TahlilGaranOnline
پادکستهای انگلیسی تحلیلگران که توسط علیرضا معتمد گردآوری و تدوین میشود. این پادکست به تحلیل موضوعات مختلف به زبان انگلیسی میپردازد.
Episodes
04.31 Intermediate | Mexican Food
Dialogue: A: Hello sir, welcome to Pistolera restaurant. May I take your order?B: Yes, I would like the chicken cheese enchiladas with a side of guacamole.A: I’m sorry sir, but we ran out of chicken. May I suggest our delicious beef burritos or cheese quesadillas? Both include a side of guacamole and jalapenos.B: Sure I’ll have the burrito.. Do you have nachos?A: Of course sir. Our nachos come wi
04.30 Intermediate | Returning A Product
Dialogue: A: Hi I would like to return this TV.B: Sure, do you have the receipt?A: Yeah here you go. Actually I also want to return this keyboard.B: Ok, may I ask what is the reason for returning these products?A:: The TV flickers a lot when I am watching a movie and at times the image is not very clear.B: I see, and what about the keyboard?A: I spilled some coffee on it and now it won’t work.B: I
04.29 Intermediate | Vegan Or Vegetarian?
Dialogue: A: Hey Julie, you want to go grab something to eat?B: Sure! What do you feel like having?A: I really feel like having a big juicy steak!B: Oh. ok. I don’t eat meat, but that’s fine, I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right?A: I didn’t know you were a vegetarian!B: I’m not, I am a vegan.A: A what?B: A vegan. I don’t eat or use any animal based products. I don’t
04.28 Intermediate | Picking A University
Dialogue: A: I've never heard of AmLion College. Could you...B: Of course sir, let me give you a brief overview. AmLion College is located in the center of New York city. The school covers a wide range of academic subjects; and eighty percent of the courses are transferable to other state universities. And, last year AmLion College was ranked number one in terms of graduate employment.A: Inte
04.27 Intermediate | Handyman
Dialogue: A: The air conditioning is not working! We need to call a handyman before we start to fry in here!B: Dan is on top of that. I think they are also getting the handyman to fix the bathroom toilet that keeps clogging up.A: That would be convenient. They might as well ask him to fix the electrical wiring. The circuit breakers keep going out all the time. It’s really annoying!B: Yeah you are
04.26 Intermediate | Breaking Up
Dialogue: Lydia: Hello?Maggie: Hey! Do you want to go out tonight?Lydia: No, I think I’ll pass. Mark broke up with me. I feel awful.Maggie: What?!? What happened? Just last week you were talking about going on vacation together!Lydia: I don't know what I did wrong. He said he needed some space to figure things out... He said I didn’t do anything wrong, that I’m a great person... just not the
04.25 Intermediate | Telephone Services
Dialogue: A: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?B: Yes, I’d like to activate my voice mail service please.A: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services ,call waiting and also three way calling.B: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?A: Not at all. No hidden fees or surcharges, it is a flat monthly rate.B: Perfect. I also wanted to know if th
04.24 Intermediate | Kitchen Appliances
Dialogue: A: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven’t finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need!B: What are you getting?A: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker.B: Don’t forget to also get a new mixer. I lent the old one to my brother and he broke it.A: Yeah I know. I also deci
04.23 Intermediate | Nationalities
Dialogue: A: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!B: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.A: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It'
04.22 Intermediate | Describing Someone’s Face
Dialogue: A: Let’s play a game! B: Ok! How about Scrabble? A: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I’m going to describe someone’s face, and you guess who it is! B: Ok! A: Let’s see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples! B: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin! A: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! Ok, my turn. He has a
