Employee Records - LINC 3.10

L3 - Lesson 09: Employee Records
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
accumulated   •  for two months   •  I've wanted   •  ever had   •  hasn't had   •  been waiting   •  ever thought   •  been   •  ever been   •  worked   •  been filling in   •  been working   •  been wanting   •  seen   •  since 1990   •  Have you been   •  has worked   •  taken  
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ERIC: Hi, Louise.
LOUISE: Hi, Eric.
ERIC: Are you ready to go over the employment records?
LOUISE: Sure. Let's get started.
ERIC: Okay. Has this record updated since the new fiscal year?
LOUISE: Yes, it has.
ERIC: Okay, let's start with George. How long has George here?
LOUISE: Um, George here since 1985.
ERIC: Okay. Has he promoted?
LOUISE: No, he hasn't. But he was transferred from sales to current accounts.
ERIC: How long has he there?
LOUISE: He's been working there for five years now.
ERIC: Has he a raise?
LOUISE: No. Just a cost of living increase.
ERIC: Okay. What about Judy?
LOUISE: Judy has been here .
ERIC: Isn't she on maternity leave?
LOUISE: Yes, she is. She's been on maternity leave now. Have you her baby?
ERIC: No, I haven't.
LOUISE: He is so cute. Anyway, Marsha has for Judy. And she a holiday in almost two years.
ERIC: How much holiday time has she ?
LOUISE: She's accumulated six weeks.
ERIC: She's going to have to take those holidays soon.
LOUISE: Yes. Just as soon as Judy is back, Marsha's planning a trip to the Okanagan Valley.
ERIC: The Okanagan's great. to the Okanagan?
LOUISE: Yes, I have.
ERIC: I've to do some water-skiing up there. Have you ever been water-skiing?
LOUISE: No, I haven't. But to try for a long time.
ERIC: Have you your holidays yet?
LOUISE: No. I've since the summer to take my holidays.
ERIC: Why haven't you taken them?
LOUISE: I haven't been able to because I need someone to fill in for me.
ERIC: Really? Well, that isn't really fair.
LOUISE: No, it isn't, is it?
ERIC: I mean, you work hard. You deserve a break.
LOUISE: Eric.
ERIC: Yeah?
LOUISE: Have you about filling in for me?
ERIC: No, I haven't.
LOUISE: Well, would you fill in for me?
ERIC: I guess I don't have a choice.
LOUISE: No, you haven't.
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At the Travel Agent - LINC 3.08

L3 - Lesson 08: At the Travel Agent
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
if you cancel   •  a kitchenette   •  accommodation   •  sightseeing   •  very reasonable   •  guided nature tours   •  book very soon   •  make the reservation   •  charter bus   •  the Rockies   •  golf course passes   •  senior citizens   •  holiday packages   •  The Okanagan   •  qualify  
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AGENT: Hello, can I help you?
ALF: Yes, we'd like some information. We're planning our vacation.
AGENT: Do you know where you'd like to go?
TERESA: We're thinking about , or somewhere south.
AGENT: Great. Well, please have a seat. I can give you some information about some of our different .
ALF: Thank you.
AGENT: When would you like to leave?
ALF: Well, we'd like to leave around the 20th (twentieth), and come back around the 3rd (third).
AGENT: Okay. Just a moment, please. Well, I have a very nice holiday package in Banff.
TERESA: That sounds interesting.
AGENT: Yes, it's a package leaving from Vancouver on the 22nd (twenty-second).
TERESA: A charter bus? Could you tell us more about that?
AGENT: Certainly. It's a seven-day package. You leave at dinner time, sleep through the night on the bus, and arrive in Banff the next morning. This package includes and meals and some in the area.
TERESA: Is it like a hiking tour?
AGENT: Not exactly. There are some hiking trips and some .
ALF: It's interesting. But I really want to play some golf.
AGENT: Well, you can do some golfing in Banff as well. Or, I have a special ten-day golfing holiday in the Okanagan and it's .
TERESA: ? That sounds nice, too.
ALF: How much does it cost?
AGENT: Well, do you as senior citizens?
TERESA: Yes, we do.
AGENT: Well, it is cheaper for . The total for the two of you would be $975 (nine hundred seventy-five), plus tax.
TERESA: What does that include?
AGENT: That includes your air fare tickets to Kelowna, your accommodation in a motel, and your .
TERESA: How about the meals?
AGENT: The meals are not included. But there are several very reasonable restaurants nearby.
ALF: Is there in the motel room?
AGENT: No, but I can book you in another motel. And it's not very far from the golf course.
TERESA: Same price?
AGENT: This motel is a little bit more expensive. You would have to spend about $15 (fifteen dollars) per night more.
ALF: But we could do our own cooking, right?
AGENT: Yes. There is a kitchenette right in the room. And there's a grocery store right down the street.
ALF: So, we could save some money on the meals.
TERESA: I think it could be cheaper staying at the more expensive motel.
AGENT: You could save between twenty and thirty dollars a day.
TERESA: I like that.
AGENT: If you would like to go, you would have to . There are very few seats left.
ALF: Can we make any changes after we ?
AGENT: No, this package doesn't allow that. And , you would have to pay a $100 (one hundred dollar) penalty.
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Planning a Camping Trip - LINC 3.07

