Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 51 -60

Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 51 -60

Lesson 51: STUDYING FOR EXAMS

• Hi Kim.
• Hey Shawn, good to see you again.
• How have you been?
• OK, I didn’t sleep much last night though. I stayed up until 2 AM studying for an exam.
• I was up late last night too. The semester is almost over. I’ve had exams all week.
• Are you going back to California after you graduate?
• I think so. After I graduate I’ll probably go back home and try to get a job.
• Do you know where you’d like to work?
• Not yet, but I want to be an English translator.
• That’d be really cool. I’d like to be a translator too, but I don’t think my English is good enough.
• Don’t worry about that. Your English is better than most of my classmates.
• Thanks. Where are you going now?
• I’m going to study at the library. I have to take an exam tomorrow.
• Me too. How late does the library stay open?
• I think it’s open until 11:30 PM.
• OK, Good luck.
• You too.

Lesson 52: DID YOU GET MY MESSAGE?

• Hello?
• Hi Angela, it’s Dan.
• Hi Dan. How are you?
• Good.
• I called you yesterday. Did you get my message?
• Yes, I was taking a shower when you called. I saw that you called and I tried to call you back, but I think your phone was off.
• No problem. I wanted to remind you that my friend is getting married next week. You’re still coming to the wedding with me, right?
• Oh, is that next week?
• Yes. Did you forget?
• No, of course not. I already bought them a present.
• That’s good. I want to invite Megan also. Next time you see her, can you tell her for me.
• Sure. Does she know your friend?
• Yes, I think they might have gone to the same college or something like that. I’m not exactly sure how they know each other.
• Are we all going to drive together?
• Yes. I’ll pick you up first, and then we’ll go get Megan. 

Lesson 53: MAKING A DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT

• Hi, I’d like to see the doctor, please.
• Do you have an appointment?
• No.
• When would you like an appointment?
• Is today possible?
• Yes. Today is fine. What time would you like?
• As soon as possible. My stomach really hurts.
• Please wait a moment. I’ll see if the doctor is available.
• OK.
• Sorry, he’s with a patient right now. It’s probably going to be about another 30 minutes. Would you mind waiting a little longer?
• No problem.
• May I see your insurance card, please?
• Here you are.
• Thanks. That’s going to be 25 dollars for today’s visit.
• Really? I didn’t think it would be that much.
• I know how you feel.
• I’ll pay with cash.
• Thank you.
• Would you please turn on the heat? It’s really cold in here.
• It is cold in here, isn’t it? I’ll take care of that in a moment. Please have a seat and fill out these forms. Bring them back to me when you’re done.

Lesson 54: MAIL

• Hey Jane, did you get the mail yet?
• Yes. I picked it up this morning. There were a few bills and a letter from my mother. There was also a lot of junk mail.
• Was there anything for me?
• I don’t remember, let me check. Yes, it looks like there’s something here for you.
• Who’s it from?
• The American Embassy.
• My hands are dirty. Will you open it for me?
• What does it say?
• It says your passport is ready. You can pick it up anytime.
• Do you think you can drive me there?
• Sure, when?
• I think we should go get it now. I’m going to wash my hands and then we’ll go. Is that OK? 

Lesson 55: I HAVE A COLD

• How are you feeling?
• I still have a cold.
• Still? It’s been over a week now, hasn’t it?
• Yeah, it’s been a while. I started feeling this way last Monday.
• Are you feeling any better?
• A little. I took some medicine this morning and I feel a little better now.
• What’s wrong?
• I have a bad cough.
• Did you go see the doctor yet?
• Not yet, I might go tomorrow.
• I’m going to the drug store now, can I get you anything?
• Yes, if it’s not too much trouble, would you get me some tissues.
• Sure. Anything else?
• No, that’s it.
• OK, I’ll be back in about an hour. If you think of anything else you need, give me a call.
• Thanks. 

Lesson 56: DINNER INVITATION

• Hi James, it’s good to see you again.
• Hi Barbara.
• Are you here for work?
• Yes.
• Is Steve with you?
• No, I’m here alone. Steve couldn’t come this time.
• How long will you be staying?
• 4 days. I’m going back on Friday.
• My brother and I are getting together for dinner. Do you want to come with us?
• Yeah, that would be nice. I have a meeting in an hour. I can meet you afterward if that’s OK. The meeting shouldn’t last long.
• That’s fine. Who is your meeting with?
• The Boston Insurance Company. I’ll call you when it’s over.
• OK.
• Can I use your phone? I left mine in the car and I want to call them to get directions.
• Sure, here you go.

Lesson 57: SEND ME THE DIRECTION

• Hello?
• Hi Frank, it’s Pam.
• Hey Pam, what’s up?
• Not much. Where are you?
• I’m in the car driving home.
• When you get home, will you send me an email with directions to the party tonight?
• Sure, no problem.
• When do you think you’ll get home?
• I don’t know, maybe in about 30 minutes or so. There’s a lot of traffic.
• I have to go out soon. Can you just send me a text message with the address instead?
• OK, I’ll do that as soon as I get home.
• Thanks a lot. Drive carefully.
• OK, I’ll see you tonight.
• Bye. 

Lesson 58: BAD CELLPHONE RECEPTION

• Hello?
• Hi Sharon, it’s George again. What time do you think you’ll get to the party tonight?
• Sorry, what did you say?
• Hello, can you hear me? I said what time do you think you’ll be getting to the party?
• Sorry, I can’t hear you.
• Can you hear me now?
• No, not very clearly. It’s really noisy here.
• It might be my cell phone, I don’t think I have very good reception.
• Oh, that’s OK.
• Can I call you right back?

Lesson 59: GOING TO THE GYM

• Ed, what should we do today?
• I have been studying all week. I’d like to exercise.
• Me too. Let’s go to the gym.
• Good idea. What are we going to do there?
• We can lift weights or play basketball.
• I like to play basketball. Are you good at it?
• Not really, but I like to play. I use to play a lot when I was in school, but now there’s no time.
• I know what you mean. I used to play soccer a lot. Do you think we can play soccer there?
• No, there’s not enough room. I think it’s better if we play outside.
• OK, maybe we can go play soccer later this afternoon.
• It’s too cold outside today. Let’s wait until the weather gets a little warmer.
• OK.

Lesson 60: CAR ACCIDENT

• Anthony, are you OK?
• I’m OK now, but I got into a car accident this morning.
• Were you hurt?
• No, but my neck is still a little sore.
• What happened?
• I wasn’t paying attention and I hit a car that stopped in front of me.
• Were the people in the other car all right?
• Yes, they’re fine. I wasn’t going very fast.
• Were you wearing a seatbelt?
• Yes.
• Did the police come?
• Yeah, I called them on my cell phone right after it happened.
• Do you want me to drive you home?
• No, I need to go get my car fixed this afternoon.

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