101 Topics for Everyday Life Conversations Do you speak English
less than 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 two 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 two months
what do you do for work I’m a student
how about you
I’m a student too
lesson three 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 5:10 p.m.
what did you say
I said it’s 5:10 p.m. Thanks
you’re welcome
lesson for 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
less than five I’m hungry
hi Sara how are you fine how are you
doing
okay 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 kinds of Italian food do you like
I like spaghetti do you like spaghetti
no I don’t but I like pizza
less than six 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
okay
I’ll have a glass of water
a small glass or a big one small
please
here you are Thanks
you’re welcome
less than seven that’s too late
Mary would you like to get something to
eat with me
okay when
at ten o’clock ten o’clock in the
morning
No at night sorry that’s too late I
usually go to bed around 10 p.m.
okay how about 130 no that’s too early
I’ll still be at work event
how about 5 p.m. that’s fine
okay see you then
alright bye
less than eight 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 okay sorry I can’t go today
about tomorrow night
okay what time
is 9:00 p.m. all right
I think that’s too late
is 6 p.m. okay yes that’s good
where would you like to go
the Italian restaurant on Fifth Street
oh I don’t like that restaurant I don’t
want to go there
how about the Korean restaurant next to
it okay 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 11:30 a.m. okay sorry I didn’t hear
you can you say that again please
I said 11:30 a.m. oh I’m busy then can
we go a little later
okay how about 12:30 p.m.
okay where
how about bills seafood restaurant oh
where is that
it’s on 7th Street okay I’ll meet you
there
lesson 10 ordering food
hello sir welcome to the French garden
restaurant how many one
right this way sir please have a seat
your waitress view 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 - 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 okay let’s go
should we walk
no it’s too far let’s drive
less than 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 okay
do you have enough money
not sure
how much do you have $25 do you think
that’s enough
that’s not very much I think it’s okay I
also have two credit cards
let me give you another $10 thanks see
you later
less than 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 okay 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 now please tell your
wife I said hi okay
I’ll talk to you later
I hope you feel better thanks
less than 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
fifty dollars that’s too much how about
this one
it’s on sale for only $35
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
that’ll be fine is this color okay or
would you like a different color
that blue one’s fun 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
a mile and a half
how long does it take to get there
five 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 your
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
stoplights on that Street
I think you’re right thank you
less than 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 two weeks
when are you coming back
I’m coming back on the 17th
all right have a nice trip
lesson 19 who is that woman
Joseph who is that woman
that 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’ve 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 very well thank you
how long have you been in the u.s. three
weeks
is your wife with you yes she just got
here yesterday
have you been to California before
no I have never been there
have you 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
all right what do you want to do now
let’s take a walk for a half an hour my
sister will be here at 8:30 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 ten 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
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
she’s at school
sin 23 helped 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
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
less than 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
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
okay I’ll wait for you
less than 25 phone call at work
hello hi is James there please
yes who’s calling Linda
one moment please
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 work
8:30 p.m. I’ll call you back after 8:30
p.m.
okay talk to you later
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less than 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 this 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
Fifth Street
was it expensive no it wasn’t expensive
it was on sale for $20
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 its Maria Carey when is it
at 8:00 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 yeah that’s
right you have a good memory
less than 29 going to the library
Lisa would you like to go to the library
with me okay 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 supposed 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 a.m. he must have
been up late last night yeah he didn’t
come home until 12 a.m.