04.21 Intermediate | You’re Grounded!
Dialogue: A: Do you know what time it is?B: Um. Ten?A: Get in this door young man. It's midnight, you are two hours past curfew.B: I know, but it wasn't my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldn't leave the party!A: I don't care! You are grounded for life mister!B: Mom! That is so unfair!A: You know the rules and you broke them. No allowance and no
04.20 Intermediate | Making Breakfast
Dialogue: A: Smells good! What's for breakfast?B: Well, since we are getting up so late, I decided to make a big breakfast!A: Nice! Brunch!B: Kind of, so I made scrambled and soft boiled eggs, some French toast and buttermilk pancakes!A: Wow! You really went all out! Did you make any coffee?B: Yeah, just the way you like it! I also put out some cereal and muesli if you feel like having someth
04.19 Intermediate | Getting A Pet
Dialogue: A: We have been over this a hundred times ! We are not getting a pet!B: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy. or a kitty!A: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?B: I will! I'll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard !A: What if we want to take a vacation ? Who will we leave it with? Plus, our apartment is too small for that bree
04.18 Intermediate | Trying To Sleep
Dialogue: Alex, what’s up with you? You look dreadful!Alex: Hey Jill, I don’t know. I’ve been having trouble sleeping these past few weeks. I usually lie in bed for hours trying to get to sleep . I’ve tried stretching and different breathing techniques before going to bed . I’ve tried eating and not eating different foods. I’ve even tried counting sheep! And then when I finally get to sleep , I h
04.17 Intermediate | Toys
Dialogue: TV: Spongebob Squarepants will be right back after these brief messages! What's that on the horizon? A pirate ship! Raid villages and find buried treasure with this new Pirates Lego set. Build the ship and decide who rules the sea! Har!A: Cool!TV: The New PLAY-DOH Sparkling Brights Precious Gem Press! Make large colorful gems for you and your friends with five special molds! Comes w
04.16 Intermediate | Gardening
Dialogue:A: I've decided to grow my own garden!B: What? You don't know the first thing about gardening!A: On the contrary, I have been reading a lot of books about the subject.B: Oh yeah? Tell me then, smarty pants, how will you go about setting up your garden?A: Well, first I need to buy some things, such as fertilizer, seeds and tools.B: What type of tools?A: You know, the basics. A rak
04.15 Intermediate | Healthy Food
Dialogue:John: Ok darling, got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!Kelly: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That’s all junk food!John: Hrumph! Right, so what did you get?Kelly: Well, healthy food , of course! I got some whole wheat bread, skimmed milk, fresh fish and organic carrots….John: Organic? What’s organic? Do we
04.14 Intermediate | Funeral Arrangements
Dialogue: A: Hi Daniel, how are you holding up? I am greatly sorry for your loss.B: Thank you, I'm doing much better. I've begun organizing everything for the funeral.A: How's that going ?B: It's a lot harder than I imagined. There are many things that you have to to arrange. I booked a time and date with the funeral home, but I still have a lot of things to do.A: Have you bought a
04.13 Intermediate | Office Gossip
Dialogue:Pam: Psssst! Pssssssssst! Hey! Eric, have you heard?Eric: Hm? No… go on, tell me, what’s the latest office gossip?Pam: Well, you didn’t hear this from me but the rumor is………. is getting a promotion!Eric: No way! But… she’s a terrible worker… and you can’t trust her… she’s so two-faced – you can’t believe anything she says!Paula: Hey guys, what are you two whispering about?Eric: Oh Hi Paul
04.12 Intermediate | Talking To Your Roommate
Dialogue: A: Charlie, do you have a second?B: Yeah what's up?A: Well, I went and paid the bills today and you still haven't given me your half.B: Yeah I wanted to talk to you about that. I agreed we would go halves on allthe bills, but frankly I think it's unfair.A: Unfair! Why?B: Well, you have long hair and use the hairdryer every morning. I don't. You leave your computer on all
