Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 41 -50

Lesson 41: THE FOOD TASTES GREAT

• How do you like the food?
• It tastes really great. Did you cook it?
• Yes. I made it this afternoon. Would you like some more?
• OK, just a little though. I’m really full.
• Oh. Would you like some soup instead?
• What kind is it?
• Tomato and rice. Have you had that before?
• No. This is my first time. How does it taste?
• It’s good, try it. What do you think?
• Wow. It is good. Did you make that also?
• Yes.
• You’re a really good cook.
• Thanks, next time I’ll make chicken soup for us.
• That sounds good. Did you study cooking in school?
• No, I learned by myself. I have a good cookbook that I read when I have time. 
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Lesson 42: HELPING A FRIEND MOVE

• Kelly, will you help me take these things to the car?
• OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
• Bring them to my wife’s car.
• Which one is hers?
• The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
• What should I take first?
• That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law.
• Don’t worry, I won’t drop it. Wow, it’s really heavy. I don’t think I can move it by myself.
• Let me help you with that. I don’t want you to hurt your back.
• Where are you taking all this stuff?
• Didn’t I tell you? We’re moving to Florida?
• You’re moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month.
• Yes, that’s true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away.

Lesson 43: VISITING FAMILY

• Judy, your husband has a really nice car.
• Thanks. It’s a lot better than mine, and it’s new.
• Where are you going?
• We’re going to visit my sister in the city.
• I didn’t know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?
• About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd street, across from the public library.
• I see. It’s almost 5:00 PM now, don’t you think there will be a lot of traffic?
• Oh, we’re not driving. We’re going to take the subway. The subway only takes about 20 minutes.
• Yes, but it can be very crowded around this time. I always feel uncomfortable taking the subway.
• I take the subway to work every day, so I’m used to it now.
• Doesn’t your mother live in the city?
• Yes, she’s lived there for about ten years.
• I remember when she moved there. Apartments were a lot cheaper then.
• I know what you mean. It’s hard to find anything that’s reasonable now.
• Have a good time. Next time you’re free, give me a call and we’ll go play poker.
• See you later.

Lesson 44: LOOKING AT VACATION PICTURES

• Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?
• Yeah, I just got back this morning.
• That sounds really nice. What did you do there?
• Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn’t do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. At night we walked around the city with some friends.
• Did you take any pictures?
• Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?
• Sure, I love looking at photos.
• This one is of my wife and me on the beach, and this one is our daughter Emily standing next to my wife.
• Your daughter looks like her mother.
• I know, they look very similar.
• Where was this picture taken?
• That was taken at the train station before we left.
• Did you have time to go to the zoo?
• No, not this time. We went there last time.
• It looks like you all had a nice time.
• Yeah, it was a lot of fun.

Lesson 45: ORDERING FLOWERS

• Good afternoon, how may I help you?
• Hi, I’d like to order some flowers.
• Who are they for?
• They’re for my Wife. Her name is Samantha.
• What kind of flowers would you like?
• I don’t know. I don’t know too much about flowers. Can you recommend something?
• What’s the reason you are sending her flowers?
• Today’s her birthday and she told me she wants me to buy her flowers.
• Do you know what kind of flowers she likes?
• I’m not sure. I know I should know that, but I can’t remember right now.
• Well, they’re for your wife, so I think you should give her roses.
• Roses will be fine.
• What color?
• I think red would be nice.
• Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them?
• Can you deliver them please?
• What’s the address?
• 241 Main street.
• Alright, they’ll be there within 2 hours. 

Lesson 46: LEAVING A MESSAGE

• Hello?
• Hi, is Heather there, please?
• Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
• Is this 617-228-2289?
• Yes. Who are you looking for again?
• Heather Johnson.
• Oh, I thought you said Laura. Sorry about that. This is the right number, but Heather’s not here right now.
• Do you know where she went?
• She went to the store to buy some groceries. Would you like to leave a message?
• Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called?
• Hi Eric, this is her roommate Kathy. I met you a couple of months ago at the Christmas party.
• Oh, yes. How are you?
• Good. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I’ll tell her you called.
• Thanks.
• Bye bye. 

Lesson 47: TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER

• Hello?
• Hi Tina, It’s Joe.
• Hi Joe.
• How’s the weather there today?
• It’s really cold. It snowed all day and the schools closed early.
• What’s the temperature?
• It’s 30 degrees now. It was even colder this morning.
• Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
• I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it’s probably going to snow tomorrow.
• I really don’t like the winter. I wish it were summer.
• Me too. How’s the weather where you are?
• It’s not too bad, but it’s pretty cold here too. It was about 45 today and it rained this afternoon. I heard it’s going to be a little warmer tomorrow.

Lesson 48: MAKING PLANS

• It’s almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend?
• Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask?
• Well, I still haven’t finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want to go shopping with me this weekend?
• I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I can. Work has been really busy lately. Why don’t we go on Friday instead?
• Friday’s not good. I think the stores will be very crowded and I have to work.
• OK, then let’s try to go this weekend. I should know if I can go by Friday. Is it OK if I call you then?
• Yeah, that’s fine.
• What’s your number?
• 233-331-8828. Let me give you my email address too. It’s sara@gmail.com
• OK, I’ll talk to you soon.
• OK.

Lesson 49: MEETING A FRIEND

• Hello?
• Hi Vicky.
• Are you there yet?
• Yes.
• I just got off the subway. I’m almost there. Sorry, I’m late.
• That’s no problem. I just wanted to tell you I’m inside.
• Where are you?
• On the second floor.
• Should I come to the second floor or do you want to come to the first floor?
• Come upstairs.
• What?
• Oh, Can you hear me OK? I said, come to the second floor.
• Oh, OK. What are you doing there?
• Just looking at some books on how to learn English.
• Do you want to get something to eat later?
• No, I’m still full from dinner.
• What do you want to do?
• I don’t know for sure. When you get here we’ll talk about it.
• OK, see you soon.
• Bye.

Lesson 50: I’M A STUDENT

• Craig, what do you do for work?
• I’m still a student.
• What school do you go to?
• Boston University.
• That’s a good school. What do you study?
• I’m studying English, math, and history. My major is English.
• How long have you been studying English?
• More than six years.
• That’s a long time.
• Yeah, I started to learn English when I was in high school.
• No wonder your English is so good.
• Actually, it’s not that good. I can read but I can’t speak very well. I haven’t had a lot of chances to practice.
• I see. Talking with other people is very important.
• Yes, but I still don’t have many friends here yet.
• I’m having a party tonight at my apartment. You should come.
• Oh thanks for inviting me. I’d love to come. 

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