Skating Lessons - LINC 2.31

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them   ·  two of us   ·  are taking   ·  is   ·  don't skate   ·  cost   ·  will be   ·  can pay   ·  start   ·  per person   ·  go   ·  me   ·  like   ·  fill out   ·  register   ·  don't have   ·  costs   ·  have never skated  
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CLERK: Hi, can I help you?
TASHA: Yes. We'd some information about skating lessons.
CLERK: Our skating lessons the first week in January. Is it for your daughter?
TASHA: Yes, it's for my daughter and for .
CLERK: Oh, okay! Let's see.
LISA: Can we together?
CLERK: Yes, you can go together if you like. Our family class Thursday evening from 7:45 (seven forty-five) until 8:15 (eight fifteen).
LISA: Would you like that, Mom?
TASHA: Sure! And how much does it ?
CLERK: It $22 (twenty-two dollars) for six lessons.
TASHA: That's for the ?
CLERK: No, that's $22 (twenty-two dollars) .
TASHA: Oh, I see.
LISA: But we any skates.
TASHA: That's right. Can you tell me how much it costs to rent ?
CLERK: Skates are $1.50 (one dollar and fifty cents) per session. But you get a discount while you the lessons.
TASHA: Oh, and how much is the discount?
CLERK: The rental $7 (seven dollars) per person for the length of the course.
TASHA: Oh, that's pretty good. And how do we pay?
CLERK: You right now, and then you bring your receipt to your class to get your skates.
TASHA: Oh, good. Now, we at all. Can that be a problem?
CLERK: No. It's a beginner's class, so most of the people in the class before.
LISA: It sounds great. Let's do it, Mom!
TASHA: All right. And how do we ?
CLERK: Just this form.
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Using a Bank Machine - LINC 2.29

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asks   ·  make   ·  has to be   ·  show   ·  enter   ·  put   ·  don't you   ·  never used   ·  to withdraw   ·  Like this   ·  Now what   ·  can cancel   ·  press  
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KUSHEK: I've a bank machine before.
DONNA: Okay, let me you how it works.
KUSHEK: Thanks, that would be nice.
DONNA: Okay. First, you your card in here.
KUSHEK: ?
DONNA: No, the card facing up.
KUSHEK: And the strip points down, right?
DONNA: Right. Good. Next, you your P-I-N number. You remember your P-I-N number, ?
KUSHEK: Yes, I do.
DONNA: Okay. Enter it in.
KUSHEK: ?
DONNA: Well, what would you like to do? Deposit or withdraw money?
KUSHEK: I'd like some money.
DONNA: Okay. Look at the screen. The machine you what you want to do, and you want to withdraw some money, right?
KUSHEK: Right.
DONNA: Okay, to withdraw money you "Withdraw." Right here. See?
Okay. Now you enter in the amount you'd like to withdraw.
KUSHEK: Okay. I enter in the amount here, right?
DONNA: That's right.
KUSHEK: Oh, what if I a mistake?
DONNA: That's okay. You your entry and do it over again.
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Winter Weather Report - LINC 3.21