04.11 Intermediate | Calling Tech Support
Dialogue: Tech guy: Hello, thanks for calling 123TechHelp, I’m Todd. How can I help you?Client: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man...Todd: It’s okay sir, calm down. What happened?Client: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!Todd: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.Client: I don’t feel sick,...let me check... Nope! No fever, I’m fine.Todd: No, your
04.10 Intermediate | Asking For Directions
Dialogue:A: We have been going around in circles for the past hour! Will you just please stop and ask for directions?B: We are not lost! I'm just taking the scenic route.A: Yeah, whatever. I told you we should buy that GPS that was on sale, but would you listen to me? No! This is so typical.B: Fine! I'll ask this guy for directions if it will shut your trap! Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me
04.09 Intermediate | Junk Food
Dialogue: A: I'm hungry, let's grab a bite to eat.B: Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?A: Nah! Let's go get a burger and fries.B: All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better!A: What are you talking about? I have salads sometimes.B: Yeah right! I'm serious! You should also cut down on yo
04.08 Intermediate | Calling 911
Dialogue: A: Alright class, now that we're all dressed up let's see what professions you chose. Ah, I see a fireman, a police officer, a medic, and a lifeguard! Can anyone tell me what these people have in common?B: They save people from bad things?A: That's right! Now class, if something bad happened and you had to get help, do you know what phone number you would call?C: 911!A: Yes,
04.07 Intermediate | Job Hunting
Dialogue: A: Woo hoo! This just might be the start of the rest of my life!B: What happened?A: I'm in the market for a job! I went on a website with hundreds of job listings in the area and browsed through them until I got the names of a few employers I would like to work for. I have the resume I wrote for English class last month and a cover letter will be a piece of cake to write. I've e
04.06 Intermediate | Daylight Savings Time
Dialogue: A: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?B: What? Why do we have to do that?A: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks fo
04.05 Intermediate | Family Barbecue
Dialogue: A: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?B: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.A: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.B: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set up the tent outside so we can hide from the sun if it gets too hot.A: Great! I asked Grace to bring cups
04.04 Intermediate | Asking For A Raise
Dialogue: A: Excuse me sir, may I talk to you?B: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?A: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.B: Yes.A: I won't beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first.B: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this
04.03 Intermediate | Fresh Start
Dialogue: A: Now that it's the new year, I've decided to turn over a new leaf.B: Yeah? You finally decided to wipe the slate clean?A: You got it! I have a new job, I'm living in a new city, with new friends! This is my opportunity to make some small changes in the way I live my life.B: So what are you going to do? Take up an art class or something?A: Well, first of all, I've decide
04.02 Intermediate | Winter Clothes
Dialogue: A: Bye, mom!B: Wait, Jimmy, it's cold outside. Put a hat on!A: Ok. Bye!B: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens.A: Alright. See ya!B: Hold on, with that wind, you're going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf.A: Ok, see you after school...B: Oh... and ear muffs! Put these on... here we go.A: Mom?B: Yes, honey...A: I... I can't breathe.
04.01 Intermediate | Heating
Dialogue:A: It's freezing in here! Can I turn up the heat?B: Don't touch that thermostat! You don't pay the bills around here!A: Dad! Are you serious? What's the point of having central heating if we can't use it! Look, I can see my breath!B: Put on a sweater! I'm not gonna let you run up my heating bill just because it's a bit chilly.A: Dad! I'm gonna catch a cold!
