American English Lessons on Dressing Eating Living Travelling

[Music] lesson 1 making breakfast Mary asks her daughter Lily what she wants for breakfast and then makes it for her Lily what kind of cereal would you like what do we have we have Cheerios and cornflakes I'll have cornflakes how would you like your egg scrambled as usual no I think I'll have a soft-boiled one for a change here you are I hope it's not too hard it's just right pass me the salt shaker please here you are have some more toast no thanks I've already had two slices would you like a cup of coffee no thanks I'm full lesson two breakfast Mary is talking to her husband John over breakfast good morning dear good morning darling did you sleep well yes thanks I slept like a log you're just in time for breakfast good what are we having the usual I hope you have a good appetite honey I always have an appetite like a bear in the morning great here's your coffee be careful it's piping hot Thanks may I have some sugar it's right in front of you dear no of course I'll silly of me have some toast the milk is in the refrigerator help yourself lesson three fast food John is at the drive-thru of a fast-food restaurant ordering takeout welcome to Burger town what can I get for you today a burger please what would you like on it what do you mean well would you like ketchup onions or mustard oh I see I'd like everything please something to drink a coke please large or small large please that comes to 425 please pull up to the window Thanks lesson four to go John is at the counter of a fast food restaurant getting his order to go next please let me have a hotdog please anything on it no thanks what would you like to drink a milkshake please what flavor strawberry anything else no that's all here to go to go please a moment later here you go Thanks lesson five taking a break after a shopping Mary and her friend Rose are taking a break at a coffee shop oh I can't go any further shall we take a break good idea would you care for a cup of coffee I would prefer a cup of tea okay there's a little coffee shop down this road let's go is it far no it's quite near just around this corner okay let's go I'm very thirsty in the shop an Irish Coffee for you not at this time of the day just an ordinary one with sugar and cream yes thank you lesson six waiting for a table John and his wife Mary have to wait for a table at a busy restaurant because they didn't make a reservation can I help you sir yes I'd like a table for two do you have a reservation no I don't would you like a table close to the stage no it's too noisy could I have that small table by the window no I'm sorry sir it's been reserved that's too bad I'm afraid you left to wait a few minutes we'll have a table available soon that'll be fine several minutes later ah here we are this way please lesson seven ordering [Music] John orders his mill after he takes a minute to decide what he wants good evening sir here's your menu okay give me a minute to look it over please take your time I'll be with you in a moment a moment later may I take your order now sir yes please I'd like to start with the chicken soup what would you like for your main course filet mignon please how would you like that done medium rare anything for dessert no all order dessert later lesson eight specialty John can't decide what he wants for dinner so we asked the waiter for his recommendation are you ready to order now sir I can't decide what would you recommend do you enjoy seafood we have the best oysters no thanks I'd rather not have seafood then may I suggest that you try roast beef it's the specialty of the restaurant I'll take your word for it thank you what else would you like I'll have a toss salad please what dressing do you want with that French please anything else no I think that's all I'll get that for you in just a minute lesson nine waiting to be served jon's order has been lost so he complains to the waiter waiter yes sir what is it what happened to my order I've been waiting for nearly a half an hour what did you order sir roast beef and a tossed salad okay I'll take care of it right away thank you a moment later here you are sir this is not what I asked for it is then may I ask again what you ordered sir I ordered well-done this is rare I'm awfully sorry sir your mill will be ready in just a second lesson 10 check please after John finishes his meal he asked the waiter to bring him the check and where the bathroom is waiter check please right away sir how much does it come to altogether 25 38 here's 30 keep the change thank you sir please come again I will by the way could you tell me where the restroom is of course go down the hall and the restroom is on the right-hand side at the end down the hall on the right right that's right sir thank you lesson 11 pub John and his friend Bob are chatting over drinks at a bar what can I get you to drink I'll have a whiskey with soda water whiskey is too strong for me I'll have a light beer you're not