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colder than   •  if there's   •  supposed to be   •  just as cold   •  responsible for   •  is expected for   •  ski boots are   •  where   •  Intermittent   •  plenty of   •  said there was   •  predicted   •  There are   •  as much snow as   •  the cold front   •  is expecting   •  what's it like   •  coastal regions   •  what channel   •  hardly wait   •  are expected   •  to watch  
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ALI: Mansoureh! Do you know my ski goggles are?
MANSOUREH: They're in the closet.
ALI: Where?
MANSOUREH: On the shelf in the closet. Don't worry, I'll bring them.
ALI: Okay, good!
MANSOUREH: Here they are!
ALI: Thanks. Now I have everything. Are you ready?
MANSOUREH: Yes, I'm ready.
ALI: Oh, by the way. Did you get a chance the weather report?
MANSOUREH: The weather report? Why?
ALI: Because I don't want to drive all the way up to the ski hill no snow!
MANSOUREH: Don't worry! There will be lots of snow.
ALI: Yeah, how do you know?
MANSOUREH: Trust me.
ALI: Well, outside?
MANSOUREH: Well, it's pretty cold. It's only five degrees.
ALI: It's it was yesterday. Are there any clouds?
MANSOUREH: Yes. some clouds.
ALI: Well, it always snows when it's cold and cloudy.
MANSOUREH: Don't worry. There will be lots of snow. And there's some more this afternoon.
ALI: Why, are they predicting snow?
MANSOUREH: Yep. The weather forecast a chance of snow at higher elevations.
ALI: Do you know the weather is on?
MANSOUREH: I think it's on twenty-six.
ALI: Okay.
WEATHER FORECASTER: And now let's take a look at weather systems across
the country. Snow flurries on the Atlantic coast today. St. John's (St. John is) currently reporting a high of around plus 1, with an overnight low of minus 2. Halifax plus 4 and O. Moving inland, it snowed overnight in northern Quebec. In Quebec City, highs of minus 8 with an expected low of minus 15. In Montreal and Ottawa highs of about plus 1 with lows near zero, and heavy snowfall
overnight. ALI: Quebec always gets snow in the winter.
MANSOUREH: Do they get in Halifax?
ALI: I don't know. Mind you, all of Eastern Canada gets a lot of snow.
MANSOUREH: Except Toronto. They don't get as much snow as Halifax or Montreal.
ALI: That's true. But it's in Toronto as it is in the rest of the Eastern provinces.
MANSOUREH: Yeah. We're lucky. It's so much warmer here in winter.
ALI: Oh, here's the weather report for British Columbia.
WEATHER FORECASTER: As we move further west we see Chinook-type winds in southern Alberta highs of up to 17 and unseasonable showers. In the Interior of B.C. a heavy snow warning and lows of minus 5 continue as moves toward the coast. The of B.C. can expect continued cold with reported highs near 4 and lows of minus 1. Intermittent snowfall the region.
ALI: snowfall?
MANSOUREH: That's good. I don't want it to snow all day long.
ALI: That's true. And we get some new snow.
MANSOUREH: Yeah. Just a little bit of powder on top of the old base.
ALI: Great! I can to put my skis on. Are you ready?
MANSOUREH: I am ready. My stuff’s at the door.
ALI: Right then. Let's go. Oops. Mansoureh, do you know where my ?
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A Plumbing Problem - Part 2 - LINC 3.18

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Watch the video starting at 03:10. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
have to fix   •  have to shower   •  need the pipe fixed   •  would call   •  you'll have to be   •  have it repaired   •  he'll be obliged   •  get some repairs done   •  fill it out   •  If you win   •  long enough  
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Two Days Later
ESTER: Mr. Carmichael! I need to talk to you.
MANAGER: Sure. What can I do for you?
ESTER: It's been four days now, and I still don't have any hot water. I at my friend's.
MANAGER: Well, don't worry. I'll by tomorrow.
ESTER: You said that two days ago! You've been saying that since the pipe broke.
MANAGER: Well, patient. Plumbers take their time.
ESTER: I've been patient . I want hot water by tomorrow.
MANAGER: No problem.
Six Days Later
RECEPTIONIST: Yes?
ESTER: I'm a tenant. Can you help me in my apartment?
RECEPTIONIST: What's the problem?
ESTER: Well, a pipe started to leak underneath the kitchen sink. I called my landlord and he tried to fix it. Then he said he a plumber.
RECEPTIONIST: Well, how long has this been?
ESTER: About six days. I have no hot water. I have to take shower at a friend's. Doesn't the landlord it?
RECEPTIONIST: Yes, he does. Now what was your name?
ESTER: Ester Gueverra.
RECEPTIONIST: Miss Gueverra, if you'd just like to have a seat, I'll have an information officer speak to you right away.
ESTER: Thanks.
INFORMATION OFFICER: Ms. Gueverra?
ESTER: Yes?
INFORMATION OFFICER: Hi, I'm George Simpson. So, how long have you been without hot water?
ESTER: It's been about six days now.
INFORMATION OFFICER: Have you informed the landlord in writing that you ?
ESTER: No, but I've told him over and over again. He keeps promising to get it fixed, then he doesn't.
INFORMATION OFFICER: Okay. You can make an application under section nine to bring the case to arbitration. , then he'll have to fix the leak immediately…
ESTER: Okay, how do I make an application?
INFORMATION OFFICER: Fill out this form. Leave one with me and take two for yourself. Give one to the manager. Then by law to come to the hearing.
ESTER: Okay. Can I fill it out here?
INFORMATION OFFICER: Sure. This paper here has the time and place of the hearing, so just come back at the time on that paper.
ESTER: Okay, I'll right away.
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A Plumbing Problem - Part 1 - LINC 3.18

