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Sick day |
Listen to the Entire Lesson
"Martha? This is Jack. I have a fever and I will not be able to come in... |
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Dont + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' It is said to co... |
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Afraid or Scared - General Sentences |
Listen to the Entire LessonQuestions
"Do you get scared easily?"
"Do you get scared watching horro... |
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If you could learn something such as a new skill, what would it be |
"If you could learn something such as a new skill, what would it be?"
"What's the next thing you wa... |
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Good for Nothing |
Meaning/Usage: Negative statement to indicate someone has no value; useless Explanation: Another way... |
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Weather - Fahrenheit and Celsius |
Listen to the Entire LessonIt's unfortunate that some countries still use the Fahrenheit system.
It... |
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Engagement - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Jack. What's going on?"
B: "Hey Matt. I'm going to ... |
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Go For It |
Meaning/Usage: To encourage someone to do something that they have planned Explanation: The literal ... |
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Job, Career |
What is your desired job?
What is your desired job?Well, my dream changes in accordance with age.Up... |
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Nothing Matters |
Meaning/Usage: To express nothing else is important Explanation: Usually used before expressing what... |
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Thank you for… |
I.EXAMPLES:
Thank you for what you have done for me.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for the... |
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What becomes of…？ |
-> to happen to; be the fate of
I.EXAMPLES:
-> to happen to; be the fate of
What became of the ... |
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You can say that again |
Meaning/Usage: Completely agreeing with a statement Explanation: When you hear something you agree w... |
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What’s your favorite… |
I.EXAMPLES:
What’s your favorite dish?
Who is your favorite film star?
What’s your favorite sub... |
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Movie Discussion - Example Dialog |
Listen to the Entire LessonAs of this writing, the latest movie I saw was The Last Samurai.
After t... |
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What are the chances of + (verb-ing) |
Listen to the Entire LessonBy asking 'what are the chances of' you are wondering how often or in wha... |
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I would like to + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThis sentence lets someone know what you would be interested in doing.
T... |
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Im having a hard time + (verb-ing) |
Listen to the Entire LessonBy stating you are having a hard time you are letting someone know you ar... |
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Phone |
Listen to the Entire LessonTechnology is constantly changing and cell phones for one are more remark... |
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Now and then |
Meaning/Usage: Once in a while Explanation:
"Then" is an unspecific time in the future. When a pers... |
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Being Worried |
Listen to the Entire LessonSome people might say worrying is useless, but it is an emotion that ever... |
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Let me + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire Lesson'Let me' is suggesting that you are asking for permission or an opportuni... |
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Talking about Friends |
Listen to the Entire LessonHaving lifelong friends is a great conversational topic.
Many questions ... |
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Got It |
Meaning/Usage: Asking someone if they understand; telling someone you understand Explanation: To
"g... |
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Im good at |
Listen to the Entire LessonAgain, 'I'm' is used here as 'I am.' 'Good at' informs someone what you e... |
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Car Rental - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hello, ABC Car Rental. How can I help you?"
B: "Hi, I w... |
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How do you explain the fact that you frequently change jobs |
"How do you explain the fact that you frequently change jobs? I see that you haven't stayed with a c... |
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Call it a day |
Meaning/Usage: Used to express that the work day is over.
Explanation:
"Call it" is often times us... |
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Art |
What’s your favorite work of art?
What’s your favorite work of art?There’s a special photograph nam... |
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Ive decided to + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire Lesson'I've' is short for 'I have' and including the word 'decided' you are sta... |
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Phone Call - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hello? This is Steve."
B: "Hi Steve, this is Mary from ... |
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How do you intend to learn what you need to know to perform well for this job |
"How do you intend to learn what you need to know to perform well for this job?"
We have a similar ... |
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Exercise Gym - Other Methods |
Listen to the Entire LessonOther ways to work out in a health clubMany people lift weights in the he... |
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What do you do when there are too many things to do |
"What do you do when there are too many things to do?"