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 stadium it takes about ten
minutes
less than 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
mother died two years ago
oh I’m sorry to hear that is your father
still working no he is 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
can’t find my glasses and 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 is the 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
there on the right side of the TV
Thanks
oh and here are your glasses there are
next to your cellphone
thirty two paying for dinner
excuse me check please
okay 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 $85
do you take credit cards yes we accept
Visa and MasterCard
okay here you are Thanks
I’ll be right back
okay 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 a round-trip
round-trip
when will you be leaving when does the
next plane leave
in about two hours
I’d like a ticket for that flight please
first class or coach
okay 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 has seats
available would you like me to reserve a
seat for you yes please
that’ll be 120 dollars okay
thank you here’s your change
less than 30 for 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
all right then please put it in a bag
and take it outside okay 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
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
okay what are you going to have to eat
I’m not sure yet I haven’t decided yet
can you recommend something
sure I’ve had the steak and 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 going 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 in my
parents 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 a
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 me a few minutes okay
but please hurry I think the restaurant
is closing soon
lesson 37 finding a convenience store
Pam where is 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 is a convenience
store around here
I don’t think there’s one around here
the closest one is on Third 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 a 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
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 is that
Connecticut is east of New York
what state is west of Pennsylvania Ohio
okay where’s Los Angeles
Los Angeles is in California hits
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 some orange juice
how was it the food didn’t taste very
good and actually I don’t feel very well
now
too bad do you want to take a break no
I’m going back to the hotel at lunchtime
to lie down
okay I’m going to the drugstore later is
there anything I can get for you no
that’s okay I think if I rest for a
little while I’ll feel better
less than 40 going to the movies
and 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
6:30 p.m. it’s a long movie I think it
lasts for about three hours will you
come and pick me up
time I think we should get there early
because they might be sold out is 5:00
p.m. okay
yes that’ll be fine I’ll meet you at
your house at 5:00 p.m. do you want to
get something to eat before the movie
I’m not sure if 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
okay then I’ll pick you up a little
earlier and we can go to the Thai
restaurant next to the theater is that
okay yes I like that place
less than 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
okay 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 try to make
chicken soup for us that sounds good
did you study cooking in school
No I learned by myself I have a good
cookbook that I read when I have time
less than 40 to helping a friend move
Kelly will you help me take these things
to the car okay
which car do you want me to put them in
bring them to my wife’s car which one is
hers
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
less than 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 Third Street across from
the public library
I see it’s almost 5:00 p.m. 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 every day so I’m used to it by now
doesn’t your mother live in the city yes
she’s lived there for about ten years
remember when she moved their apartments
were a lot cheaper than 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
less than 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
less than 45 ordering flowers
good afternoon how may I help you
hi I’d like to order some flowers
for therefore 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
okay what’s the reason you’re sending
her flowers today is 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’s color I think a 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
all right they’ll be there within two
hours
less than 46 leaving a message
hello hi is Heather there please
sorry I think you have the wrong number
is this 6 1 7 2 2 8 2 2 8 9
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 Cathy 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 okay
thanks
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less than 47 talking about the weather
hello
Tina its 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 is 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 rain
too this afternoon I heard it’s going to
be a little warmer tomorrow
less than 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 is not good I think the stores
will be very crowded and I have to work
okay then let’s try to go this weekend I
should know if I can go by Friday is it
okay if I call you then
yeah that’s fine what’s your number
two two three three three one eight
eight two eight let me give you my email
address - it’s Tom h61
at gmail.com okay I’ll talk to you soon
okay
less than 49 meeting a friend
hello hi Becky
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 me to come to the first floor
