Learn English with 90 Basic English Dialogs
lesson one greetings
you
dialogue 1
good morning good morning to you too do
you think it will rain today yeah
maybe it’s hard to tell I hope not I am
going to the beach this afternoon maybe
you should check the weather forecast
first good idea I think I will
well I hope you have a good afternoon
you too Frank
hello hello bill how are you doing not
bad work is going well oh is it
that’s good to hear what about you I’m
doing okay although my car is in the
shop oh really
that’s too bad
dialogue three
hi Ralph oh hey Mark did you have a good
time hiking today yes although it was a
bit hot that is why I stayed inside what
did you do I read a book
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what’s up Andrew not much not much at
all
are you hungry a little bit do you want
to eat yes let’s go find something to
eat
that sounds good to me
five
good afternoon is dr. Kolb in yes but he
is busy do you mind waiting I don’t mind
do you think he will be a while he
shouldn’t be long
oh good I’ll wait just take a seat over
there
he should see you shortly
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lesson two introductions
dialogue 1
hi I’m Marvin Marvin my name is Robert
I’m here to play baseball good we need
more people to play I’m not very good
that doesn’t matter
we’re just here for fun
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I’m Amy and you are my name is Elizabeth
you can call me Beth oh that is my
mother’s name
really I’m named after my grandmother
actually Amy is not my real name it’s
Amanda why do you go by Amy I don’t know
ever since I was young that is what
people have called me that’s interesting
dialogue three
good morning I’m looking for dr. Kolb’s
office
I’m dr. Kolb how can I help you I’m Dave
Fowler my stomach has been hurting is it
an emergency oh no it’s not that bad I
just need to make an appointment please
talk to my secretary over there thank
you doctor I will I’ll see you soon
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hello I’m Hugh what can I do for you yes
I’m Bill Paxton
I left my car here last week is it
repaired yes sir it is mr. Paxton can
you sign your name here
no problem okay it’s around back I will
bring it up front Thanks
what’s the damage to the car no I mean
what is the cost I’ll have to check with
a mechanic I’ll be right here
dialogue 5
hi there are you Tina yes I am how did
you know my name I’m friends with your
roommate Bob oh I didn’t catch your name
yeah I’m sorry my name is Tony pleased
to meet you Tony
same here
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lesson three gratitude
dialogue 1
Eric did you finish the report yes it’s
right here mark thanks no problem
were there any difficulties for you it
was tough to get it done promptly
but it was not too bad that’s good to
hear keep up the good work
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I thought you might like this book oh
wow yeah this is great
don’t mention it no this is great this
is just what I wanted thank you
well you’re welcome she is my favorite
author I’m glad you like it
dialogue three
you do fine work here oh I just tried to
do my part
no you do better than that and we
appreciate it
really I’m embarrassed don’t be as a
sign of our gratitude you’re the new
manager oh thank you sir Thank You Louis
log4
I couldn’t have finished this race
without you and Mark encouraging me let
me know if you need any more help later
oh thanks I really appreciate this
thanks a million Megan what are friends
for
besides mark did most of the cheering
yes but I thank you anyway I know you’d
do the same for me
so don’t mention it and think mark for
me as well I’ll give him your thanks
dialogue 5
can I help you you seem lost yeah
actually I am
where are you trying to go I’m trying to
find Clay Street
do you know where it is yes it’s about
two blocks up and then go left you’ll
see it thanks a lot
don’t mention it good luck
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lesson four apologies
dialogue 1
I’m sorry I was late for class today
this is the third day this month you’ve
been late I know I know I’m sorry
do you mind telling me why is there
something wrong there’s a lot of traffic
in the mornings that’s no excuse
you need to give yourself more time to
get here you’re right sir I won’t be
late again I hope not
see you tomorrow bright and early
log2
I thought you said you could finish this
report by Tuesday
I apologize what can I say you almost
cost me my job you were a week late with
this project
look I’m sorry what more do you want do
you even have an excuse it took more
research than I first thought you could
have told me earlier I am really sorry I
really messed up I’ll try to make this
up to you okay I’ll give you one more
chance
I log 3
Kim where were you today you missed
class I’m sorry I was feeling yell you
didn’t miss much it was pretty boring
yes but I already missed class last week
to go to the movies oh you might miss
too many classes this semester I know I
really regret going to the movies last
week I bet you weren’t so sorry then
maybe not then but I sure am now
log4
I’m sorry about that last pass yeah that
was a pretty bad throw I think I need a
