Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 31 -40
Lesson 31: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A FEW THINGS?
- I can’t find my glasses & 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’s a 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. They’re on the right side of the TV.
- Thanks.
- Oh, and here are your glasses. They were next to your cell phone.
Lesson 32: PAYING FOR DINNER
- Excuse me. Check, please.
- OK, 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 25 dollars.
- Do you take credit cards?
- Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard.
- OK, here you are.
- Thanks. I’ll be right back.
- 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 round trip?
- Round trip.
- When will you be leaving?
- When does the next plane leave?
- In about 2 hours.
- I’d like a ticket for that flight, please.
- First class or coach?
- Coach. OK, 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 still has seats available. Would you like me to reserve a seat for you?
- Yes, please.
- That’ll be 120 dollars.
- Thank you, here’s your change.
Lesson 34: 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.
- Alright, then please put it in a bag and take it outside.
- 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.
- OK.
- 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.
- What are you going to have to eat?
- I’m not sure. I haven’t decided yet. Can you recommend something?
- Sure, I’ve had the steak and the 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 gonna go 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 at my parent’s 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 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 a few minutes?
- OK, but please hurry. I think the restaurant is closing soon.
Lesson 37: FINDING A CONVENIENCE STORE
- Pam, where’s 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’s a convenience store around here?
- I don’t think there’s one around here. The closest one is on 3rd 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 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 dollars.
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’s that?
- Connecticut is east of New York.
- What state is west of Pennsylvania?
- Ohio.
- OK, Where’s Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is in California. It’s 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 orange juice.
- How was it?
- The food didn’t taste very good, and actually, I don’t feel very well now.
- That’s too bad. Do you want to take a break?
- No, I’m going to go back to the hotel at lunchtime to lie down.
- I’m going to the drug store later. Is there anything I can get for you?
- No, that’s OK. I think if I rest for a little while, I’ll feel better.
Lesson 40: GOING TO THE MOVIES
- Ann, 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 PM. It’s a long movie. I think it lasts for about 3 hours.
- Will you come and pick me up?
- What time?
- I think we should get there early because they might be sold out. Is 5:00 PM OK?
- Yes, that’ll be fine. I’ll meet you at your house at 5:00 PM.
- Do you want to get something to eat before the movie?
- I’m not sure 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.
- OK then, I’ll pick you up a little earlier and we can go to the Thai restaurant next to the theater, is that OK?
- Yes, I like that place.
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