Daily English Conversation

Example of talking about sightseeing

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Guide : We are no approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York

Harbor since 1886.

Andrew : Wow! look at it.

James : Incredible, isn't?

Guide : The statue was given to the United States by the people of France.

It was designed by the French sculpture Bartholdi.

Andrew : It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?

James : Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.

Andrew : Stairs? There's no elevator?

James : Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!

Example of Talking works and abilities

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Tim : I don't know what classes to take this semester.

I can't decide what I want to do with my life.

Have you thought about it, Brenda?

Brenda : Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.

Tim : Maybe I could be a teacher because I'm very creative. And I like working with kids.

Brenda : Oh, I wouldn't want to be a teacher. I'm too impatient.

Tim : I know one thing that I could never do.

Brenda : What's that?

Tim : I could never be a stockbroker because I'm not good at making decisions quickly.

Example of Talking about jobs and job requirements

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Brad : Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?

Sue : Well, there are a lot of retail jobs - selling clothes and stuff.

But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.

Brad : Hmm. I hate working on weekends.

Sue : Hmm...so do I. Oh, here's a job in sales.

It's a job selling children's books to bookstore.

Brad : That sounds interesting.

Sue : Yeah. Let' see. You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings.

Brad : I don;t mid working evenings during the week.

And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?

Sue : It's 796-3456

Example of talking about present or future possible situation

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Jody : Ugh, I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.

Luis : So why don't you stop?

Jody : Well, If I quit, I might gain weight.

Luis : A lot of people do, but........

Jody : And If I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of my clothes.

Luis : Well you can always go on a diet.

Jody : Oh, no. I'm terrible at losing weight on diets. So if my clothes don't fit, I will have to buy new ones. I'll have to get a part time job, and .......

Luis : Listen, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard.

Example of talking about geography

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Mike : Here's a geography quiz in the paper.

Wendy : Oh, I love geography. Ask me the questions.

Mike : Sure, first question. Which country is larger,

China or Canada?

Wendy : I know. Canada is larger than China.

Mike : OK, next. What's the longest river in the Americas?

Wendy : Hmm, I think it's the Mississippi.

Mike : Here's a hard one. Which country is more crowded,

Monaco or Singapore?

Wendy : I'm not sure. I think Monaco is more crowded.

Mike : OK, one more. Which South American capital

city is the highest: La Paz, Quito, or Bogota?

Wendy : Oh, that's easy. Bogota is the highest.

Example of ordering a meal (2)

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Waitress   : What would you like to order?

Customer : I 'll have the fried chicken.

Waitress   : Would you like rice or potatoes?

Customer : Potatoes, please.

Waitress   : What kind of potatoes would you like ?
                  Mashed, baked, or french fries?

Customer : I'd like mashed potatoes.

Waitress   : OK. And would you like anything to drink?

Customer : I guess I 'll have a cup of coffee.

Waitress   : Would you like anything else?

Customer : No, that will be all for now, thanks.

Later

Waitress   : Would you like dessert?

Customer : Yes, I'd like ice cream.

Waitress   : What flavor would you like?

Customer : Hmm. I'll have chocolate, please.

Waitress   : OK. I'll bring it right away.

Example of ordering a meal

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Waiter : May I take your order?

Customer : Yes. I'd like the lamb kebabs.

Waiter : All right. And would you like a salad?

Customer : Yes, I'll have a mixed green salad.

Waiter : OK. What kind of dressing would you like?

We have blue cheese and vinaigrette.

Customer : Blue cheese, please.

Waiter : And would you like anything to drink?

Customer : Yes, I'd like a large iced tea, please.

Example of going out for dinner

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Jeff : Say, would you like to go out to dinner tonight?

Bob : Sure. Where do you want to go?

Jeff : Well, what do you think o£Indian food?

Bob : I love it, but I'm not really in the mood for it today.

Jeff : Yeah. I'm not either, I guess. It's a bit spicy.

Bob : Hmm. How do you like Japanese food?

Jeff : Oh, I like it a lot.

Bob : I do, too. And I know a nice Japanese restaurant near here - it's called Iroha,

Jeff : Oh, I've always wanted to go there.

Bob : Terrific! Let's go!

Example of Talking about health problem (2): What do you suggest?

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Pharmacist : Hi. May I help you?

Mrs. Webb : Yes, please. Could I have something for a cough?

I think I'm getting a cold.

Pharmacist : Well, I suggest a box of these cough drops.

Mrs. Webb : Thank you. And what do you suggest for dry skin?

Pharmacist : Try some of this new lotion.

It's very good.

Mrs. Webb : OK. And one more thing. My husband has no energy these days.

Can you suggest anything?

Pharmacist : He should try some of these multivitamins. They're excellent.

Mrs. Webb : Great! May I have three large bottles, please?

