Renting an Apartment - LINC 2.08

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the bedrooms   ·  an apartment   ·  the living room   ·  a friend   ·  the utilities   ·  the manager   ·  this place   ·  a look   ·  the dishwasher   ·  a two-bedroom unit   ·  the kitchen   ·  the right size   ·  the rent   ·  my name  
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TOMOKO: Excuse me, are you ?
MANAGER: Yes?
TOMOKO: Do you have for rent?
MANAGER: Yes, 106 is available. Would you like to see it?
TOMOKO: Yes, I would. How many bedrooms are there?
MANAGER: It's .
TOMOKO: That's perfect, just .
MANAGER: Good, let's go and have .
TOMOKO: Sure.
MANAGER: So, this is .
TOMOKO: It's nice and bright. Did you have it painted recently?
MANAGER: Yes, I did.
TOMOKO: And how much is ?
MANAGER: It's $550 (five hundred and fifty dollars) a month.
TOMOKO: I see. Are included in the rent?
MANAGER: No. You have to pay for your own light and heat.
TOMOKO: Okay. So can I look around?
MANAGER: Sure. Go ahead. If you have any questions, ask me.
TOMOKO: Thanks.
TOMOKO: Well, are nice and large. But is quite small.
MANAGER: Did you notice ?
TOMOKO: A dishwasher! No, I didn't notice it. That's great. Well, I really like . Can I put down?
MANAGER: Sure. Is it just for you?
TOMOKO: No, I'll be sharing it with .
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Getting a Haircut - LINC 1.16

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would you like   ·  we'll make   ·  take   ·  would   ·  forecast   ·  nervous   ·  Anything else   ·  need   ·  wedding   ·  to get   ·  which   ·  fine   ·  Pardon   ·  visits   ·  like   ·  shorter   ·  could you   ·  can I  
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Rico the barber shop because he wants to look good for his . He is a little nervous. Here is part of the conversation.
BARBER: Good morning! What do for you?
RICO: I a haircut. I have to go to a wedding.
BARBER: A wedding. That's nice. Can I your coat?
RICO: Oh, yea. Sure, thanks.
BARBER: So what today?
RICO: I'd like a haircut, please.
BARBER: And would you a shave, too?
RICO: I guess so-I mean, sure.
BARBER: Okay. ?
RICO: No thanks, I don't think so.
BARBER: No problem. So, you like your hair kept long or made shorter?
RICO: Yes. That would be .
BARBER: Excuse me, would be fine?
RICO: ?
BARBER: Longer or ?
RICO: Oh, shorter, I guess-. I'm sorry, I'm a little .
BARBER: No problem. So, it shorter. And a shave?
RICO: Yes, please.
BARBER: Beautiful day, isn't it?
RICO: Yes, it is.
BARBER: May not last too long though, the calls for rain.
RICO: Rain!
BARBER: Oh, keep your head still, please? I don't want the foam all over you.
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Asking for Directions 1 - LINC 1.22

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store   ·  the second floor   ·  go to   ·  walk straight   ·  I'm looking   ·  Go down   ·  a good day   ·  in front of   ·  Down the stairs   ·  these stairs   ·  you will see   ·  very much   ·  the post office   ·  Excuse me   ·  next to   ·  could you   ·  turn left   ·  Take   ·  catch that   ·  behind   ·  that name   ·  looking for   ·  turn left   ·  Pardon me   ·  very welcome  
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PERSON 1: .
CLERK: Yes. Can I help you?
PERSON 1: for the passport office.
CLERK: Passport office? the elevator the coffee shop.
PERSON 1: Ah, where's that?
CLERK: Go to that corner, , and go to the next corner and take the elevator to .
PERSON 1: I'm sorry, repeat that?
CLERK: Certainly. From here, turn around and that corner.
PERSON 1: Yes?
CLERK: Then, and go to the next corner.
PERSON 1: Okay, I go left, then I go to the next corner. Yes.
CLERK: At that corner the elevators. Take the elevator to the second floor.
PERSON 1: Great! Thank you .
CLERK: You're .
CLERK: Hello, can I help you?
PERSON 2: Please. I'm the Skytrain.
CLERK: The Skytrain! these stairs, turn left, walk across until you come to the next set of stairs. Go down them and turn right.
PERSON 2: ! I didn't quite !
CLERK: Go down and turn left.
PERSON 2: Turn left, yes.
CLERK: Then until you see another set of stairs in front of you.
PERSON 2: Oh, yes!
CLERK: Go down these stairs and turn right.
PERSON 2: I see. Thank you.
CLERK: You're welcome. Have now.
PERSON 2: Bye-bye.
PERSON 3: Hello. Can you help me? I'm looking for my friend Renee. She works here.
CLERK: I'm sorry, I don't recognize . Does she work in one of the offices upstairs?
PERSON 3: Oh no! She works in the stationary .
CLERK: Oh, the stationary store, just next to .
PERSON 3: Yes.
CLERK: Go down these stairs. Turn left and then turn right.
PERSON 3: , turn left, and then right. Thank you very much.
PERSON 4: Hi! Where's the Arabaca?
CLERK: The cafe!
PERSON 4: Yes, the Arabaca Coffee Shop!
CLERK: Go down these stairs, and walk around the stairs. It'll be you.
PERSON 4: Great. Thanks a lot.
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At the Drycleaners - LINC 2.03