a big drinker are you no I can only take weak drinks there whiskey isn't bad why don't you have a glass okay I'll have a little let me pour you a glass say when Thanks that's enough are you sure you don't want a little more I'm sure Thanks lesson 12 recipe while bill is having dinner at John and Mary's house he complements Mary's cooking and asked her for the recipe hmm this is delicious oh do you really like it yes it's superb well it's kind of you to say so in fact could I ask you for the recipe sure it's really very easy first mix together an egg 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 pounds of ground beef then add 2 ounces of milk are you with me yes I've got it okay next put the mixture into a baking pan and bake it 45 minutes at 360 degrees wait a minute I didn't catch you there could you repeat that sure bake it 45 minutes at 360 now I've got it thank you lesson 13 Supermarket John is shopping at the supermarket but he can't find anything so he asked the clerk for help can I help you sir yes I'm at a complete loss I'm looking for the sugar sugar it's in the food section I'll be I'm sorry did you say aisle D I said B oh I see thanks very much my pleasure one more thing could you tell me where the household supplies are you bet go down this aisle and turn left thanks you've been very helpful lesson 14 paying while John is at the super could checkout counter having his purchase rung up the cashier makes a mistake and John corrects her good afternoon sir good afternoon how much do I owe you that comes to four dollars and 64 cents or 64 are you sure that's right that seems a little too high to me well let's see the milk was 189 the potatoes $0. 99 wait a minute I don't think you're right there the potatoes should be 80 cents oh you're right I'm sorry nevermind now it comes to a total of four dollars and forty-five cents here's a 20 all right your change is fifteen dollars and 55 cents here you are thank you have a nice day lesson 15 my treat Bob asks his colleague John out for lunch to repay him for his help good afternoon Bob how was your morning as usual how about yours just routine nothing very special did you have lunch yet not yet would you care to join me sure let me treat you lunch oh that's nice of you but why do I deserve that I want to thank you for help me paint my house the other day I owe you that isn't necessary at all let's go - no I really want oh well if you put it that way okay good let's go lesson 16 diet Mary asks her daughter Lily why she is eating so little and Lily tells her that she is on a diet Lily you're eating like a bird I just can't eat anymore is anything wrong with you no mom I'm all right I'm on a diet on a diet don't be silly you're slim enough I'm putting on weight would you like a piece of meat pie it's your favorite no thanks come on now you've hardly eaten anything well maybe I can manage a very small piece please do lesson 17 buying a sweater while Mary and her friend Rose are shopping Mary sees two sweaters but she can't decide which to buy which one do you think is better well the quality of the wool one is very good but it's too expensive yes the acrylic one is cheaper but I think wool feels better that's true the wool one feels warm and soft it's made of the best wool from New Zealand oh but I like the colour of the other one it's much brighter that's true it's more fashionable isn't it oh dear I'm getting more and more confused so which one will you take it's a hard choice huh I'll just have to leave it for the moment lesson 18 the price while John is shopping for a sweater for his wife a clerk is giving him suggestions can you show me some sweaters please certainly sir we have a large variety over here I'm sorry I want ladies sweaters not men's I see the woman's are this way would you like a v-neck or a turtleneck a turtleneck do you like any of these that one there is very nice how much is it it's 169 that's more than I want to spend do you have anything less expensive certainly sir what price range do you have in mind I'd like to stay under $100 in that case I started recommend this one it's just five dollars over your limit and it's worth every penny of it okay I'll take it lesson 19 trying on clothes while Mary is shopping for a dress a saleswoman is helping her pick one out good morning ma'am is there anything I can do for you yes I'd like to see one of those dresses you mean this one yes what is this dress made of it's silk pretty isn't it may I try this one on certainly what size do you wear six here you are the dressing rooms are over there a few minutes later Mary comes back from the dressing room how does it fit perfectly I'll take it lesson 20 stuck zipper John is helping his wife Mary to zip up her dress oh can you do me a favor honey what seems to be the trouble Oh my zippers stuck let me take a look it looks as if your blouse is caught in a zipper oh can you get it out without tearing the blouse I think so dear well be careful we'll just have to be