come upstairs
what Oh can you hear me okay
I said come to the second floor
oh okay 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
okay see you soon five
less than 50 I’m a student
Craig what do you do for work I’m still
a student
what school do you go to
Boston University
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 chances 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
less than 51 studying for exams
hi Kim hey Sean good to see you again
have you been
okay I didn’t sleep much last night
though I stayed up until 2:00 a.m.
studying for an exam
I was up late last night too the
semester is almost over I’ve had exams
all week are you going back to
California after you graduate
I think so after I graduate I’ll
probably go back home and try to get a
job do you know where you’d like to work
not yet but I want to be an English
translator that’d be really cool
I’d like to be a translator too but I
don’t think my English is good enough
don’t worry about that your English is
better than most of my classmates Thanks
where are you going now
I’m going to study at the library I have
to take an exam tomorrow
nitu how late does the library stay open
I think it’s open until 11:30 p.m. okay
good luck
you too
lesson 52 did you get my message
hello hi Angela its Dan
hi Dan how are you good
I called you yesterday did you get my
message
yes I was taking a shower when you
called I saw that you called and I tried
to call you back but I think your phone
was off
no problem I wanted to remind you that
my friend is getting married next week
you’re still coming to the wedding with
me right
oh is that next week
yes did you forget
no of course not I already bought them a
present
that’s good I want to invite Megan also
next time you see her can you tell her
for me sure
does she know your friend
yes I think they might have gone to the
same college or something like that
I’m not exactly sure how they know each
other are we all going to drive together
yes I’ll pick you up first and then
we’ll go get Megan
lesson 53 making a doctor’s appointment
hi I’d like to see the doctor please do
you have an appointment
No
when would you like an appointment
is today possible yes today is fine what
time would you like
as soon as possible my stomach really
hurts please wait a moment I’ll see if
the doctor is available
okay sorry he’s with a patient right now
it’s probably going to be about another
30 minutes would you mind waiting a
little longer
no problem
may I see your insurance card please
here you are Thanks that’s going to be
$25 for today’s visit
really I didn’t think it would be that
much I know how you feel
I’ll pay in cash
thank you
would you please turn on the heat it’s
really cold in here it is cold in here
isn’t it I’ll take care of that in a
moment
please have a seat and fill out these
forms bring them back to me when you’re
done
less than 54 male
hey Jane did you get the mail yet yes I
picked it up this morning there were a
few bills in the letter from my mother
there was also a lot of junk mail
was there anything for me I don’t
remember let me check
yes it looks like there’s something here
for you
who’s it from
the American Embassy
my hands are dirty will you open it for
me sure
what does it say it says that your
passport is ready you can pick it up
anytime
do you think you can drive me there sure
when
I think we should go now I’m going to
wash my hands and then we’ll go is that
okay that’s fine
less than 55 I have a cold
how are you feeling I still have a cold
still it’s been over a week now hasn’t
it yeah it’s been a while I started
feeling this way last Monday
are you feeling any better a little
I took some medicine this morning and I
feel a little better now
wrong
have a bad cough
did you see the doctor yet not yet
I might go tomorrow
I’m going to the drugstore now can I get
you anything yes if it’s not too much
trouble would you get me some tissues
sure anything else no that’s about it
okay I’ll be back in an hour if you
think of anything else you need gives me
a call
Thanks
less than 56 dinner invitation
hi James it’s good to see you again hi
Barbara
are you here for work yes
is Steve with you
no I’m here alone Steve couldn’t come
this time
how long will you be staying four days
I’m going back on Friday
my brother and I are getting together
for dinner do you want to come with us
yeah that would be nice I have a meeting
in an hour I can meet you afterwards
if that’s okay the meaning shouldn’t
last long
that’s fine who is your meeting with the
Boston insurance company I’ll call you
when it’s over
okay can I use your phone I left mine in
the car and I want to call them to get
directions
sure here you go
less than 57 sending me the directions
hello hi Frank it’s Pam
hey Pam what’s up
much where are you
home when you get home will you send me
an email with directions to the party
tonight
sure no problem when do you think you’ll
get home
I don’t know maybe in 30 minutes or so
there’s a lot of traffic I have to go
out soon can you just send me a text
message with the address instead
okay I’ll do that as soon as I get home
thanks a lot drive carefully
okay I’ll see you tonight bye
lesson 58 bad cellphone reception
hello hi Sharon its George again what
time do you think you’ll get to the
party tonight sorry what did you say
hello can you hear me I said what time
do you think you’ll be getting to the
party
sorry I can’t hear you can you hear me
now
no not very clearly it’s really noisy
here it might be my cell phone I don’t
think I have very good reception
oh that’s okay can I call you right back
okay
lesson 59 going to the gym
Edie what should we do today
I’ve been studying all week I de like to
exercise
me too let’s go to the gym good idea
what are we going to do there
we can lift weights or play basketball I
like to play basketball are you good at
it