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is   ·  have   ·  is   ·  have   ·  to have   ·  see   ·  spell   ·  had to use   ·  would   ·  was   ·  can I   ·  to pick up   ·  should be   ·  is getting   ·  want   ·  had to   ·  had   ·  would be   ·  be   ·  will  
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MANSOUREH: Hello.
CLERK: Hello. Nice day, isn't it?
MANSOUREH: Yes, but it a little chilly.
CLERK: How help you?
MANSOUREH: I'd like my dry cleaning, please. I brought it in last night.
CLERK: Do you a claim check?
MANSOUREH: Yes, here it is. The name Ran, Mansoureh Ran.
CLERK: You one suit and two pairs of pants?
MANSOUREH: That's right. Well, the suit my husband's.
CLERK: I'll if they're ready.
MANSOUREH: Oh, I have these dresses that I'd like cleaned, too. Do you take these coupons?
CLERK: "Special offer-two dresses cleaned for the price of one." I'm sorry, you use this before yesterday.
MANSOUREH: Before yesterday?
CLERK: Yes, they're good till Thursday and yesterday Thursday.
MANSOUREH: Oh, I thought I it before next Thursday.
CLERK: No, I'm sorry. It was this Thursday. Do you the dresses cleaned anyway?
MANSOUREH: Yes. They do need cleaning. How much that be?
CLERK: It's $5 (five dollars) for each dress, that's $10 (ten dollars), plus tax.
MANSOUREH: Okay. That's fine.
CLERK: Could you your name, please?
MANSOUREH: Yes. My last name is Ran. That's R-a-n. And my first name is Mansoureh. That's M-a-n-s-o-u-r-e-h.
CLERK: Could I your phone number, please?
MANSOUREH: My phone number is 742-1131.
CLERK: When you like to pick them up?
MANSOUREH: When will they ready?
CLERK: They ready tomorrow afternoon.
MANSOUREH: That great.
CLERK: No problem.
MANSOUREH: Thanks.
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Changing Shifts - LINC 2.09

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I'd like   ·  could trade   ·  work   ·  want to ask   ·  were   ·  to ask   ·  are you feeling   ·  can take   ·  work   ·  will   ·  was   ·  did   ·  is   ·  is   ·  should get   ·  have to   ·  I'll be   ·  am   ·  what can I do   ·  isn't   ·  should be   ·  have to call  
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MERRIL: Hi, Manuel.
MANUEL: Oh, hi, Merril.
MERRIL: How ?
MANUEL: A lot better, thanks. back at work tomorrow morning.
MERRIL: That's good, we worried about you.
MERRIL: So, what the doctor say?
MANUEL: Oh, she said the wrist broken. But I careful with it for the next few days.
MERRIL: You the boss to give you some easier work.
MANUEL: I , at least until I go back for my checkup.
MERRIL: When that?
MANUEL: Next week. I the doctor's office to confirm my appointment.
MERRIL: I see.
MANUEL: Merril, I want you a favor.
MERRIL: Sure, for you?
MANUEL: It's about this doctor's appointment. Next week, the doctor's office only open in the mornings. But I on the morning shift all week.
MERRIL: And?
MANUEL: And, I you if you could change shifts with me on Monday.
MERRIL: Monday morning?
MANUEL: Yes, Monday morning.
MERRIL: Oh, I'm sorry, Manuel. to help, but I can't.
MANUEL: But I thought Monday your day off.

