTRODUCING A FRIEND
- Robert, this is my friend, Mrs. Smith.
- Hi, Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
- Mrs. Smith, what do you do for work?
- I'm a doctor.
- Oh. Where do you work?
- New York University hospital in New York City. What do you do?
- I'm a teacher.
- What do you teach?
- I teach English.
- Where?
- At a high school in New Jersey.
- That's nice. How old are you?
- I'm 32.
- Lesson 15: BUYING A SHIRT
- Excuse me.
- Hello sir, may I help you?
- Yes. Can I see that shirt on the top shelf please?
- Sure. Here it is.
- How much does it cost?
- 50 dollars.
- 50 dollars. That's too much.
- How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.
- I don't like that one.
- How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like.
- That's nice. How much is it?
- 30 dollars.
- That'll be fine.
- Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?
- That blue one's fine.
- Do you need any more of these shirts?
- Yes.
- How many do you want?
- I'll take two more, a red one and a white one.
- Lesson 16: ASKING ABOUT LOCATION
- Excuse me, I'm looking for the Holiday Inn. Do you know where it is?
- Sure. It's down this street on the left.
- Is it far from here?
- No, it's not far.
- How far is it?
- About a mile and a half.
- How long does it take to get there?
- 5 minutes or so.
- Is it close to the subway station?
- Yes, it's very close. The subway station is next to the hotel. You can walk there.
- Thanks a lot.
- Lesson 17: DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS?
- Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the mall?
- Sure, I used to work there. Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light. The mall will be on the right.
- Do you know the address?
- Yes, the address is 541 Main street.
- Can you write it down for me please?
- No problem.
- Is it faster if I take Highland avenue?
- No, that way is longer. There are more stop lights on that street.
- I think you're right. Thank you.
- Lesson 18: VACATION TO CANADA
- What's today's date?
- It's July 5th.
- When are you going on vacation?
- I'm leaving on Sunday. We're going to Canada.
- Really? The day after tomorrow? That's very soon.
- Yeah I know.
- How long are you going to stay there?
- About 2 weeks.
- When are you coming back?
- I'm coming back on the 17th.
- Alright. Have a nice trip.
- Lesson 19: WHO IS THAT WOMAN?
- Joseph, who is that woman?
- That's Susan.
- What does she do for work?
- She's a lawyer.
- Is she American?
- No, but she speaks English fluently.
- She's really tall. Do you know her?
- Yes, I know her. We're friends.
- Who's that man standing next to her?
- Which man?
- That short guy on her right. What's his name?
- Oh, that's Matt.
- He's really good looking.
- Yeah.
- Do you know him?
- I don't know him, but I think my sister does.
- Is he married?
- Yes, he's married.
- I remember now. I met him before.
- Lesson 20: COMMON QUESTIONS
- Brian, do you know how to speak English?
- Yes.
- Where did you learn?
- I learned in college.
- You speak really well.
- Thank you.
- How long have you been in the US?
- 3 weeks.
- Is your wife with you?
- Yes, she just got here yesterday.
- Have you been to California before?
- No. I've never been there.
- Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
- Yes. I went there once on a business trip.
- Lesson 21: THE SUPERMARKET IS CLOSED
- Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket. Do you want to come with me?
- I think the supermarket is closed now.
- Oh, When does it close?
- It closes at 7:00 on Sundays.
- That's too bad.
- Don't worry, we can go tomorrow morning. It opens at 8:00.
- Alright. What do you want to do now?
- Lets take a walk for a half an hour. My sister will get here at about 8:30PM and then we can all go out to dinner.
- Where does she live?
- She lives in San Francisco.
- How long has she lived there?
- I think she's lived there for about 10 years.
- That's a long time. Where did she live before that?
- San Diego.
- Lesson 22: DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN?
- Charles, do you have any children?
- Yes.
- How many children do you have?
- I have two kids. A boy and a girl.
- What are their names?
- Jack and Stephanie.
- How old are they?
- Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.
- Are they in school?
- Stephanie is. She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida.
- What does Stephanie study?
- She studies English.
- Is she here now?
- No, she's at school.
- Lesson 23: HELP WITH PRONUNCIATION
- William, do you like studying English?
- I like studying English, and I can read well, but speaking can be difficult.
- It's not that bad. If you talk to your American friends every day, you'll learn quickly.
- Can I ask you a question?
- Sure, what do you want to know?
- I have my book from class here. How do you say this word?
