American English Lessons on Dressing Eating Living Travelling
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lesson 1 making breakfast
Mary asks her daughter Lily what she
wants for breakfast and then makes it
for her Lily what kind of cereal would
you like what do we have we have
Cheerios and cornflakes
I’ll have cornflakes how would you like
your egg scrambled as usual no I think
I’ll have a soft-boiled one for a change
here you are I hope it’s not too hard
it’s just right pass me the salt shaker
please here you are have some more toast
no thanks I’ve already had two slices
would you like a cup of coffee
no thanks I’m full
lesson two breakfast
Mary is talking to her husband John over
breakfast good morning dear good morning
darling did you sleep well
yes thanks I slept like a log you’re
just in time for breakfast
good what are we having the usual I hope
you have a good appetite honey I always
have an appetite like a bear in the
morning great here’s your coffee
be careful it’s piping hot Thanks may I
have some sugar it’s right in front of
you dear no of course I’ll silly of me
have some toast the milk is in the
refrigerator help yourself
lesson three fast food
John is at the drive-thru of a fast-food
restaurant ordering takeout
welcome to Burger town what can I get
for you today a burger please what would
you like on it what do you mean well
would you like ketchup onions or mustard
oh I see I’d like everything please
something to drink a coke please
large or small large please that comes
to 425 please pull up to the window
Thanks
lesson four to go
John is at the counter of a fast food
restaurant getting his order to go next
please let me have a hotdog please
anything on it no thanks what would you
like to drink a milkshake please what
flavor strawberry anything else no
that’s all here to go to go
please a moment later here you go
Thanks
lesson five taking a break
after a
shopping Mary and her friend Rose are
taking a break at a coffee shop
oh I can’t go any further
shall we take a break good idea would
you care for a cup of coffee I would
prefer a cup of tea okay there’s a
little coffee shop down this road let’s
go is it far no it’s quite near just
around this corner okay let’s go I’m
very thirsty in the shop an Irish Coffee
for you not at this time of the day just
an ordinary one with sugar and cream yes
thank you
lesson six waiting for a table
John and his wife Mary have to wait for
a table at a busy restaurant because
they didn’t make a reservation can I
help you sir yes I’d like a table for
two do you have a reservation no I don’t
would you like a table close to the
stage no it’s too noisy could I have
that small table by the window no I’m
sorry sir it’s been reserved that’s too
bad
I’m afraid you left to wait a few
minutes we’ll have a table available
soon that’ll be fine
several minutes later ah here we are
this way please
lesson seven ordering
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John orders his mill after he takes a
minute to decide what he wants good
evening sir here’s your menu okay give
me a minute to look it over please take
your time I’ll be with you in a moment
a moment later may I take your order now
sir yes please I’d like to start with
the chicken soup what would you like for
your main course
filet mignon please how would you like
that done medium rare
anything for dessert no all order
dessert later
lesson eight specialty
John can’t decide what he wants for
dinner so we asked the waiter for his
recommendation are you ready to order
now sir I can’t decide what would you
recommend
do you enjoy seafood we have the best
oysters no thanks I’d rather not have
seafood then may I suggest that you try
roast beef it’s the specialty of the
restaurant I’ll take your word for it
thank you
what else would you like I’ll have a
toss salad please
what dressing do you want with that
French please anything else no I think
that’s all I’ll get that for you in just
a minute
lesson nine waiting to be served
jon’s order has been lost so he
complains to the waiter
waiter yes sir what is it what happened
to my order I’ve been waiting for nearly
a half an hour what did you order sir
roast beef and a tossed salad
okay I’ll take care of it right away
thank you
a moment later here you are sir this is
not what I asked for it is then may I
ask again what you ordered sir
I ordered well-done this is rare I’m
awfully sorry sir your mill will be
ready in just a second
lesson 10 check please
after John finishes his meal he asked
the waiter to bring him the check and