MERRIL: It is, but I go to the dentist in the morning.
MANUEL: Oh, that's too bad.
MERRIL: But Wednesday's good.
MANUEL: Wednesday?
MERRIL: Yeah, I afternoon shifts. And, we shifts.
MANUEL: Oh, that would be great. So, you my morning shift, and I'll in the afternoon.
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Buying a Used Bike - LINC 2.19

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a deal   ·  we've looked   ·  a receipt   ·  fixed it up   ·  How about   ·  more expensive than   ·  a lot of   ·  the color   ·  like new   ·  ago   ·  bring it back   ·  a cheque   ·  a nice bike  
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TASHA It looks like a nice bike. How much is it?
LUIGI: I'm asking $95 (ninety-five dollars). I bought it from the neighbor two years and I .
TASHA: It's the third bike at. It's the other bikes.
LUIGI: Well, I mean, it's a mountain bike. And it's .
TASHA: I realize that, but $95 (ninety-five dollars) is. money.How about $75 (seventy-five)?
LUIGI: Seventy-five ($75)? That wouldn't even cover my expenses.
TASHA: I don't know.
LUIGI: I'll tell you what. I'll let you have it for eighty-five.
TASHA: Well ...
LISA: Mom, this bike is great! And I like , too.
TASHA: Oh, that's good.
LISA: Can I get it?
TASHA: It is , but ... $80 (eighty)?
LUIGI: Okay. But only for you, and for Lisa, of course.
TASHA: Okay, it's !
LISA: Thanks, Mom! I really like it.
TASHA: Can I give you ?
LUIGI: Of course. I have in the garage.
TASHA: Great. Thanks!
LUIGI: Thank you! And if you ever need any repairs, just .
LISA: Free of charge?
LUIGI: For you, Lisa, anytime!
LISA: It's a deal!
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Spring Weather Report - LINC 2.28 - Part 1

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you should wait   •  this afternoon   •  so warm   •  can be   •  can I help you   •  to buy   •  will get   •  weather report   •  maybe I'll plant   •  that's great   •  we're having   •  well   •  degrees   •  I'm just starting   •  have to wait   •  have to   •  I'm fine   •  the next few days.   •  to plant  
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HAMIDAH: Hi, Manuel!
MANUEL: Oh! Hi, Hamidah. How are you?
HAMIDAH: Well, . How are you?
MANUEL: Very , thanks. Lovely weather .
HAMIDAH: Oh, it's nearly 15 (fifteen) outside.
MANUEL: So, with anything?
HAMIDAH: Yeah, I want some tomato plants.
MANUEL: Well, . I didn't know you liked to garden.
HAMIDAH: Well, , really. But I wanted some tomatoes this afternoon.
MANUEL: This afternoon? Well, you may . The ground is still a little too cold for tomatoes.
HAMIDAH: Oh, I thought I could plant them now.
MANUEL: Well, I think you may wait another two weeks. The weather forecast calls for cold nights.
HAMIDAH: Oh, and it seems during the day.
MANUEL: Hmm. Well, they're expecting some Arctic air. So it colder.
HAMIDAH: Well, do you think I should wait, you know, until the weather gets warmer before I even do my planting?
MANUEL: Well, some plants can go in now. But with some plants .
HAMIDAH: Okay. What kind of plants?
MANUEL: I have a pamphlet right here. It'll tell us. Here we go. Spinach, radishes, and lettuce planted early. But it's better to plant tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant by the end of May.
HAMIDAH: Well, some radishes .
MANUEL: I heard it was going to rain this afternoon.
HAMIDAH: Well, I heard it was gonna (going to) be sunny for
MANUEL: What time is it?
HAMIDAH: Ten thirty (10:30).
MANUEL: Okay. Let's see if we can catch a .
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At the Community Centre - LINC 2.32 - Conversations 1 and 3

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fill out   •  to sign up   •  both of you   •  that is   •  myself   •  next week   •  twice a week   •  that will be   •  very welcome   •  Can I   •  to meet   •  would like   •  can I help   •  want to learn   •  Can you tell me   •  Do you want   •  might be   •  does it cost  
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Conversation 1
TASHA: Hello.
CLERK: Hi. help you?
TASHA: I hope so! I to learn how to skate better.
CLERK: intermediate or advanced classes?
TASHA: Oh! I want beginner's classes, if you have them.
CLERK: Yes, we do. Our beginner's classes start . If you would like , you can just this form.
TASHA:Oh, thank you very much.
CLERK: You're .
Conversation 3
LISA: Hi.
CLERK: Hi! How you?
LISA: I how to make pottery.
CLERK: Certainly. We have pottery classes , Tuesdays and Thursdays. This form tells you all about them.
LISA: Thank you very much.
CLERK: Oh, hi. Is everything all right?
TASHA: Oh, yes. Everything is just fine. a little bit more about the pottery classes?
LISA: But Mom.
TASHA: This is my daughter, Lisa.
CLERK: Ah, Lisa, nice you.
LISA: Mom, I can read this .
TASHA: Oh, yes, I know, Lisa, but I interested in signing up, too.
LISA: Really! That'd (that would) be fun.
TASHA: Well, let's see.
CLERK: It is a family program, so could sign up.
TASH: Oh, good! And how much ?
CLERK: One minute, please. For the two of you, , one adult $35
(thirty-five dollars), and for one child, $17 (seventeen dollars). So together that's $52 (fifty-two dollars).
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