Community
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
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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Opening a Bank Account - LINC 3.06

Community
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
would pay   •  to know   •  to open   •  be charged   •  would there be   •  would be lower   •  would cover   •  have you decided   •  There are a few   •  after I've opened   •  not as good as   •  to make   •  make daily deposits   •  which accounts   •  would just be   •  if I had  
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CLERK: Hi, good afternoon. How can I help you?
KOUSHICK: I'd like an account.
CLERK: Okay.
KOUSHICK: Could you give me some information on the different types of accounts?
CLERK: Of course. What would you like ?
KOUSHICK: I'd like to know give me good withdrawal flexibility and also good interest.
CLERK: All right. accounts that you may be interested in. Let me go through your options with you.
KOUSHICK: Thanks. It's so hard a decision just from a brochure.
CLERK: Okay. So, one of our popular accounts is the daily interest account.
KOUSHICK: The daily interest account? What kind of interest rate does that give me?
CLERK: Okay. Right now, a daily interest account gives 3.5% (three point five percent) interest.
KOUSHICK: Three point five percent (3.5%)?
CLERK: Yes. And you can and withdrawals.
KOUSHICK: Are there any accounts with higher interest rates?
CLERK: Yes. With the chequing/savings account, you would get 4% (four percent) interest.
KOUSHICK: Four percent ... What if I had a package account?
CLERK: All right, with a package account, your interest rate . It would be around 3% (three percent).
KOUSHICK: Three percent. That's the chequing/savings ...
CLERK: No, that's right. The interest rate is better with the chequing/savings account.
KOUSHICK: Could I ask you a few more questions? L1NC 3.06
CLERK: Of course.
KOUSHICK: Could you tell me, a package account, could I write cheques?
CLERK: Yes, with a package account you could order personalized cheques.
KOUSHICK: And would I a fee for each cheque that I wrote?
CLERK: No. You a fee of $9 (nine dollars) per month and that all of your transactions, including the cheque writing.
KOUSHICK: And if I had a chequing/savings account, would I be charged each time I wrote a cheque or a monthly fee?
CLERK: There would be a fifty cent service charge per cheque and no monthly charge.
KOUSHICK: And, an account, let's say the chequing/savings, could I change it to another type of account?
CLERK: Yes, you can always change to another type of account anytime you need to. There a small service charge.
KOUSHICK: Right.
CLERK: Okay. Anything else?
KOUSHICK: I don't think so.
CLERK: All right. Would you like to open an account today?
KOUSHICK: Yes, I would.
CLERK: And what type of account on?
KOUSHICK: The chequing and savings.
CLERK: No problem.
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Community Volunteers - LINC 3.05

Community
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
can I ask who   •  may be   •  who are shut-in   •  to cook   •  tell us how many   •  to pick up   •  plan to start out   •  experience as a cook   •  tell us how many meals   •  who need   •  tell us where   •  should get   •  tell us what time   •  to set up   •  thanks for coming   •  to deliver  
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MARY: Okay, everybody. I think we started. First of all, out tonight to volunteer for our hot meals program.
MIA: I thought we were here just for the free cookies.
MARY: I can see that. Anyway, we're here a hot meals program for people in our community , who can't get around to make meals for themselves.
ANTHONY: Can you people in town are shut-ins?
MARY: I think there are about forty or sixty people our help.
ANTHONY: That's astounding.
ONA: I didn't know there are so many.
MARY: That's just an estimate. There more.
JERRY: Can you we'll be delivering to begin with?
MARY: We delivering thirty meals each week.
ONA: That sounds manageable.
JERRY: How can we help?
MARY: We'll need volunteers in three different areas. First, we need people the groceries. Second, we need people the meals. And, we need drivers the meals.
MIA: That will keep us quite busy.
ONA: We'll need more volunteers, later on. But at least we can get started.
MARY: That's right. So, is interested in delivering the meals?
MIA: I can drive.
JERRY: I can drive, too. I have a van.
MIA: I can drive on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But I can't drive on Tuesday or Thursday.
ONA: Can you of day we'll be making the deliveries?
MARY: Yes. The meals will be ready for pickup from the community centre at five o'clock each afternoon.
ONA: Sorry, I can't drive. I have other commitments.
MARY: Okay. So, we have two people. Now, can I ask who's interested in preparing the meals?
ANTHONY: Can you the meals will be prepared?
MARY: The meals will be prepared at the community centre in our kitchen.
ANTHONY: Okay, I'll volunteer. I have . I was a cook in a logging camp.
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Invitation to a Party - LINC 3.04