not really but I like to play I used to
play a lot when I was in school but now
there’s no time I know what you mean I
used to play soccer a lot do you think
we can play soccer there
no there’s not enough room I think it’s
better if we play outside okay maybe we
can play soccer later this afternoon
it’s too cold outside today let’s wait
until the weather gets a little warmer
okay
less than 60 car accident
Anthony are you okay I’m okay now but I
got into a car accident this morning
were you hurt
no but my neck is still a little sore
what happened
I wasn’t paying attention and I hit a
car that stopped in front of me
were the people in the other car all
right yes they’re fine I wasn’t going
very fast
were you wearing a seatbelt
yes
did the police come yeah I called them
on my cell phone right after it happened
do you want me to drive you home no I
need to get my car fixed this afternoon
lesson 61 doctor’s visit
hello mrs. Wilson hi doctor
how are you feeling I don’t feel good
what’s bothering you I have a
stomachache and a headache
where does it hurt here
do you have a fever
no I don’t think so
okay let me look at your throat open
your mouth your throats read does it
hurt
yes it’s sore
when did it start to feel this way last
week
I think you have a virus it might be the
flu I’m going to give you a prescription
for some medicine thank you
try to get some rest and be sure to
drink lots of water and orange juice
lesson 62 making a hotel reservation
hello Marriott hotel how may I help you
hi I’d like to make a reservation
just a moment okay for what date July
25th
how many nights will you be staying two
nights
what’s the room rate
seventy-five dollars a night plus tax
would you like me to reserve a room for
you yes please
your name Nancy Anderson
miss Anderson how will you be paying
visa
card number please four one nine eight
two two eight nine three three eight
eight two two eight
expiration date January 9th 2019
okay you’re all set we’ll see you on the
25th
since 63 I changed my mind
Kevin what would you like to do I don’t
know maybe watch TV
that’s a good idea we’re going shopping
later so I think you should rest for a
while I don’t think I want to go anymore
what do you mean I thought you said we
were going shopping I know but I changed
my mind I’m too tired
well I still have a lot of stuff to buy
when do you think we’ll go maybe tonight
okay would you mind if I use your phone
sorry I don’t have signal
are you kidding I usually have really
good reception here my phone is very old
and it doesn’t work very well
take it outside yes that’s fine it works
well outside
lesson 64 do you want to play a game
Andrew what do you like to play a game
okay what kind of game
let’s play cards do you know how to play
blackjack yes that’s an easy game I
don’t want to play that right now
okay do you remember how to play poker I
think so but you’re going to have to
explain the rules to me again
okay look at this piece of paper it has
all the rules on it okay yes I remember
now I think the last time we played this
game you won and I lost
yes that was fun okay let’s play but
this time I don’t want to bet money
okay we won’t bet we’ll just play for
fun
lesson 65 birthday present
Angela come in happy birthday
Thanks I can’t believe you remember that
well I have a calendar in my computer it
helps me remember things like that what
are you up to
I’m reading a book my cousin gave me for
my birthday
let me see oh I have this book at home I
want to give you a present too
Wow it’s a guitar I already have one but
I like this one better
thank you you’re welcome
do you know how to play the guitar
yeah I know how to play my father taught
me when I was young
will you play it now I want to listen to
some music
okay do you know this one yeah I’ve
heard of that one I could sing that song
when I was in middle school
it’s an old one it makes me feel old
when I was in college they used to play
it on the radio all the time
lesson 66 checking into a hotel
good evening
hi do you have any vacancies tonight
yes the rate is $55 do the rooms have
internet access
we have Wireless if you have a computer
you can use the wireless network for an
additional five dollars okay I had to
like a room please
would you like a smoking or a
non-smoking room non-smoking
how will you be paying visa here you are
how many people to
would you like a king-sized bed or two
double beds king-sized please
you’re in room 213 you’re in room 237
it’s on the second floor here’s your key
sign here please
what time is checkout
11:30 a.m.
since 67 sending a package
hello how may I help you I’d like to
send this to California
would you like to send it overnight or
by regular mail how much is it to send
it overnight
twenty dollars and by regular mail
$12 I’d like it to get there tomorrow
please fill out this form when you are
finished come back to this window okay I
think I’m done is this correct
yes that’s right
also liked to mail this letter
do you need to buy stamps yes
the book of stamps cost three dollars so
that’ll be $23 for everything oh I
forgot my wallet in my car I’ll be right
back
lesson 68 I have allergies
trick why didn’t you call me last night
I was worried about you sorry I was sick
I went to bed early
what’s wrong I had a cough and my eyes
were really dry
are you better now yes I’m feeling a lot
better much better than yesterday
do you have allergies yes last time I
went to the doctor he did some tests and
told me I have allergies
it gets worse in the spring
what time did you wake up this morning
around 9:30
are you going to work today no I think
I’ll stay home and watch TV I can work
from home today
good get some rest and I’ll bring over
some food later Thanks
lesson 69 Josh works at a software
company
Oh
Josh it’s been a long time where are you
working now
a software company downtown I’m an
