Basic English Conversation

Present Continuous Where are Mom and Dad, David? They're at the mall. They're doing some shopping. They're looking for a present for Grandma's birthday. I see. What are you doing? Me? I'm trying to find something to wear for tonight. I'm going out. It's Friday and I have plans for tonight. So, I'm choosing my clothes. Really? But where exactly are you going? Maybe I can help you with some ideas. I'm having a date with Patricia. We're going to the movie theater. Really? That's wonderful. But it's only four o'clock. You still have plenty of time to get ready. Well, I need time to choose. What do you say about this shirt? Are you joking? It's so out of fashion. What about this one? It looks old and faded. You can't wear that. You're not helping me this way, Claire. You're laughing. Why are you laughing at me? I'm not laughing at you. I'm laughing at the shirt. It looks terrible. I'm trying to help you, David. And I'm telling you, those two shirts look awful. Don't you want to make a good impression? You're right. I need some new ideas. Look at that guy on the TV. He's wearing great clothes. Don't you like that outfit? Yes, I do. But he's good looking. I'm not so good looking. Yes, you are. And I'm not saying that just because you're my brother. I have an idea. Let's go to a clothing store nearby. They have great clothes. That sounds great. Nothing expensive, though. Don't worry. Nice clothes aren't always expensive. Come on. Oh, Mark. It's the math test tomorrow. I'm so afraid of it. Why are you afraid of the test? I'm afraid I won't get the answers right and I'll fail it. I've never been good at math. Don't worry. You'll be fine. You got a good result in your last test, so I'm sure you'll pass it. I don't think so because this one will be more difficult. Sometimes, if you're really afraid of something, it's hard to do it the right way. Just ignore the fear and study hard for the test and you'll do well. Maybe I won't go to school tomorrow. I will tell the teacher I was sick. That won't help you. The teacher will give you the test on Thursday. You're right. But what can I do? It's very simple. You can come later to my place and we can study together. You will see that it's not so difficult. I will help you understand everything. Oh, thanks, Mark. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Hi, Matt. Are you enjoying yourself in Disneyland? Hi, Brian. I'm having the time of my life. I've ridden on the roller coaster and it was so amazing. I've explored the Haunted Mansion and I've even flown in a pirate ship with Peter Pan. Wow, that sounds great. What about the rocket journey? Have you gone on that yet? No, not yet. And I haven't gone on the Jungle Cruise Aquatic Safari either. We will probably go after lunch. And you? How's it going at the camp? Great. I'm having a wonderful time too. Have you made any friends? Yes, I have. I've met a lot of interesting people. Have you done anything exciting? Yes. I've gone water skiing and sailing. But I haven't done any souvenir shopping yet. I think I'll do it tomorrow. Hi, Bob. I didn't see you last week. Where did you go? I went on a trip to Hawaii with my family. How long did you stay there? We stayed there for five days. So, how was your trip? It was wonderful. We had a great time. What was the weather like? It was sunny most of the time. But it rained occasionally. What did you do while you were there? We did many fun things during our stay. We saw little crabs on the beach. They were so cute. We hiked in the mountains. Went canoeing. Ate great Hawaiian-style food. And went to a traditional-style Hawaiian concert. I was also able to swim with the dolphins. It was so comfortable and relaxing. The sunsets were awesome. And our time on the beach was the best. How exciting. Did you also go scuba diving? Of course. My brother and I dove in at Molokini with a professional diver. That experience was one of a kind. I'm sure it was. Do you think you'll ever go there again? Sure. I hope I'll be able to go there again soon. Be going to. Lucas. It's time to go to school. It's getting late. There's no school today, Mom. Because of a teacher workshop. Oh. You're right. So what are you going to do today? I'm going to hang out with my friends and play some games. Are you also going to ride your new bike? Yes, Mom. I guess so. But I'm going to finish my paper for my chemistry class first. It's due tomorrow. Do you need any help with it? No. I can do it myself. It's not difficult. Do you think it's going to rain today? It's pretty cloudy. I don't think so. The forecast says it's not going to rain today. Cool. I'm going to have a great time today. Taking a