Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 61 -70

Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 61 -70

Lesson 61: DOCTOR’S VISIT

• Hello Mrs. Wilson.
• Hi Doctor.
• How are you feeling?
• I don’t feel good.
• What’s bothering you?
• I have a stomachache and a headache.
• Where does it hurt?
• Here.
• Do you have a fever?
• No, I don’t think so.
• Let me look at your throat. Open your mouth. Your throat’s red. Does it hurt?
• Yes. It’s sore.
• When did it start to feel this way?
• Last week.
• I think you have a virus. It might be the flu. I’m going to give you a prescription for some medicine.
• Thank you.
• Try to get some rest, and be sure to drink lots of water and orange juice. 

Lesson 62: MAKING A HOTEL RESERVATION

• Hello, Marriott Hotel, how may I help you?
• Hi. I’d like to make a reservation.
• Just a moment. OK, for what date?
• July 25th.
• How many nights will you be staying?
• 2 nights. What’s the room rate?
• 75 dollars a night plus tax. Would you like me to reserve a room for you?
• Yes, please.
• Your name?
• Nancy Anderson.
• Miss Anderson, how will you be paying?
• Visa.
• Card number, please.
• 4198 2289 3388 228.
• Expiration date?
• Jan 9, 2012
• OK, You’re all set. We’ll see you on the 25th. 

Lesson 63: I CHANGED MY MIND

• Kevin, what would you like to do?
• I don’t know. Maybe watch TV.
• That’s a good idea. We’re going shopping later so I think you should rest for a while.
• I don’t think I want to go anymore.
• What do you mean? I thought you said we were going shopping.
• I know, but I changed my mind. I’m too tired.
• Well, I still have a lot of stuff to buy. When do you think we’ll go?
• Maybe tonight.
• OK, would you mind if I use your phone?
• Sorry, I don’t have a signal.
• Are you kidding? I usually have really good reception here.
• My phone is very old and it doesn’t work very well.
• What if I take it outside?
• Yes, that’s fine. It works well outside. 

Lesson 64: DO YOU WANT TO PLAY A GAME?

• Andrew, would you like to play a game?
• OK, what kind of game?
• Let’s play cards. Do you know how to play Blackjack?
• Yes, that’s an easy game. I don’t want to play that right now.
• OK, Do you remember how to play poker?
• I think so, but you’re going to have to explain the rules to me again.
• Look at this piece of paper. It has all the rules on it.
• OK, yes. I remember now. I think the last time we played this game, you won and I lost.
• Yes, that was fun.
• OK, let’s play, but this time I don’t want to bet money.
• OK, we won’t bet. We’ll just play for fun. 

Lesson 65: BIRTHDAY PRESENT

• Angela, come in.
• Happy Birthday!
• Thanks. I can’t believe you remembered that.
• Well, I have a calendar on my computer. It helps me remember things like that. What are you up to?
• I’m reading a book my cousin gave me for my birthday.
• Let me see. Oh, I have this book at home. I want to give you a present too.
• Wow, it’s a guitar. I already have one, but I like this one better. Thank you.
• You’re welcome. Do you know how to play the guitar?
• Yeah, I know how to play. My father taught me when I was young.
• Will you play it now? I want to listen to some music.
• Do you know this one?
• Yeah, I’ve heard that one. I could sing that song when I was in middle school.
• It’s an old one. It makes me feel old. When I was in college they use to play it on the radio all the time. 

Lesson 66: CHECKING INTO A HOTEL

• Good evening.
• Hi. Do you have any vacancies tonight?
• Yes. The rate is 55 dollars.
• Do the rooms have internet access?
• We have wireless. If you have a computer you can use the wireless network for an additional 5 dollars.
• OK, I’d like a room, please.
• Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
• Non-smoking.
• How will you be paying?
• Visa. Here you are.
• How many people?
• Two.
• Would you like a king-size bed or two double beds?
• King size, please.
• You’re in room 237. It’s on the second floor. Here’s your key. Sign here, please.
• What time is checkout?
• 11:30AM 

Lesson 67: SENDING A PACKAGE

• Hello, how may I help you?
• I’d like to send this package to California.
• Would you like to send it overnight or by regular mail?
• How much is it to send it overnight?
• 20 dollars
• And by regular mail?
• 12 dollars.
• I’d like it to get there tomorrow.
• Please fill out this form. When you’re finished, come back to this window.
• OK, I think I’m done, is this correct?
• Yes, that’s right.
• I’d also like to mail this letter.
• Do you need to buy stamps?
• Yes.
• A book of stamps costs 3 dollars. So that’ll be 23 dollars for everything.
• Oh, I forgot my wallet in the car. I’ll be right back. 

Lesson 68: I HAVE ALLERGIES

• Patrick, why didn’t you call me last night? I was worried about you.
• Sorry, I was sick. I went to bed early.
• What’s wrong?
• I had a cough and my eyes were really dry.
• Are you better now?
• Yes, I’m feeling a lot better. Much better than yesterday.
• Do you have allergies?
• Yes. The last time I went to the doctor, he did some tests and told me I have allergies. It gets worse in the spring.
• What time did you wake up this morning?
• Around 9:30 AM.
• Are you going to work today?
• No. I think I’ll just stay home and watch TV. I can work from home today.
• Good. Get some rest and I’ll bring over some food later.
• Thanks.

Lesson 69: JOSH WORKS AT A SOFTWARE COMPANY

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• Hi Rachel!
• Hi Josh! It’s been a long time. Where are you working now?
• I work at a software company downtown. I’m an engineer.
• That’s interesting. What kind of software do you write?
• It’s a database for small businesses.
• Does your company have a website?
• Yes.
• What’s the website address?
• http://www.sun.com
• How can I get the software?
• You can download it from the website. It’s very popular and it’s free.
• OK, I’ll do that. I have to go now. It was really nice seeing you again.
• It was nice seeing you too. Email me next week and we’ll get together for coffee.
• My computer is broken so I can’t send an email right now. Can I call you?
• Sure, my number is 233-288-2328.

Lesson 70: LISTENING TO MUSIC

• What are you listening to?
• I’m listening to the radio.
• I know that. Who are they playing?
• Guess.
• I think that’s the Beatles, right?
• That’s right. How did you know that?
• In my country, everyone knows who they are. They’re famous.
• Really?
• Of course. My parents saw them at a concert a long time ago.
• Did you know that they’re from England?
• Yes, of course.
• What kind of music do you usually listen to?
• I listen to everything, but my favorite is Pop.
• I see. Who’s your favorite singer?
• Celine Dion.
• I like her too. She’s got a great voice.

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