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.
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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