95 Short English Dialogs for learning English
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interview one what is your name my name
is Antonio what is your address my
address is 32 vine Avenue Hamilton what
is your phone number my phone number is
905 9 800 596 where are you from I am
from Mexico
interview 2
what is your name my name is I what is
address my address is one eight zero st.
David Road Toronto what is your phone
number my phone number is four one six
five five six zero eight seven six where
are you from I am from Japan
interview three
what is your name my name is Carl where
do you live I live in Berlin what
language do you speak I speak German
when did you come to the USA last
Saturday
General Hospital maternity ward
hello you’re mr. aren’t you have
you been waiting long
not really is there any news not yet
we’ll tell you as soon as there is have
you thought of any names for the baby oh
yes if it’s a girl we’ll call her Angela
and if it’s a boy
we’ll call him Joseph nice names what’s
the significance they were my parents
giving directions now let’s see Vine
Street is that way yes just turn left at
this corner - Bridge Street is that
Street Bridge Street yes there is a sign
can you see that oh you’re right well I
have to go to J Street I think the next
one is J Street oh right let’s turn left
at the next corner
Diana this street is College Street not
J Street Oh go straight ahead one more
block are you sure it’s already 4:20
I should have taken a cab that’s
gratitude for you
applying for a job command come in it’s
miss Wallace isn’t it
yes that’s right how do you do how do
you do please take a seat thank you very
much well I’ve got your application form
here I just want to check the
information is that Alright yes of
course
now you’re 28 aren’t you yes I am and
you aren’t married are you no I’m not
yet I’m engaged
uh-huh you didn’t go to university
no I didn’t but I went to Technical
College and I started work when I was 20
I see you can speak Spanish can’t you
yes I can but I can write it better than
I can speak it is there any other
language you can speak yes I can speak a
little French you’ve been to Argentina
haven’t you yes I have an to France I
see but you haven’t been to the Middle
East have you no I’m afraid I haven’t
but I’d like to good because there is a
demand for multilingual people in this
job I think you will do just fine thank
you so much I won’t disappoint you
how have you been Raymond
oh hi grace have you been good I hear
you’ve been to Toronto for a few days
yes I just got back yesterday did you
have a nice visit really nice it was
very good going around downtown and
shopping and I saw the Toronto Blue Jays
game at SkyDome
it seems that Toronto is a very exciting
city my brother Stanley was there too
it met Stanley haven’t you sure I met
him when he was here in Hamilton last
year what’s he doing these days still
teaching baseball yes as a matter of
fact he just began to teach elementary
school great how’s everything with his
kids
have you met my nieces yes they visited
you once in the summer didn’t they right
they’re both fine I haven’t seen them in
a long time they must be really big well
they will come over this Christmas let’s
have a great Christmas party together
that’s a good idea
a coincidence Teresa what a surprise
what are you doing here Timothy I don’t
believe it
I’m going to see my daughter she will
marry this weekend how about you I’m
going to visit my parents
when is your daughter’s wedding Sunday
Wow
this Sunday is the 45th wedding
anniversary of their wedding - this is a
surprise anyway where is your train
leaving from my train leaves from
platform 3 over there how long will you
now all leaving from platform 3 trade
from Vancouver that’s my train I have to
run sorry we didn’t get more time to
talk that’s okay I’ll see you when you
get back have a good time and say
congratulations to your parents
a birth
have you heard about the good news in
the Wallace family no I’ve been out of
town
mrs. Wallace went into the hospital last
night and gave birth to a baby girl
seven hours later that’s very good but
they already have a little girl don’t
they know they have a five year old boy
so they wanted a girl this time right
yes they wanted a girl for a long time
was it natural childbirth no she had to
have a cesarean
a death
did you hear about the Smith family no
what happened mrs. Smith passed away
this morning that’s a shame
what from heart attack I think that’s a
terrible thing yes mrs. Smith went into
hospital last night by ambulance and
died this morning had she been suffering
from heart disease yeah mrs. Smith had
it for five years before she died did
they try surgery she had two operations
but they weren’t effective I feel sorry
for mr. Smith
smoking
do you smoke I’ve never known that when
did you start smoking I started smoking
when I was 18 so how long have you been
a smoker I’ve smoked for 20 years how
many cigarettes do you smoke a day I
smoke two packs of cigarettes a day have
you ever tried to quit yes I have quit
twice once when I was expecting my baby
Paul and the other time when I had a bad
sore throat but I had a hard time if you
