English for Abroad People

<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>Lesson 1 Please call me Sachi Tom:. Are you Sachi-san?. Sachi:. Yes, I am. I’m Sachiko Takahashi.. Tom:. Nice to meet you. My name is Tom Brown.. Sachi:. Nice to meet you, too.. Tom:. Welcome to California, Sachiko-san.. Sachi:. Thank you.. Tom:. This is my daughter, Linda.. Sachi:. Nice to meet you, Linda. Please call me Sachi.. Lesson 2 Exchange at the airport Sachi:. I’d like to cash these traveler’s checks.. Clerk:. May I see your ID?. Sachi:. Sure. Here it is.. Clerk:. How do you want the three hundred dollars?. Sachi:. Two fifties, five twenties and ten tens, please.. Clerk:. Here you are. Have a nice day!. Sachi:. Thank you..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> Lesson 3 Getting on car to home Linda:. How was your flight?. Sachi:. It was nice. I slept well on the plane.. Linda:. How long was the flight?. Sachi:. It was about 9 hours.. Tom:. Are you tired?. Sachi:. Yes, but only a little.. Tom:. Do you have jet lag?. Sachi:. I’m all right.. Lesson 4 What’s the utility room? Nancy:. This is your room, Sachi.. Sachi:. Oh, it’s very nice and neat.. Nancy:. Do you like it?. Sachi:. Yes, I do. I like it very much.. Nancy:. I’m so happy to hear that. I’ll show you around our house. This is the kitchen, the living room and the utility room.. Sachi:. What’s the utility room?. Nancy:. We put the vacuum cleaner, washing machine and so on in this room..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> Lesson 5 Having Dinner Nancy:. Dinner is ready, Sachi. Please come to the table.. Sachi:. All right. I’m coming.. Nancy:. Did you have a nice time today?. Sachi:. Yes, I did. I enjoy myself very much.. Nancy:. Please help yourself. This is ravioli. Do you like it?. Sachi:. Yes, very much. Would you pass me the cheese?. Nancy:. Sure. Here you are.. Lesson 6 Riding a bicycle Nancy:. Sachi, did you get a map?. Sachi:. Yes, I did. I won’t get lost.. Nancy:. You have to ride in the bike lane. You understand?. Sachi:. I know. Don’t worry.. Tourist:. Excuse me! Where’s the art museum?. Sachi:. Go straight. It’s on your left.. Tourist:. Thank you.. Sachi:. You’re welcome..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> Lesson 7 Going by bus P = Passer-by (người qua đường) Sachi:. Excuse me!. P:. May I help you?. Sachi:. I’m going to visit the Mission.. P:. Then take the No. 3 bus.. Sachi:. Do I have to transfer?. P:. Transfer at the pier to the No. 8 bus.. Sachi:. Thank you… Here comes the bus! Transfer, please.. Lesson 8 Huge mall Nancy:. This is a new mall.. Sachi:. It’s huge!. Nancy:. Are you looking for something?. Sachi:. I’d like to buy a blouse.. Nancy:. There’s a good store near the entrance.. Sachi:. Where shall we meet after shopping?. Nancy:. I’ll pick you up at the entrance at three..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> Lesson 9 Going shopping Clerk:. Good morning. May I help you?. Sachi:. I’m looking for a blouse.. Clerk:. Come this way, please. We have some summer blouses here.. Sachi:. Where’s the fitting room?. Clerk:. It’s in the corner.. Sachi:. It’s a little too large for me.. Clerk:. How about this one?. Sachi:. I think it’s okay.. Lesson 10 Make payment by charge (card) Sachi:. I’ll take this one and this one.. Clerk:. Please pay at the cashier.. Sachi:. Excuse me. How much is it?. Clerk:. That’ll be $65.46. Cash or charge?. Sachi:. Charge, please. Can I use this credit card?. Clerk:. Sure. Would you sign here, please?. Sachi:. All right..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> Lesson 11 At the café Linda:. Shall we drop in at the café?. Sachi:. That’s a good idea.. Linda:. They serve good coffee and cakes. You must try them.. Sachi:. OK, I will.. Linda:. What kind of cakes do you have today?. Waiter:. I’ll bring them for you.. Sachi:. Every cake looks so tasty. It’s hard for me to choose.. Lesson 12 At the fast food restaurant Sachi:. Three hamburgers, two medium cokes and one small iced tea, please.. Clerk:. Anything else?. Sachi:. And two medium French fries, please.. Clerk:. That’ll be 8 dollars and 12 cents. For here or to go?. Sachi:. For here, please..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> Lesson 13 What would you like? Waiter: Linda: Waiter: Linda: Waiter: Sachi: Waiter: Sachi:. What would you like to drink? Two glasses of red wine, please. Are you ready to order? Yes, we think so. I’ll have the Vegetarian Lasagna. And you, miss? What do you recommend? Well, how about the Eggplant Parmesan? It comes with a salad. That sounds good. I’ll have that.. Lesson 14 Payment Sachi: Waiter: Sachi:. Check, please. Thank you very much. Excuse me! Is the service charge included?. Waiter:. No, it isn’t.. Linda:. Shall we go Dutch today?. Sachi:. All right. How much should we pay for the tip?. Linda:. Well, I think fifteen percent is enough..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> Lesson 15 May I speak to George Sachi:. Hello! May I speak to George?. Family:. Who is calling, please?. Sachi:. This is Sachi speaking.. Family:. Hold on, please.. George:. Hi! Sachi. Did you get the package?. Sachi:. Yes, I did. It was delivered yesterday. Thank you.. George:. You’re welcome. We are looking forward to seeing you.. Lesson 16 Sending the package Sachi:. I’d like to send this package to Japan.. Clerk:. Would you fill out this form?. Linda:. You can write my address here.. Sachi:. It’s 521 Beach St, isn’t it?. Linda:. That’s right.. Sachi:. By sea mail, please. How many days to Japan?. Clerk:. It takes about 4 weeks. That’ll be 45 dollars..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> Lesson 17 Going to the movies Linda:. Shall we go to the movies tonight?. Sachi:. That’s nice. I’ve never seen a movie in America.. Linda:. “The Lost World” is on mow.. Sachi:. What time does the movie start?. Linda:. It starts at 7 p.m. Sachi:. Only $7.50 for aldults?. Linda:. Let’s go inside and get some popcorn and cokes.. Sachi:. It’s really very cheap.. Lesson 18 Riding horse Sachi:. We have a reservation at 11:30 a.m.. Guide:. Please check in at the cottage.. Sachi:. This is my first time to get on a horse.. Guide:. Don’t worry. I have ridden since I was eight. I’ll help you.. Sachi:. Thank you. But, is it safe for beginners?. Guide:. Sure. I’ll give you a good horse.. Sachi:. What’s its name?. Guide:. This is Cadillac..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> Lesson 19 Going to the ballpark Tom:. We arrived in time for the game.. Linda:. That’s right. It has just started.. Sachi:. Where are our seats?. Tom:. They are R-10, R-11, and R-12. Linda:. This is T, so two rows lower.. Sachi:. Who is that player wearing number 16?. Linda:. That’s Nomo, Sachi!. Sachi:. Give me the binoculars!. Lesson 20 I have a stomachache Sachi:. I have an appointment with Dr. Kidder at 3 p.m.. Receptionist: Dr. Kidder is waiting for you. Please go in. Doctor:. What’s wrong?. Sachi:. I have a stomachache.. Doctor:. Would you tell me what you ate last night?. Sachi:. I had some pizza, lasagna, fish, French fries and ice-cream.. Doctor:. You ate too much..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> Lesson 21 How adorable! Mary:. This is Cydney.. Sachi:. How adorable!. Mary:. Thank you.. Sachi:. How do you spell Cydney?. Mary:. C-y-d-n-e-y.. Linda:. How old is she?. Mary:. She’s nine months old now.. Sachi:. Here’s a small present for Cydney.. Mary:. Thank you so much.. Lesson 22 Going to Jacuzzi Sachi:. I’ve never been in a Jacuzzi.. Linda:. Watch your step!. Sachi:. Mmm, that’s nice. I’m so happy.. Nancy:. Is it warm enough?. Sachi:. Yes, I think it’s as warm as a Japanese bath.. Nancy:. Let’s have some beer.. Sachi:. Cheers! Oh, a shooting star!.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> Linda:. Did you make a wish?. Lesson 23 How can I make it? Nancy:. Would you make a fire, Sachi?. Sachi:. How can I make it?. Nancy:. Put some paper on the charcoal and use the lighter.. Sachi:. Is that all?. Nancy:. Yes. If you can’t light it, put some oil on it. It’s easier than without oil.. Sachi:. What shall we cook first?. Linda:. Let’s cook some meat and clams first.. Lesson 24 At the party Guest:. Where are you from?. Sachi:. I’m from Japan.. Guest:. Where have you been in the States?. Sachi:. I’ve visited many places.. Guest:. Which place do you like best?. Sachi:. Of course, I like Santa Barbara best.. Guest:. Thank you. Shall I get some more meat for you?.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> Sachi:. That’s very kind of you.. Lesson 25 Coach around America. Sachi:. I wonder if there’s a bus at about 1 p.m.. Linda:. Let’s ask them.. Sachi:. Do you have a bus in the early afternoon?. Clerk:. Where are you going?. Sachi:. I’d like to go to New York next Wednesday.. Clerk:. There’s a bus for New York at 1:30 p.m.. Sachi:. I’ll take that bus.. Lesson 26 Making friends Sachi:. Would you like some chocolate?. Passenger:. Thank you. My name is Pat. Nice to meet you.. Sachi:. My name is Sachi. Nice to meet you, too.. Passenger:. Are you going to New York?. Sachi:. Yes. I’d like to visit the Statue of Liberty.. Passenger:. That’s what I want to do, too.. Sachi:. Maybe we can go together..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> Lesson 27 Seeing musical Sachi:. I’d like to see a musical that is very popular now.. Clerk:. Then, how about “The Silver Wing”? It’s at Arlington Theater.. Sachi:. Is it far from here?. Clerk:. Ten minutes by taxi.. Sachi:. Where can I get a ticket?. Clerk:. I ca get a ticket for you.. Sachi:. Then I’d like one for this evening.. Lesson 28 Art museum Sachi:. Excuse me. Where are the works of Van Gogh?. Clerk:. They’re on the second floor.. Sachi:. Is this a picture painted by Van Gogh?. Clerk:. Yes, it is.. Sachi:. Can I take a picture?. Clerk:. Yes, you can.. Sachi:. Thank you..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> Lesson 29 Going by train S.A = station attendant Sachi:. When is the next express for Boston?. S.A:. It’s at 11 a.m.. Sachi:. I’ll take that train. One single to Boston, please. At which track can I take the train?. S.A:. At track No. 5.. Sachi:. Excuse me. Is this for Boston?. S.A:. Yes, it is.. Lesson 30 Stop here, please Sachi:. To the Seaside Hotel, please.. Driver:. All right.. Sachi:. How long will it take to get there?. Driver:. Well… It’ll take about twenty minutes.. Sachi:. OK. Stop here, please. How much is it? Keep the change..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> Lesson 31 Rent a car Clerk:. Good afternoon. May I help you?. Sachi:. Good afternoon. A compact car for five days.. Clerk:. Your credit card and driver’s license, please.. Sachi:. Here you are. This is my international driver’s license.. Clerk:. What about insurance?. Sachi:. With comprehensive insurance, please.. Lesson 32 Gasoline station At the automatic gasoline station (do it yourself) Sachi:. Ten dollars on pump No. 8, please.. Attendant:. All right.. Sachi:. I’m finished. Can I get receipt for pump No. 8?. At the gasoline with clerks (the clerks do it) Sachi:. Fill up with Regular, please..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> Clerk:. It’s all done.. Sachi:. Thank you.. Lesson 33 Saying goodbye Sachi:. Hello! Nancy? I’m calling from JFK Airport.. Nancy:. Hi, Sachi. Is everything all right?. Sachi:. Yes, Everything is fine. I’m leaving America now.. Nancy:. Oh, Sachi! You can come back anytime.. Sachi:. I’ll never forget your kindness. Please say hello to everyone.. Nancy:. Sure, I will. Have a nice trip!. Lesson 34 Writing a letter Dear Nancy, How are you? I hope all of you are fine. 10 days have passed since I returned to Japan. But I already miss you and your family and America. I had a great expensive this summer. I appreciate your kindness. Thank you very much. See you very soon. Your daughter, Sachi.

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