engineer that’s interesting what kind of
software do you write
it’s a database for small businesses
does your company have a website
yes what’s the website address
ww son calm how can I get the software
you can download it from the website
it’s very popular and it’s free okay
I’ll do that I have to go now
it was really nice seeing you again
it was nice seeing you too email me next
week and we’ll get together for coffee
my computer is broken so I can’t send
email right now can I call you
sure my number is two three three to
eight eight to three to eight
lesson 70 listening to music
what are you listening to
I’m listening to the radio
I know that who are they playing guess
I think that’s the Beatles right that’s
right how did you know that
in my country everyone knows who they
are they’re famous
really
of course my parents saw them at a
concert a long time ago did you know
that they’re from England
yes of course
what kind of music do you usually listen
to
I listen to everything but my favorite
is pop I see who’s your favorite singer
Celine Dion
like her too she’s got a great voice
lesson 71 taking a taxi
miss do you need a taxi yes
have any luggage just these two
suitcases
okay I’ll put them in the back for you
where are you going
the Comfort Inn
I think there are two in Boston which
one are you going to the one downtown
is this your first time in Boston
no I’ve been here many times I come here
for work all the time do you know how
long it will take
it shouldn’t take long probably about 15
minutes Wow it looks like the traffic is
really bad
yeah there might be an accident up ahead
okay then stop at the next intersection
I’m going to get out there and take the
subway
lesson 72 we’re not lost
are you hungry
why
we’ve been driving for a long time I
think we’d better find some places to
eat soon no I’m okay we’re late so we’d
better not stop
we’ve passed that same store three times
already I think we’re lost
we should ask someone for directions
we’re not lost
I’ve never gone this way before do you
know where you’re going yes this road
goes through town it’s faster than the
highway
okay would you mind driving a little
slower please sure no problem
did you see that sign back there I think
this is a one-way street no I didn’t see
it I’m going to have to turn around
you can’t turn around here I think you
should let me drive I think you’re right
I’m getting tired
lesson 73 help me find my purse
Adam can you do me a favor
sure
I can’t find my purse can you help me
problem I’ll help you look for it
Thanks
color is it
it’s black did you look in the kitchen
yes I already looked to there
I’ll look in the living room
did you find it no it’s not in there
when was the last time you saw it
had it when I went to the library this
morning do you think you might have left
it there
maybe I’ll call the library and ask them
if anyone found it wait is this it
yes that’s it that’s my purse thanks for
helping me find it
lesson 74 taking pictures
excuse me sir will you take a picture of
us sure this is a really nice camera
Thanks my parents gave it to me how do
you use it
you press the button here come a little
closer wait that’s too close move a
little to the left move back a little
farther okay stay right there
do you mean here yes that’s good oh I
can’t get it to work
you need to hold down the button for
about three seconds
okay I got it are you ready
yes smile
lesson 75 I dropped your calculator
hi Tracy what’s going on
Thomas I’m waiting in line to buy a DVD
player
the line is too long why don’t you come
back tomorrow I think you’re right
they’re going to close soon
let’s go get some coffee
okay wait a minute I have to get
something out of my purse will you hold
this for me
sure oops
what happened
I dropped your calculator is it broken
not sure let me have a look no I don’t
think it’s broken the button came off
though I can fix it
sorry about that don’t worry about it I
do that all the time if it’s broken I
have another one in my car
lesson 76 I brought to you an apple
hey how did you get here
I rode my bike
are you serious why did you do that I
could have picked you up that’s okay I
didn’t want to bother you I know you
don’t like to wake up early
that’s so nice of you aren’t you cold no
not really I wore a coat
what’s in the bag it’s a special type of
Apple
Oh can I try one it’s very sweet
I put sugar on it these apples are
really good they were only thirty cents
each
aren’t those more expensive than the
ones in the supermarket yeah they’re
more expensive but they taste better
did you buy any other fruit well besides
the apples
I brought oranges and bananas
lesson 77 my mother-in-law is coming
tomorrow
hello hi are you still up
yes you sound tired is everything okay
yeah everything’s fun I’m just getting
ready to go to bed it’s been a really
long day do you have time to get some
coffee with me later I have something I
want to talk to you about
no sorry not today I have to get up
early tomorrow
Oh what are you going to do tomorrow
mother-in-law is coming over so I have
to get up early and clean the house I
see
are you free tomorrow yes in the
afternoon I have to finish something and
working on but I’ll be free after 3:30
want to get together after you finish
work do you think you’ll have time
yeah my mother-in-law will be leaving
here around 2 p.m.
less than 78 Jim canceled the meeting
hey I just talked to Jim
What did he say
said he had to cancel the meeting this
afternoon
oh I see
is there a problem
no it’s not a big deal he and I were
supposed to talk to some new customers
today
sorry to hear that it’s okay this has
been happening quite a bit too recently
that’s strange I wonder why his wife has
been sick so sometimes he has to go home
early to take care of her
I see has work been going things are
going slow right now would you mind if I
borrow your phone
mine’s out of batteries and I have to