rest
is something wrong are you hurt I hurt
my shoulder yesterday
well you shouldn’t be playing ball
you’re probably right
hey I’m sorry for criticizing you I
didn’t know you were hurt it doesn’t
matter
no problem I’ll be as good as new in no
time
I hope so
five
Debbi have you seen my blue shirt oh I’m
sorry I forgot to pick up your shirt
from the cleaners yesterday well now
I’ve got nothing to wear to work I’m
really sorry I think you’ve still got
the white shirt I wore that Tuesday it’s
pretty wrinkled well I’ll just iron it
for you real quick
Thanks it’s the least I can do after
forgetting your shirt earlier don’t
worry about that now honey at least I’ve
got the white shirt
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lesson five departure and farewell
you
dialogue 1
I have to get going my wife is waiting
oh come on have one more beer sorry you
know how she gets if I keep her waiting
are you going out tonight yes we are
going to see her parents you missed the
game yeah I know look I’ve got to get
out of here okay buddy see you later
see you
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mom it looks like my flight is boarding
yes I guess it is I should go now
I can’t believe you’re really going to
college neither can I
I’ll call you when I land yes please do
that I want to know you’re safe don’t
worry so much I have to go I love you I
love you too bye dear bye mom
dialogue three
did you lock the store up sure did I
swept the floor too good this was a
pretty busy day wasn’t it
sure was I’ll be here bright and early
tomorrow sounds good Peter see you then
have a good night boss you too Peter
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it’s been a fun year at school it sure
has
where are you going for the summer
probably back with my parents what about
you I have a job with a lawyer in Boston
I’ll just spend the summer in my dad’s
office you should come visit me then
when you have time that would be nice I
think I will well I’d better go give me
a hug
keep in touch I will good bye bye bye
five
that was a good movie it really was I’m
glad you came I’m glad you asked me do
you want to do this again sometime that
would be nice when maybe next Saturday
is that good for you I think so
why don’t you give me a call all right
well I’d better go I had a good time
me too bye now bye bye
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lesson six likes and dislikes
dialogue 1
I’m hungry but I don’t feel like cooking
do you just want to order some food
sounds good to me what do you want I
don’t know maybe Mexican food I don’t
really like Mexican food
it is too spicy how about Chinese sure I
like Chinese food let’s call that
Chinese restaurant great I’ll get the
menu
oh look at that puppy I didn’t know you
liked dogs are you kidding
I adore dogs did you have a dog when you
were growing up always we always had
dogs in my family my mom was allergic to
dogs so we never had any that’s too bad
I love dogs
log3
do you like football I’ve got an extra
ticket to the Ravens game of course I
love football I know a guy who gets
these tickets from his job how does he
do that
his boss knows a player on the team oh
wow that’s pretty nice
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that’s a nice pen thanks it was a gift
for my father it looks like an antique
it’s been in my family for a long time
in heirloom I guess you could say that
I’ve always cherished it
log 5
what do you think of that new guy do you
mean Tony yeah that guy from Manchester
I don’t like him
why is that he just says a lot of stupid
things I guess he is pretty obnoxious
let’s not invite him out with us tonight
if you say so but I hope he doesn’t find
out maybe we can avoid him
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lesson seven hopes and desires
dialogue 1
I hope we win the tournament this year I
hope so too
we’ve been practicing hard yes we have
and there are only three games left in
the season that means three games left
until the tournament who do you think we
will play against in the tournament yes
I don’t know probably the Badgers they
are also doing well this year maybe but
they’re not as good as us
log2
what do you want for Christmas this year
Danny a puppy why do you want a puppy
because mommy they are nice to play with
well I hope you know that it’s a big
responsibility yes I do
you would have to help take care of it I
know mommy I would help well we’ll see
what happens
three
I wish it would stop raining why is that
so we could go out and place them ball
yeah I don’t want to stay inside all day
either it doesn’t look good though
you’re right I don’t think this rain
will let up maybe we can rent a movie
okay if the rain doesn’t stop soon we
should get a movie
log4
I could really use some pickles right
now it’s 3:00 in the morning
I’m not saying you have to get them what
are you saying
I’m just saying I crave them that’s all
I’m pregnant you know so you mean the
baby wants pickles not you me the baby
same thing yeah I suppose it is
log 5
anyone up for a drink sure I could use a
drink
me too I really want a beer where do you
want to go I was thinking about going to
that new place the one next to the post