where the bathroom is waiter check
please right away sir how much does it
come to altogether 25 38 here’s 30 keep
the change thank you sir
please come again I will by the way
could you tell me where the restroom is
of course go down the hall and the
restroom is on the right-hand side at
the end down the hall on the right
right that’s right sir thank you
lesson 11 pub
John and his friend Bob are chatting
over drinks at a bar what can I get you
to drink
I’ll have a whiskey with soda water
whiskey is too strong for me I’ll have a
light beer you’re not a big drinker are
you no I can only take weak drinks there
whiskey isn’t bad why don’t you have a
glass okay I’ll have a little let me
pour you a glass say when Thanks that’s
enough are you sure you don’t want a
little more I’m sure
Thanks
lesson 12 recipe
while bill is having dinner at John and
Mary’s house he complements Mary’s
cooking and asked her for the recipe hmm
this is delicious oh do you really like
it yes
it’s superb well it’s kind of you to say
so in fact could I ask you for the
recipe sure it’s really very easy first
mix together an egg 2 teaspoons of salt
and 2 pounds of ground beef then add 2
ounces of milk are you with me
yes I’ve got it okay
next put the mixture into a baking pan
and bake it 45 minutes at 360 degrees
wait a minute I didn’t catch you there
could you repeat that
sure bake it 45 minutes at 360 now I’ve
got it thank you
lesson 13 Supermarket
John is shopping at the supermarket but
he can’t find anything so he asked the
clerk for help can I help you sir
yes I’m at a complete loss I’m looking
for the sugar sugar it’s in the food
section I’ll be I’m sorry did you say
aisle D I said B oh I see
thanks very much my pleasure one more
thing could you tell me where the
household supplies are you bet go down
this aisle and turn left
thanks you’ve been very helpful
lesson 14 paying
while John is at the super
could checkout counter having his
purchase rung up the cashier makes a
mistake and John corrects her good
afternoon sir
good afternoon how much do I owe you
that comes to four dollars and 64 cents
or 64 are you sure that’s right that
seems a little too high to me well let’s
see the milk was 189 the potatoes $0.99
wait a minute
I don’t think you’re right there the
potatoes should be 80 cents oh you’re
right I’m sorry
nevermind now it comes to a total of
four dollars and forty-five cents here’s
a 20 all right your change is fifteen
dollars and 55 cents here you are thank
you have a nice day
lesson 15 my treat
Bob asks his colleague John out for
lunch to repay him for his help
good afternoon Bob how was your morning
as usual how about yours
just routine nothing very special did
you have lunch yet not yet would you
care to join me
sure let me treat you lunch oh that’s
nice of you but why do I deserve that I
want to thank you for help me paint my
house the other day I owe you that isn’t
necessary at all let’s go - no I really
want oh well if you put it that way okay
good let’s go
lesson 16 diet
Mary asks her daughter Lily why she is
eating so little and Lily tells her that
she is on a diet Lily you’re eating like
a bird I just can’t eat anymore
is anything wrong with you no mom I’m
all right I’m on a diet on a diet don’t
be silly
you’re slim enough I’m putting on weight
would you like a piece of meat pie
it’s your favorite no thanks come on now
you’ve hardly eaten anything well maybe
I can manage a very small piece please
do
lesson 17 buying a sweater
while Mary and her friend Rose are
shopping Mary sees two sweaters but she
can’t decide which to buy which one do
you think is better
well the quality of the wool one is very
good but it’s too expensive yes
the acrylic one is cheaper but I think
wool feels better that’s true the wool
one feels warm and soft it’s made of the
best wool from New Zealand oh but I like
the colour of the other one it’s much
brighter that’s true it’s more
fashionable isn’t it oh dear I’m getting
more and more confused so which one will
you take it’s a hard choice huh I’ll
just have to leave it for the moment
lesson 18 the price
while John is shopping for a sweater for
his wife a clerk is giving him
suggestions
can you show me some sweaters please
certainly sir we have a large variety
over here I’m sorry I want ladies
sweaters not men’s I see the woman’s are
this way would you like a v-neck or a
turtleneck a turtleneck do you like any
of these that one there is very nice how
much is it
it’s 169 that’s more than I want to
spend do you have anything less
expensive certainly sir what price range