call my boss to tell them about this
okay let me get it it’s in the car
lesson 79 bill got fired
hello hi John sorry for calling so late
I hope I didn’t wake you up
actually I was just finishing some work
I haven’t gone to bed yet
did you hear Bill got fired yesterday
no I didn’t hear that are you sure yeah
Sarah told me this afternoon she was
pretty upset about it
that’s too bad bills a nice guy yeah I
know
why did they fire him she didn’t say
I see well if you talk to Sara again
tell her there’s a job opening in my
company bill couldn’t have an interview
this week if he wants oh thank you so
much I’ll call her and tell her
less than 80 nervous about surgery
hi Jim
Karen you look upset what’s wrong
it’s nothing I’m just a little nervous
is everything all right
well I’m having surgery tomorrow on my
finger what’s wrong with your finger
I broke it the other day when I was
playing basketball
oh that’s terrible
yeah it’s been bothering me since that
day are you afraid of having surgery
yes I’ve never had surgery before
I wouldn’t worry I had to have surgery
on my leg last year everything went fine
were you nervous before your surgery
a little who’s your doctor
- Alan
oh I’ve heard he’s really good I don’t
think you have anything to worry about
Godin that makes me feel much better
lesson 81 a romantic story
Betty are you and John still dating yeah
things are going really well
where did you meet him I met him at the
library a couple weeks ago we were
sitting at the same table and he asked
to borrow my pen
Wow that’s a nice story
I was telling Jim about it the other day
he thought it was pretty romantic
do you two have plans for tonight yes I
think we’re going to rent a movie have
you seen anything good lately
I saw spider-man the other day
I’ve heard that’s a really funny movie
are you kidding that movies not funny it
said I was crying at the end you’re
really sensitive aren’t you
guess so maybe that’s why I can’t find a
girlfriend
lesson 82 worried about dad
hi Peter can I talk to you for a moment
I just heard the cookie factory downtown
is going out of business where did you
hear that
Sara told me
I’m not sure that’s true I haven’t heard
anything about it
she said they have already started to
lay people off doesn’t your father work
there
yes I’m really worried he might be laid
off he just started to work there about
three months ago what do you think I
should do I talked to your father
but if there was something wrong I don’t
think he’d tell me he doesn’t like to
upset me but I really want to know
what’s going on so what are you going to
do
aren’t you good friends with the
president of that company yes we used to
work together at a different company
about five years ago
maybe you could call him and see what’s
going on well I don’t know I guess I
could it’s pretty late now but I’ll call
him in the morning
okay thanks so much
lesson 83 I’m getting fat
Wow I’m really getting fat you don’t
look fat
yes but I am I’ve gained ten pounds in
the last two months look at my stomach
how much do you weigh
I think about 170 pounds what kind of
foods do you eat
I usually have pasta for dinner
sometimes I get takeout or fast food if
I don’t have enough time to cook I was
reading a diet book the other day it
said that if you eat meat and nothing
else you’ll lose weight quickly
Wow does that work I don’t know but
someone told me they tried it and lost
20 pounds
that sounds good but I’m not sure how
long I could do that I know once you
start eating vegetables and bread again
you’ll probably start getting late
well I think I’m going to try it anyways
who’s the author I can’t remember it’s
not that popular anymore when I get home
I’ll check and give you a call
less than 84 I’ll take you to work
hi Sara it’s James
hey James I can’t talk now can I call
you back later
sure is there a problem
I’m late for work and my car isn’t
working so I need to find someone to
take me to work I can take you
really thank you that would help a lot
do you need me to pick you up after work
also
yes if it’s not too much trouble it’s no
problem I’m leaving my house now I’ll be
right there
okay I’ll wait for you in front of my
apartment building do you know what’s
wrong with your car
I’m not exactly sure I think there’s a
problem with the engine okay I’ll have a
look when I get there I know a lot about
cars when I was younger my father and I
used to fix old cars
less than 85 snowing outside
hey what have you been doing today
nothing just watching TV I’m really
bored I don’t have anything to do
I don’t have anything to do either I
didn’t do anything today except clean my
house I know I was planning to go to the
mall today with one of my friends but it
snowed so much we couldn’t go anywhere
I hope it smells all night because I
don’t want to go to school tomorrow do
you know anyone who has a camera I want
to take a picture of all this snow
no I don’t know anyone who has a camera
have you seen Sarah today I think she
might have one
no she hasn’t been around all day she
said she had something important to do
today
Oh where did she go
nobody knows I called her roommate and
she doesn’t know either
786 missed call
Mandy did you know how they’re called
you know when did she call
two hours ago I think two hours ago
why didn’t you tell me earlier
sorry I forgot what did she say
she said she’s waiting for you at her
sister’s place okay I was going to cook
dinner first
but I don’t think I have enough time now
I’ll just warm up some leftovers in the
microwave
okay if she calls again tell her I’m
going to be late
okay no problem this is very important
don’t forget
don’t worry I won’t forget
actually would you please hand me my
phone I think I should give her a call
now she’s probably wondering where I am
sure I’ll get it for you
eighty-seven shopping for a friend
I’m going shopping do you want to come
