Lesson 4: ASKING
DIRECTIONS
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Hi, Nick
o
Hi Ann. What’s up?
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I’m looking for airport. Can you tell me how to
get there?
o
No, sorry. I don’t
know.
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I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do
you know where the subway is?
o
Sure. It’s over
there.
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Where? I don’t see it.
o
Across the street.
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Oh, I see it now. Thanks.
o
Do you know if there’s
a restroom around here.
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Yes, there’s one here. It’s in the store.
o
Thanks.
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Bye.
Lesson 5: I’M HUNGRY
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Hi, Sara. How are you?
o
Fine. How are you
doing?
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Ok
o
What do you want to
do?
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I’m hungry. I’d like to eat something.
o
Where do you want to go?
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I’d like go to an Italian food restaurant.
o
What kind of Italian
food do you like?
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I like spaghetti. Do you like spaghetti?
o
No, I don’t but I like
pizza.
Lesson 6: DO YOU WANT SOMETHING TO DRINK?
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David, would you like something to eat?
o
No, I’m full.
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Do you want to something to drink?
o
Yes, I’d like some
coffee.
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Sorry, I don’t have coffee.
o
That’s ok. I’ll have
a glass of water.
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A small glass or big one.
o
Small, please.
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Here you go.
o
Thanks.
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You’re welcome.
Lesson
7: THAT’S TOO LATE.
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Marry, would you like to get something to eat
with me?
o
Ok, when?
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At 10 o’clock.
o
10 in the morning?
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No, At night.
o
Sorry, that’s too
late. I usually go to bed around 10.pm
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Ok, how about 1.30 pm.
o
No, that’s too
early. I’ll still be at work then.
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How about 5pm
o
That’s fine.
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Ok, see you then.
o
Alright. Bye.
Lesson 8: CHOOSE A
TIME TO MEET
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Ann, would you like to have dinner with me?
o
Yes, that would be
nice. When do you want to go?
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Is today ok?
o
Sorry, I can’t go
today.
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How about tomorrow night?
o
Ok. What time?
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Is 9.00pm all right?
o
I think that’s too
late.
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Is 6.00pm ok?
o
Yes, that’s good. Where
would you like to go?
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The Italian restaurant on 5th street.
o
Oh, I don’t like
that restaurant. I don’t want to go there.
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How about Korean restaurant next to it?
o
Ok, I like that
restaurant.
Lesson 9: WHEN DO YOU
WANT TO GO?
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Hi Mark,
o
Hi.
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What are you planning to do today?
o
I’m not sure yet.
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Would you like to have lunch with me?
o
Yes, when?
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Is 11.30 am ok?
o
Sorry, I didn’t hear
you. Can you say that again please?
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I said 11.30am
o
Oh, I’m busy then. Can
we meet a little later?
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Ok, how about 12.30am
o
Ok, where?
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How about Bill’s seafood restaurant?
o
Oh, where’s that?
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It’s on 7th street.
o
I’ll meet you there
Lesson 10: ORDER FOOD
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Hello, sir, would you like to order now?
o
What do you have?
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What would you like to drink?
o
I’ll have a bottle
of water, please
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What would you like to eat?
o
I’ll have a tuna
fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup.
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Ok.
Lesson 11: NOW
AND LATER
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Chris, where are you going?
o
I’m going to go to
the store.
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Really? I’m going to go there too
o
Would you like to
come with me?
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Yes, let’s go together.
o
Would you like to go
now or later?
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Now.
o
What?
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Now would be better.
o
Ok, let’s go
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Shall we walk?
o
It’s too far. Let’s
drive.
Lesson 12: DO YOU
HAVE ENOUGH MONEY?
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Tony, what are you going to go today?
o
I’m going to
shopping
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What time are you leaving?
o
I’m going to leave
around 4 o’clock
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Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store
o
Ok.
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Do you have enough money?
o
I’m not sure.
