English Pod

Dialogue A: Oh, Armand, thank you for such a thoughtful invitation! It’s really very nice of you to invite us over for dinner, don’t you think so, Ellen?B: Oh, yes of course! We’d love to come over. Can I bring anything? C: No, don’t worry…

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Dialogue A: Dad, I’d like to borrow some money.B: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks? A: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I’m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn,…

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Dialogue A: I’m so relieved that your ankle wasn’t broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat. B: That sounds great! I’d love to! Here is my…

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Dialogue A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you? A: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this…

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Dialogue A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right? A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no…

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Dialogue A: Well, right, let’s move to our next order of business, as many of you are aware, in recent weeks there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding this bird flu issue. And it’s come to my attention that our company lacks any…

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Dialogue A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neighborhood. Do you have any suggestions? A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d′ecor is beautiful. I’d…

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Dialogue A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy. A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then? A: Um. .…

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Dialogue A: Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail! Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren!B: Yeah, Yeah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe? C: Yeah, last week we…

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Dialogue A: Oh, look, there’s Caroline and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way. B: Oh, man… C: Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V.…

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Dialogue A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision. A: Sounds like you may…

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Dialogue A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here.B: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir? A: I had one or two glasses of eggnog,…

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Dialogue A: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protestingagainst the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Action 5 news. Can you…

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Dialogue A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years! A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the…

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Dialogue A: Hurry up, get in.B: I’m in, let’s go! A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!B: Geez! What’s the rush?A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about…

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Dialogue A: Whoa, whoa, what’s going on? Watch out!B: Hey, watch where you’re going! A: Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right?B: Oh…I don’t know. A: I feel terrible, I really didn’t mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I…

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Dialogue A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.B: Right this way, sir. C: Charlie! What can I do for you?B: Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help. C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother…

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Dialogue A: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let’s go over the profit and loss statement.B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see, is that our expenses are through the roof. A: Let’s see… These numbers are off…

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Dialogue A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over fordinner and the house needs to be spotless!B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll be…

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Dialogue A: Oh, I don’t know if you heard, but someone moved into that old house down the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the owner of the house yesterday as he was moving in. His name is Armand. A: Really? What’s he like? You…

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