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what a mess   •  shouldn't be   •  would be done   •  have to wait   •  fix it yourself   •  what I can do   •  had to turn off   •  would come   •  he was held up   •  Does that mean   •  I'm afraid so   •  I'm afraid not   •  a lot of  
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ESTER: Oh, no! Oh, ! Hello. This is Ester Gueverra in Apartment 302. That's right, 302. I just got home and a pipe under my kitchen sink is leaking. Okay. See you in a minute, then.
ESTER: Hi! Come on in. It's open.
MANAGER: Hi.
ESTER: Hi. I'm just mopping up.
MANAGER: Oh, was there water?
ESTER: It's not too bad.
MANAGER: Oh, good.
ESTER: I see you brought your tools. Are you going to ?
MANAGER: Well, I'm going to try. Where's the leak?
ESTER: Under the sink.
MANAGER: Let's have a look. Oh yes, I see it. Let's try this. Nope.
ESTER: Can I help?
MANAGER: Well, you can hand me those large pliers there.
ESTER: Here you go.
MANAGER: Thanks. Well, that's that.
ESTER: So, can you fix it?
MANAGER: No, . I don't have the right tools.
ESTER: Oh.
MANAGER: I'll have to call the plumber.
ESTER: What's the problem?
MANAGER: There's a leak in the pipe just above the main shut off valve. I your hot water.
ESTER: Turn off the hot water? I won't have any hot water?
MANAGER: . It's the main shutoff to the whole apartment.
ESTER: Oh, no!
MANAGER: You'll for the plumber.
ESTER: Well, I hope he gets here soon.
MANAGER: Well, I'll make a quick call. It any later than tomorrow morning.
ESTER: Okay.
MANAGER: Okay, bye-bye.
ESTER: Bye.
The Next Day
ESTER: Oh, I don't believe this!
MANAGER: Hello.
ESTER: Hello? This is Ester Gueverra in Apartment 302.
MANAGER: Oh yes? Is everything okay?
ESTER: No. It isn't. You told me the plumber this morning to fix the pipe under the kitchen sink.
MANAGER: Oh, I guess .
ESTER: Held up! This is the second day in a row he's been held up. And you promised this in a day.
MANAGER: Oh, I am sure he'll be there tomorrow morning.
ESTER: I hope so. I still don't have any hot water, you know!
MANAGER: I am sorry. I'll see .
ESTER: All right then.
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Reporting a Break-in - LINC 3.14

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do our best   •  is broken   •  what they took   •  so quickly   •  call in   •  Breaking into   •  such a mess   •  to lock   •  must have broken in   •  was going to   •  may have taken   •  makes me   •  what to say   •  work stored   •  valuables taken   •  carefully   •  must have happened  
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ESTER: I don't believe this. Who would do a thing like this?
LLOYD: This is terrible. people's homes is the most disgusting thing. They left .
ESTER: I feel like I want to cry.
LLOYD: Did they take anything special?
ESTER: Yes! My grandmother's candlestick holders. I mean, what are they going to do with something like that?
LLOYD: They stole your computer from the bedroom, too.
ESTER: Did they take the TV, too?
LLOYD: Yes, they did. And the VCR.
ESTER: I don't know .
LLOYD: That's probably the police. I'll get it. Okay.
ESTER: Thanks.
OFFICER: Hello. I'm Officer Rankin.
ESTER: Hello. Thank you for coming .
OFFICER: No problem. Ester?
LLOYD: Yes, please have a seat.
OFFICER: Thank you.
LLOYD: This is very upsetting. They this afternoon.
OFFICER: Yes, it is upsetting. I understand. Ester, were you home during the day?
ESTER: No. I was at work. Ah, my shift is between 8:30 in the morning and five o'clock.
OFFICER: And were you here today, sir?
LLOYD: No, I came in about thirty minutes ago. I take Ester out for dinner.
OFFICER: So that means no one was here between ...
ESTER: Between about 8:15 (eight-fifteen) and 5:30 (five-thirty).
OFFICER: Okay. Now, do you have an answering machine?
ESTER: Well, I did. Until this afternoon.
OFFICER: I see. And did you for messages during the day?
ESTER: Yes, I called in twice. Once about noon and again about three o'clock, on my coffee break.
OFFICER: And the machine was still here?
ESTER: Yes, I had two messages in the morning, and one message in the afternoon.
LLOYD: So the break-in between three and 5:30 (five thirty).
OFFICER: That sounds reasonable. Unless the burglars were here already when Ester called in this afternoon.
ESTER: Oh, that really gets me.
OFFICER: How do you think they got in?
ESTER: The lock on the front door . I think they forced it.
LLOYD: What I don't understand is—how did they get into the apartment building?
ESTER: I'm always very careful the doors.
OFFICER: Locks aren't always burglar-proof. And there are many ways they can get into the building.
ESTER: When I got home this afternoon and saw all of this, I called the building manager. But he was away for the day.
OFFICER: The burglars advantage of that.
ESTER: I guess.
LLOYD: Do you want to know ?
OFFICER: Yes. And your insurance company will need a list of stolen property, as well.
LLOYD: Well, that's okay.
OFFICER: Did they take any jewellery?
ESTER: No, but they took a pair of silver candlestick holders. They were my grandmother's.
OFFICER: Oh, that's too bad. Were any other ?
LLOYD: They stole her computer. And she had lots of on the hard drive.
OFFICER: No backups?
ESTER: Not everything. I know, my fault. I should do it.
OFFICER: Yeah. Ah, anything else?
LLOYD: Well, they stole the TV and the VCR.
OFFICER: Oh. Have you noticed anything else missing?
ESTER: Not so far. No .
OFFICER: You should check the whole apartment .
ESTER: Of course.
OFFICER: Well, at least they didn't damage too much.
LLOYD: Well, they left quite a mess in the bedroom.
OFFICER: Oh. Can I take a look at that?
LLOYD: Yes, of course. It's this way ...
OFFICER: Just relax. We'll call dispatch right away and fill out a report.
ESTER: Thanks. It just so upset.
OFFICER: We'll to catch them. And maybe you'll get your candlesticks back.
ESTER: I hope.
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Planning a Camping Trip - LINC 3.07