office yeah I hear it’s pretty cheap
well what are we waiting for let’s go
sounds good after you
lesson eight delights and surprises
dialogue 1
happy birthday honey oh wow Curtis you
got me a kitten
well you said you’ve wanted one but
couldn’t make up your mind so I guess
you made it up for me huh yeah I guess
so so what do you think oh it’s
wonderful is it a boy or a girl a girl
well we have to come up with a name for
her don’t we any ideas
we’ll have to see but thank you again so
much well you’re welcome
happy birthday again Emily
I ought to
hey we’ll turn on the television why I’m
trying to rest they’re going to announce
the winning lottery number
do you still buy those stupid lottery
tickets yes now turn on the TV for a
second okay okay wait look that’s my
number I bought the ticket what yeah
it’s right here
i won i won Wow I take back what I said
how much did you win
well $63 that’s not much to win yeah but
it’s something
dialogue three
how many more votes are they left to
count I think we’re almost done are you
allowed in the counting room why should
I not be allowed because silly you’re
one of the candidates for class
president remember oh it doesn’t matter
I’m not going to win
no one will win if you don’t let me
finish counting I’m sorry to bother you
well Kate it looks like you’re the new
class president by four votes really Wow
that vote was so close well you’re the
winner it looks like this is such a
surprise I thought I was going to lose
wow I’m so happy
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can you believe what our teacher did
today what did she do she gave a
surprise test so what’s wrong with that
obviously a surprise test is bad is it
bad because you were not prepared
exactly well that sounds like more your
fault than the teachers fault what kind
of friend are you to say that I’m just
trying to be fair to your teacher anyway
it’s not like you study every night
yourself true but if my teacher gave
surprise tests I would study every night
then they wouldn’t be surprised tests
maybe you’re right
either way I guess you should study more
I don’t want to talk to you right now
I log 5
I have the x-ray results back good what
do they show you this is interesting
don’t keep me in suspense
well the pain in your leg is not from
running no well then what is it it’s an
older fracture that didn’t quite heal
how is that possible have you injured
that leg before yes I fell skiing last
March you probably got a small fracture
at that time running recently just made
it worse that’s kind of a surprise I
never thought of that it’s common just
rest for a few weeks and come back for
another exam then
you
lesson nine advice and suggestions
you
dialogue 1
Tommy you have been getting pretty good
grades this year Thank You mr. Reynolds
have you thought about what you want to
do for your future I guess I’ll go to
college do you have any more specific
plans about a career not really what do
you like to do what are your interests
well I like animals good I suggest you
start thinking about careers with
animals like what
perhaps a veterinarian would be an
interesting job for you maybe you’re
right
I’ll think about it okay let me know if
I can give you any advice in that
direction
I ought to
how is the game son it was rotten dad we
lost that bad huh what happened
everything you could imagine and it was
partly my fault why do you say that I
dropped an easy catch right at the
beginning of the game and that alone
lost the game
no but I made other dumb mistakes too
well can I give you some advice
sure forget about it forget about those
mistakes why I really messed up learn
from them but don’t dwell on them
everyone makes mistakes easier said than
done maybe but if you dwell on your
mistakes you’ll not have the confidence
to do better in the future
log3
oh hi there Margaret hi there neighbor
I was wondering something what were you
wondering I wanted to know how you get
your lawn to look so good what do you
mean I mean you have no weeds and
perfect color how do you do it ah a lot
of time and effort is essential I
wouldn’t worry about it if I were you
why is that because you’re happy you’ve
got a nice family and a good career so
why does that matter
my advice to you is to enjoy those
things my life is empty and gray I have
plenty of time to garden that’s too bad
enjoy your lawn I’m going to play with
my kids bye
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Ernie what are you doing in the closet
I’m trying to decide what fishing gear
to take for our trip what do you suggest
I suggest you come out of the closet I
meant what fishing gear would you
suggest we bring any pole will do but I
prefer a thicker one and bring some
colorful bait sounds good to me
I’ve got a pretty thick pole I know but
this trip isn’t really about fishing
it’s not it of course it’s not
it’s about us spending more time
together and enjoying each other’s
company
well that’s true by the way you did a
good job of planning I like to be on top
of things have you put everything in the
car almost do you think you have room
for my pole it’s long but I think I can
make it fit okay let’s go
dialogue 5
Joyce can I talk to you for a moment
it’s about your test grades oh yeah