patient and work it out little by little this is a new blouse don't worry if I go slowly it should come loose without causing any damage I hope you can get it there I've got it out ah you did it oh thank you so much honey lesson 21 accessories Lilly is helping her younger sister Rory pick out jewelry look at this dress mom got for me for the dance tonight Wow looks like mom really splurged on you but I need a pair of earrings to go with it don't worry about it I'll lend you mine and I've got some bracelets that'll match your new dress too oh but I was going to wear my charm bracelet yeah if you want to look like a geek Oh what about moms pearl necklace or a pendant I don't know pearls might be cool put them on and let's see Oh Lily everyone thinks the ankle chain you gave me for my birthday is hot thanks again what are sisters for Rory is dressed and ready to go oh my little angel isn't so little anymore you'll be breaking some hearts tonight lesson 22 delivery service mary buys a skirt that needs to be altered and decides to ever deliver to her office I really think this skirt is a little long we could have alterations shorten it for you ma'am oh that would be nice please shorten in about an inch for me let me take your measurements the sales person takes Mary's measurements how long will I need to wait hmm about half an hour maybe you could do some other shopping while we are making the alterations no I have to run back home huh can I have this delivered to my office of course ma'am may I have the address and phone number please it's 36 North End Street the phone is 555 28 74 extension 512 and your name please Mary Smith when can I expect the delivery it'll go out with the first delivery tomorrow morning you'll receive it before noon lesson 23 tailored suit John is that the tailors ordering a suit I'd like to have a suit made very good sir what material do you have in mind I would prefer something soft and light how's this yes I'll take that this matru is of superior quality I guarantee I have no doubt what's the price for making a suit and an extra pair of pants $2,600 good and please be sure to take my measurements carefully I will sir win with a suit be ready in two weeks I'll have it ready on Friday for your first fitting lesson 24 suit fitting John is at the tailor's for a fitting good morning I've come for my suit fitting is it ready yes here it is let me help you it's a little too tight under the right arm I'll let it out a bit don't worry don't you think the jacket is a little loose around the waist it seems so I'll take that in a little when will the suit be ready in two weeks why does it take so long normally it takes three to four weeks don't you have express service I'm leaving town next week we do offer express service but the charge for the workmanship is double that's okay I have to get this suit by early next week lesson 25 laundry while Bob is doing the laundry he is talking to his friend John oh my word my clothes are all pink it must be that new detergent ha ha good job Einstein this isn't funny John my best white shirt is ruined bleach the shirt it'll be ok next time separate everything in the dark light and white batches yeah nut that brand new Red Bulls sweat suit bled on to the other clothes I can't afford spending more time and money washing my stuff you'd rather buy new clothes every day oh yeah well thanks again for those dryer sheets the static electricity disappeared like magic huh yeah my clothes used to stick together like velcro don't wash that silk suit and tie in the washer yeah why not lesson 26 what to wear as John is getting dressed for an important interview his wife Mary is helping him pick out his clothes I don't know what to wear today dear hmm why are you being so fussy about your clothes today I'm going to have an important interview well I'm sure you'll do well dear Thanks do you like this suit yes you look very smart in that blue one how about the time do you think this will match no not really why don't you wear your new one which one the one the kids gave you for your birthday oh that one I'll get it John puts on the time how's that it goes perfectly with your suit lesson 27 real-estate agency John is talking to Jim a real-estate agent about an apartment we're looking for a three-bedroom apartment hmm I think I have just what you're looking for oh good where is it on Forest Avenue Forest Avenue is that downtown yes it is what kind of neighborhood is it I think you like the neighborhood it's very safe that sounds good how much is the rent it's very reasonable it's 1,500 a month does that include utilities everything except the gas lesson 28 renting an apartment Jim a real-estate agent is showing Mary and her husband John an apartment can we see the kitchen sure this way please Oh the kitchen is so spacious yes I knew you'd love it is this refrigerator new yes it's brand new hmm another question are dogs allowed in this building dogs I think dogs are allowed when can we move in any