I thought you went shopping yesterday
I did but an old friend called me last
night and invited me to his birthday
party I need to buy a gift for him I see
what are you going to get for him
I really have no idea what he likes I
haven’t seen him in a long time what do
you think maybe a cake
well that’s a good idea but I think I
should probably get him something else
like something he can wear how about the
sweater I saw a really nice one in the
mall the other day maybe we can go there
and take a look
okay what store was it in it was at
Macy’s I think they’re having a sale
this weekend
oh that’s a really nice store I like the
clothes there
less than 88 what is your major
hey Diane what are you doing here
hi Tim how are you I’m waiting for a
friend
I heard you’re going to graduate this
summer is that true yes if everything
goes alright I’ll be getting my
bachelor’s degree in August then I need
to start looking for a job
I had to do that last year it wasn’t
easy do you have any job offers no not
yet
I sent out a lot of resumes but I didn’t
receive many responses it’s pretty hard
to find a job right now
what’s your major psychology
that was my major when I started college
but I switched to engineering after the
first year I think it’s easier for
engineers to find a job
I’m not sure about that it took me about
three months to find a job I finally was
able to get a job after I put my resume
on one of those job websites anyway it
really doesn’t matter if I can’t find a
job I’ll probably go back to school to
get my master’s degree
less than 89 new apartment
hello hey Gary what’s up
I haven’t talked to you in a long time
what’s been happening well I don’t know
if you heard I just moved into a new
apartment in LA
no I heard you were think moving but I
didn’t know you’d already found a place
that’s cool yeah I’m really happy about
it
do you have any roommates
no not this time it’s a big change for
me because I’ve never lived alone
don’t you think you’ll be lonely not
really I have two friends who live in
the same building we all had dinner
together last night
are they students also no they’re not
students but there are a lot of students
living in the building
sounds like a nice place yeah I think
it’s a good environment for learning
English
well I’m glad to hear everything worked
out you should come out here and visit
me sometime there’s even a pool
that would be nice I’ll think about it
lesson 90 have you found a girlfriend
yet
Justin have you found a girlfriend yet
no not yet
what about Jenny
she has a boyfriend
oh I thought they broke up
no you’re still together
how about that girl from work you were
telling me about last year who Emily
she’s married now she got married in
last month
see it seems like everyone at our age is
married yeah it’s not easy
is there anyone you’re interested in
there is one girl I like who lives in my
building
I talked to her a lot because she’s also
studying English
what she like she’s really nice she
moved here from Texas about three months
ago
what does she do she’s an accountant
that’s a good job she must be really
smart have you asked her out yet
actually we’re going to dinner on Friday
good luck
less than 91 computer problems
hi Jason sorry to bother you I have a
question for you okay what’s up
I have been having a problem with my
computer I know you’re an engineer so I
thought you might be able to help me I
see what’s the problem
have a file that I can’t open for some
reason what type of file is it
it’s a Word document I’ve been working
on I need to finish it by tomorrow were
you able to open it before on the
computer you’re using now
yes I was working on it last night and
everything was fine but this morning I
couldn’t open the file do you think your
computer might have a virus
no I checked and there weren’t any
okay I am not sure what’s wrong if it’s
possible email the file to me and I’ll
see if I can get it to open
okay I’ll do that when I get home are
you going to be around tonight yeah I’ll
be home after 8 p.m. send it to me when
you get a chance and I’ll call you later
lesson 92 do you know how to get
downtown
George do you know how to get downtown
sure why are you going there
I want to buy a new computer okay are
you driving
yes go straight down this road when you
get to the second light take a left then
get on the highway and take exit 52
that sounds really complicated can you
tell me again
which road do I take first you go down
this road then at the second light turn
left that road is Main Street
okay I think I’ve got it now why are you
buying a new computer anyway didn’t you
just get one a few months ago
yes but it doesn’t work anymore where
did you buy it
at Walmart I think your computer should
still be under warranty you can bring it
back to them and they’ll fix it for free
I think you’re right I didn’t think
about that I should talk to them about
it
where’s the closest Walmart it’s about
two blocks from here I have to go there
to get some stuff now anyway do you want
to follow me
sure
lesson 93 did you see the news today
John did you see the news today no what
happened
there was a big earthquake in San Diego
oh my goodness
the president was on the news talking
about it earlier was anyone hurt
I think they said two people were killed
oh that’s terrible
yeah I can’t believe you hadn’t heard
about it they were talking about it on
CNN all day
oh I don’t watch TV that often don’t you
watch the news
no I usually read the news online but I
haven’t had time to turn on my computer
today
lesson 94 what’s your favorite sport
what’s your favorite sport I like
basketball i watch the games on TV all
the time
who is your favorite team
the Boston Celtics
they’re really good this year aren’t
they yes do you like them
yes everyone around here does do you
think they’ll win the championship this
year