they’re pretty bad yes I know but you do
well in class and on homework why are
your test scores so bad I don’t know
maybe I just had some bad luck I don’t
think so
look at this test you didn’t even answer
these last six questions you could at
least guess at the answer I just get so
nervous that I can’t think straight oh I
see I don’t know what to do
try to relax exercise before taking the
test to get out some nervous energy take
deep breaths before you start that’s
some good advice maybe I’ll try it
you
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lesson 10
wishes and congratulations
you
dialogue 1
congratulations honey we’re all very
proud of you Oh mom stop it
you’re embarrassing me it’s my job I’m a
mother and now you’re a college graduate
it’s hard to believe four years of
college and now I’m done
yes you seem to have grown up so fast I
owe a lot to you you’ve been there for
me all the way
well I guess my efforts have paid off
now I did put in a little of my own
effort too you know yes I know I’ll say
it again congratulations Becky
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it’s been quite an experience having you
in class Jason I can say the same to you
mr. Tucker and I’ve enjoyed it
I hope you learned a little bit here
this has been one of my best classes in
law school I’m glad to hear it
I’ve heard you have a good job waiting
for you yes I’ve just been offered a job
by a good law firm in Philadelphia
well congratulations I’m sure you
deserve it I hope so but I owe a lot to
you nonsense
you got yourself that job I’m sure
you’ll do fine
dialogue three
oh hey there Amy I heard you just got a
promotion yeah I’m the new supervisor
for sales that’s great congratulations
well it’s going to be a lot more
responsibility and more money maybe a
little more I guess that means you’re
kind of my boss don’t go thinking that
I’m still the same old Amy I’m not even
sure why I got the promotion oh don’t be
so humble
you deserve the promotion boss thanks
but don’t call me boss anyway I’ve got
to get back to work
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I guess we’ve packed everything I think
that’s the last box yes I think so
thanks for helping me move out
don’t mention it and good luck in Denver
oh thanks I’ll need some luck it’s going
to be a big change of pace I’ll say from
small town to big city I’m looking
forward to it I’m a little jealous you
should come too I’m sure you could get a
job at one of the museum’s with your
background no I like it out here but I
wish you the best stay in touch
will do take it easy
dialogue 5
it’s raining outside it’s supposed to
let up by tomorrow don’t be so nervous
how can I not be so nervous I’m getting
married tomorrow
so Lacey’s family is taking care of all
the planning yeah so what if anything
goes wrong it’s not your fault
sorry lag that’s stupid Paul anyway
that’s not why I’m nervous this is a big
step a huge step no longer single huh
together forever and ever pretty scary
right seriously it’s the best thing
you’ve ever done I envy you buddy really
you do yeah a little look you’re going
to be happy I wish you two the best in
life I really do thanks Paul thanks a
lot
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lesson 11 complaints
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dialogue 1
thank you for calling Bell Atlantic
telephone company how may I help you
yeah I’ve got a real problem here my
last phone bill was for 1493 dollars is
this amount incorrect you bet it’s
incorrect it says here that I made nine
calls to Shanghai and you did not make
those calls I repair motor boats why
would I call Japan Shanghai is in China
sir not Japan whatever I don’t care I
just want to get this mess straightened
out wait just one moment and I’ll
transfer you to a manager okay good
I log 2
I hate this weather I think it’s kind of
nice I like the rain I don’t it’s
depressing and it’s wet
of course it’s wet it’s rain
would you prefer dry rain very funny
just enjoy it at least we’re not stuck
in it outside well I wanted to go out
jogging today go ahead it’s just a
little rain it won’t hurt you have you
ever heard of the flu I’ll get sick
you’re always complaining there’s a lot
to complain about I think that’s pretty
sad I try to be happy when I can
log three
Cole have you finished your homework yes
dad can I go out now what do you mean
you’re grounded for this week yeah and
it sucks keep using language like that
and you’ll be grounded for two weeks I
hate not being able to go play
basketball maybe you’ll think about that
next time you want to get into a fight
at school I told you the other kids
started it he called me names you could
have ignored him we’ve already had this
conversation this isn’t fair
life’s not fair is there anything else
you want to say no I’m going back to my
room
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here have a beer how was work it sucked
the new boss is a real tyrant oh yeah
how come
don’t even get me started on that
subject let’s just say I have had it up
to here with this guy that bad huh you’d
better believe it he has me doing so
many useless tasks I feel bad for you
I’m not getting paid enough to take this