- ‘Laptop ‘
- Sorry, I don't understand. What does that mean?
- A laptop is a type of computer that you can carry with you. Do you understand?
- Yes, I think so. Can you say it again?
- ‘Laptop’.
- ‘Laptop’. Did I pronounce that correctly?
- Yes, that's right. That's very good.
- Thanks. And this word? How do you pronounce this?
- That word is pronounced ‘kitchen’.
- Thanks so much. You're a good teacher.
- Thanks.
- Lesson 24: I LOST MY WALLET
- Hey, How's it going?
- Not good. I lost my wallet.
- Oh, that's too bad. Was it stolen?
- No, I think it came out of my pocket when I was in the taxi.
- Is there anything I can do?
- Can I borrow some money?
- Sure, how much do you need?
- About 50 dollars.
- That's no problem.
- Thanks. I'll pay you back on Friday.
- That'll be fine. Here you are.
- What are you going to do now?
- I'm going to buy some books and then I'm going to the gas station.
- If you wait a minute I can go with you.
- OK. I'll wait for you.
- Lesson 25: PHONE CALL AT WORK
- Hello?
- Hi, is James there please?
- Yes. Who's calling?
- Linda.
- One moment please.
- OK.
- Hello?
- Hi James, it's Linda.
- Hi Linda.
- What are you doing now?
- I'm working.
- Are you busy?
- Yes. It's been really busy here all day.
- What time do you get off (of) work?
- 8:30PM
- I'll call you back after 8:30PM
- OK. Talk to you later.
- Bye bye.
- Lesson 26: FAMILY TRIP
- David, what have you been up to lately?
- I went on a trip with my family last week.
- Really? Where did you go?
- We went to Europe.
- What cities did you go to?
- London, Paris and a few other smaller cities.
- Did you go to Berlin?
- No, We didn't go there. I'd like to go there next time.
- I think the summer is a good time to visit Berlin. It's a beautiful place and the people there are very nice.
- That's what I've heard.
- I went there last year. If you want, I can give you some information I have about the city.
- Thanks.
- Lesson 27: I WENT SHOPPING
- Sarah, what did you do today?
- I went shopping.
- Did you buy anything?
- Yes, I bought a few things.
- What did you buy?
- I bought this coat. Do you like it?
- Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it?
- At the mall on 5th street.
- Was it expensive?
- No, it wasn't expensive. It was on sale for 20 dollars.
- That's cheap.
- I know. It was a really good deal.
- I don't think you'll need to wear it for a while. It's been really hot lately.
- Lesson 28: WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?
- Paul, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
- All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical. Why?
- I have tickets to a show. Do you want to go with me?
- What kind of music is it?
- Pop. It's Mariah Carey.
- When is it?
- At 8PM tomorrow night.
- Yeah, I'd like to go. Do you think we should have dinner first?
- Yes, that's a good idea.
- Let's eat at the restaurant across the street from my apartment.
- Oh, I think I know the place you mean. We ate there last month, right?
- Yes, that's right. You have a good memory.
- Lesson 29: GOING TO THE LIBRARY
- Lisa, would you like to go to the library with me?
- OK. Do you think we can go buy a newspaper first?
- Sure. First we'll go buy a newspaper and then we'll go to the library.
- Are we going to walk or drive?
- The weather is really nice today. Let's walk.
- The weather is good now, but I think it's suppose to rain this afternoon.
- Alright, then let's take an umbrella. Is your brother coming with us?
- No, he's still sleeping.
- Wow, it's already 10:00AM. He must have been up late last night.
- Yeah, he didn't come home until 12:00AM.
- I hope he can come later.
- I hope so too. I'll give him a call when we get there.
- How do we get to the library from here?
- It's straight down this road on the left, next to the museum. It takes about 10 minutes.
- Lesson 30: WHERE DO YOUR PARENTS LIVE?
- Hi Melissa, are you going home this weekend?
- No, not this weekend. I have too much work to do.
- Where do your parents live?
- My father lives in Washington DC.
- How about your mother?
- My mother died two years ago.
- Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Is your father still working?
- No, he's retired.
- Do you have any family here?
- Yes, two of my cousins live here and my aunt and uncle live about 30 miles from here.
- Do you have any brothers or sisters?
- Yes, I have two brothers who live in New York and a sister who lives in Boston.
- Do you see them a lot?