knew what it was doing to your lungs
you would think twice about it
a date to
hello sandy is that you yes uh-huh
who’s this it’s Gil Gil Gil who what do
you mean Gil who killed Dixon of course
Oh Gil I’m sorry yes we had a date last
night
where were you I waited for one hour
oh I’m sorry Gil I couldn’t come
couldn’t come why not
well I had to pack my stuff for my trip
why didn’t you call me
I wanted to call you but um I couldn’t
remember your phone number and now I’m
going to forget yours
a new job
mr. Adams have you seen this ad in the
recruit news yes I saw it but I’m not
interested in finding a new job I’ve
been here since I graduated from my
university I like working here really
I’ve only been here one year and I’m
already tired of doing the same thing
every day I’m afraid of getting really
bored oh come on it’s not that bad
wherever you work you have to do the
same thing every day to a certain degree
well what’s more I’ve been working about
ten hours a day since last month but
you’ve been getting paid more money for
it haven’t you yes but I’m not
interested in making more money I’m
going to apply for another job what kind
of job a secretarial job well good luck
thank you very much
in the bus I see you’re reading Harry
Potter how do you like it I can’t put it
down
have you read it yes in fact I just
finished it the endings great don’t tell
me I have only 50 pages to go okay I
won’t tell you who dies tell me anything
okay but I’m biting my tongue
good bye hard such a shame though
what is that Harry died
an interesting movie
I thought that movie was terrific didn’t
you I don’t know it didn’t seem to have
any meaning
come on it seems that you expect
intellectual stimulation from every
movie I just think that a good movie
should have a central theme at least yes
but it doesn’t hurt you to watch a funny
movie once in a while
relax and enjoy it yeah right I’m too
serious sometimes
ready to go are you ready grace is still
in her room she needs to rush we don’t
have enough time what time does the
movie begin it starts at 7:30 what’s the
time now about 7:10 there’s no hurry
it only takes 10 minutes by car to get
there I know but there aren’t enough
parking spaces around the theater well
I’d better tell grace to hurry up she
can take hours to get ready
making a reservation can I get some
tickets for plays yes is there a
specific play that you want to see what
plays are on tonight cats but it’s sold
out
are there any seats left for tomorrow
night yes how many tickets do you want
to please where would you like to sit
I’m not sure well here’s a seating plan
of the concert hall how much is it in
the middle section $50 $50 that’s a
little too expensive for us how much is
it in the back $35 that’s fine what time
does the play start at 7 o clock what
time will the play be over at 9:30
buying a present in a toy shop good
morning perhaps you can advise me yes
ma’am
I’m looking for a toy for my niece oh
yes how old is she
she’ll be seven years old on Sunday
skateboards are still very popular
mm-hmm I don’t want her to hurt herself
what about a Barbie doll set I don’t
think so she has many Barbie dolls have
you got anything educational you see
she’s a very intelligent girl I’ve got
the perfect thing a do-it-yourself kit
where you can build your own Barbie doll
who rides a skateboard
buying a present in a jewelry shop
I’m trying to find a wedding anniversary
present for my wife yes sir what exactly
are you looking for I’m not sure really
perhaps you can help me right I’ll show
you some pendants no I bought a pendant
for her birthday maybe a necklace then
these necklaces are made of gold yes I
like this one
what’s the stone it’s a ruby sir and
it’s only $1,200 well perhaps you could
show me some bracelets then
will you get some bread for me is there
a bakery near here yeah
you can get there in five minutes that’s
good I don’t have much time
why are you going to the bakery to buy a
birthday cake whose birthday is it
my daughter’s she’s ten that’s nice
will you get some bread for me sure do
you want anything else no thanks I’ll
pay you when you get back
settling down
how are you settling in oh we’re still
in a bit of a mess but Lisa seems to
like it here that’s good is there a
garden for her to play in yes it’s not
very big
but we’ve got a small swimming pool have
you found a school for Gerry yes there’s
one near here it only takes five minutes
by car that’s good so you like it there
do you Neil yes this is a very good
place for my children
a cashier
what kind of work do you do I’m a
cashier at a supermarket do you like
your job no it’s not very interesting
and you don’t make much money that’s
right I make very little I think you
should look for another job I am but
it’s not easy to find one keep looking
you’ll get one thanks I hope you’re
right
a car loan
I want to go to the bank this afternoon
I’ll Drive you there
Thanks I’m going to apply for a loan why
do you need a loan
I have to buy a new car what’s wrong
with your car they won’t start and it’s
ten years old how much will a new car
cost about $15,000 Wow that’s a lot of
money I know that’s why I need a loan
operating room mrs. Martin I’m dr.