When someone is busy, it is important to tak... |
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Tell me about the best manager you ever had. |
"Tell me about the best manager you ever had."
This question is primarily used to see what you valu... |
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I can’t say… |
I.EXAMPLES:
I can’t say for certain.
I can’t say who did the best.
I can’t say with any certain... |
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100. You only have to…in order to… |
I.EXAMPLES:
You only have to ask her in order to know what has happened.
You only have to call h... |
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We may as well… |
->there is no reason you should not do something
I.EXAMPLES:
->there is no reason you should not d... |
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Sad or Depressed |
Listen to the Entire LessonIt's unfortunate that there seems to be more negative emotion than positi... |
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Do you earn any income from investments or hobbies |
"Do you earn any income from investments or hobbies?"
If you are active in the stock market, then y... |
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Keep Me in the Loop |
Meaning/Usage: To be informed about everything regarding that subject Explanation:
"Loop" is a cycl... |
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Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume |
"Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume?"
This is a simple yes or no an... |
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University Life - More Q and As |
Listen to the Entire Lesson
"What is an easy class to take?"
"Fishing 101 is an easy 4.0""I though... |
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The Party |
Listen to the Entire LessonAfter all of the hard work planning for the party it's time to enjoy your... |
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Newspaper, Magazine |
What are the benefits of reading a newspaper/magazine?
What are the benefits of reading a newspaper... |
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Leaving Work Early |
Listen to the Entire LessonThis is a little easier than explaining to your boss why you are 10 minut... |
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Excited - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"I can't wait to go skiing tomorrow."
B: "I know. It's g... |
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Talking to Co-Workers |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhat ever company you work for, you will have a boss or a manager.
If yo... |
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I’d be grateful… |
I.EXAMPLES:
I’d be grateful for your help.
I’d be grateful if you’d be quiet.
I’d be grateful if ... |
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Read between the lines |
Meaning/Usage: To understand the underlying meaning of something that is not completely clear.
Expl... |
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Do you work well under pressure |
"Do you work well under pressure?"
In most cases, the best answer to this question is answering yes... |
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You seem + (adjective) |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen stating 'you seem' you're referring to the person you are talking to... |
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Traffic jam |
Are you comfortable with traffic jam?
Are you comfortable with traffic jam?Not at all.I feel annoye... |
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A favorite movie |
Do you usually watch movies at home or at a movie theater?
Do you usually watch movies at home or a... |
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If everyone on the team is a veteran, what will you do to fit in |
"If everyone on the team is a veteran, what will you do to fit in and be a beneficial team member in... |
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Married Life - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Jane. How are you doing these days?"
B: "Hi Martha.... |
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How long have you been looking for a job |
"How long have you been looking for a job?"
I don't know if this is legitimate question for an inte... |
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Planning |
Listen to the Entire LessonSome of the important decisions in the planning process are where to go, ... |
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Asking for Email Address |
Listen to the Entire LessonEmail is a daily part of the office life.
Everybody and every company us... |
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During your performance reviews, what criticism do you hear the most |
"During your performance reviews, what criticism do you hear the most?"
This question is primarily ... |
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Airport - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Welcome. May I have your tickets?"
B: "Here you go."
A... |
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I wish I could + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonYou are expressing a desire to do something.Here are some examples:
"I w... |
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Holiday |
Where did you go for holiday?
Where did you go for holiday?Last year I went to Singapore, a Southea... |
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Im Sick of It |
Meaning/Usage: To express that you are tired of something; to express you don't like something anymo... |
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If youre very happy with your current job, why do you want to leave |
"If you're very happy with your current job, why do you want to leave?"
If you portray that you are... |
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Hobby - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Bob. Whatcha you doing?"
B: "I'm at home painting."... |
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Wedding Process - Gifts and Reception |
Listen to the Entire LessonIn some cultures, wedding present is usually given in the form of money.
... |
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Handcraft Items |
Do you love handcraft items?