03.40 Pre-intermediate | Dry Cleaners
Dialogue:A: Thank god you are open! I have an emergency!B: Hello Mr. Henderson what can I do for you?A: I need this dress and this suit dry cleaned ASAP!B: OK, I can have it ready by the end of the week.A: No you don't understand, I need this tomorrow morning! I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife's dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow! She's gonna kill me!B: Ok, I ca
03.39 Pre-intermediate | Roller Coaster
Dialogue: A: I’m so excited! We are finally here! Six Flags Magic Mountain! This is the best amusement park in the world!B: Alright settle down now, you’re gonna give yourself a heart attack.C: I can’t believe they charged us dollars each. It seems like a rip off, don’t you think? It's not like I'm gonna get on these rides.A: Whoa… Viper! That’s the world’s highest and fastest roller coas
03.38 Pre-intermediate | Learning How To Drive
Dialogue: A: Ok! I'm ready for my driving lesson! Should I start the car?B: Hold on there Fittipaldi, first let's go over things one more time. Now before you even think of starting the car, make sure your seat is at a comfortable position and you can grip the steering wheel firmly. Next check your rear view mirrors to make sure you can see properly.A: We have been through this a million t
03.37 Pre-intermediate | Trick Or Treat
Dialogue:A: Trick - or -treatB: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or - treating?A: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?B: Of course I did, but when I was ten! Trick -or-treating is for kids, plus, I'm sure people will think you're a kidnapper o
03.36 Pre-intermediate | Rock Band
Dialogue: A: I’m forming a music band.B: Do you already know how to play an instrument?A: Uh... Yeah! I've told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.B: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band?A: We have a guy who plays guitar, and another who plays bass. Although we still haven’t fou
03.35 Pre-intermediate | Bug Spray
Dialogue:A: The mosquitos are biting me!B: Me too, I can’t stop scratching. They are everywhere! Sneaky little jerks.A: Do you have any bug spray?B: No, I forgot to buy some.A: Then we’ll have to put up with it.B: We can cover ourselves with beer! That way if they bite us, they'll get drunk and fall asleepA: That's without a doubt, the best idea you've had! Lets do it!B: Run! They are
03.34 Pre-intermediate | Moving
Dialogue:A: Ok, that's fine. Bye.B: What happened?A: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.B: What? Why? Can't you renew it?A: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lotB: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you ASAP.A: I think I might move in with my parents for a couple of months until I can fin
03.33 Pre-intermediate | Chicken Pox
Dialogue: A: What's wrong with you? Why are you scratching so much?B: I feel itchy! I can't stand it anymore! I think I may be coming down with something. I feel lightheaded and weak.A: Let me have a look. Whoa! Get away from me!B: What's wrong?A: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! Get away! Don't breathe on me!B: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! We can'
03.32 Pre-intermediate | What Do I Wear?
Dialogue:A: Honey come on! We are going to be late! Honestly, you take longer getting ready than I do!B: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt! Can you come here for a sec? I need your help.A: What is it? Why are all these clothes on the bed?B: I don't know what to wear! Ok, give me your opinion. Do you like the way this looks? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater an
03.31 Pre-intermediate | Buying a Computer
Dialogue:Customer: So can you fix it?Sales Clerk: I'm sorry sir. This computer is not broken or damaged. It's simply just too old! That's why your programs and applications are running slow. There really isn't much I can do.Customer: What do you mean? I bought this computer just three years ago!Sales Clerk: Yes, but technology is ever changing and technology is becoming obsolete fa
03.30 Pre-intermediate | Playing Chess
Dialogue:Daddy: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!Bobby: What is that?Daddy: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!Bobby: Cool!Daddy: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the least valuable pieces and can only move one space forward. When you are about to capture an
03.29 Pre-intermediate | Renting A Car
Dialogue:Man: Hi, I made a reservation for a mid-size vehicle. The name is Jimmy Fox.Agent: I'm sorry, we have no mid-size available at the moment.Man: I don't understand, I made a reservation, do you have my reservation?Agent: Yes, we do, unfortunately we ran out of cars.Man: But the reservation keeps the car here. That's why you have the reservation.Agent: I know why we have reserva
03.28 Pre-intermediate | Cheer Up
Dialogue:A: Ok... I'll talk to you later. ByeB: Carrie, are you ok? You seem a bit down.A: I just got off the phone with my boyfriend. He is always getting upset and losing his temper over nothing. It's so hard to talk to him at times.B: Maybe it's just that he is stressed out from work or something. He does have a pretty nerve wracking job you know.A: Yeah but, he is always in a real
03.27 Pre-intermediate | Buying a TV
Dialogue:A: Seriously, I don't know why we need to get a new TV.B: Honey I told you already. I can't appreciate the graphics level and detail of the games on my Playstation 3 on our old TV.C: Good afternoon folks! How can I be of service today?B: I'm looking to upgrade to a newer, bigger television set.C: You've come to the right place! What size are you looking for?A: Just a norma