it’s possible they have some really good
players did you watch the game last
night
a little not the whole thing I watched
the second half though and I saw some of
the highlights online it was a great
game wasn’t it
yeah do you know who they’re playing
with tomorrow night I think they’re
playing with LA
that’s going to be a tough game la has a
good team
lesson 95 making a webpage
hi Liz are you working on your webpage
now
no I’m still waiting for you to send me
that image file for the home page
you mean you didn’t get it I sent it to
you over an hour ago
let me check it’s going to take a second
because I have to start up my computer
okay did you get it one second I just
have to open my web browser and check my
hotmail account
okay
okay here it is I got it
how do I find the webpage I tried to
search for it on Yahoo but I couldn’t
find it
don’t use Yahoo use Google
I tried that also and it didn’t work if
you go to Google and search for my name
you should be able to find it
let me try that I see it now
lesson 96 would you mind driving
hey Michael I’m tired would you mind
driving for a while sorry I would like
to but I don’t know how to drive
really you don’t have a license I
thought everyone had a license no I’ve
lived in cities all my life and when I’m
home I usually take the subway or bus
I see do you think he’ll ever learn how
to drive in the future yes I plan to buy
a car next year I think you need one in
the US
actually now that I think about it a lot
of people in cities here take the bus
also well I’d like to travel more I have
been here for a few months already but I
feel like I haven’t seen anything yet
how are you going to learn to drive do
you want me to teach you no I wouldn’t
want to trouble you
I’ve already signed up for a class near
my house it starts next month
less than 97 your English is so good
Thomas your English is so good how did
you learn it well in my country everyone
has to take English starting in the
first grade I’ve been taking English
courses for 12 years now
Wow that’s interesting I remember when
we took that trip last year and visited
your family it seemed like there weren’t
too many people that could speak with me
in English
oh that’s because they don’t speak
English that much
but they speak it in school right maybe
they just didn’t like me so they didn’t
want to talk to me no actually they
liked you a lot they told me they
thought you were very nice they are just
shy they’re not used to talking with
foreigners I remember when I first came
to the US I was really nervous about
speaking with people
I see I thought there were lots of
Americans teaching English in your
country
yes that’s true there are probably twice
as many now as there were five years ago
but they’re mostly in cities my family
lives in the country
I wonder why personally I prefer the
country to the city it’s so nice and
peaceful if I were to teach I would want
to teach in the country do you think you
would want to teach someday I know the
schools around my town are looking for
teachers so I do you think you would
want to teach someday I know the schools
around my town are looking for teachers
so if you want I can call them and get
more information
no I don’t think so I would need to stay
there for a year and I don’t think I
could take that much time off work well
if you change your mind let me know I
think you would be a really great
teacher
less than 98 gifts
Dorothy what are your plans are for
Christmas oh yes it’s almost Christmas
isn’t it I’m not sure what I’ll be doing
then
well if you don’t have any plans your
family could have dinner at my house
that’s very nice of you
Thanks have you finished your shopping
yet
no I still have to do that I think I’ll
go to the mall this weekend it’s going
to be really crowded at the mall you
should shop online
you’re right my family loves to read so
I can probably get them all presents
from amazon.com what do you think you’ll
get your wife
probably a romance novel it seems like
she’s always reading one of those don’t
you think you should get her something a
little more expensive like jewelry or
maybe a new computer
maybe you’re right it’s hard to buy
gifts I think my wife has everything she
wants maybe I should just ask her
lesson 99 election
who are you going to vote for you mean
for president
yes
not sure yet
you should make up your mind soon the
election is next month yes I know I hear
about it every day on the news
I’m going to vote for Obama I think he’s
a good choice but I think McCain would
make a good president also
I know they’re both good it’s hard to
decide McCain is older but he has more
experience Obama seems to have a lot of
good ideas
but some people say he wants to raise
taxes
I heard he wants to lower taxes it’s
hard to know what the truth is that’s
the reason I really don’t pay attention
to politics yes it can be frustrating
but it’s important and it’s interesting
to watch
less than 100 book club
hey John can I talk to you for a minute
sure what’s up
I wanted to let you know about a book
club I joined a couple months ago I know
you do a lot of reading so I thought you
might want to come with me next month oh
that sounds like fun
when did the group meet
usually the last Saturday of a month at
9:30 in the evening is that too late for
you no I think that’s okay what do you
talk about in the group
well every month we choose a new book
and then during the next meeting we
discuss it what book are you reading now
The Kite Runner I’ve heard that’s a good
book what’s it about
it is a good book I’m almost finished
the book is about a boy who grows up in
Afghanistan during the 1980s it’s called
The Kite Runner because the main
character takes part in a kite flying
competition that sounds interesting I’d
love to come
okay great the next meeting isn’t for
another two weeks so you still have time
to read the book