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How much do you have?
o
25$. Do you think
that enough?
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That’s not very much.
o
I think it’s ok. I also
have 2 credit cards.
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Let me give you another 10$.
o
Thanks. See you
later.
Lesson 13: HOW HAVE
YOU BEEN?
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Hello, Tom
o
Hi, Ann
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How have you been?
o
Not to good.
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Sorry to hear that.
o
It’s ok, it’s not
serious
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That’s good. How’s your wife?
o
She’s good.
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Is she America now?
o
No, she’s not here
yet.
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Where is she?
o
She’s in Canada with
our kids.
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I see. I have to go now. Please tell your wife I
said hi.
Ok, I’ll talk to you later.
Lesson 14: BUYING A
SHIRT
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Excuse me.
o
Hello sir, may I help
you?
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Yes, can I see that shirt on the top shelf
please?
o
Sure, here it is.
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How much does it cost?
o
50 $
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50$. That’s too much.
o
How about this one? It’s
on sale for only 35$.
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I don’t like that one.
o
How about the one
next to the black gloves? It’s similar to the one you like.
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That’s nice. How much is it?
o
30$
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That’s be fine.
o
Is this color ok or
would you like a different color?
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That blue one’s fine.
o
Do you need any more
of these shirts?
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Yes.
o
How many do you
want?
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I’ll take 2 more a red one and a white one.
Lesson 15: ASKING A
LOCATION
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Excuse me. I’m looking for the Holiday Inn, do
you know where is it?
o
Sure. It’s down the
street on the left.
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Is it far from here?
o
No, it’s not far.
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How far is it?
o
About mile and a
half.
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How long does it take to get there?
o
5 minutes or so.
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Is it close to the subway station?
o
Yes, it’s very close
the subway station is next to the hotel. You can walk there.
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Thanks a lot.
Lesson
16: DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS?
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Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the mall?
o Sure, I used to work there. Go straight for about a mile
then turn left at the light. The mall will be on the right.
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Do you know the address?
o Yes, the address is 541 Main Street.
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Can you write it down for me please?
o No problem.
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Is it faster if I take Highland Avenue?
o No, the way is longer. There are more stop lights on the
street.
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I think you’re right. Thanks
Lesson 17: VACATION TO CANADA
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What’s today’s date?
o It’s July 5th.
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When are you going to vacation?
o I’m leaving on Sunday. We’re going to Canada.
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Really? The day after tomorrow. That’s very soon.
o Yes, I know.
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How long are you going to stay here?
o About 2 weeks.
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When are you coming back?
o I’m coming back on the 17th.
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Alright. Have a nice trip.
Lesson 18: THE
SUPERMARKET IS CLOSED
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Jeff, I’m going the supermarket. Do you want to
come with me?
o
I think the
supermarket is closed now.
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Oh, when does it close?
o
It’s closes at 7.00
on Sunday.
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That’s too bad.
o
Don’t worry. We can
go tomorrow morning. It’s open at 8.00
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Alright. What do you want to go now?
o
Let’s take a walk
for a half an hour. My sister will get here at about 8.30 and then we can all
to out to dinner.
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Where does she live?
o
She lives in San
Fancisco
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How long has she live there?
o
I think she’s live
there for about 10 years.
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That’s a long time. Where did she live before
that?
o
San Diego.
Lesson 19: I LOST MY
WALLET.
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Hey, how’s it going?
o
Not good, I lost my
wallet.
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That’s too bad. Was it stolen?
o
No, I think it come
out of my pocket when I was in the taxi.
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I there anything I can do?
o
Can I borrow some
money?
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Sure. How much do you need?
o
50$
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No problem.
o
Thanks. I’ll pay you
back on Friday.
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That’s fine. Here you are.
o
What are you going
to do now?
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I’m going to buy some books and then I’m going
to the gas station.
o
If you wait a minute
I can go with you.
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Ok, I’ll wait for you.