- Not as much as I'd like to. Usually just on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Lesson 31: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A FEW THINGS?
- I can't find my glasses & I can't see anything. Can you help me find a few things?
- No problem. What are you looking for?
- My laptop, do you see it?
- Yes, your laptop is on the chair.
- Where's my book?
- Which one?
- The dictionary.
- It's under the table.
- Where's my pencil?
- There's a pencil in front of the lamp.
- That's not a pencil. That's a pen.
- Oh, sorry. There is a pencil behind the cup.
- How about my backpack? Do you know where that is?
- It's in between the wall and the bed.
- Where are my shoes?
- They're on the left side of the TV.
- I don't see them.
- Sorry, I made a mistake. They're on the right side of the TV.
- Thanks.
- Oh, and here are your glasses. They were next to your cell phone.
- Lesson 32: PAYING FOR DINNER
- Excuse me. Check please.
- OK, how was everything?
- Very nice. Thank you.
- Would you like this to-go?
- Yes, can you put it in a plastic bag?
- Sure, no problem. Here you are. That'll be 25 dollars.
- Do you take credit cards?
- Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard.
- OK, here you are.
- Thanks. I'll be right back.
- OK.
- Here's your receipt.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome. Please come again.
- Lesson 33: BUYING A PLANE TICKET
- Next please. Hello. How can I help you?
- I'd like to buy a ticket to New York.
- Would you like one way or round trip?
- Round trip.
- When will you be leaving?
- When does the next plane leave?
- In about 2 hours.
- I'd like a ticket for that flight please.
- First class or coach?
- Coach. OK, let me check availability. I'm sorry. Tickets for that flight are sold out.
- How about the one after that?
- Let me see. Yes, that one still has seats available. Would you like me to reserve a seat for you?
- Yes, please.
- That'll be 120 dollars.
- OK.
- Thank you, here's your change.
- Lesson 34: PUTTING THINGS IN ORDER
- Michelle, Can you help me clean things up before we go?
- Sure. Where should I put this cup?
- Which cup?
- The red one.
- Put it on top of the table.
- How about this fruit?
- Oh, that goes in the refrigerator.
- And those pencils? What should I do with them?
- Bring those upstairs and put them in the bedroom.
- How about this pen?
- Give it to me. I need to use it.
- What do you want me to do with that paper over there?
- You can throw that away. I don't need it anymore.
- The trash is full.
- Alright, then please put it in a bag and take it outside.
- OK. Now what?
- I think we're finished. Can you please turn off the lights and shut the door?
- Sure.
- Lesson 35 – AT THE RESTAURANT
- This looks like a nice restaurant.
- Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
- Let’s sit over there.
- OK.
- Can you pass me a menu please.
- Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
- I’m going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
- I think I’ll have a glass of wine.
- Do you want to order an appetizer first?
- Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.
- OK. What are you going to have to eat?
- I’m not sure. I haven’t decided yet. Can you recommend something?
- Sure, I’ve had the steak and the lobster before. They’re both very good.
- I think I’ll have the lobster. What are you going to have?
- I’m not that hungry. I think I’m just going to have a salad.
- I’m gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?
- Sure. No problem.
- Lesson 36: I NEED TO DO LAUNDRY
- Hi Anna, come in.
- Wow, your apartment is a mess.
- I know, I didn’t have time to put things away before you got here.
- Look! Are those all your clothes on the couch?
- Yes.
- Are they clean?
- Actually most of them are dirty. I haven’t done laundry in a while. I usually wait until I can do it at my parent’s house.
- My sister and I usually go to the laundromat down the street. Why don’t you go there?
- I know I should, but that place isn’t very convenient. You have to wait for a long time.
- Yes I know. I have to do it every week. Anyway, are you ready to go?
- No I’m not ready yet. I still have to brush my teeth and wash my face. Can you wait for a few minutes?
- OK, but please hurry. I think the restaurant is closing soon.
- Lesson 37: FINDING A CONVENIENCE STORE
- Pam, where’s the closest ATM?
- It’s not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?
- The big one or the small one?
- The big one.
- Yes.
- It’s right next to it, on the right.
- Do you know if there’s a convenience store around here?
- I don’t think there’s one around here. The closest one is on 3rd street, but that’s probably closed now.
- I really need to get some things before I leave.
- Well, you could go down to 22nd street. There are lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
- Can I take the subway to get there?
- Yes, but that’ll probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.
- Won’t that be expensive?