do you have in mind I’d like to stay
under $100 in that case I started
recommend this one it’s just five
dollars over your limit and it’s worth
every penny of it okay I’ll take it
lesson 19 trying on clothes
while Mary is shopping for a dress a
saleswoman is helping her pick one out
good morning ma’am is there anything I
can do for you yes I’d like to see one
of those dresses you mean this one yes
what is this dress made of it’s silk
pretty isn’t it may I try this one on
certainly what size do you wear
six here you are the dressing rooms are
over there a few minutes later Mary
comes back from the dressing room how
does it fit perfectly I’ll take it
lesson 20 stuck zipper
John is helping his wife Mary to zip up
her dress oh can you do me a favor honey
what seems to be the trouble Oh my
zippers stuck let me take a look it
looks as if your blouse is caught in a
zipper oh can you get it out without
tearing the blouse I think so dear
well be careful we’ll just have to be
patient and work it out little by little
this is a new blouse don’t worry if I go
slowly it should come loose without
causing any damage I hope you can get it
there I’ve got it out ah you did it oh
thank you so much honey
lesson 21 accessories
Lilly is helping her younger sister Rory
pick out jewelry
look at this dress mom got for me for
the dance tonight Wow looks like mom
really splurged on you but I need a pair
of earrings to go with it don’t worry
about it I’ll lend you mine and I’ve got
some bracelets that’ll match your new
dress too oh but I was going to wear my
charm bracelet yeah if you want to look
like a geek Oh what about moms pearl
necklace or a pendant
I don’t know pearls might be cool
put them on and let’s see Oh Lily
everyone thinks the ankle chain you gave
me for my birthday is hot thanks again
what are sisters for
Rory is dressed and ready to go oh my
little angel isn’t so little anymore
you’ll be breaking some hearts tonight
lesson 22 delivery service
mary buys a skirt that needs to be
altered and decides to ever deliver to
her office I really think this skirt is
a little long
we could have alterations shorten it for
you ma’am oh that would be nice
please shorten in about an inch for me
let me take your measurements the sales
person takes Mary’s measurements how
long will I need to wait hmm about half
an hour maybe you could do some other
shopping while we are making the
alterations no I have to run back home
huh can I have this delivered to my
office of course ma’am may I have the
address and phone number please it’s 36
North End Street the phone is 555 28 74
extension 512 and your name please
Mary Smith when can I expect the
delivery it’ll go out with the first
delivery tomorrow morning you’ll receive
it before noon
lesson 23 tailored suit
John is that the tailors ordering a suit
I’d like to have a suit made very good
sir what material do you have in mind I
would prefer something soft and light
how’s this yes I’ll take that
this matru is of superior quality I
guarantee I have no doubt what’s the
price for making a suit and an extra
pair of pants
$2,600 good and please be sure to take
my measurements carefully I will sir
win with a suit be ready in two weeks
I’ll have it ready on Friday for your
first fitting
lesson 24 suit fitting
John is at the tailor’s for a fitting
good morning I’ve come for my suit
fitting is it ready yes here it is let
me help you it’s a little too tight
under the right arm I’ll let it out a
bit don’t worry don’t you think the
jacket is a little loose around the
waist
it seems so I’ll take that in a little
when will the suit be ready in two weeks
why does it take so long normally it
takes three to four weeks
don’t you have express service I’m
leaving town next week
we do offer express service but the
charge for the workmanship is double
that’s okay I have to get this suit by
early next week
lesson 25 laundry
while Bob is doing the laundry he is
talking to his friend John oh my word my
clothes are all pink it must be that new
detergent ha ha
good job Einstein this isn’t funny John
my best white shirt is ruined bleach the
shirt it’ll be ok next time separate
everything in the dark light and white
batches yeah nut that brand new Red
Bulls sweat suit bled on to the other
clothes I can’t afford spending more
time and money washing my stuff you’d
rather buy new clothes every day
oh yeah well thanks again for those
dryer sheets the static electricity
disappeared like magic huh yeah my
clothes used to stick together like
velcro don’t wash that silk suit and tie
in the washer yeah why not