Thomas Oh doctor how is he
well I’m afraid we’ll have to operate Oh
No
he’s always been afraid of operations
don’t worry if we operate now he’ll be
all right
Oh doctor do you really have to I’m
afraid so
he’s lost a lot of blood if we don’t
operate he’ll die oh please do whatever
you have to
on the phone good morning Scott and
Smith law office may I help you yes may
I speak to David Waller please I’m sorry
he isn’t here yet may I take a message
yes could you ask him to call Marjorie
Vail how do you spell your last name
v-a-l-e what’s your phone number
does mr. Waller have it no he doesn’t
it’s six eight zero five two nine zero
I’m sorry could you repeat that six
eight zero five two nine zero I’ll give
them the message
thank you you’re welcome
to buy a bus ticket excuse me yes can I
help you yes I’d like some information
about buses please where to to Toronto
when this Saturday morning or afternoon
in the afternoon about three o’clock
there’s one at 3:20 thank you that
sounds perfect
I’ll take it
eating out
waiter could we have the bill please can
I put it all in one bill no we prefer
separate checks your bills $18 that
seems expensive would you check it again
please
sorry ma’am this is your friend’s bill
here is yours
it’s $24 in 16 cents
traffic rules too
excuse me may I see your license I’m
afraid I’ve left it at home in that case
you’ll have to take it to the police
station within five days but but why you
were speeding ma’am but I was only doing
75 there’s a 70 kilometer hour speed
limit on this road ma’am is there I
didn’t see a sign well ma’am
we’ve been following you so you were
doing 75 - no ma’am
we were doing 90 kilometres an hour and
we couldn’t catch you
doctor’s appointments when can I see
doctor no he won’t be free until
tomorrow
I make an appointment sure how about
tomorrow at 10 o’clock
can you make it at 9:00 I’ll check to
see if he’s available I’m sorry but he’s
tied up until 10 o’clock well can’t you
squeeze me in somehow I’m afraid not
how about after lunch will 1 o’clock be
alright that’s perfect
thank you
we must be out of them hi sorry I’m late
I missed the bus oh that’s okay I had
time to clean up before you came you
don’t look very good
I must be getting a cold I’ve been
sneezing all day bless you thank you you
must be getting a cold
why don’t you go lie down I’ll bring you
some aspirin
I don’t see any aspirin in the medicine
cabinet
we must be out of them I’ll go to the
drugstore is there anything else we need
could you get some I don’t know if they
sell at you here but I’ll check
I’ll take you
Diana Oh George hi how are you
listen I’m in a terrible hurry the bank
closes in 20 minutes is your bank near
here yes it’s only four blocks away on
Vine Street what get in I’ll take you
are you sure it’s not out of your way no
not at all that is so nice of you George
thank you you’re welcome
we eat a lot
did you see my car keys there on top of
the TV you’re right
Thanks where are you going to the
supermarket again yes we eat a lot do
you want me to go with you sure if you
can good the packages will be heavy
there is a new health store right up the
road maybe since you guys eat a lot you
should try and eat more healthily maybe
you’re right
we have all put on a little weight
how’s your new job going
Oh miss Wallace long time no see
how are you good thank you
how’s your new job I started working
today how does it seem so far it’s
demanding but I’m happy to be working
what’s your boss like he appears to be
very thoughtful and kind but they all do
it first I guess we will have to wait
and see well I wish you the best of luck
Thanks
take care
getting together are you free Friday
night I might not be in town I’m not
sure yet
a friend suggested I go to Vancouver
well a few of us are getting together
and I thought you might want to come too
what are you thinking of doing we’re not
sure yet we might go to a bar but we’ll
probably go to see AI oh I haven’t seen
it yet well come then sure if I’m in
town I’ll call you and let you know
a plane reservation I’d like to
reconfirm my plane reservation what
flight are you taking flight 207 and
your name please Henry
Chandler yes sir you’re booked on flight
to zero seven please check in at the
airport an hour before flight time thank
you
afraid of flying where is your meeting
in Dallas Texas
you going by plane do you like to fly
sure it’s fast and comfortable I’m
afraid of flying
silly frying is very safe maybe but I
don’t feel safe in a plane I understand
a lot of people feel that way
a nice flat too
well here’s the kitchen
hmmm it’s very small yes it isn’t very
large but there’s a cooker and a fridge
there are some cupboards under the sink
