Read and listen to the dialog. (Isabelle is Julia’s mother)   Isabelle: Honey, could you help me with a computer problem? I’m trying to print out a flyer for our book club, and it’s not working. Julia: Silly question – is the printer plugged in? Isabelle: Yes, and I even tried turning it off and [...]

Read and listen to the dialog. (Martha is Wendy’s supervisor at the company)   Wendy: Martha, do you have a few minutes? There’s something I’d like to run by you. Martha: Sure, go ahead. Wendy: As you know, Barry was in a serious car accident and we need someone to fill in for him until [...]

Read and listen to the dialog.   Diane: We’re going to buy a Christmas gift for our teacher. Would you be able to chip in? Amy: Sure, I’d love to. What’s the gift? Diane: Well, the original idea was to get him that new mp3 player, but I can’t find it anywhere – the stores [...]

Read and listen to the dialog.   Laura: How was your weekend, Cathy? Cathy: Oh man, have I got a story for you! John and I decided to head for the coast for a little weekend getaway. We set off after work on Friday and we immediately hit a traffic jam – a truck had [...]

Read and listen to the dialog.   Carla: Shirley, could you look over this essay before I turn it in? Shirley: Sure, not a problem. Carla: Thanks a million. I can’t afford to fail this Japanese history class – my parents will kill me if I flunk out. Shirley: It’s been really hard to keep [...]

Read and listen to the dialog.   Christine: Hi Pamela, it’s Christine. I’m heading to the gym, do you wanna join me? Pamela: Sorry, Christine – I don’t feel up to it today. I think I’m coming down with a cold. My nose is so stuffed up I can’t breathe. Christine: Oh no! And you [...]