lesson 26 what to wear
as John is getting dressed for an
important interview his wife Mary is
helping him pick out his clothes I don’t
know what to wear today dear hmm why are
you being so fussy about your clothes
today I’m going to have an important
interview well I’m sure you’ll do well
dear Thanks
do you like this suit yes you look very
smart in that blue one how about the
time do you think this will match no not
really
why don’t you wear your new one which
one the one the kids gave you for your
birthday
oh that one I’ll get it John puts on the
time how’s that it goes perfectly with
your suit
lesson 27 real-estate agency
John is talking to Jim a real-estate
agent
about an apartment we’re looking for a
three-bedroom apartment hmm I think I
have just what you’re looking for oh
good
where is it on Forest Avenue Forest
Avenue is that downtown yes it is what
kind of neighborhood is it I think you
like the neighborhood it’s very safe
that sounds good how much is the rent
it’s very reasonable it’s 1,500 a month
does that include utilities everything
except the gas
lesson 28 renting an apartment
Jim a real-estate agent is showing Mary
and her husband John an apartment can we
see the kitchen sure this way please
Oh the kitchen is so spacious yes I knew
you’d love it
is this refrigerator new yes it’s brand
new hmm another question are dogs
allowed in this building dogs I think
dogs are allowed when can we move in any
time if it’s all right with you we want
to move in tomorrow no problem I need
two months rent in advance plus an $800
security deposit that you’ll get back
when you move out
lesson 29 interior design
John and his wife Mary are talking about
remodeling their new apartment John I
already have the perfect color scheme
and design in mind
sounds wonderful dear I have a few ideas
myself I want white marble in the
entranceway with a tall glass chandelier
I want to punch out that pantry wall and
put up cabinets to display your China
but that’ll make the kitchen area so
huge right we can put an island in the
middle of the floor with a grill
barbecue in the works great idea we’ve
just got to figure out what’s going to
come first the entranceway is going to
be everyone’s first impression of our
home so drop your ideas and we’ll go
over them with the contractor
lesson 30 buying furniture John is
talking to a furniture store clerk about
buying a new living room set can I help
you sir yes I want to buy a living room
set come over here please with a very
wide selection
what’s this table made of this one no
the one over there
it’s maple oh I like this sofa it’s as
comfortable as a bed well it is the bed
I mean it can be converted into one how
convenient
I’ll take it do you have an installment
plan yes you can pay in twelve easy
monthly installments
lesson 31 arranging furniture
Mary and her husband John are arranging
their new living room furniture John can
you do me a favor of course what can I
do for you help me move the table it’s
too heavy for me why the table is a bit
in the way where do you want it then
next to the window in that case you’ll
have to move the sofa to make room for
the table you’re right but where should
we put this sofa we can put it in a
small bedroom but the cabinet will block
the entrance we’d have to move it too
can we move it by ourselves
ah I doubt it
lesson 32 colleagues visit
while John is showing his colleague Tony
around his new place
Tony complements the decor you have a
lovely home John I hope you’ll show me
around inside some time there is no time
like the present please come right in
I’ll be happy to show you around that’s
very kind of you I hope I’m not putting
you to a lot of trouble no trouble at
all now here’s the living room it’s
quite spacious isn’t it and very sunny -
yes the room faces south so we have
sunshine all day long it’s beautifully
furnished I’m glad you like it
who’s your designer and wouldn’t you
ever get this furniture we hired shields
and Ross to do the design but most of
the furnishings had to be made to order
no wonder is so nice
lesson 33 house repairs
John calls a plumber to repair a leak in
the kitchen sink
Bob’s plumbing and heating hello could
you tell me if you fix kitchen sinks yes
we do what’s the problem water is
leaking all over my kitchen floor well
we can send over one of our plumbers at
four o’clock this afternoon
will someone be at home then at four
o’clock this afternoon I’ll be here okay
what’s the name John Smith and the
address number 22 36 hemlock Street all
right mr. Smith we’ll have a plumber