03.26 Pre-intermediate | What if?
Dialogue:A: Okay, next question. If Eric asked you out on a date, what would you say?B: Duh! I would say yes! Eric is the most popular kid in school! Okay, my turn. What would you do if you won the lottery?A: Let's see.... If I won the lottery, I would buy two tickets for a trip around the world.B: If you buy me a ticket I will go with you for sure!A: My dad will freak out if I even mention a
03.25 Pre-intermediate | Going To The Gym
Dialogue:A: Hey there, you look a little lost. Are you new here?B: Yeah how'd you know?A: You can always spot the newbies. I can give you a few pointers if you want. Were you trying to use this machine here?B: Yeah! I just started my training today and I'm not really sure where to begin.A: It's ok, I know how it is. This machine here will work out your upper body, mainly your triceps
03.24 Pre-intermediate | I Love That Song!
Dialogue:Host: Welcome back, music lovers, to "I Love That Song"! The game show where we test your musical knowledge to the extreme! Let's get started! Team A... Guess this tune:Team A: Carrying Your Love With Me by George Straight! The genre is country music!Host: You are right! one hundred points to team A! Now, for our next cut.Team B: Thong Song by Sisqo! I believe the genre is R
03.23 Pre-intermediate | No Smoking!
Dialogue:A: It smells like an ashtray in here!B: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?A: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.B: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!A: Look, there are other ways to quit. You can try the nicotine patch, or nicotine chewi
03.22 Pre-intermediate | Supermarket Cashier
Dialogue:A: Excuse me sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.B: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?A: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you prefer paper or plastic?B: Plastic. I also have a couple of coupons.A: No problem, I&#
03.21 Pre-intermediate | Being Scared
Dialogue:Shabby: Eddie, why are we at this scary looking mansion? It's like, ultra spooky!Eddie: I told you already Shabby, the owner of the house says there is a ghost haunting his house so we have to go in and investigate.Scruffy puffy poo: I don't like this!Wilma: Come on guys, stop being such cowards. It's a mystery and an adventure!Shabby: This place gives me the creeps! Seriously
03.20 Pre-intermediate | I Don't Feel So Good
Dialogue:A: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.B: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor and things got a little out of hand.A: Nice! So, where did you guys go?B: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, and it turned out that it was his birthday yesterday!A: Oh no! Mike's birthday is a drinkfest for
03.19 Pre-intermediate | Sorry I'm Late
Dialogue:A: Where is everyone? We were supposed to start fifteen minutes ago!B: Jo called and said she'd be here in a sec. She said she got tied up with a client.C: Sorry I'm late everyone. There was a huge traffic jam on the highway this morning.D: Morning everyone! Were you stuck in traffic as well, Jess? There was a huge pileup on the highway and traffic was backed up for miles.B: Scot
03.18 Pre-intermediate | Golf
Dialogue:A: Good morning golf aficionados! My name is Rick Fields, and you guessed it, I am here with my main man, Bob Copeland.B: Thank you, Rick! As you can see, ladies and gentleman, we are here in beautiful Pebble Beach where the top golfers in the world are trying to win the grand prize of one million dollars!A: Whoa, that's a lot of cash! Let's go to the course and see how Tiger Woo
03.17 Pre-intermediate | Registering for University
Dialogue: A: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.B: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.A: Here you are.B: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?A: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.B: Sure. That's
03.16 Pre-intermediate | Baby, I'm Sorry
Dialogue: A: Can we talk?B: Sure, honey, we're talking now, aren't we?A: You know what I mean.B: Yeah. I know.A: I want to know where this relationship is going. I'm in love with you and I need to know...B: You know, I think you're awesome.A: I'm awesome. Well, I guess that's my answer, isn't it.B: Honey...A: Look, if you don't love me, it's not a thing, alrigh
03.15 Pre-intermediate | 1970’s
