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1 Left Right and Around the Corner Listen to the Entire LessonTake a Left/Right "Take a left at the next light." "Take a right at the...
2 Neighbor Who is your neighbor? Who is your neighbor?My neighbor is a university student.He lives next to my ...
3 What is the title of the person you report to "What is the title of the person you report to? What responsibilities does he or she have?" This is...
4 What course did you like the most "What course did you like the most?" "What was your favorite subject?" When you answer this questi...
5 What are your weaknesses "What are your weaknesses?" For this answer, you should display a weakness that can be seen as a st...
6 It Cant Hurt Meaning/Usage: Hoping nothing will go wrong to try or do something Explanation: Whenever there is ac...
7 Health - Dating - Marriage Review Listen to the Entire LessonUp until now, we have covered quite a bit. If you have made it this far,...
8 What did you learn from your internship "What did you learn from your internship?" If you worked as an intern, your resume will say it. You...
9 Asking Questions Asking QuestionsMost of the time, the person interviewing you will ask if you have any questions. I...
10 I have got to… I.EXAMPLES: I’ve got to go. I have got to buy something to drink. I have got to mail some cards...
11 How is your Day - General Statements Listen to the Entire LessonIn this lesson, we are going to learn how to communicate to someone using...
12 Car Rental - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hello, ABC Car Rental. How can I help you?" B: "Hi, I w...
13 Favorite - Answering Questions Listen to the Entire LessonTo answer these types of questions, it is very easy. All you have to do ...
14 Other Emotions - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "How are you feeling these days?" B: "I don't know. A li...
15 Pet Care Listen to the Entire LessonChoosing a PetChoosing the right pet is one of the most important steps i...
16 I should have + (past participle) Listen to the Entire LessonShould' is the past tense of the word 'shall.' When using the words 'shou...
17 Checking In and Checking Out Listen to the Entire LessonChecking in is pretty simple, you just need to go to the counter and say ...
18 If you have problems or complaints with your current job, why havent you brought it to their attention "If you have problems or complaints with your current job, why haven't you brought it to their atten...
19 Engagement - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hey Jack. What's going on?" B: "Hey Matt. I'm going to ...
20 Just Name It Meaning/Usage: Used to express that you are offering to do or give anything the other person asks Ex...
21 Youre Dressed to Kill Meaning/Usage: Being dressed in a way to make people notice you; dressed very nicely; dressed to att...
22 Tell me about a time you found a solution to save the company money. "Tell me about a time you found a solution to save the company money." This question is also for a ...
23 What are the chances of + (verb-ing) Listen to the Entire LessonBy asking 'what are the chances of' you are wondering how often or in wha...
24 Hobby - Questions and Answers Listen to the Entire LessonHobbies are a hot topic anytime. Similar to favorite things, hobbies are...
25 I can’t help… I.EXAMPLES: I can’t help laughing every time I think of that. I couldn’t help noticing your ring...
26 Out of this world Meaning/Usage: Amazing Explanation: When something is of this world, it is not normal. This phrase ...
27 Explanations and Presentations General Listen to the Entire LessonThis lesson will give some guidelines on how to explain something and how...
28 Sending and receiving information Listen to the Entire LessonWhile you are working, you will need to send information back and forth t...
29 Roommate - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hi. My name is Jack." B: "Hey Jack. I'm Seth." A: "It'...
30 Computer Related - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Barbara, did you finish the report on XYZ Company?" B: ...
31 Hair Cut and Massages Listen to the Entire LessonAlthough some men enjoy massages and are picky about where they get their...
32 Its time to + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonYou are letting someone know that something is required to be done at the...
33 What do you want to be doing five years from now "What do you want to be doing five years from now?" "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Thi...
34 Dont Joke With Me Meaning/Usage: Used when asking someone to be serious Explanation: "Joke" is defined as something t...
35 Its a Long Story Meaning/Usage: Used when you don't want to talk about something, if it is difficult to talk about; o...
36 Do you want to work for a small or large company and why "Do you want to work for a small or large company and why?" This all depends on what size company y...
37 Give me a specific example at your last position where... "Give me a specific example at your last position where reduced cost." "Give me a specific example ...
38 Do you own or rent your home "Do you own or rent your home?" Renting or owning a home sometimes indicates your financial status....
39 Tell me about your last position "Tell me about your last position? What did you do and how did you do it? Include the people you wor...
40 It looks like + (noun) Listen to the Entire LessonYou could be describing how something is similar or appears to be by the ...
41 Habits and Health Listen to the Entire LessonHabits and heath are popular topics with almost everyone. From listening...
42 A friend Who’s your best friend? Who’s your best friend?It’s Jenny.She’s my best friend.What does she look l...
43 I used to + (verb) Listen to the Entire Lesson'Used to' expresses something that was done in the past, and is not usual...
44 Talking to Coworkers - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hey Jack. How is your day going?" B: "Just finishing th...
45 Tomorrows Plan - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Do you have any plans tonight?" B: "I have class until ...
46 I wanna + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically. It is equivalent to 'want t...
47 Smoking - Asking for Light and Hate Smoking Listen to the Entire LessonWhen you don't have a lighter or matches, do not ask for fire. That is a...
48 Appointment Listen to the Entire LessonDepending on the age of your child and the reason for the appointment thi...
49 Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume "Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume?" This is a simple yes or no an...
50 Exercise Gym - Other Methods Listen to the Entire LessonOther ways to work out in a health clubMany people lift weights in the he...
51 Nuke - Microwave Meaning/Usage: To cook something in the microwave oven. Explanation: "Nuke" is a shortened termino...