there at 4 o’clock this afternoon thanks
very much
lesson 34 hotel reservations
John is making reservations for a hotel
room over the phone
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Hilton Hotel may I help you yes I’d like
to make a reservation for tomorrow what
kind of room would you like a double
please
and how long do you plan to stay sir
three days
what’s the price of the room that’ll be
a hundred and nineteen dollars a night
are any meals included yes we have a
complimentary breakfast buffet on the
mezzanine that’s fine
may I have your name please yes John
Smith thank you mr. Smith we’ll be
expecting you
lesson 35 check-in
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John is checking into a hotel good
evening sir
may I help you yes I’d like to check in
do you have a reservation sir yes I have
a reservation for three nights
your name please John Smith just a
moment please
oh yes a double room is that right
yes I’m with my wife would you please
fill out this registration slip no
problem
John finishes filling out the form
here’s your room key thank you did we
have someone help us with our bags
please certainly I’ll ring for someone
to help you have a pleasant stay
lesson 36 wake-up call
Jonah’s calling room service for a wake
up call room service how many this is
room 123 I’m John Smith yes sir I wonder
if you could do me a favor I’ll be happy
to if I can mr. Smith can you please
give me a wake-up call at 6:00 tomorrow
morning I certainly can thank you do you
provide breakfast Ederle yes sir
you can have your breakfast either in
your room or at the breakfast buffet
good another thing I need an extra
blanket for the night that’s no problem
mr. Smith I’ll send one up right away
lesson 37 room service
John is calling room service to get his
shirts laundered and suit pressed
room service what can I do for you I
asked some shirts that need to be
laundered and I’d like my suit pressed
your room number please I’m John Smith
in room 123 all right mr. Smith there is
a laundry form and a bag in your room
please fill out the form and then place
it and the bag with your clothes in the
closet the maid will come and pick it
all up hold on I can’t see the laundry
form where is it it’s in the drawer of
the table beside your bed oh yes I’ve
got it how long will it take to get my
things back the laundry will be returned
to your room tomorrow before noon all
right I’ve got it all ready here we’ll
pick it up right away sir
lesson 38 asking for help
john has locked himself
out of his room and goes to the front
desk for help
excuse me can you help me please yes sir
I left my key in my room I’ve locked
myself out I see what should I do you
need to go down to the front desk and
ask for a duplicate key don’t worry at
the front desk I’ve locked myself out
could I have a duplicate key of course
sir what’s your room number 123 here you
are sir
by the way is there any mail for me yes
there is a letter here from New York
lesson 39 check out
John is checking out of a hotel desk
clerk good morning good morning this is
John Smith in room 123 I’m getting ready
to leave would you send a bellhop for my
bags please yes sir right away at the
front desk can I help you sir yes I’m
checking out can I have your key and
room number please room 123 here’s my
key here’s your bill sir could you
please check it it looks all right
do you accept traveler’s checks most
certainly sir
here you are
lesson 40 confirming airline
reservations
John is calling to confirm his
reservation for his flight to Paris
hello
eastward Airlines how can I help you
hello I wish to confirm our reservation
okay may I have your name please John
Smith I beg your pardon sir John Smith
ah which flight are you booked on we
have reservations for flight number 109
leaving tomorrow morning at 9:15 for
Paris how many are there in your party
please to my wife and I hold on a second
please the operator checks the
reservation
right sir you are booked and confirmed
on flight 109 to Paris tomorrow
lesson 41 flight check-in
John is at the airport check-in counter
checking in is this where I check in for
fight number 109 yes this is it
would you like to check in now yes of
course
here are our tickets and passports do
you have a seating preference near a
window please would you like the smoking
or non-smoking section we don’t smoke do
you have any luggage that you’d like to
check at this time just two please right
here any carry-on luggage yes this bag
alright here are your boarding passes
have a pleasant flight
lesson 42 boarding