are there any plates yes there are good
are there any chairs in here no there
aren’t but there are some in the living
room hmm
there aren’t any glasses yes there are
there in the cupboard and or where’s the
toilet
a nice flat one this is a nice flat
there’s a living room there’s a kitchen
a bedroom and a bathroom and there’s a
good day
what’s a bad day it’s like a toilet only
better I’ll let you figure it out well
none of my friends have a bidet and even
if I don’t know what it is they will be
very jealous when I tell them
a light eater
would you like anything else you haven’t
eaten very much no thanks
I’m already full oh come on have some
more no I really can’t
I’ve never been much of an eater have
some coffee then that would be nice
how do you take it with sugar plays no
cream here you are thank you
telephone
hello hello is Mary there I’m sorry you
have the wrong number
oh is this six eight five five two nine
zero no it’s not I’m sorry that’s okay
to buy a birthday present
what are you getting Jim for his
birthday I don’t know yet you can always
get him a shirt but I got him one last
year oh that’s right let me think I want
to get him something different how about
a briefcase good idea his briefcase is
getting old and it’s something he’ll use
every day of course why didn’t I think
of that
is she single
today is my cousin’s birthday what’s
your cousin’s name Kathy I’m going to
her house after dinner how old is she
she’s 24 mm-hmm she’s my age is she
pretty yes and she’s very nice too is
she single
no she’s married and has two children oh
that’s too bad
not for her
not so young
my son is graduating from high school
today and my daughter is graduating next
year how old is she she’s 16 I remember
when she was a baby I know we’re getting
old don’t say that
why not it’s true no it isn’t we were
young when we got married that’s right
but we got married 25 years ago
a soccer game
I’m going to play soccer who are you
playing with some friends from work
are you a good soccer player yes but I’m
not the best player on the team what
time does the game begin
nine o’clock why don’t you come with me
I can’t today I’m very busy
okay see you later I hope your team wins
a house at the shore
when is your vacation it starts next
week where are you going we’re renting a
house on the shore that’s wonderful
yes we love the ocean do you swim a lot
not very much then why are you going to
the shore because we all bought new
swimsuits
it’s beginning to snow
do you like snow no I hate it
why snow is so pretty yes but I don’t
like to drive in it
well it’s beginning to snow and I have
to drive to work how far is it to work
six miles are we going to get much snow
about 12 inches they say oh no driving
will be dangerous please be careful I
will by the way can I borrow your car
cold and windy
is it cold out yes it’s cold and windy
I’m going to wear my heavy coat good
idea where you’re going to the post
office why to mail this package would
you buy some stamps for me sure how many
do you want
ten here’s the money for the stamps okay
I’ll be back in 20 minutes unless I get
blown away
not a cloud in the sky what a beautiful
day yes there’s not a cloud in the sky
what’s the temperature it’s 70 degrees
I love October me too it’s not too hot
and not too cold fall is my favorite
season
mine too the weather is almost perfect
and the leaves are very pretty when they
change colors
on sale do you like my new coat it looks
terrific
I’m glad you like it how much was it
$80 that’s a good price yeah it was on
sale where did you get it at Sears
I’d like to shop there too they always
have really good sales
maybe you should go there today they
have a sale on shirts if you’re
interested good idea I need some
I have a sore throat
you sound terrible I have a sore throat
you should rest your voice I know it
hurts when I talk what are you taking
for your throat
hot tea and honey that should help are
you going to work today
no I’m staying home good idea I’ll feel
better tomorrow I hope so
how about a drink
how about a drink tonight I’d love to
wear
we meet
about the relaxed bar all right what
time is 8 o clock okay yes that’s fine I
will meet you there I’m really looking
forward to it
me too
a cup of coffee can I get you something
to drink a cup of coffee please
and sugar a little milk but no sugar I
never drink coffee at night why not
it keeps me awake what do you drink with
summer tea it helps me relax I don’t
like tea there are so many kinds of tea
maybe you should shop around and try to
find one you like because coffee is bad
for you
that’s a good idea
on the phone a less formal call
good afternoon Scot and Smith may I help
you may I speak to mr. Scott or mr.