time if it's all right with you we want to move in tomorrow no problem I need two months rent in advance plus an $800 security deposit that you'll get back when you move out lesson 29 interior design John and his wife Mary are talking about remodeling their new apartment John I already have the perfect color scheme and design in mind sounds wonderful dear I have a few ideas myself I want white marble in the entranceway with a tall glass chandelier I want to punch out that pantry wall and put up cabinets to display your China but that'll make the kitchen area so huge right we can put an island in the middle of the floor with a grill barbecue in the works great idea we've just got to figure out what's going to come first the entranceway is going to be everyone's first impression of our home so drop your ideas and we'll go over them with the contractor lesson 30 buying furniture John is talking to a furniture store clerk about buying a new living room set can I help you sir yes I want to buy a living room set come over here please with a very wide selection what's this table made of this one no the one over there it's maple oh I like this sofa it's as comfortable as a bed well it is the bed I mean it can be converted into one how convenient I'll take it do you have an installment plan yes you can pay in twelve easy monthly installments lesson 31 arranging furniture Mary and her husband John are arranging their new living room furniture John can you do me a favor of course what can I do for you help me move the table it's too heavy for me why the table is a bit in the way where do you want it then next to the window in that case you'll have to move the sofa to make room for the table you're right but where should we put this sofa we can put it in a small bedroom but the cabinet will block the entrance we'd have to move it too can we move it by ourselves ah I doubt it lesson 32 colleagues visit while John is showing his colleague Tony around his new place Tony complements the decor you have a lovely home John I hope you'll show me around inside some time there is no time like the present please come right in I'll be happy to show you around that's very kind of you I hope I'm not putting you to a lot of trouble no trouble at all now here's the living room it's quite spacious isn't it and very sunny - yes the room faces south so we have sunshine all day long it's beautifully furnished I'm glad you like it who's your designer and wouldn't you ever get this furniture we hired shields and Ross to do the design but most of the furnishings had to be made to order no wonder is so nice lesson 33 house repairs John calls a plumber to repair a leak in the kitchen sink Bob's plumbing and heating hello could you tell me if you fix kitchen sinks yes we do what's the problem water is leaking all over my kitchen floor well we can send over one of our plumbers at four o'clock this afternoon will someone be at home then at four o'clock this afternoon I'll be here okay what's the name John Smith and the address number 22 36 hemlock Street all right mr. Smith we'll have a plumber there at 4 o'clock this afternoon thanks very much lesson 34 hotel reservations John is making reservations for a hotel room over the phone [Music] Hilton Hotel may I help you yes I'd like to make a reservation for tomorrow what kind of room would you like a double please and how long do you plan to stay sir three days what's the price of the room that'll be a hundred and nineteen dollars a night are any meals included yes we have a complimentary breakfast buffet on the mezzanine that's fine may I have your name please yes John Smith thank you mr.

Smith we'll be expecting you lesson 35 check-in [Music] John is checking into a hotel good evening sir may I help you yes I'd like to check in do you have a reservation sir yes I have a reservation for three nights your name please John Smith just a moment please oh yes a double room is that right yes I'm with my wife would you please fill out this registration slip no problem John finishes filling out the form here's your room key thank you did we have someone help us with our bags please certainly I'll ring for someone to help you have a pleasant stay lesson 36 wake-up call Jonah's calling room service for a wake up call room service how many this is room 123 I'm John Smith yes sir I wonder if you could do me a favor I'll be happy to if I can mr. Smith can you please give me a wake-up call at 6:00 tomorrow morning I certainly can thank you do you provide breakfast Ederle yes sir you can have your breakfast either in your room or at the breakfast buffet good another thing I need an extra blanket for the night that's no problem mr. Smith I'll send one up right away lesson 37 room service John is calling room service to get his shirts laundered and suit pressed room service what can I do for you I asked some shirts that need to be laundered and I'd like my suit pressed your room number please I'm John Smith in room 123 all right mr.

