Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 11 -20
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 too.
- 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.
- OK, let’s go.
- Should we walk?
- No, it’s too far. Let’s drive.
Lesson 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?
- Do you have enough money?
- I’m not sure.
- How much do you have?
- 25 dollars. Do you think that’s enough?
- That’s not very much.
- I think it’s OK. I also have two credit cards.
- Let me give you another ten dollars.
- Thanks. See you later.
- Bye.
Lesson 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 OK. 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 go now. Please tell your wife I said hi.
- OK, I’ll talk to you later.
- I hope you feel better.
Lesson 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 dollars.
- 50 dollars. That’s too much.
- How about this one? It’s on sale for only 35 dollars.
- 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 dollars.
- That’ll be fine.
- Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?
- That blue one’s fine.
- 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?
- About a mile and a half.
- How long does it take to get there?
- 5 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 the 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 stop lights on that street.
- I think you’re right. Thank you.
Lesson 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 2 weeks.
- When are you coming back?
- I’m coming back on the 17th.
- Alright. Have a nice trip.
Lesson 19: WHO IS THAT WOMAN?
- Joseph, who is that woman?
- That’s 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 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 really well.
- Thank you.
- How long have you been in the US?
- 3 weeks.
- Is your wife with you?
- Yes, she just got here yesterday.
- Have you been to California before?
- No. I’ve never been there.
- Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
- Yes. I went there once on a business trip.
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