abuse is anything going good not today
not until I have another beer or two
anyways I hear that just hand me another
one buddy and I’ll be a little better
dialogue 5
who’s at the door Baltimore Police
Department sir can I come in
oh yes officer of course is something
wrong we received a complaint from some
of your neighbors I can’t imagine why
were you mowing your front lawn naked
this morning sir is it a crime to cut my
grass it is if you’re doing it naked
it’s very hot out today I’m going to
have to place you under arrest
can I put some clothes on first please
do
I like six
Luke come into my office what can I do
for you well sir I’ve got a real problem
with one of my coworkers
if my employees are having problems I
want to know about it good
it’s Elmer’s sir he interferes with my
work I don’t like to hear that what does
he do he keeps taking my paperclips what
did I hear you correctly he goes to my
desk when I’m not around and steals my
paperclips especially the red ones
especially the red ones yes sir they’re
my favorite I can’t work without them
Luke that is the stupidest thing I have
ever heard
get out of my office but Sir I can’t
work like this
this is an elementary school now go back
to work
yes sir but this isn’t fair whatever
just get out Luke
lesson 12
invitations dialog one
hey Erica what are you doing I just got
out of class and I was on my way to the
library
what are you doing tomorrow night I
don’t know I haven’t made any plans yet
why there’s a party at Matt’s apartment
I don’t even really know him very well
it doesn’t matter even if it did you can
come since you’re my friend okay I think
I will tomorrow night yeah tomorrow
night
come by my dorm room about 8:00 sounds
good I’ll see you then
log2
I’m tired of studying me too let’s get
out of here by the way Steve and I are
going hiking this weekend do you want to
come when where are you going
Saturday we’re going up to Marion State
Park it’s going to be cold don’t be so
sensitive
do you want to go or not sure do I need
to bring anything special just warm
clothes and some good boots no problem
there good I’ll give you a call tomorrow
with specific details thanks for the
invitation I’ll talk to you tomorrow
dialogue three
are you busy not really I’m just looking
over these account figures did you get
this dinner invitation from the company
yeah I guess you did too it looks like
everyone in this office is going out to
the new seafood restaurant are you going
I don’t know it’s a Friday night that’s
true I don’t know if I want to spend a
Friday night with my coworkers it’ll
look bad if we don’t go maybe we should
just go and only stay for a short while
who knows how long that could be let’s
just tell the boss that we’ve already
made plans are you sure you want to turn
down a company invitation do you want to
spend your Friday night with these
people good point
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I had a good time tonight me too
dinner was better than I expected yeah
that was a nice restaurant do you want
to go out again sometime
yes that would be nice I’d like that I
would too look it’s not that late do you
have to get up early no not really
why well I was going to invite you in
for some coffee coffee that sounds nice
good come in I’ll make us a pot of
coffee thank you that would be nice
five
hey Oliver I heard that you were a
pretty good ping-pong player I’m okay
why do you ask I wanted someone to play
against someone who would be kind of a
challenge that I think you’ve come to
the right place
glad to hear it I’d like to invite you
to a match
are you free Saturday afternoon I think
so what time about two o’clock and where
the school gym of course okay I accept
your invitation good I’ll see you then
lesson 13 requests
dialogue 1
Bobby have you finished cleaning up your
room no mom
have you even started it doesn’t look
like it I’ll clean it I promise
young man this place is a mess I know I
know I make a simple request and look
what I get okay mom I’ll clean it up
when when my favorite television show is
over wrong answer Bobby mom get up there
and clean now okay I’m going
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Janice we’ve got to talk it’s a small
request
what about it’s your roommate Sharon and
I keep asking her to turn down her music
I didn’t know was that loud it’s not
until you leave then she turns it up
really I wasn’t aware of that yeah she
does
and it’s often when I’m trying to study
it comes right through my wall I’ll talk
to her
good she has to turn it down and she
ignores me whenever I ask okay I’ll get
her to stop thanks I appreciate it
log three
hey Adam what it’s your dog he keeps
coming into my yard and tearing it up
how do you know there are lots of dogs
in this neighborhood I’ve seen him just
this morning
prove it look don’t make this difficult
I’m just requesting that you keep him in
your yard I do he gets under the fence
sometimes well that’s not my problem
are you saying it’s my problem yes it’s
your dog what are you going to do about
if I have to I’ll call the police
I’ve even got pictures of your dog
coming over here okay if you’re so upset
about it I’ll see what I can do