Do you love handcraft items?Yeah.My accessories are all hand-made.What... |
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You Made It |
Meaning/Usage: To succeed at something; to arrive Explanation: The literal meaning to say a person a... |
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Stress - Questions and Answers |
Listen to the Entire Lesson
"What do you do when you feel a lot of stress?"
"What do you do when y... |
| 71 |
How about… |
I.EXAMPLES:
How about going for a spin in my new car?
How about minding your own business?
How ab... |
| 72 |
Golf - Talking to Friends |
Listen to the Entire LessonTalking with friends about golf
"Where do you usually play?"
"How much ... |
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Movie Types - Other Types |
Listen to the Entire LessonScience Fiction: Futuristic movies like star wars, star trek, theme of ti... |
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Ill help you + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThis lets you inform someone that you are willing to provide assistance.
... |
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Where there is… there is… |
I.EXAMPLES:
Where there are difficulties, there are ways to get over them.
Where there is opposi... |
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Departing Date |
Listen to the Entire LessonReserving a date to depart or changing a departure dateIf you have an ope... |
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Pain in the ass |
Meaning/Usage: A source of trouble or annoyance; used to indicate that something bothers you very mu... |
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Whats the most recent book you read |
"What's the most recent book you read?"
If you are interviewing for a marketing position, don't say... |
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Theres no need to + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'there's' is a contraction of the words 'there is' or 'there has... |
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Grocery Store |
Listen to the Entire LessonIn the grocery store, you don't have to say anything except when you need... |
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Tell me about a time you aimed too high. |
"Tell me about a time you aimed too high."
This is another question where you can turn this answer ... |
| 82 |
Greeting - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hi, how are you doing?"
B: "I'm doing great. How about ... |
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Driving |
Listen to the Entire LessonOnce you have obtained a legal drivers license in your state, you are now... |
| 84 |
He is either…or… |
I.EXAMPLES:
He is either drunk or mad.
It’s either your fault or her fault.
Either you are wrong ... |
| 85 |
What do you want to be doing five years from now |
"What do you want to be doing five years from now?"
"Where do you see yourself in five years?"
Thi... |
| 86 |
Asking for Directions |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen you are looking for something, it is sometimes easier to ask for dir... |
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Keep Your Cool |
Meaning/Usage: To act normal Explanation:
"Cool" is described as composure and the absence of excit... |
| 88 |
I Messed Up |
Meaning/Usage: Used to tell someone that you made a mistake Explanation: This is a very common phras... |
| 89 |
Football |
Listen to the Entire LessonFootball is referred to as soccer in most countries, but in America, foot... |
| 90 |
Computer Related - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Barbara, did you finish the report on XYZ Company?"
B: ... |
| 91 |
Fraternity and Sorority - Joining |
Listen to the Entire LessonIf you are trying to find a fraternity or a sorority to join, you would e... |
| 92 |
Weather - Long Description |
Listen to the Entire LessonBeing able to speak specific sentences is good, however, it is more impor... |
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See that… |
->to make sure that someone does something or that something happens
I.EXAMPLES:
->to make sure th... |
| 94 |
I’m not really happy with… |
I.EXAMPLES:
I’m not really happy with their performance.
I’m not really happy with your behavior... |
| 95 |
Movie Types - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"What type of movies do you like?"
B: "I like comedies. ... |
| 96 |
If you were unfairly criticized, what would you do |
"If you were unfairly criticized, what would you do?"
This is the hardest question I have to answer... |
| 97 |
Historical place |
Which tourist attractions do you prefer when traveling?
Which tourist attractions do you prefer whe... |
| 98 |
Poker - Terminologies |
Listen to the Entire LessonPoker is a fun activity among your friends.
Poker is also something a pe... |
| 99 |
Movie Types - Comedy and Horror |
Listen to the Entire LessonComedy: Funny movies with many jokes or actors acting in a funny way.
"I... |
| 100 |
Business Trip - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Mark, I'm assigning you on the Tully project. You'll... |