- No, from here I think it’s only about 5 dollars.
- Lesson 38: GEOGRAPHY AND DIRECTION
- Professor, where’s Canada?
- Canada is north of here.
- Can you show me on the map?
- Sure. Look here.Canada is north of the United States.
- Oh, I see. Where’s Mexico?
- Mexico is south of the United States.
- How about Connecticut? Where’s that?
- Connecticut is east of New York.
- What state is west of Pennsylvania?
- Ohio.
- OK, Where’s Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is in California. It’s southeast of San Francisco.
- Where’s Boston.
- Boston is in the northeast part of the country.
- Where is Las Vegas?
- Las Vegas is in the southwest.
- Lesson 39: I ATE AT THE HOTEL
- Hi Maria, did you have breakfast yet?
- Yes, I ate at the hotel with my son and my husband.
- Oh, they have good food there. What did you have?
- I had some cereal, fried eggs and orange juice.
- How was it?
- The food didn’t taste very good, and actually I don’t feel very well now.
- That’s too bad. Do you want to take a break?
- No, I’m going to go back to the hotel at lunch time to lie down.
- OK. I’m going to the drug store later. Is there anything I can get for you?
- No, that’s OK. I think if I rest for a little while, I’ll feel better.
- Lesson 40: GOING TO THE MOVIES
- Ann, what do you want to do tonight?
- I’d like to go see a movie.
- I heard Titanic is playing at the movie theater.
- Oh, I’ve heard that’s a good movie. What time does it start?
- 6:30PM. It’s a long movie. I think it lasts for about 3 hours.
- Will you come and pick me up?
- What time?
- I think we should get there early because they might be sold out. Is 5:00PM OK?
- Yes, that’ll be fine. I’ll meet you at your house at 5:00PM.
- Do you want to get something to eat before the movie?
- I’m not sure there will be enough time for that. We can have popcorn and hot dogs at the theater if you want.
- I don’t like the popcorn they have there. I think they put too much salt on it.
- OK then, I’ll pick you up a little earlier and we can go to the Thai restaurant next to the theater, is that OK?
- Yes, I like that place.
- Lesson 41: THE FOOD TASTES GREAT
- How do you like the food?
- It tastes really great. Did you cook it?
- Yes. I made it this afternoon. Would you like some more?
- OK, just a little though. I’m really full.
- Oh. Would you like some soup instead?
- What kind is it?
- Tomato and rice. Have you had that before?
- No. This is my first time. How does it taste?
- It’s good, try it. What do you think?
- Wow. It is good. Did you make that also?
- Yes.
- You’re a really good cook.
- Thanks, next time I’ll make chicken soup for us.
- That sounds good. Did you study cooking in school?
- No, I learned by myself. I have a good cook book that I read when I have time.
- Lesson 42: HELPING A FRIEND MOVE
- Kelly, will you help me take these things to the car?
- OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
- Bring them to my wife’s car.
- Which one is hers?
- The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
- What should I take first?
- That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law.
- Don’t worry, I won’t drop it. Wow, it’s really heavy. I don’t think I can move it by myself.
- Let me help you with that. I don’t want you to hurt your back.
- Where are you taking all this stuff?
- Didn’t I tell you? We’re moving to Florida?
- You’re moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month.
- Yes, that’s true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away.
- Lesson 43: VISITING FAMILY
- Judy, your husband has a really nice car.
- Thanks. It’s a lot better than mine, and it’s new.
- Where are you going?
- We’re going to visit my sister in the city.
- I didn’t know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?
- About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd street, across from the public library.
- I see. It’s almost 5:00 PM now, don’t you think there will be a lot of traffic?
- Oh, we’re not driving. We’re going to take the subway. The subway only takes about 20 minutes.
- Yes, but it can be very crowded around this time. I always feel uncomfortable taking the subway.
- I take the subway to work everyday, so I’m used to it now.
- Doesn’t your mother live in the city?
- Yes, she’s lived there for about ten years.
- I remember when she moved there. Apartments were a lot cheaper then.
- I know what you mean. It’s hard to find anything that’s reasonable now.
- Have a good time. Next time you’re free, give me a call and we’ll go play poker.
- See you later.
- Lesson 44: LOOKING AT VACATION PICTURES
- Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?
- Yeah, I just got back this morning.
- That sounds really nice. What did you do there?
- Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn’t do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. At night we walked around the city with some friends.
- Did you take any pictures?
- Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?
- Sure, I love looking at photos.
- This one is of my wife and me on the beach, and this one is our daughter Emily standing next to my wife.
- Your daughter looks like her mother.
- I know, they look very similar.
- Where was this picture taken?
- That was taken at the train station before we left.
- Did you have time to go to the zoo?
- No, not this time. We went there last time.
- It looks like you all had a nice time.
- Yeah, it was a lot of fun.
- Lesson 45: ORDERING FLOWERS
- Good afternoon, how may I help you?
- Hi, I’d like to order some flowers.
- Who are they for?
- They’re for my Wife. Her name is Samantha.
- What kind of flowers would you like?
- I don’t know. I don’t know too much about flowers. Can you recommend something?
- OK. What’s the reason you are sending her flowers?
- Today’s her birthday and she told me she wants me to buy her flowers.
- Do you know what kind of flowers she likes?
- I’m not sure. I know I should know that, but I can’t remember right now.
- Well, they’re for your wife, so I think you should give her roses.
- Roses will be fine.
- What color?
- I think red would be nice.
- Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them?
- Can you deliver them please?
- What’s the address?
- 241 Main street.
- Alright, they’ll be there within 2 hours.
- Lesson 46: LEAVING A MESSAGE
- Hello?
- Hi, is Heather there please?
- Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
- Is this 617-228-2289?
- Yes. Who are you looking for again?
- Heather Johnson.
- Oh, I thought you said Laura. Sorry about that. This is the right number, but Heather’s not here right now.
- Do you know where she went?
- She went to the store to buy some groceries. Would you like to leave a message?
- Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called?
- Hi Eric, this is her roommate Kathy. I met you a couple months ago at the Christmas party.
- Oh, yes. How are you?
- Good. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I’ll tell her you called.
- OK. Thanks.
- Bye bye.
- Lesson 47: TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER
- Hello?
- Hi Tina, It’s Joe.
- Hi Joe.
- How’s the weather there today?
- It’s really cold. It snowed all day and the schools closed early.
- What’s the temperature?
- It’s 30 degrees now. It was even colder this morning.
- Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
- I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it’s probably going to snow tomorrow.
- I really don’t like the winter. I wish it were summer.
- Me too. How’s the weather where you are?
- It’s not too bad, but it’s pretty cold here too. It was about 45 today and it rained this afternoon. I heard it’s going to be a little warmer tomorrow.
- Lesson 48: MAKING PLANS
- It’s almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend?
- Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask?
- Well, I still haven’t finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want to go shopping with me this weekend?
- I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I can. Work has been really busy lately. Why don’t we go on Friday instead?
- Friday’s not good. I think the stores will be very crowded and I have to work.
- OK, then let’s try to go this weekend. I should know if I can go by Friday. Is it OK if I call you then?
- Yeah, that’s fine.
- What’s your number?
- 233-331-8828. Let me give you my email address too. It’s sara@gmail.com
- OK, I’ll talk to you soon.
- OK.
- Lesson 49: MEETING A FRIEND
- Hello?
- Hi Vicky.
- Are you there yet?
- Yes.
- I just got off the subway. I’m almost there. Sorry I’m late.
- That’s no problem. I just wanted to tell you I’m inside.
- Where are you?
- On the second floor.
- Should I come to the second floor or do you want to come to the first floor?
- Come upstairs.
- What?
- Oh, Can you hear me OK? I said, come to the second floor.
- Oh, OK. What are you doing there?
- Just looking at some books on how to learn English.
- Do you want to get something to eat later?
- No, I’m still full from dinner.
- What do you want to do?
- I don’t know for sure. When you get here we’ll talk about it.
- OK, see you soon.
- Bye.
- Lesson 50: I’M A STUDENT
- Craig, what do you do for work?
- I’m still a student.
- What school do you go to?
- BostonUniversity.
- That’s a good school. What do you study?
- I’m studying english, math, and history. My major is english.
- How long have you been studying english?
- More than six years.
- That’s a long time.
- Yeah, I started to learn english when I was in high school.
- No wonder your english is so good.
- Actually, it’s not that good. I can read but I can’t speak very well. I haven’t had a lot of chance to practice.
- I see. Talking with other people is very important.
- Yes, but I still don’t have many friends here yet.
- I’m having a party tonight at my apartment. You should come.
- Oh thanks for inviting me. I’d love to come.