52 Clothing What is your favorite item of clothing? What is your favorite item of clothing?My favorite one is a...
53 Married Life - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hey Jane. How are you doing these days?" B: "Hi Martha....
54 Asking for help or offering help Listen to the Entire LessonWhen you offer to help someone, you are asking your co-worker if they wan...
55 Internet Listen to the Entire LessonThe internet is a place accessed through your computer which contains lar...
56 Quitting or Leaving Work - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hi Mark, I have something important to tell you." B: "C...
57 How do you handle conflict "How do you handle conflict?" This is a general question. It doesn't ask if you are the one with th...
58 During your performance reviews, what criticism do you hear the most "During your performance reviews, what criticism do you hear the most?" This question is primarily ...
59 Get on ones nerves Meaning/Usage: Used when someone or something is bothering you. Explanation: Your body uses your "...
60 Other Emotions - Anxious and Anxiety Listen to the Entire LessonAnxiety / AnxiousAnxiety is a pretty serious emotional problem. When you...
61 Get foot in the door Meaning/Usage: Taking or passing the first step of a longer process; Generally used when referring t...
62 What’s your favorite… I.EXAMPLES: What’s your favorite dish? Who is your favorite film star? What’s your favorite sub...
63 Making a Reservation I Listen to the Entire LessonIt is not common to go to a hotel without a reservation so I will only co...
64 Roommate - Dormitory Listen to the Entire LessonWhile in school it is common to have a roommate when you are in the dormi...
65 College Partying - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hey man. What's going on?" B: "Not much. Just having a ...
66 I promise not to + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonWhen using the word 'promise' you are giving your word that what you are ...
67 Feel blue Meaning/Usage: Feel sad Explanation: Long time ago, blue was related to the rain. Whenever the fict...
68 What does failure mean to you "What does failure mean to you?" This is quite simple. I don't see many right answers so this is wh...
69 Over My Dead Body Meaning/Usage: Disallow absolutely Explanation: This is usually used when a teenager asks a parent s...
70 Do you mind… I.EXAMPLES: Would you mind if I smoke here? Do you mind opening the window? It’s so stuffy in her...
71 University Classes - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hey John, did you register for classes yet?" B: "I regi...
72 The first thing I’m going to do when… is… I.EXAMPLES: The first thing I’m going to do when I get home is sleep for a whole day. The first th...
73 Youd better + (verb) Listen to the Entire Lesson'You'd' is a contraction of 'you had' or 'you would.' You are making a su...
74 Now and then Meaning/Usage: Once in a while Explanation: "Then" is an unspecific time in the future. When a pers...
75 What are your short term goals "What are your short term goals?" This question primarily depends on where you are in your career. ...
76 Drinking - Terminologies Listen to the Entire LessonMany countries have drinking rules such as using two hands to receive dri...
77 Movie Discussion - Example Dialog Listen to the Entire LessonAs of this writing, the latest movie I saw was The Last Samurai. After t...
78 Other Emotions - Restless Listen to the Entire LessonRestlessBeing restless is an uncomfortable feeling. You feel like you wa...
79 Performance Review - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "It's that time of year again." B: "Yeah. I always get n...
80 What’s the matter with… ->What is the difficulty or problem? I.EXAMPLES: ->What is the difficulty or problem? What’s the ...
81 Sports in General - Swimming Listen to the Entire LessonSwimming "I'm on the swimming team." "I got a scholarship for swimming....
82 Departing Date Listen to the Entire LessonReserving a date to depart or changing a departure dateIf you have an ope...
83 Favorite - Whats your Favorite Listen to the Entire LessonThe word favorite is used a lot in spoken English. It is very common to ...
84 Car Listen to the Entire LessonThe purchasing of a new car can be a fun experience as long as you do som...
85 Speak of the devil Meaning/Usage: When someone appears just as you are talking about that person. Explanation: This is...
86 Make up ones mind Meaning/Usage: Make a decision Explanation: This is usually used when someone can't make a decision....
87 Pollution How many kinds of pollution are there? How many kinds of pollution are there? There are many types...
88 May I contact your references "May I contact your references?" The only correct answer to this question is a yes. If they have yo...
89 Has Been Burned Meaning/Usage: To get screwed; to get a bad deal; to be tricked Explanation: When you are burned, it...
90 Jewelry - General Statements Listen to the Entire Lesson "You can tell she is rich by all the jewelry she is wearing." "Did you...
91 A museum What type of museum is popular in your country? What type of museum is popular in your country?Ther...
92 Weather What’s the weather like in your country? What’s the weather like in your country? Well, there are ...
93 I’d like you to… I.EXAMPLES: I’d like you to fetch some boiled water. I’d like you to send for a doctor. I’d like ...
94 Home Phones Listen to the Entire LessonWith the popularity of cell phones, home phones seem to be getting less a...
95 Nature Calls Meaning/Usage: This is used when you have to go to the bathroom. Usually referred to pee (#1) and n...
96 A letter Who wrote the letter to you? Who wrote the letter to you?My dad wrote the letter to me when he was ...
97 Im not sure if (subject + verb) Listen to the Entire Lesson'I'm not sure' expresses a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence o...
98 Throw in the towel Meaning/Usage: Give up; quit; surrender Explanation: When a boxer was getting beaten so badly, the c...
99 Wedding Process - Photographer, Dress and Tux Listen to the Entire LessonAnother thing you will have to prepare is the photographer. "How much do...
100 There is nothing as…as… I.EXAMPLES: There is nothing as exciting as meeting an old friend unexpectedly. For me, there is...