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how’s it going Kathy you look good today
what do you want then
why do you think I want something
because you’re being nice to me that
means you want something from me well
now that you mention it I did need to
borrow your computer why I’ve got to
finish my essay tonight and my computer
is broken so you want to come over and
break my computer no I just needed for
an hour please I’m begging you
why should I say yes because you’re a
good person no I’m not but you can use
it for one hour that’s it thank you so
much I really appreciate it
don’t make me regret it one hour that’s
it one hour I understand I’ll see you
tonight
five
oh this is bad what look what I got in
the mail it says you are hereby
requested to appear in traffic court on
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. it’s because I didn’t
pay that speeding ticket from last month
what why not I don’t know I just forgot
is it too late to pay I can pay in court
now but it will cost more maybe you
should drive slower very funny
maybe you should shut up sorry don’t be
so sensitive this is going to cost me
$200 well don’t look at me I’m broke
I guess I’m going to court on Tuesday I
guess so make sure you drive slow on the
way there lesson 14 plans and decisions
dialogue 1
what are you reading honey it’s
something sent by the University of Ohio
dad I thought you were thinking about
going to Florida State University I was
but this looks interesting why is that
it’s hard to say I think I just like the
feel of Ohio better is that all no other
difference well I think Ohio has a
better biology department than Florida
is that what you want to study I think
so but I may change my mind after four
years just make sure you decide on
something you enjoy that’s the most
important thing that’s also the most
difficult thing I’ll keep thinking about
it
I want to
today was just awful why what happened I
was two hours late for work that stupid
car broke down again again we just had
it serviced last month I think we need
to give up and admit that the car has
died yeah I guess you’re right do you
think we can afford another we may just
have to share my car for a while
yes but that’s awfully inconvenient
I agree but what can we do my friend’s
father owns a car dealership maybe he
can help us maybe but we can’t afford
too much right now
on three
do you know what we need to do what we
need to start a college fund for Tyler
but he’s not yet four years old he won’t
be in college for another 14 years yes
but it’s never too early to start saving
do you really think so I just read an
article about how expensive college is
already it’s only going to get more
expensive I have heard that some
families start very early saving for
college I think we should as well if you
want I’ll call an accountant tomorrow
okay give him a call and see what he
says
dialogue for
hey Sean do you know what you’re doing
after graduation no idea what about you
actually I’ve been considering a job in
China really doing what teaching English
are you going to take the job I’ll
probably take it it’s a big change I
don’t know anything about the place I
think I’ll like it how bad could it be
it’s probably a good opportunity and you
won’t have a better time later in life
that’s probably true I think it could be
interesting anyway it sounds better than
my plans good luck
five
I’m thinking about quitting my job well
this is a sudden decision actually I’ve
been sort of thinking about it for a
little while you could have told me
earlier I’m telling you now anyway I
haven’t made up my mind yet why do you
want to quit I’m just not happy there I
don’t think I have much of a future with
my company what do you think you want to
do I don’t know I haven’t really thought
about it well you probably should think
about it before you do anything too
drastic
lesson 15 certainty and uncertainty
[Music]
dialogue one
did you hear about Jerry yeah he’s
supposed to be real sick that’s what I
heard too do you know why he is sick no
to be honest I’m not certain I thought
it was just an ordinary flu that’s
probably yet but it seems to be a little
worse than that maybe I think the doctor
isn’t sure did the doctor even have a
guess he said it could be an infection
well that’s not very helpful he could be
more specific I know especially since we
work with Jerry yeah I’d hate to catch
what he has me too I wish we could know
for sure
I log 2
do you have any idea where we are right
now I couldn’t say for sure what would
you guess well we turned off of Houston
Avenue about five minutes ago that
sounds right yes I think that’s true
okay and I think we headed south but I’m
not positive about that no we turned
left about a minute ago so we’re no
longer pointing south you’re right we
must be headed east again and we’ve been
driving about a minute east already so
we’re somewhere near the harbor I wish
we knew for certain where the highway
was no way to tell I think we should
keep going east if you’re confident that
this is East ok we’ll go this way well I
can’t be certain but let’s give this
direction a try at this point what harm
could it do
that’s exactly what I was thinking
dialogue three
where are you going I’m going to mr.