L3 - Lesson 04: Invitation to a Party
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
this time of year   •  I'll call   •  like to check   •  I've got to   •  to babysit   •  some other time   •  can we bring   •  I'd appreciate that   •  See you around   •  I'm having   •  that's too bad   •  to go   •  to see you   •  thanks for   •  sounds good   •  I'd like that   •  I can't right now   •  hope so   •  I'll check with   •  got to go   •  I hope   •  be happy to   •  How about   •  getting   •  I'll let you know   •  a great workout   •  are you feeling   •  We'd love to  
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MANSOUREH: Good shot, Wendy! You win again!
WENDY: Okay. Well, the game, Mansoureh. Oh, I've .
MANSOUREH: Okay. I'll see you next week?
WENDY: Sure. Monday?
MANSOUREH: I can't, Monday. take my niece to her dance lesson. How about Tuesday?
WENDY: Tuesday. Tuesday I'm working. I think Wednesday's okay.
MANSOUREH: Wednesday . But I'd my calendar.
WENDY: Sure. Okay, you later.
MANSOUREH: Okay. .
WENDY: Okay.
MANUEL: Hi, Wendy.
WENDY: Hi, Manuel.
MANUEL: Hi, Mansoureh.
MANSOUREH: Hi, Manuel.
MANUEL: How was your game?
MANSOUREH: It was good. Wendy gave me .
MANUEL: Yeah!
MANSOUREH: How about you?
MANUEL: I think I'm a cold.
MANSOUREH: Oh, .
MANUEL: Yeah, I always get one .
MANSOUREH: Maybe it's allergies.
MANUEL: Maybe. It's hard to tell. Otherwise, I'm okay.
MANSOUREH: Well, well enough to play another game of tennis?
MANUEL: I am. But . I have to work at three o'clock.
MANSOUREH: Well, maybe .
MANUEL: Yeah, sure, . Oh, by the way. a party. Would you and Ali like to come?
MANSOUREH: A party? When?
MANUEL: Saturday night. Around eight o'clock.
MANSOUREH: come. But we promised my sister's son.
MANUEL: Oh, children are invited, too.
MANSOUREH: Well, my sister. Will other children be there?
MANUEL: No. I don't think so.
MANSOUREH: Yeah, I think he might be bored if there aren't any other children there.
MANUEL: Yeah, I think you're right.
MANSOUREH: Well, I'll check with my sister, and if she can get someone else, we'd love to come. .
MANUEL: Sure thing. you can come.
MANSOUREH: Me, too. Oh, anything?
MANUEL: Yeah, . Could you bring a dessert?
MANSOUREH: I'd .
MANUEL: Okay. Well, ah ... thanks, Mansoureh. And I hope Saturday night, then.
MANSOUREH: I , too.
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Buying Airline Tickets - LINC 3.03

L3 - Lesson 03: Buying Airline Tickets
Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
want to fly   •  with tax   •  at five o'clock   •  There is   •  Can you book   •  The earliest flight   •  I'll take   •  an aisle seat   •  like to pay   •  arrives   •  on the eighteenth   •  like to rent   •  have to be   •  Can I   •  departures   •  make the reservation   •  too late   •  want to go   •  would you prefer   •  want to return   •  in the evening   •  is there   •  by cheque   •  in the morning   •  to confirm  
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CLERK: Hello. help you?
MANUEL: Yes, I to Prince George.
CLERK: Certainly, when do you ?
MANUEL: I there for a meeting on the morning of the nineteenth.
CLERK: on the nineteenth arrives at 9:30 (nine-thirty) .
MANUEL: Oh, that's . I have to be there for a flower show competition at nine. What flights do you have on the eighteenth?
CLERK: What time?
MANUEL: The afternoon's fine.
CLERK: Okay. I have a flight that arrives in Prince George at eight o'clock .
MANUEL: That's perfect. that for me, please?
CLERK: Yes, of course.
MANUEL: And a meal on that flight?
CLERK: Yes, there is.
MANUEL: Is there a selection?
CLERK: Yes. a regular meal or a vegetarian dish. Which ?
MANUEL: the vegetarian, please.
CLERK: Certainly.
MANUEL: And I'd like , please.
CLERK: An aisle seat? Yes. Learning English in the Community VIDEO SCRIPT Page 2, LlNC 3.03
MANUEL: Good. And, I'd a car at the airport. Could you arrange that for me?
CLERK: No, I'm sorry. But you can use the courtesy phone in the lobby to .
MANUEL: That's okay. I'll call from work.
CLERK: And when do you from Prince George?
MANUEL: I have to be back on the nineteenth, after the competition. Do you have any late-afternoon ?
CLERK: Yes, I have a flight that leaves Prince George at five o'clock and here at 7:30 (seven-thirty).
MANUEL: That's fine.
CLERK: So, departing for Prince George at 5:30 (five thirty) ... and returning from Prince George on the nineteenth .
MANUEL: Yes, that's good.
CLERK: Please call this number your flight. The confirmation should be made a few days prior to travel.
MANUEL: Yes, of course.
CLERK: So, that comes to $525.00 (five hundred and twenty-five dollars), . How would you for that?
MANUEL: I'll pay .
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