Example of Talking about health problem

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Joan : Hi, Craig! How are you?

Craig : Not so good. I have a terrible cold.

Joan : Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.

Craig : Yeah, you're right.

Joan : And have you taken anything for it?

Craig : No, I haven't.

Joan : Well, it's sometimes helpful to eat garlic soup.

Just chop up a whole head of garlic and cook it in chicken stock.

Try it! It really works!

Craig : Yuck! That sounds awful!

Example of describing a city: It's a fairly big city

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Eric : So where are you from, Carmen?

Carmen : I'm from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Eric : Wow, I've heard that's a really nice city.

Carmen : Yeah, it is. The weather is great, and there are some fantastic beaches just outside the city.

Eric : Is it expensive there?

Carmen : No, it's not very expensive. Prices are pretty reasonable.

Eric : How big is the city?

Carmen : It's a fairly big city, but it's not too big.

Eric : It sounds perfect to me. Maybe I should plan a trip there sometime.

Example of describing a city: What should I see there?

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Thomas : Can you tell me a little about Mexico City?

Elena : Sure I can. What would you like to know?

Thomas : Well, what's a good time to visit?

Elena : I think you can go anytime. The weather is always nice.

Thomas : Oh, good! And what should I see there?

Elena : Well, you should definitely visit the National

Museum and go to the Palace of Fine Arts.

Thomas : And what else?

Elena : Oh, you shouldn't miss the Pyramid of the Sun. It's very interesting.

Thomas : It all sounds really exciting!

Sample of giving suggestion for medicine

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Pharmacist    : Hi. May I help you?
Mrs. Webb   : Yes, please. Could I have something for a cough?
                       I think I'm getting a cold.

Pharmacist    : Well, I suggest a box of these cough drops.
Mrs. Webb   : Thank you. And what do you suggest for dry skin?

Pharmacist    : Try some of this new lotion. It's very good.
Mrs. Webb   : OK. And one more thing. My husband has no energy these days. Can you suggest anything?

Pharmacist    : He should try some of these multivitamins. They're excellent.
Mrs. Webb   : Great! May I have three large bottles, please?

Sample of telephoning message

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Secretary: Good morning, Parker Industries.
Mr. Kale: Hello. May I speak to Ms. Graham, please?

Secretary: I'm sorry. She's not in. Can I take a message?
Mr. Kale: Yes, please. This is Mr. Kale.

Secretary: Is that G-A-L-E?
Mr. Kale: No, it's K-A-L-E.

Secretary: All right.
Mr. Kale: Please tell her our meeting is on Friday at 2:30.

Secretary: Friday at 2:30.
Mr. Kale: And could you ask her to call me this afternoon? My number is (646) 555-4031.

Secretary: (646) 555-4031. Yes, Mr. Kale. I'll give Ms. Graham the message.
Mr. Kale: Thank you. Good-bye.

Secretary: Good-bye.

Sample of Making plans

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Lynn : Say, Miguel, what are you doing tonight?

Do you want to go bowling?

Miguel : I'd love to, but I can't. I'm going to a soccer match with my brother.

Lynn : Oh, well maybe some other time.

Miguel : Are you doing anything tomorrow?

We could go then.

Lynn : Tomorrow sounds fine. I'm going to work until five.

Miguel : So let's go around six.

Lynn : OK. Afterward, maybe we can get some dinner.

Miguel: Sounds great.

Example of catching up

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Diane: Hi, Kerry. I haven't seen you in ages. How have you been?

Kerry: Pretty good, thanks.

Diane: Are you still in school?

Kerry: No, not anymore. I graduated last year. And I got a job at Midstate Banle

Diane: That's great news. You know, you look different. Have you changed your hair?

Kerry: Yeah, it's shorter. And I wear contacts now. Oh, and I've lost weight.

Diane: Well, you look fantastic!

Kerry: Thanks, so do you. And there's one more thing. Look! I got engaged.

Diane: Congratulations!

Example of Talking about Family (2)

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Marcos    : How many brothers and sisters do you have, Mei-Ii?
Mei-li       : Actually, I'm an only child.

Marcos     : Really?
Mei-li        : Yeah, most families in China have only one child nowadays.

Marcos     : I didn't know that.
Mei-li        : What about you, Marcos?

Marcos     : I come from a big family. I have three brothers and two sisters.
Mei-li       : Wow! Is that typical in Peru?

Marcos    : Not really. A lot of families are smaller these days.
                  But big families are great because you get lots of birthday presents!

Example of Talking About Movie

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Greg : James, Do you like watching a Movie?

James : Yes, I like it a lot

Greg : What kind of movie do you like?

James : Well, I like action and Comedy movie

I like them because they can lift up my energy and release my stress.

Greg : Do you watch a DVD movie or in a Movie Theater?