John and his wife Mary are boarding
their flight good morning welcome aboard
this way please thank you miss will you
direct us to our steep please certainly
may I see your boarding passes please
sure here they are thank you your seats
are in the middle of the cabin
follow me please the fine attendant
leads John and Mary to their seats here
you are thank you miss how long is the
flight it’s about five hours can you
tell me what time will arrive sure let
me see hmm 7:25 p.m. is that Paris time
yes
7:25 in the evening
lesson 43 customs
John is going through customs may I see
your passport please yes here it is
do you have anything to declare no I
don’t you have any cigarettes or liquor
yes I have one carton of cigarettes and
a bottle of whisky don’t you have any
gifts or valuable articles I have two
cameras uh-huh what’s their value one is
worth about $400 and the other about
$500
are they gifts well this one is a gift
and the other one is for my own use I
see thank you good day
lesson 44 taxi John hell’s a taxi to go
to the train station hey taxi where -
sir can you give me to the railway
station quick hop in could you put my
luggage in the trunk please
sure in the taxi driver can you drive
faster I’m afraid I might miss my train
I’m sorry there’s just too much traffic
I think I’m going to miss the train
when is your train leave in about half
an hour don’t worry we can take a road
where there’s no traffic great
lesson 45 traffic jam
well John is on his way to the train
station his taxi gets stuck in a traffic
jam oh we’re stuck in a traffic jam the
traffic is always heavy at this time of
day this is just great
is there any way we can get out of here
I’m afraid there’s nothing we can do but
wait oh it’s hopeless I’m sure I’ll miss
my train
wait a minute we can turn at the next
intersection
I know another road we can take terrific
is the traffic lighter there yeah it’s
the quiet road but we’ll go through a
toll booth that’ll cost you a little
extra so it’s a shortcut
yeah it really doesn’t matter as long as
I can catch the train at the railway
station here you are sir
you still got seven minutes to spare
17:50 please John is paying the taxi
driver thank you keep the change
lesson 46 train
John is at the train station ticket
counter buying a ticket to New York when
is the next train to New York the next
train leaves
at 7:55 that’s about two hours from now
there isn’t anything before then there’s
a local train that leaves at 7:03 but
that gets into New York later than a 755
what time is the 755 do in New York that
train gets there at 9 o’clock on the
button well I guess I’ll have to wait
let me have a ticket for the 755 please
one-way or roundtrip one-way first-class
please
here you are which platform will my
train be at platform for just follow the
blue arrows
lesson 47 bus
John is asking a passerby how to get to
the Metropolitan Museum of Art by bus
does this bus go to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art the man no it doesn’t
which bus will take me there you need to
take the number 10 where can I catch it
right here at this stop do you happen to
know how often a number 10 comes by
about every 10 or 15 minutes most of the
buses I’ve seen have been pretty crowded
how about the number 10 yes I’m afraid
it will be too it’s rush hour now thank
you anyway
lesson 48 asking for a directions
John is lost in a strange city and asked
a police officer for directions back to
his hotel
excuse me officer I’m a stranger here
and I’m lost where do you want to go I
want to get back to my hotel the Hilton
Hotel well your trouble is that you’re
walking in the opposite direction of the
hotel oh no wonder could you please
point me in the right direction with
pleasure walk down this road take the
first left then walk four blocks and
you’ll find the hotel about how long
will it take me to walk there about half
an hour is there a bus I can take to get
there actually you can take the subway
and get off at 60th Street where can I
get the subway just across the street
see yes I see it thank you
lesson 49 car rental
John is talking to
agent at a car rental agency about
renting a car I’d like to rent a car
please what kind of car would you like a
compact or a sedan
I’d like a compact here’s our inventory
of cars I like this one the Toyota
sprinter all right how long will you
need it about a week
what’s the rate $26.90 a day with
unlimited mileage does that include
insurance yes it does may I see your
driver’s license please sure I have an
international driver’s license and this
is my credit card good now please fill