Hamptons office what for well if you
must know I’m turning in a late
assignment the only reason I ask is I’m
not certain he’s there right now why not
I thought I saw him leave school about
30 minutes ago
that’s awful what can I do now can you
turn it in tomorrow I don’t think so I’m
not sure but I’d rather not wait maybe
you could just slip it under his door
that’s a good idea
I hope that is acceptable to mr. Hampton
I’m sure he’ll accept it even if it is
late thanks for the idea I’ll go over
there now okay good luck
dialogue for
did you see the newspaper today they’re
starting the Smith murder trial that’s
what I heard
do you think he did it I’m positive that
he did it how can you be so sure he
confessed to the police he says that
they forced him to confess oh come on
how would they force him to confess I’m
sure they have ways besides his lawyer
wasn’t informed
so the confession doesn’t count well
they also found his fingerprints at the
scene that makes sense he says he found
the body I don’t believe him
I’m not so sure what motive did he have
how should I know he’s crazy oh that’s
not fair do you think the police made a
mistake could you do a better job maybe
not but the police make mistakes all the
time well I think he did it
I’m certain of it with that kind of
logic it’s a good thing you’re not on
the jury I’m certain of that much
dialogue 5
dear did you call the plumber yet no I
told you I’ll take care of the sink
myself oh please don’t try that again
what don’t you have any confidence and
my abilities no I don’t call the plumber
why do you say that
remember the washing machine you didn’t
do a very good job with that yes but I
learned I’m certain I can fix the sink
just give me a chance not this time we
can afford a plumber call him okay fine
I’ll call a plumber
lesson 16 agreement and disagreement
dialogue 1
I don’t think our taxes get anything
good for us what do you mean the state
just gave another four million dollars
to schools I don’t think that money does
any good I disagree completely do you
think schools can be run for free they
can be run for much cheaper the result
would be that children would be less
educated not true they spend a lot of
that money on useless programs that
money is going to buy more computers for
the classrooms so we didn’t have
computers in school we can still read
and write that was 20 years ago
the world today depends on computers
they can learn about computers from
their parents at home what about poor
children who don’t have computers at
home so my tax dollars are going to poor
children what’s wrong with that I think
you could be a little more generous
maybe you’re right
dialogue to
I think we should go to Mexico for
vacation I disagree I think we should go
to Canada Canada will still be cold this
time of year it will be cool but not
cold it will be too cold for me Mexico
will be too hot for me
we can’t go to both places why don’t we
go later in the year what good will that
do
Canada will be warmer in a few months
but not too warm for me
yes then we can both be happy I think
that’s a good idea I’m glad you agree
on three
I’m hungry do you want to get something
to eat yes that would be nice
what kind of food do you want I was
thinking of having Mexican food I don’t
like Mexican food at all why not it’s so
good it’s too spicy and it’s not healthy
I disagree that’s not true at all what
do you mean of course it’s true it’s
healthier than a lot of American food
such as hamburgers it’s still too spicy
come and try some I know this place
where much of the food is not spicy okay
I’ll give it a try
good I’m glad we see eye to eye
dialogue for
do you want to come over and watch the
ballgame no I’d rather do some reading
for class I don’t like baseball
I suppose that’s because you’re a girl
don’t be ridiculous
I like football and basketball and why
do you not like baseball baseball is
boring it doesn’t have much action I
disagree completely do you think a home
run is boring how often does that happen
in a game how often does a goal happen
in soccer it’s the same thing at least
in soccer everyone is moving baseball
can be interesting once you learn about
it maybe so but I’d rather not take the
time to learn so you agree it could be
interesting no I just don’t care let me
know the next time you watch a
basketball game okay suit yourself
I walk 5
what took you so long I’ve been waiting
for an hour for our tennis match I’m
sorry
traffic was awful I got stuck did you go
through downtown yes they’re building
that new stadium I know and the
construction is slowing down the traffic
the worst thing about it is we don’t
even need the stadium I couldn’t agree
with you more
the mayor thinks it will be good for the
city but we don’t even have a sports