Smith please I’m sorry they aren’t here
right now who’s calling please
George Martin is there any message I can
take mr. Martin no I’ll call back later
thank you for calling Scott and Smith
would you call me
well see you tomorrow I better go too
Oh would you do me a favor sure would
you call me tomorrow at 6 o’clock in the
morning tomorrow’s my daughter’s
birthday I want to get her a new robe
and I have to pick up the dry cleaning
and pick up the cake from the bakery
anyway I have lots of things to do but
I’m not sure I can get up early do you
need a hand oh can you that would be
great
can you order the mall and buy her a new
robe pick up the dry-cleaning and get
the cake from the bakery and what will
you be doing sleeping in of course
oral exams hey Cindy have you finished
the exam yes I have whew
was it hard well yes it was hard pretty
hard did you pass I don’t know mrs.
Lester didn’t tell me what questions did
she ask first she asked me what my name
was well that was easy wasn’t it yeah
six seven I couldn’t remember then she
asked me where I came from and how long
it took to get here from my country and
what else did she ask she asked how long
I’d been studying English here in Canada
and she asked how I would use English in
the future yes yes go on then she asked
me to explain the difference between my
country and Canada anything else
I’m trying to remember oh yes she asked
if I spoke any other language is that
all oh there were a lot of other
questions she asked me what my hobbies
were where I visited in Canada then I
was asked to read a passage what did she
say at the end hmm let’s see oh yes she
asked me to tell you to go in right away
housework I’m really tired and now I
have to go home and cook do you make
dinner every night yes I usually make
dinner and my husband washes the dishes
I live alone so I do everything
sometimes I eat out though there are
some good restaurants in my neighborhood
where do you live near the pen Center oh
that’s good
there aren’t any good restaurants near
my house does your husband help you do
housework much um yes
he sets the table almost every night and
he makes our bed every morning but I
usually make all the meals how about
cleaning we clean the house together
every weekend I vacuum the rooms and he
usually sweeps the floor of the kitchen
and he does yard work your husband helps
you so much does he help do the laundry
too well he’s never helped me do the
laundry
traffic rules
Sara you can’t park here it’s a bus stop
Oh we’ll be back in a few minutes it’s
okay oh no it isn’t you’ll get a parking
ticket if you leave it here no I won’t
it’s half past five all the traffic
wardens have gone home Sara yes is this
your car ma’am
I’m going skiing
we’ve got ten inches of snow wow that’s
terrific
what’s so terrific about it I’m going
skiing skiing are you serious yes it’s a
lot of fun maybe but it’s also dangerous
you need to live on the edge and you
need to make sure you don’t fall off of
it
a picnic
let’s go for a picnic that’s a great
idea where shall we go let’s go to the
park how far is it about a mile is it a
nice place
sure it has picnic tables and a
beautiful lake good I’ll make some
sandwiches
I’ll bring soda and cookies the kids
will love it
a new dress
who is it it’s me dear don’t you have
your key now let me in let sir in what’s
in that box
what did you get a new dress honey but
you have a closet full of dresses I know
but I need a new one
what’s wrong with all the other dresses
they’re not this one
can I Drive there what time is it it’s
three o’clock oh no I’m late what are
you going to the dentist can I Drive you
there sure that will help do you have a
toothache yes and it’s very bad I’m
sorry to hear that
I’ve had it for weeks and this is the
first time that I could get in my
dentist is always so busy I guess that’s
a good thing it means a lot of people
like him
a lazy boy I’m very angry with my son
Harry why what’s the problem is not
doing well in school
that’s a surprise Harry’s a smart boy
yes but he never studies did you talk to
his teachers yes I did what did they say
he’s a nice boy but he’s very lazy maybe
they’re right I’m afraid so
have you thought about getting him a
tutor maybe that’s a good idea
I really want him to excel let’s go look
in the phone book now then
gardening
your garden is really lovely thank you I
enjoy working in the garden do you do
everything yourself I trim the bushes
and weed the flowerbeds myself who cuts
the grass oh it’s so big that I hire one
of the boys in the neighborhood to do it
for me well I must say he does a good
job
yes his work is more than satisfactory
bus-stop
Jean Barbara do you work around here
yes I work in that building across the
street really what do you do I work in a
law office on a secretary oh that’s
interesting what about you what do you
do I work at doer restaurant
Oh are you a cook no I’m a waitress
that’s a really hard job I don’t envy
you me neither
when’s the baby due
I have some good news what is it Lisa is
going to have a baby that’s great I’m so
happy for her
me too do they want a boy or a girl a
girl when’s the baby due in the
beginning of September I’m going to
phone Lisa tonight that’s nice
say hello for me
at the restaurant
this is a big menu yeah what are you
getting chicken peas and baked potatoes
I don’t know what to get they have very
good Turkey I had Turkey yesterday how
about steak perfect I’ll get steak and
mashed potatoes what vegetable are you
getting I’m not getting any I don’t like
vegetables
washing his car where’s Kevin he’s in
front of the house what is he doing
washing his car not again yes he takes
good care of his car but he never cleans
his room I know it’s always dirty and
nothing is in order you’re right his
room is a mess maybe you should move
into the car
is English difficult
where are you going to Canada why are
you going there I’m going to learn
English there’s a school there that has
an excellent program is learning English
going to be difficult yes I have to
study and practice a lot where is your
school it’s in a town called st.