out this form and you’ll be on your way
lesson 50 gas station
John is getting his car filled up at a
gas station what kind of gas do you want
I don’t really know this is a rental car
and it’s the first time I’ve gotten gas
for it we have regular super and premium
this is a new car so I’d recommend the
premium thanks please fill it up alright
sir do you want your windshield cleaned
yes thanks why read it can you check the
water oil and tires too no problem do
you have a toilet yes sir right over
there John comes back from the restroom
your cars ready
it needed some water but the tires oil
we’re all right good how much does it
come to nine gallons of premium that’s
fifteen thirty two please
lesson 51 parking
John is talking to a police officer
about where he can park his car excuse
me sir I’m afraid you can’t leave your
car here I just want to pick up a
package upstairs it won’t take long
I’m sorry sir parking is not allowed
here can I park here for just a second
you can but your car will be towed
immediately sir then can you tell me
where I can park I can’t see any parking
lots around here drive ahead just a
couple of blocks you can park at that
corner a lot are you sure I can park
there I’m sure sir thank you very much
thanks for your cooperation sir
lesson 52 taking a cruise
Mary and her husband John are on a
cruise this cruise is so exciting and
relaxing all at the same time I feel
like we’re honeymooners cruising out
here on the Caribbean yes oh the cayman
island yesterday were heaven right to
walk on the sea beaches as Christopher
Columbus Wow honey why don’t we try that
French restaurant on the Upper Deck
tonight why not I’m going to try my luck
at the casino right now and I’m off to
get my tropical rain shower I want to
see the stage show live legends after
dinner oh I can’t wait Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson Barbra Streisand Diana
Ross and we’ll be docking at the New
Orleans port at 9:00 tomorrow morning
this is one adventure after the other
see you dear
take care
lesson 53 paying a bill John is talking
to a shoe store salesperson about buying
a pair of shoes may I see those shoes
please they’re really a good buy here
you are
they aren’t the latest style are they no
sir but that’s why they’re a bargain I
see these are top quality shoes alright
I’ll take them can I give you a check
I’m sorry sir we do not accept personal
checks a credit card yes ok then charge
it to my card please all right sir
lesson fifty-four warranty Mary is at a
store returning her purchase because it
is defective hello ma’am
what can I do for you could I have a
refund on this is anything wrong with it
yes this part is defective I didn’t
notice it when I bought it
oh I’m sorry about that may I see your
sales slip please yes here it is
the salesperson looks at the sales slip
I’m sorry ma’am your refund period
expired ten days ago
ah what difference does 10 days make
well even though you can’t get a refund
on it I can let you exchange it for
another one or anything else
ah do you have exactly the same kind the
same color style and size let me see hmm
this one is the same style in size but
just the color is different oh it looks
like I have no choice can you order one
in this same color I can sure try hold
on just a minute
lesson 55 wrong number
Mary is calling David her friend but she
has the wrong number hello hello I’d
like to speak to David I’m sorry but
there’s no one here by that name
isn’t this the Smiths yes this is a
Smith what number are you calling
I was calling five five five two eight
nine three maybe my finger slipped and I
touched the wrong number no you called
the right number this is five five five
two eight nine three really but there’s
no one named David here oh sorry to have
bothered you
I’ll check the number again that’s all
right bye-bye
lesson 56 talking on the phone
Mary is calling her friend Rose to chat
may I speak to Rose speaking oh hello
rose
who’s this this is Mary Oh Mary how are
you fine thank you
how have you been terrible what’s wrong
I’ve got a bad cold I need to stay
indoors I’m so sorry to hear that Rose
have a good rest and I hope you feel
better soon
lesson 57 leaving a message
Nancy is calling her friend Lily but she
is out of town so Lily’s mom Mary offers
to take a message hello may I speak to
Lily Smith please Lily is out of town
till Friday oh that’s too bad
may I ask who’s calling please this is
Nancy Wilson is there another number
where I can reach her I’m sorry Nancy
she’s on a trip and there’s no way to