James : Sometimes, I watch a DVD movie and sometimes in a movie theater.

Greg : How often do you buy a DVD movie?

James : I usually buy it once a week. But, if there is a good DVD movie, I always buy it.

Greg : And do you often go to the movie theater?

James : Not really? If there is a really good movie, I usually go and watch it with my friends.

Greg : What are the best action and comedy movies you have ever wacthed?

James : Die Hard and Mr. Bean.

And how about you, Greg? What kind of movie do you like?

Greg : Well. My favorite is romantic movie because but sometimes I like horror, too.

James : Who's your favorite actor?

Greg : Leonardo Dicaprio

James : Do you prefer watching it through DVD or in Movie theater?

Greg : I prefer watching it in a movie theater.

James : So, Let's go to movie theater someday.

Greg : That's a good idea. How about next week?

James : Yeah, that's fine.

Greg : Ok, see next week, bye

James : see you, too. bye

Example of talking about common complaints

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Mr. Field : Jason ... Jason! Turn down the TV, please.

Jason : Oh, but this is my favorite program!

Mr. Field : I know. But it's very loud.

Jason : OK. I'll turn it down.

Mr. Field : That's better. Thanks.

Mrs. Field : Lisa, please pick up your things.

They're all over the floor.

Lisa : In a minute, Mom. I'm on the phone.

Mrs. Field : All right. But do it as soon as you hang up.

Lisa : OK. No problem.

Mrs. Field : Goodness!

Were we like this when we were kids?

Mr. Field : Definitely!

Example of talking about future plans

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A: Have you made any vacation plans?

B: Well, I've decided on one thing - I'm going to go camping.

A: That's great! For how long?

B: I'm going to be away for a week.

I only have five days of vacation.

A: So, when are you leaving?

B: I'm not sure.

I'll probably leave around the end of May.

A: And where are you going to go?

B: I haven't thought about that yet.

I guess I'll go to one of the national parks.

A: That sounds like fun.

B: Yea h. Maybe I'll go hiking and do some fishing.

A: Are you going to rent a camper?

B: I'm not sure. Actually, I probably won't rent a camper - it's too expensive.

A: Are you going to go with anyone?

B: No, I need some time alone. I'm going to travel by myself.

Example of talking about vacation activities

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Julia : I'm so excited! We have two weeks off!

What are you going to do?

Nancy : I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home.

Maybe I'll watch a few DVDs. What about you? Any plans?

Julia : Yeah, I'm going to relax at the beach with my cousin for a couple of weeks.

We're going to go surfing every day.

Nancy : Sounds like fun.

Julia : Say, why don't you come wi th us?

Nancy : Do you mean it? I'd love to! I'll bring my surfboard!

Example of talking about foods

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Steve : Hey, this sounds strange - snails with garlic.

Have you ever eaten snails?

Kathy : Yes, I have. I had them here just last week.

Steve : Did you like them?

Kathy : Yes, I did. They were deli cious!

Why don't you try some?

Steve : No, I don't think so.

Waiter : Have you decided on an appetizer yet?

Kathy : Yes. I'll have a small order of the snails, please.

Waiter : And you, sir?

Steve : I think I'll have the fried brains.

Kathy : Fried brains? I've never heard of that!

It sounds scary.

Example of asking questions about schedules and locations

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Erica : Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?

Clerk : There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.

Erica : Do you know what time it opens?

Clerk : It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 A.M.

Erica : Oh, good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?

Clerk : You need to check at the transportation counter.

It's right down the hall.

Erica : OK And just one more thing. Do you know where the rest rooms are?

Clerk : Right behind you. Do you see where th at sign is?

Erica : Oh. Thanks a lot.

Example of talking about changes

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Brian : So, are you still living with your parents, Terry?

Terry : I'm afraid so. I wish I had my own apartment.

Brian : Why? Don't you like living at home?

Terry : It's OK, but my parents are always asking me to be home before midnight.

I wish they'd stop worrying about me.

Brian : Yeah, parents are like that!

Terry : And they expect me to help around the house.

I hate housework. I wish life weren't so difficult.

Brian : So, why don't you move out?

Terry : Hey, I wish I could, but where else can I get free room and board?

Example of exchanging personal information

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Anna : Could you tell me a little about yourself?

Where were you born?

Martin : I was born in Mexico City.

Anna : Did you grow up there?

Martin : No, I didn't. I grew up in Canada.

Anna : Where did you go to high school?

Martin : I went to high school in Mexico City.

Anna : And when did you graduate?

Martin : I graduated last year, and Now I work as a salesperson.

Anna : Did you have a favorite teacher when you were a child?

Martin : Yes, I did. I had an excellent. His name was Mr. Woods.

Anna : What did he teach?

Martin : He taught English.