Dialogue A: So, are we all ready to go?B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we havemunchies and music, and the map’s in the car. A: Did you get the camera?B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank? A: Yup, it’s all set.B:…

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Dialogue A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable. B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on…

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Dialogue A: …like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant. B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed. A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take…

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Dialogue A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?  B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here. A: Hi, Julie, how are you?B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today. A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?B: I think I’m coming down with the flu.  I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish. A: I see… so you’re calling in sick?  B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover. A: OK, then. Try and get some rest. Explain Key Vocabulary: was hoping — phrase to kindly expectcalling in sick — phrase report that you will not go to work because you are sickcoming down — phrase getting, acquiringquite ill — phrase very…

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Dialogue Elementary – Difficult Customer A: Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?B: No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here? A: For you sir, I would…

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