taxi. Hello. Hello. Where would you like to go, sir? I'd like to go to the airport, please. Shall I put your suitcase in the trunk? No, thanks. It's not that big. I'll keep it with me in the car. Okay. Get in. Which terminal? North or South? I need to get to the North terminal. I'm in a bit of a hurry. Do you think we can make it there in 20 minutes? There's heavy traffic. Because it's the rush hour. But I'll do my best, sir. There's roadwork up by the entrance. You can drop me off here. It's fine. How much is it? $20.45. Sorry. I only have a $50 bill. Do you have change? Sure. That's $29.55. Do you want a receipt? No, thanks. Bye. Have a nice day. At the train station. Hello. Can you please tell me when the next train to Spring Green leaves? Hello. The next train leaves in 10 minutes. Great. Then I'd like a round-trip ticket to Spring Green, please. First or second class? Second. Okay. That's $30.50. Can I pay by check? Sorry. Cash or credit card? Sorry. Okay. Then I'll pay by card. Here you go. Thank you. Which platform is it? Platform 5. Great. Thank you. At the airport. Hello. I'd like to check in. Hello. May I see your passport? Here you go. I don't have a ticket because I booked online. That's okay. How many bags are you checking? Just this one. And I also have this carry-on. Okay. Please put it on the scale. Your bag is heavier than the weight limit. Therefore, you have to pay for an overweight baggage fee which is $75. Oh. I see. Okay. No problem. I will pay for the fee. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat? I don't mind. But can I have a seat next to my friend? Has he already checked in? No. I'm waiting for him. Well, I'm afraid I can't. Melanie. I'm here. Liam. You're finally here. Thank goodness. Where have you been? It's a long story. At the pharmacy. Hello. Can I help you? Hello. I have a sore throat and a runny nose. I feel terrible. And I also have a headache. Can you recommend something? Yes. Sure. We have this honey syrup. It soothes the sore throat and cough. You should take one to two teaspoons three or four times a day. And these lozenges are also very good. How many lozenges do I need to take? You should take one lozenge three to four times a day. Are you allergic to any medicine? No. Then you'll be fine with these. Great. I'll take them. Anything else? Yes. I'd also like a box of tissues. What size would you like? Small, medium or large? Medium, please. Here you go. That'll be $15.25 then, please. If you still feel sick in a few days, see a doctor. At the doctors. Thanks so much for fitting me in, doctor. My pleasure. So what's bothering you today? I've got a splitting headache. And I feel really nauseous and dizzy too. I can't eat or drink anything. When did you start feeling this way? Last night, after I had dinner at a restaurant. Are you currently taking any medication? I've been taking a painkiller. Are you allergic to any medication? Not that I know of. You seem to have indigestion, but we'll need to run some diagnostic tests to be sure. We'll run a blood test, and we'll also need a urine sample. Can you give me something for the time being? Yes. I'll give you a prescription for indigestion tablets. Thank you very much, doctor. Making a complaint. Good morning. Can I help you? Hi. I'm calling about an order for a pair of sneakers from your website. I received an email saying I have to wait one more week. One moment. Do you have the order number? Yes. It's 61442B. Is this Mrs. Paula Clark of 82 Michigan Avenue? Yes, it is. Hmm. Can I put you on hold for a moment? Sure. Hello? Yes. Hello. I'm very sorry, but this product isn't in stock at the moment. We'll have it in a week. I'm afraid I can't wait that long. Because this was supposed to be a gift for my son's birthday, which is this weekend. I see. Well, would you like to order a similar pair of sneakers from the same brand? No, thanks. I'd rather cancel the order. Well, we'll refund the amount of $95 to your credit card. We're very sorry for the inconvenience. Okay, thanks. Is there anything else I can help you with? No, thanks. That's all. Okay. Goodbye. Buying Movie Tickets Hi. How can I help you? Hi. I'd like to buy four tickets. Two adults and two children for The Batman at 4 p.m., please. I'm afraid it's sold out. Oh, no. We still have tickets for the 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. showing. Oh, great. What a relief. Two adults and two children for 7 p.m., then, please. There are available seats at the middle and at the back. Which ones do you prefer? The seats at the middle, please. That's $35 altogether. Here you go. Thank you. Here are your tickets and your change. Enjoy the movie. Thank you. You're welcome.