Catherine’s in Ontario
I’m jealous I’ll bet you’re excited yes
but I’m also really nervous
a new baby well hello mr. Wallace you
seem unusually happy today I just became
a father congratulations
a boy or a girl you never saw such a
cute girl nine pounds three ounces and
as cute as a button doesn’t this call
for cigars oh yes I forgot about the
cigars here have one thank you how’s
your wife she’s just fine
at the customs good morning can I see
your passport
certainly here it is yes that’s all
right have you got anything to declare
yes I have I’ve got some whisky and some
cigarettes
how much whisky have you got a liter
that’s all right and how many cigarettes
have you got 200 fine
what about perfume no I haven’t good
open your case please pardon open your
case please open it now oh dear look at
this you’ve got three bottles of whisky
four hundred cigarettes and a lot of
perfume does that mean I can’t go
traveling by air do I check in here for
Air Canada to Mexico do you already have
your ticket yes here you are thank you
can you put your luggage up here please
sure I have three suitcases we allow
only two pieces you’ll have to pay an
extra charge oh can I carry this one
with me no I’m sorry it won’t fit under
your seat that’s $45 here you are thank
you you can choose your seat a window
seat or aisle seat
I’d like a window seat please fine seat
15a here’s your ticket and your boarding
pass enjoy your flight
what did you do yesterday
hi how are you you look tired did you
sleep okay last night
no I didn’t why what did you do
yesterday I went to a nightclub last
night and danced all night oh yeah did
you have a good time I had a wonderful
time but I’m beat today what time did
you leave the nightclub I left at about
3 a.m. I’m not surprised that you’re
tired which nightclub did you go to
fantastic it’s on Ontario Street it’s
really nice
a date what are you so happy about
you’re grinning from ear to ear sandy
and I are going to go out this weekend
oh yeah that’s fast work that’s great
which night are you going to see her
Friday or Saturday on Friday she isn’t
going to be in town on Saturday and
Sunday she’s going to visit a friend in
Quebec what are you going to do on
Friday I don’t know yet do you have any
ideas how about taking her to a Chinese
restaurant I’ve heard that she likes
Chinese food that’s a great idea what
are you going to wear on your date I’m
going to wear my new suit that’s too
formal wear your jeans and a t-shirt how
about your sports jacket are you going
to wear it on Friday night no I’m not go
ahead and wear it
employing a new member well this woman
may be suitable for the job but is she
energetic enough yes she certainly seems
to have lots of energy hmm
she’s got to be ambitious too is she yes
she has plenty of ambition and we really
need a flexible sort of person do you
think she is hmm
she seems to be determined enough but
she’s a little tough well I guess we’ll
give her a try and see how she works out
getting a visa does it take long to get
a visa it depends on the season anywhere
from one month to two months what do I
need to do fill out an application form
and wait will there be a long waiting
period not if you don’t run into any
government delays
phone out of order too
hey what’s the matter with the phone
here listen to this peculiar noise it
doesn’t sound like a dial tone it must
be out of order we’d better notify the
phone company how do we do that we can’t
use the phone let’s go next door and use
our neighbours phone he’s always
complaining about people I don’t want to
ask any favors of him
how about across the street I forgot
about mrs. Riley I’m sure she’d let us
use her phone
phone out of order one
hey hey what’s wrong there’s something
wrong with the phone I’m getting a
strange noise are you I can hear you
clearly hello hello this pay phone might
be out of order I’ll call you again with
another phone hello how about now
is there still a strange noise yes
perhaps my phone is out of order you
should get in touch with the phone
company
a hot day this heat is killing me me -
it must be 95 degrees
I would like a cold drink I’ll get you
one
Thanks hmm this tastes good it does jeez
this hot weather makes me lazy me too
get me another drink
I guess if you’re lazy no one else is
allowed to be hey thanks for
understanding
I hate to get up