Dialogue: A: Hey man! How's it hanging?B: Hey man! Everything is just groovy baby!A: Did you go to the roller rink on Saturday? I heard it was far out, man!B: I wanted to, but I ran into this foxy lady that just moved to my block! I was chatting her up a bit and then we mellowed out at her place.A: Right on, right on! Well, Jim went to the rink with Sherry and he said it was dy-no-mite! He wa
03.14 Pre-intermediate | 1950’s
Dialogue:A: Heya, Tracy. How are you doin'?B: I'm swell, Sandy!A: Hey listen, you wanna go to the sock hop with me this Friday? It'll be a blast!B: First of all it's the Sadie Hawkins dance. The girls gotta ask the guys. Also...A: Oh, right. So when are you gonna ask me? I've had my eye on you for a while.C: Hey, buddy. Ease off my girl, man. Or do you want a knuckle-sandwich?B
03.13 Pre-intermediate | Baseball
Dialogue:A: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland.B: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.A: Well, the national anthem has just been sung, and the umpire has started the game. It's time
03.12 Pre-intermediate | At The Pharmacy
Dialogue:A: Hello sir, how can I help you?B: Yes, I need this prescription please.A: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?B: Capsules are fine.A: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!B: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don
03.11 Pre-intermediate | Getting A Hair Cut
Dialogue:A: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!B: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.A: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!B: Okay. Um... can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.A: Don&
03.10 Pre-intermediate | Learning Simple Math
Dialogue:A: Alright, children, let's review. Tommy! Pay attention!B: Sorry Miss Kadlec.A: Okay, Crystal, now tell me, what's four plus eleven?C: Um...fifteen!B: Miss Kadlec always asks Crystal; she's such a teacher's pet.A: Okay...and what about fifty six minus sixty?C: Um... negative four!A: Very good... twelve times twelve?B: Very good. Suck up.C: One hundred and forty four!A: Ze
03.09 Pre-intermediate | Going To The Playground
Dialogue:A: Hey honey! Where were you?B: I decided to take Kenny to the park and get some fresh air.A: How was it? Were there a lot of kids?B: It wasn’t too crowded, but we had a great time! We got on the see-saw together, the went on a couple of different slides and then I tried to go with him in the jungle gym, but I didn’t fit.A: Sounds like fun! When we go he always just likes to play in the
03.08 Pre-intermediate | How Would You Like Your Eggs?
Dialogue:A: Wow, you're up early today! What's for breakfast?B: Well, I felt like baking, so I made some muffins.A: Smells good! I'll make some coffee. Do you want me to make you some eggs?B: Sure, I’ll take mine, sunny side up.A: Eww, I don't know how you can eat your eggs like that! Ever since I was small, I've had eggs and soldiers.B: You know, my dad had scrambled eggs ever
03.07 Pre-intermediate | Receptionist
Dialogue:A: Good afternoon. May I help you?B: Yes, I'm here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.A: Certainly, may I take your name? I'll let her know you've arrived.B: Sure, it's Josh O'Neil.A: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?B: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.A: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now.
03.06 Pre-intermediate | Swim faster!
Dialogue:A: This is such a beautiful day! Great for sailing!B: It sure is! The water looks so nice! Anchor the boat for a little while. I'm going to take a dip.A: Why are you doggy-paddling? I taught you how to swim! Do your breast stroke!B: I get too tired! I'll just backstroke, it's easier!A: Try kicking your legs more. That's good. Don't go out too far!B: It's fine, Jump
03.05 Pre-intermediate | Pizza Delivery
Dialogue:A: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?B: Um yes… I’d like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.A: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?B: Sure, that sounds good.A: Great! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first?B: No, make the second one with ham, pineapple and gree
03.04 Pre-intermediate | What a Bargain!
Dialogue:A: Hello. May I help you?B: Yeah, this dress is really nice! How much is it?A: That one is one hundred and fifty dollars.B: One hundred and fifty dollars? What about this other one over here?A: That's one hundred and forty dollars.B: Hmm...that's a bit out of my price range. Can you give me a better deal?A: This is an exclusive design by DaMarco! It's a bargain at that price.
03.03 Pre-intermediate | Small Talk
Dialogue:A: Morning.B: Hi there, Mr. Anderson! How are you on this fine morning?A: Fine, thank you.B: It sure is cold this morning, isn't it? I barely even got out of bed!A: Yeah. It’s pretty cold, alright.B: Did you catch the news this morning? I heard that there was a fire on Byron Street.A: No, I didn't hear about that.B: Did you happen to watch the football game last night? The Patriot
03.02 Pre-intermediate | I Need More Time
Dialogue:A: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?B: Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.A: You've had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?B: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...A: I'm not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on t
03.01 Pre-intermediate | Foul!
Dialogue:A: Has the game started yet?B: Yeah, about 5 minutes ago.A: Who’s winning?B: The Bulls, of course!A: What! That wasn’t a foul! C'mon, ref!B: Don't worry, Shaq always screws up free throws.A: You were right! He didn't make the shot!B: That was a great shot! A three pointer, yeah!A: Did you see that? He traveled and the ref didn't call it!B: This ref needs glasses. Hey ref,
02.20 Elementary | He’s not a Good Fit.
واژگان کاربردی:concern : دغدغهoverall : بطور کلیperformance : کارآییunreliable : غیرقابل اطمینانproductive : سودمندperfectly good : کاملا خوبمتن دیالوگ اصلی:A: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley. B: Sure, what’s up? A: Basically, I’ve got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don’t think he’s a good fit for ou
02.19 Elementary | Buying a Car
واژگان کاربردی:browse : جسته و گریخته نگاه کردنreinforce : تقویت کردنLet me sleep on it! : اجازه دهید بیشتر فکر کنم!bargain : خرید ارزان با چانه زدنمتن دیالوگ اصلی:A: Hi there, can I help you folks? B: I’m just browsing; seeing what’s on the lot. My daughter wants a car for her birthday, you know how it is. C: Dad! I’m sixteen already and I’m, like, the only one at school who doesn’t have a car!
02.18 Elementary | Cleaning the house
واژگان کاربردی:such a mess : کثیف و بهم ریختهtidy up : مرتب کردنspotless : تمیز و برق افتادهin the middle of something : مشغول کاری بودنchores : کارهای روزمرهdo the laundry : شستن لباسrubbish, trash, garbage : زباله، آشغالمتن دیالوگ اصلی: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 for dinner and the house needs to be spotless! B
02.17 Elementary | Asking for Time Off
واژگان کاربردی:Have a second? : چند لحظه وقت دارید؟use up : تماما استفاده کردنoverseas : کشور خارجیtake time off : مرخصی گرفتنnotice : خبر، اعلان be okay with that : با چیزی موافق بودنunpaid leave : مرخصی بدون حقوقمتن دیالوگ اصلی: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’v
02.16 Elementary | New Year's Resolution
واژگان کاربردی:diet : رژیم غذاییtransform : تغییر دادن cut out : قطع کردنeating habits : عادت غذاییstick to … : پافشاری کردنwait and see : باید منتظر ماند و دیدstuffed : سیرمتن دیالوگ اصلی: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;
02.15 Elementary | Where should we eat?
واژگان کاربردی:fantastic : فوق العادهbe in the mood for : حوصله چیزی را داشتنtasty : خوشمزهoutstanding : برجسته، فوق العادهمتن دیالوگ اصلی:A: Do you two have any plans for the evening? B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood.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 recommend giving
02.14 Elementary | Canceling an Appointment
واژگان کاربردی:what’s up? : چه خبر؟reschedule : مجددا برنامه ریزی کردنinconvenience : نامناسبpostpone : به تعویق انداختنno wonder : تعجبی ندارد کهمتن دیالوگ اصلی:A: Hello, Samantha speaking. B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling. A: Oh, hi Angela, what’s up? B: I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder, is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an
02.13 Elementary | Making an Appointment
واژگان کاربردی:appointment : قرار ملاقاتdouble check : بررسی مجددfully booked : کاملا پرoccupied : مشغول، اشغال شدهscheduled : برنامه ریزی شدهمتن دیالوگ اصلی: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 availab
02.12 Elementary | I Can See Clearly Now!
واژگان کاربردی:blurry : محوstruggle : تقلا کردن20/20 vision : دید عالیfar sighted : چشم دوربینas blind as a bat : کاملا کورمتن دیالوگ اصلی: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 be far-sighted. OK, then,
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