Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 71 – 80

Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 71 – 80

Lesson 71: TAKING A TAXI

• Hello Miss, do you need a taxi?
• Yes.
• Do you have any luggage?
• Just these two suitcases.
• OK, I’ll put them in the back for you. Where are you going?
• The Comfort Inn.
• I think there are two in Boston. Which one are you going to?
• The one downtown.
• Is this your first time in Boston?
• No. I’ve been here many times. I come here for work all the time. Do you know how long it’ll take?
• It shouldn’t take long. Probably about 15 minutes.
• Wow, it looks like the traffic is really bad.
• Yeah, there might be an accident up ahead.
• OK, then stop at the next intersection. I’m gonna get out there and take the subway.

Lesson 72: WE’RE NOT LOST

• Are you hungry?
• No, why?
• We’ve been driving for a long time. I think we’d better find some place to eat soon.
• No, I’m OK. We’re late so we’d better not stop.
• We’ve passed that same store three times already. I think we’re lost. We should ask someone for directions.
• We’re not lost.
• I’ve never gone this way before. Do you know where you’re going?
• Yes, this road goes through town. It’s faster than the highway.
• Would you mind driving a little slower, please?
• Sure, no problem.
• Did you see that sign back there? I think this is a one-way street.
• No, I didn’t see it. I’m going to have to turn around.
• You can’t turn around here. I think you should let me drive.
• I think you’re right. I’m getting tired. 

Lesson 73: HELP ME FIND MY PURSE

• Adam, can you do me a favor?
• Sure.
• I can’t find my purse. Can you help me?
• No problem, I’ll help you look for it.
• Thanks.
• What color is it?
• It’s black.
• Did you look in the kitchen?
• Yes, I already looked there.
• I’ll look in the living room.
• Did you find it?
• No. It’s not in there. When was the last time you saw it?
• I had it when I went to the library this morning.
• Do you think you might have left it there?
• Maybe. I’ll call the library and ask them if anyone found it.
• Wait! Is this it?
• Yes, That’s it. That’s my purse. Thanks for helping me find it.

Lesson 74: TAKING PICTURES

• Excuse me, sir, will you take a picture of us?
• Sure. This is a really nice camera.
• Thanks, my parents gave it to me.
• How do you use it?
• You press this button here.
• Come a little closer. Wait, that’s too close. Move a little to the left. Move back a little farther. OK, stay right there.
• Do you mean here?
• Yes, that’s good. Oh, I can’t get it to work.
• You need to hold down the button for about 3 seconds.
• OK, I got it, are you ready?
• Yes.
• Smile.

Lesson 75: I DROPPED YOUR CALCULATOR

• Hi Tracy. What’s going on?
• Hi Thomas. I’m waiting in line to buy a DVD player.
• The line is too long. Why don’t you come back tomorrow?
• I think you’re right. They’re going to close soon.
• Let’s go get some coffee.
• Wait a minute, I have to get something out of my purse. Will you hold this for me?
• Sure. Oops.
• What happened?
• I dropped your calculator. Is it broken?
• I’m not sure. Let me have a look. No, I don’t think it’s broken. The button came off though. I can fix it.
• Sorry about that.
• Don’t worry about it. I do that all the time. If it is broken, I have another one in my car.

Lesson 76: I BROUGHT YOU AN APPLE

• Hey, how did you get here?
• I rode my bike.
• Are you serious? Why did you do that? I could have picked you up.
• That’s OK, I didn’t want to bother you. I know you don’t like to wake up early.
• That’s so nice of you. Aren’t you cold?
• No, not really. I wore a coat.
• What’s in the bag?
• It’s a special type of apple.
• Oh. Can I try one? It’s very sweet.
• I put sugar on it. These apples are really good. They were only 30 cents each.
• Aren’t those more expensive than the ones at the supermarket?
• Yeah, they’re more expensive, but they taste better.
• Did you buy any other fruit?
• Well, besides the apples, I bought oranges and bananas.

Lesson 77: MY MOTHER-IN-LAW IS COMING TOMORROW

• Hello?
• Hi. Are you still up?
• Yes.
• You sound tired, is everything OK?
• Yeah, everything’s fine. I’m just getting ready to go to bed. It’s been a really long day.
• Do you have time to get some coffee with me later? I’ve something I want to talk to you about.
• No, sorry. Not today. I have to get up early tomorrow.
• Oh, What are you going to do tomorrow?
• My mother-in-law is coming over so I have to get up early and clean the house.
• I see.
• Are you free tomorrow?
• Yes, in the afternoon. I have to finish something I’m working on, but I’ll be free after 3:30.
• Do you want to get together after you finish work?
• Do you think you’ll have time?
• Yeah, my mother-in-law will be leaving here around 2 PM.

Lesson 78: JIM CANCELLED THE MEETING

• Hey, I just talked to Jim.
• What did he say?
• He said he had to cancel the meeting this afternoon.
• Oh, I see.
• Is there a problem?
• No, It’s not a big deal. He and I were supposed to talk to some new customers today.
• Sorry to hear that.
• It’s OK. This has been happening quite a bit recently.
• That’s strange. I wonder why?
• His wife has been sick, so sometimes he has to go home early to take care of her.
• I see. How’s work been going?
• Things are slow right now. Would you mind if I borrow your phone, mine’s out of batteries and I have to call my boss to tell him about this.
• OK, let me go get it. It’s in the car.

Lesson 79: BILL GOT FIRED

• Hello?
• Hi John, sorry for calling so late, I hope I didn’t wake you up.
• Actually, I was just finishing some work. I haven’t gone to bed yet.
• Did you hear Bill got fired yesterday?
• No. I didn’t hear that. Are you sure?
• Yeah, Sarah told me this afternoon. She was pretty upset about it.
• That’s too bad. Bill’s a nice guy.
• Yeah, I know.
• Why did they fire him?
• She didn’t say.
• I see. Well, if you talk to Sara again, tell her there’s a job opening at my company. Bill can have an interview this week if he wants.
• Oh, thank you so much. I’ll call her and tell her.

Lesson 80: NERVOUS ABOUT SURGERY

• Hi Jim.
• You look upset, what’s wrong?
• It’s nothing. I’m just a little nervous.
• Is everything all right?
• Well, I’m having surgery tomorrow on my finger.
• What’s wrong with your finger?
• I broke it the other day playing basketball.
• Oh, that’s terrible.
• Yeah, it’s been bothering me since that day.
• Are you afraid of having surgery?
• Yes. I’ve never had surgery before.
• I wouldn’t worry. I had to have surgery on my leg last year. Everything went fine.
• Were you nervous before the surgery?
• A little. Who’s your doctor?
• Dr. Allen.
• Oh, I’ve heard he’s really good. I don’t think you have anything to worry about.
• Good. That makes me feel much better.

More lesson: Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics