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A Free Cell Phone!

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Call someone up" = call. Please call me up if you aren't busy this weekend. I'll have my cellphone with me.". A thousand apologies" = say one is very, very sorry. Hey, Steve. A thousand apologies for not calling you up earlier. My cellphone battery died.". More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. A Free Cell Phone! Man - young woman. What do you look for when deciding on a cell phone or a phone carrier (e.g., cost of phone, number of minutes a month, cancellation fees, etc.)? Loading the player .

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Restaurants

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Most people enjoy going to restaurants for a bite (=a small amount of something) to eat; however, if you don't understand the server or the menu, you might only be able to order a glass of water. Hi May I take your order? Yes I'd like a salad. What do you recommend? I recommend the chicken fried steak. Could I get the check, please? Yes I'll be right back. Loading the player . What are these different audio choices? Other Audio Options: Play RealMedia. 1 May I take please? B That'll be all. Find an onlin...

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Driving Road Test

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Cut someone off" = pull in front of someone. The instructor failed me because I cut someone off on the highway.". Fender bender" = very minor car accident. The slick roads caused a number of fender benders this morning.". More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. What are some basic rules of the road you need to know when taking a road test to obtain a driver's license in your country? How about where you live now? Your browser does not support the audio element. Other Audio Option: Play Window Media.

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Car Accident

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Crash course" = a course in which you learn the material in a very short time period. She took a driving crash course before she went on vacation.". Black ice" = a coating of ice on the road that is nearly invisible to drivers. Be careful as you drive home tonight because there are sure to be patches of black ice on the highways.". More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. Man - woman - teenage daughter. What possible injuries can occur in such accidents? Loading the player . A in front of the house.

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Family Relationships

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Get under someone's skin" = annoy or bother someone. My brother gets under my skin when he enters my room without knocking.". Stay-at-home mom" = a mother who doesn't have a job outside the home. My sister finds satisfaction in being a stay-at-home mom.". More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. What five questions could you ask someone about his or her family (e.g., What does your father do? Loading the player . What are these different audio choices? Other Audio Options: Play RealMedia. Ask a par...

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Joe's Hamburger Restaurant

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Fill up on" = become full. Hey, don't fill up on potato chips before lunch. You still need to eat your vegetables.". Whip up" = quickly prepare. Could you whip up a simple salad for the barbecue? More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. What kinds of items would you expect to find at a fast food restaurant? Also, name three possible problems that could occur at such a restaurant in terms of service and food preparation. Loading the player . What are these different audio choices? A an order of fries.

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Telephone Conversations

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Taking and Leaving Messages. Talking on the phone is sometimes difficult because you can talk face-to-face with the other person, but you can speak better on the phone as you study common telephone expressions. Hello Is Cindy there? Just a minute please. May I leave a message for Mike? Listen by pressing the "Play Audio" button. Then, select the correct answer for each sentence or question, which may be missing one or more words. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz. Loading the player .

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Party Time!

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Life of the party" = a person who makes a party fun for everyone. You need to invite him. He's always the life of the party, and he keeps things exciting.". Eat you out of house and home" = be difficult to feed because someone is eating so much food. You need to tell your adult children to move out because they're eating you out of house and home.". More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. Suppose you have been invited to a party. How would you dress for the occasion? Loading the player . Review th...

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Phone Messages

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Sleep on it" = wait until tomorrow to make a decision. She wanted to sleep on it before making such an important decision.". Right off the bat" = immediately. When I called her yesterday, she told me right off the bat that she was getting married.". More of Randall's Favorite Learning Resources. Make a list of all of the reasons why a person may not be able to take a call (e.g., she's out of the office. He's on another line. Loading the player . What are these different audio choices? A is not home.

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Travel and Sightseeing: Directions Through Town (1)

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Directions Through Town (1). Whether you are on a sightseeing trip through Europe or backpacking in Australia, finding your way around the city while on vacation can be difficult unless you know what to say. Understanding directions is a big part of this. Look at the expressions below and be sure to understand the meaning of the places on the map before you begin the listening activity:. Do you know where the school is? It's next to the post office. Loading the player . Other Audio Options: Play RealMedia.