contact her I really have to talk to her
mrs. Smith can I take a message
she might call here this evening yes
please tell her to call me right away
it’s urgent
your number please
she knows my number all right Nancy I’ll
let her know
lesson 58 collect call
Mary is placing a collect call to her
niece Sally
operator may I help you hello I’d like
to make a collect call to New York
station to station or person-to-person
person-to-person okay who are you
calling
Sally black her number is seven one
eight five five five four eight thirty
seven what’s your name please Mary Smith
I’m her niece all right hold the line
please the operator makes the call I
have a collect call for Sally black from
Mary Smith will you accept the charges
yes this is Sally black I’ll accept the
charges go ahead please
lesson 59 seeing the doctor
Mary is at the doctor’s office because
she has a stomachache what seems to be
the problem
I have a terrible stomach ache how long
have you been like this
since Saturday night any other symptoms
yes I also feel dizzy can you think of
anything you ate for dinner Saturday
that might have caused it ah
all I can think of is the fish we had it
didn’t taste quite right that might be
it get this prescription filled at the
pharmacy
take one tablet right away and you
should be feeling better soon thank you
doctor I also suggest that you follow a
special diet what’s that you should
stick to eating lighter foods
lesson 60 drugstore
John is at the drugstore having a
prescription filled can I help you yes
I’d like to have this prescription
filled it’ll take just a few minutes sir
is there anything else yes I’d like some
toothpaste what brand
Colgate please the toothpaste is in that
aisle there thanks so much
a few minutes later here’s your
prescription thank you be sure to follow
the directions take one tablet three
times a day
I understand one tablet three times a
day that’s right bye now
lesson 61 opening an account
John is at the bank opening an account
can help us with something yes I would
like to open an account with your bank
do you want to check into our savings
account actually I want both please fill
out these forms first John fills out the
forms
here you are may I see your ID please
here you are please sign on both
signature cards do I have to make a
minimum deposit in order to open an
account yes for a checking account the
minimum is $500 for a savings account it
depends on the type of account you wish
to open
lesson 62 making a withdrawal
Mary is at the bank making a withdrawal
I’d like to make a withdrawal how much
would you like could you first check the
balance left in my checking account
please I’ll write it down for you
the clerk hands the slip to Mary ooh
okay hmm in that case I’ll just take out
$800 please fill out this withdrawal
slip Mary fills out the slip here you
are
may I see your ID please oh sure how
would you like your money could I have
500 250 s and the rest in twenties
please certainly here you are
lesson 63 post office
Mary is at the post office mailing a
letter to New York I’d like to send this
letter to New York
airmail or surface mail do you happen to
know the airmail rate to New York I can
easily look it up
it’s 32 cents for the first ounce and 26
cents for each additional ounce huh how
long does it take for a letter to get
there by airmail normally it takes three
or four days okay
airmail please and I’d like to register
it too please would you like to insure
it too no there’s only a cheque in the
photograph what’s the postage on it then
that’ll be a dollar and 83 cents
okay here you are and here’s a receipt
lesson 64 barbershop
John is at the barbers getting a haircut
good afternoon sir good afternoon I’d
like a haircut please have a seat here
how would you like it cut cut it short
on the back with just a trim on top and
a part to the left would you like a
shampoo will it take long around 30
minutes that’ll be all right
go ahead after 30 minutes how does it
look sir fine but could you trim a
little more off the sides
sure no problem I’d like my hair to be
just right
sure I understand
lesson 65 beauty salon
Mary is at the beauty salon getting a
perm good afternoon ma’am good afternoon
I made an appointment for a permit at
four o’clock
oh yes please sit down thank you
what kind of permanent would you like to
have
what kinds do you have oh we have quite
a variety regular cold perm straight
perm and foam well today I’ll try a foam
perm all right please come and have a
seat here
could you please set the wave a little
looser than usual not a problem ma’am