Smith there is a laundry form and a bag in your room please fill out the form and then place it and the bag with your clothes in the closet the maid will come and pick it all up hold on I can't see the laundry form where is it it's in the drawer of the table beside your bed oh yes I've got it how long will it take to get my things back the laundry will be returned to your room tomorrow before noon all right I've got it all ready here we'll pick it up right away sir lesson 38 asking for help john has locked himself out of his room and goes to the front desk for help excuse me can you help me please yes sir I left my key in my room I've locked myself out I see what should I do you need to go down to the front desk and ask for a duplicate key don't worry at the front desk I've locked myself out could I have a duplicate key of course sir what's your room number 123 here you are sir by the way is there any mail for me yes there is a letter here from New York lesson 39 check out John is checking out of a hotel desk clerk good morning good morning this is John Smith in room 123 I'm getting ready to leave would you send a bellhop for my bags please yes sir right away at the front desk can I help you sir yes I'm checking out can I have your key and room number please room 123 here's my key here's your bill sir could you please check it it looks all right do you accept traveler's checks most certainly sir here you are lesson 40 confirming airline reservations John is calling to confirm his reservation for his flight to Paris hello eastward Airlines how can I help you hello I wish to confirm our reservation okay may I have your name please John Smith I beg your pardon sir John Smith ah which flight are you booked on we have reservations for flight number 109 leaving tomorrow morning at 9:15 for Paris how many are there in your party please to my wife and I hold on a second please the operator checks the reservation right sir you are booked and confirmed on flight 109 to Paris tomorrow lesson 41 flight check-in John is at the airport check-in counter checking in is this where I check in for fight number 109 yes this is it would you like to check in now yes of course here are our tickets and passports do you have a seating preference near a window please would you like the smoking or non-smoking section we don't smoke do you have any luggage that you'd like to check at this time just two please right here any carry-on luggage yes this bag alright here are your boarding passes have a pleasant flight lesson 42 boarding John and his wife Mary are boarding their flight good morning welcome aboard this way please thank you miss will you direct us to our steep please certainly may I see your boarding passes please sure here they are thank you your seats are in the middle of the cabin follow me please the fine attendant leads John and Mary to their seats here you are thank you miss how long is the flight it's about five hours can you tell me what time will arrive sure let me see hmm 7:25 p. m. is that Paris time yes 7:25 in the evening lesson 43 customs John is going through customs may I see your passport please yes here it is do you have anything to declare no I don't you have any cigarettes or liquor yes I have one carton of cigarettes and a bottle of whisky don't you have any gifts or valuable articles I have two cameras uh-huh what's their value one is worth about $400 and the other about $500 are they gifts well this one is a gift and the other one is for my own use I see thank you good day lesson 44 taxi John hell's a taxi to go to the train station hey taxi where - sir can you give me to the railway station quick hop in could you put my luggage in the trunk please sure in the taxi driver can you drive faster I'm afraid I might miss my train I'm sorry there's just too much traffic I think I'm going to miss the train when is your train leave in about half an hour don't worry we can take a road where there's no traffic great lesson 45 traffic jam well John is on his way to the train station his taxi gets stuck in a traffic jam oh we're stuck in a traffic jam the traffic is always heavy at this time of day this is just great is there any way we can get out of here I'm afraid there's nothing we can do but wait oh it's hopeless I'm sure I'll miss my train wait a minute we can turn at the next intersection I know another road we can take terrific is the traffic lighter there yeah it's the quiet road but we'll go through a toll booth that'll cost you a little extra so it's a shortcut yeah it really doesn't matter as long as I can catch the train at the railway station here you are sir you still got seven minutes to spare 17:50 please John is paying the taxi driver thank you keep the change lesson 46 train John is at the train station ticket counter buying a ticket to New York when is the next train to New York the next train leaves at 7:55 that's about two hours from now there isn't anything before then there's a local train that leaves at 7:03 but that gets into New York later than a 755 what time is the 755 do in New York that train gets there at 9 o'clock on the button well I guess I'll have to wait let me have a ticket for the 755 please one-way or roundtrip one-way first-class please here you are which platform will my train be at platform for just follow the blue arrows lesson 47 bus John is asking a passerby how to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by bus does this bus go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art the man no it doesn't which bus will take me there you need to take the number 10 where can I catch it right here at this stop do you happen to know how often a number 10 comes by about every 10 or 15 minutes most of the buses I've seen have been pretty crowded how about the number 10 yes I'm afraid it will be too it's rush hour now thank you anyway lesson 48 asking for a directions John is lost in a strange city and asked a police officer for directions back to his hotel excuse me officer I'm a stranger here and I'm lost where do you want to go I want to get back to my hotel the Hilton Hotel well your trouble is that you're walking in the opposite direction of the hotel oh no wonder could you please point me in the right direction with pleasure walk down this road take the first left then walk four blocks and you'll find the hotel about how long will it take me to walk there about half an hour is there a bus I can take to get there actually you can take the subway and get off at 60th Street where can I get the subway just across the street see yes I see it thank you lesson 49 car rental John is talking to agent at a car rental agency about renting a car I'd like to rent a car please what kind of car would you like a compact or a sedan I'd like a compact here's our inventory of cars I like this one the Toyota sprinter all right how long will you need it about a week what's the rate $26.