I hate to get up in the morning me too
what time do you get up at 6 o’clock
what do you get up so early I have to be
at work by 7:00 I don’t get up until
8:00 you’re lucky
what do you do I own a bookstore what
time does your store open at 8:30
taking a cab hello
where do you want to go 70 Maple Street
please 70 middle Street no Maple Street
Maple Street
let’s see is that near st. David Street
I don’t know I’ve only been here one
week oh where are you from Toronto
can you help me
can you help me officer I’ll try what’s
the problem I can’t get into my car
where are your keys they’re in the car
don’t worry I can open it how can you do
that with a coat hanger it’s easy where
can we get a coat hanger there’s one in
the police car way here thanks a lot
you’re very kind
I don’t feel well
what are you looking for my jacket I’m
going to the doctor why what’s the
problem I’m not sure but I don’t feel
well
do you have a fever no but I have a pain
in my chest what time is your
appointment 11:30 I’m going now bye
goodbye I hope it’s nothing serious
Thanks see you
bless you
that’s you god bless you thank you you
have a cold yes that’s why I’m sneezing
so much I hope you feel better soon
I get a bad cold every winter are you
taking anything for your cold I’m taking
contact does it help yes but it makes me
sleepy
you’d better not drive then
I’m busy on Friday would you like to go
to a pop concert well I’d like to but
when is it on Friday evening what a pity
I’m busy on Friday maybe you could
change your plans it’s going to be a
really great concert maybe I will I
wouldn’t want to miss it
great I’ll see you Friday
what’s a grant my daughter is going to
college that’s great but it must be
expensive yes but she has a grand a
grant
what’s a grant the government is giving
her money to pay for her education
that’s right
does it pay for everything no she has a
loan too
what’s the difference between a loan and
a grant you have to pay back a loan a
grant as a gift
telephone call - hello jack this is Dave
I want to return the book I borrowed
from you last night will you be home at
about 6 o’clock yes I will I’ll be
cooking dinner oh well then I won’t come
over at 6
why not I don’t want to disturb you
don’t worry you won’t disturb me okay
I’ll see you at 6:00
short answer
is Alice young or old she is young is
Bill tall or short he is short
his Albert’s apartment big or little
it’s small were the last examinations
easy or difficult they were difficult is
Julie married or single she is single
questions
are you married no I’m not I’m single
tell me about your new car is it large
no it’s not it is small tell me about
the questions in your English book are
they difficult no they’re not they are
easy tell me about your new neighbors
are they quiet no they aren’t they are
noisy
color - excuse me
is this your umbrella no it isn’t are
you sure yes I am sure that umbrella is
brown and my umbrella is yellow
color one
may I help you yes please I am looking
for an umbrella what’s your favorite
color it’s black sorry we have no black
umbrellas right now here is a nice
umbrella but this umbrella is yellow
that’s okay
yellow umbrellas are very popular this
year
you
location - excuse me can you tell me the
way to the nearest bank yes it’s on
Geneva Street as a matter of fact I’m
going that way myself
so if you come with me I will show you
thanks very much
you’re welcome
location one
where is the school it’s between the
library and the park where is the post
office it’s across from the movie
theater where is the Royal Bank it’s
next to the supermarket where is the gas
station it’s around the corner from the
church where is the barbershop it’s near
the bus station
my favorite photographs one who is she
she is my sister what’s her name her
name is Jennifer
where is she in this photograph she’s in
Toronto what is that building behind her
she’s standing in front of the CN tower
at home too where are you I am in the
kitchen what are you doing I am cooking
dinner where are Bill and Mary they are
in the living room what are they doing
they are watching TV where is the cat
she is in the dining room what is she
doing she is sleeping
home 1
where is Jane she is in the living room
what is she doing she is playing the
piano where is the car it is in the
garage where is the dog the dog is in
front of the door what is the dog doing
the dog is eating