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haven't been   •  for swimming   •  we won't go   •  suggested that   •  takes two hours   •  any other ideas   •  another idea   •  would get   •  to decide   •  cost too much   •  have to take   •  not as far   •  go canoeing   •  too far   •  there are a lot of   •  lots of things   •  for coming   •  to get there  
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JAY: Hello, everybody.
ESTER: Oh, hello, Jay.
HAMIDAH: Hi.
IVAN: Hello.
JAY: Thank you all here today. As you know, we're here on the hiking club's camping trip. First of all, where are we gonna (going to) go? Any ideas?
HAMIDAH: Well, someone we go to the Gulf Islands this year.
ESTER: Oh, the Gulf Islands are beautiful. And nice trails on Salt Spring Island.
IVAN: Yes, but we'd ferries. That's expensive.
JAY: I agree. It would to take the group to the Gulf Islands.
ESTER: Yes, maybe you're right. Anyone else have ?
IVAN: Well, what about Wells Gray Park? There are group camping grounds there, with to do-and lots of good mountain trails for hiking.
JAY: We can , too.
HAMIDAH: It's a nice place, but I think it's . And it takes at least eight hours .
ESTER: That's right. The drive is a problem.
JAY: . Yes, you're right. The kids really bored.
ESTER: And, I don't think canoeing is a good idea. We'd need a lot of equipment. And I'm worried for (about) the safety of the children.
JAY: Yes, I see what you mean. What about Manning Park? It has group campgrounds, and it's .
ESTER: Manning Park is nice and it only to get there. 3.07
HAMIDAH: What if it rains?
IVAN: We get wet.
ESTER: If it rains, .
JAY: Did you have ?
HAMIDAH: Well, actually, I do. What about going to Mr. Wilson's farm?
JAY: I there.
ESTER: I have. They have a couple of horses and a small lake .
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Asking for Directions 2 - LINC 1.23

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get off   ·  make   ·  very much   ·  welcome   ·  on the third floor   ·  appreciate   ·  are   ·  straight ahead   ·  take the elevator   ·  go through   ·  I'm looking for   ·  take   ·  is   ·  is   ·  Do you know   ·  good   ·  Can you tell me   ·  next   ·  I think   ·  that's right   ·  take the stairs   ·  a minute   ·  the other  
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MANUEL: Excuse me. the passport office.
SONYA: The passport office? Oh. it's in the old post office. You go out this door, you turn right, you turn right again at the corner, you those doors to the elevator lobby. I think it's up .
MANUEL: On the third floor. And the elevator lobby is through those doors?
SONYA: Yes, .
MANUEL: Thank you .
SONYA: You're . Good luck.
MANUEL: Excuse me. where the passport office ?
CLERK: The passport office? Well, it's not in this building. I think it's in building.
MANUEL This way?
CLERK: Yes. Go , and then to the right.
MANUEL: Thank you.
MANUEL: Excuse me. where the passport office ?
ZEPO: Certainly. Go to the corner, turn left, and go to the next corner. On your right to the second floor, and then turn left when you the elevator. It's in room 220.
MANUEL: Just . I go to the corner. That corner?
ZEPO: Yes, that's right. Go to that corner, turn left. Let me you a map.
MANUEL: Oh, hey. I really it.
ZEPO: We are here. Go to this corner, turn left, and go to the corner.
MANUEL: Yes.
ZEPO: At this corner , there elevators on your right.
MANUEL: And I the elevator to the second floor?
ZEPO: That's right. Or you can . When you get off the elevator, turn
left.
MANUEL: That's it! Great.
ZEPO: Have a day, now.
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