team I guess he thinks it will attract a
team that’s a pretty big risk to take
yes I agree I don’t understand it all
well I suppose I should stay out of the
downtown area probably so anyway let’s
go play tennis good idea let’s go
lesson 17 belief and disbelief dialog
one
what are you doing today what I always
do every year by the way do your kids
still believe in Santa Claus my son’s
only four years old so I haven’t told
him the truth yet how old were you when
you stopped believing in Santa I was 10
a kid at school told me Santa wasn’t
real my dad told me when I was 10 that’s
a pretty big moment when you stopped
believing in Santa I didn’t say I
believed my dad when he told me Santa
wasn’t real so you still believe in
Santa Claus
it’s the only thing I don’t believe in
anymore
dialogue to
who do you think will win the election
for Senator I think Tom Smith will win I
hope so
why do you want Smith to win he promised
to lower taxes and you believed him
sure why not he’s just saying that in
order to win the election how do you
know he wants to have many new programs
which require taxes I’m sure he’ll find
a way to do that without more taxes
you’re too naive and you’re too cynical
dialogue three
hi mom I’m going out to play have you
finished your homework young man yes can
I go now let me see your work how come
you never believe me you never give me
reason to believe you now show me your
work okay okay let me get it here see
well it looks like you’ve actually
finished good now can I go out and play
okay you can go out thanks mom bye
dialogue for
hey guess what what is it I’ve got some
really good news well don’t keep me in
suspense
tell me I got promoted to manager at the
office
oh that’s too good to be true I can’t
believe it believe it honey it’s true I
guess this means you’ll be getting paid
more yes I can hardly believe it myself
maybe we can go to Mexico this year for
a vacation
is that what you want to do maybe we can
talk about it this is unbelievably good
news it’s certainly true I’m so happy
for you
dialogue 5
hey Mary do you know when our reports
are due I believe they’re due at the end
of the month what is your paper about
I’m writing on Greek mythology that’s
interesting yes it is I’m learning many
things didn’t they believe in a lot of
different gods yes they did they
believed that certain gods caused things
in nature some people still believe
things like that today
maybe but most modern people know more
about science I don’t know about that I
saw your last grade in science class
very funny Paul
lesson 18 compliments and praises dialog
one
I just finished grading your test Bobby
Oh No
did I fail no why do you think that it
was a very hard test actually I wanted
to congratulate you me why you got the
highest grade in the class really that’s
amazing
you did a good job Bobby I did study
hard I can tell I hope you study as much
for the next test I will mrs. Fisher I
will
dialogue to
hey James I haven’t seen you in a while
it’s been a few months since we last saw
each other
you look good I’ve been exercising a lot
I’m jealous I should exercise as much
it’s some hard work I can imagine but
you look a lot bigger too
I know I got tired of being so skinny
well the improvement really shows stop
you’re embarrassing me okay okay mr.
muscles you’re right you are jealous
log3
that was a pretty good game today yeah I
didn’t think we were going to win but we
did you were playing pretty good good
job yeah most of that was luck I wasn’t
playing as well as you were don’t be so
humble you won the game for us we all
won the game you’re just saying that to
be modest well we still have to practice
yes that is the only way to keep winning
and keep me on the team because I’m so
good I liked it better when you were
humble
I’m only kidding let’s go celebrate our
win good idea
dialogue for
I am so jealous of you why do you say
that because every day
you always wear something good really I
just throw on anything I can find that’s
not true you have really good taste do
you think so yes I do maybe you could go
shopping with me sometime okay that
might be fun you could help me pick out
some good clothes can you go this
Saturday yes that would be perfect
I’ll give you a call
five
wow that’s a nice car you have there
Thanks it’s a 1965 Corvette I know I bet
that was expensive it was but it’s been
a dream all my life to have one it looks
like you keep it in good condition I
come out every Sunday and clean it for
about an hour I would too if I had a car
like that you want to take it for a
drive oh no I wouldn’t trust myself with
the car that nice I can understand that
how about I Drive and you can come along
for the ride yeah that would be great
okay get in and fasten your seat belt