90 a day with unlimited mileage does that include insurance yes it does may I see your driver's license please sure I have an international driver's license and this is my credit card good now please fill out this form and you'll be on your way lesson 50 gas station John is getting his car filled up at a gas station what kind of gas do you want I don't really know this is a rental car and it's the first time I've gotten gas for it we have regular super and premium this is a new car so I'd recommend the premium thanks please fill it up alright sir do you want your windshield cleaned yes thanks why read it can you check the water oil and tires too no problem do you have a toilet yes sir right over there John comes back from the restroom your cars ready it needed some water but the tires oil we're all right good how much does it come to nine gallons of premium that's fifteen thirty two please lesson 51 parking John is talking to a police officer about where he can park his car excuse me sir I'm afraid you can't leave your car here I just want to pick up a package upstairs it won't take long I'm sorry sir parking is not allowed here can I park here for just a second you can but your car will be towed immediately sir then can you tell me where I can park I can't see any parking lots around here drive ahead just a couple of blocks you can park at that corner a lot are you sure I can park there I'm sure sir thank you very much thanks for your cooperation sir lesson 52 taking a cruise Mary and her husband John are on a cruise this cruise is so exciting and relaxing all at the same time I feel like we're honeymooners cruising out here on the Caribbean yes oh the cayman island yesterday were heaven right to walk on the sea beaches as Christopher Columbus Wow honey why don't we try that French restaurant on the Upper Deck tonight why not I'm going to try my luck at the casino right now and I'm off to get my tropical rain shower I want to see the stage show live legends after dinner oh I can't wait Elvis Presley Michael Jackson Barbra Streisand Diana Ross and we'll be docking at the New Orleans port at 9:00 tomorrow morning this is one adventure after the other see you dear take care lesson 53 paying a bill John is talking to a shoe store salesperson about buying a pair of shoes may I see those shoes please they're really a good buy here you are they aren't the latest style are they no sir but that's why they're a bargain I see these are top quality shoes alright I'll take them can I give you a check I'm sorry sir we do not accept personal checks a credit card yes ok then charge it to my card please all right sir lesson fifty-four warranty Mary is at a store returning her purchase because it is defective hello ma'am what can I do for you could I have a refund on this is anything wrong with it yes this part is defective I didn't notice it when I bought it oh I'm sorry about that may I see your sales slip please yes here it is the salesperson looks at the sales slip I'm sorry ma'am your refund period expired ten days ago ah what difference does 10 days make well even though you can't get a refund on it I can let you exchange it for another one or anything else ah do you have exactly the same kind the same color style and size let me see hmm this one is the same style in size but just the color is different oh it looks like I have no choice can you order one in this same color I can sure try hold on just a minute lesson 55 wrong number Mary is calling David her friend but she has the wrong number hello hello I'd like to speak to David I'm sorry but there's no one here by that name isn't this the Smiths yes this is a Smith what number are you calling I was calling five five five two eight nine three maybe my finger slipped and I touched the wrong number no you called the right number this is five five five two eight nine three really but there's no one named David here oh sorry to have bothered you I'll check the number again that's all right bye-bye lesson 56 talking on the phone Mary is calling her friend Rose to chat may I speak to Rose speaking oh hello rose who's this this is Mary Oh Mary how are you fine thank you how have you been terrible what's wrong I've got a bad cold I need to stay indoors I'm so sorry to hear that Rose have a good rest and I hope you feel better soon lesson 57 leaving a message Nancy is calling her friend Lily but she is out of town so Lily's mom Mary offers to take a message hello may I speak to Lily Smith please Lily is out of town till Friday oh that's too bad may I ask who's calling please this is Nancy Wilson is there another number where I can reach her I'm sorry Nancy she's on a trip and there's no way to contact her I really have to talk to her mrs.