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Lesson one greeting and introductions. Hello.

How are you? Hi. I'm fine. Thanks.

And you? I'm good.

What's your name? My name is Lisa.

What's yours? I'm Tom. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?

I'm from Canada. How about. You?

I'm from the United States. How old are you?

I'm 25 years old. And you?

I'm 27. What do you do?

I'm a teacher. What about you?

I'm a graphic designer. Do you like your job?

Yes, I love it. Do you like yours?

Yes. It's great. Where do you live?

I live in Toronto. How about you?

I live in New York. Do you like Toronto?

Yes. It's a beautiful city. Have you been there?

Not yet, but I'd love to visit. How's it going today?

Pretty good. Just a little tired. You?

Same here. Are you working today?

Yes, I just finished work. How about you?

I'm still working. Almost done though.

Do you speak English? Well? Not perfectly.

I'm still learning. Your English is great.

Thanks. You speak well too.

How long have you been learning? About five years now.

It's getting easier. Lesson two.

Family. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Yes. I have two brothers. How about you?

I have one brother and one sister. Are you the oldest?

No, I'm the middle child. How many people are in your family?

There are five people. What about yours?

There are four people. Are you married?

No, I'm still single. Are you?

Yes. I got married last year. Do you have children?

Yes, I have one son. He's two years old.

What's your son's name? His name is Jack.

It's a nice, simple name. Where does your parents live?

They live in Boston. My parents have been there for 20 years.

How about yours? My parents are in California.

Do you see your parents often? We see each other during holidays, mostly. You?

Same here? Maybe twice a year.

What does your father do? He's an engineer.

What does your mother do? She's a teacher.

She teaches elementary school. Do your parents still work?

Yes, they both do. They're not retired yet.

How old are your brothers? One is 30 and the other is 25.

What do your brothers do? One is an accountant and the other is a lawyer.

Do your brothers live near you? No. They're in different states.

We text a lot, though. Lesson three.

Time and habits. Hey, Emma.

What time is it? It's 3:00.

Why do you ask? Just checking.

I have a meeting soon. What day is it today?

It's Monday. What's the date today?

It's May 15th. Why? My friend's birthday is coming up.

When is your birthday? My birthday is on June 10th.

When's yours? Mine is in September.

What time do you usually wake up? I wake up at 6:30 a.m.

every day. Wow. You wake up early.

How about. You? I wake up at seven.

What time do you go to work? I leave the house at 8 a.m..

What about you? I start work at nine, so I leave around 830.

What do you do in the morning? I eat breakfast, shower and read the news. You?

Pretty much the same. What time do you go to bed?

Usually around 11 p.m.. Do you exercise?

Yes, I exercise every morning. Do you?

I try to, but not every day. How do you go to work?

I take the subway. What time do you finish work?

I finish at 5:30 p.m.. When do you finish?

Around six, usually. What do you do after work?

I go to the gym, then go home. Do you cook?

Yes, I cook most nights. What do you usually eat for breakfast?

Usually toast and coffee. How about you?

I have cereal or eggs. What do you do on weekends?

I sleep in and relax. How about you?

I like to go out with friends. Do you work on weekends?

No. Thank goodness. Do you sometimes.

Unfortunately. What time do you wake up on weekends?

Around 9 or 10. So nice to sleep in.

Lesson four. Hobbies.

Hey, James. What do you like to do in your free time?

I like playing basketball and reading. How about you?

I love watching movies and cooking. Do you like sports?

Yes, I love sports. What sports do you like?

I like tennis. Do you play tennis often?

Yes. Every weekend with friends. What's your favorite food?

My favorite food is Italian, especially pizza. Yours?

I love Mexican food. Do you like coffee?

Yes. I'm addicted to it. How about you?

Same here. What kind of music do you like?

I like pop and R&B. What about you?

I'm into rock music, mostly. Do you play any instruments?

Yes, I play piano. How long have you played piano?

About ten years. Do you like going to concerts?

Yes, I love live music. Who's your favorite artist?

I love Taylor Swift. Who's yours?

The Beatles are my favorite. Do you like movies?

Yes. I watch movies all the time. What genre do you like?

I like action and sci fi. Do you go to the cinema often?

Maybe once a month. Or. I watch at home.

Do you have Netflix? Yes. I watch it every day.

What shows do you watch? I'm watching Stranger Things now.

Have you seen it? Yes. It's amazing.

Do you like reading? Yes, I read before bed every night.

What do you read? Mostly fiction. Novels.

Do you like traveling? Yes. I love exploring new places.

How about you? Me too.

Where have you been? I've been to Europe and Asia.

Where have you traveled? Mostly around the US.

Where do you want to go next? I want to visit Japan. You?

I'd love to go to Italy someday. Lesson five work.

Hi, Ryan. Where do you work?

I work for a tech company. How about you?

I work at a marketing agency. What do you do there?

I'm a software developer. What's your job?

I'm a marketing manager. Do you like your job?

Most days. Yeah. It can be stressful, though.

Do you like yours? Yes, I love it.

The team is great. What time do you start work?

I start at 830. What about you?

I start at 9 a.m.. How long have you worked there?

Just six months. I'm still new.

Are you busy at work? Yeah.

Always have deadlines. Are you?

Yes. Very busy. We have lots of clients.

What did you study in college? Computer science.

Where did you go to school? I went to the m I t.

Do you work on weekends? Rarely.

Thank goodness. Do you?

Sometimes. If there's a big project.

Do you travel for work? No. I work from the office.

And you? Yes. Sometimes to meet clients.

Do you work from home ever? Yes. We're remote friendly.

That's nice. Do you like your boss?

She's very supportive. I'm lucky.

Do you get lunch breaks? Yes. One hour.

I bring lunch. What are you working on now?

A new app feature. Pretty interesting.

It's exciting. Are you learning anything new?

I'm learning a new programing language. What's your goal at work?

Maybe start my own company someday. That's ambitious.

Is your commute long? About 30 to 40 minutes.

How about yours? Same 30 minutes.

Do you take public transport? I drive.

I take the subway. It's faster. How many vacation days do you get?

I get ten days. Lesson six.

Weather. Hey, how's the weather today?

It's really nice. Sunny and warm.

How is it? Where you are? It's raining here, unfortunately.

Is it cold there? No, just rainy and gray.

Do you like it when it's sunny? I love sunny days.

How about you? I prefer cooler weather, actually.

Is it windy there? Yes. Pretty windy.

Is it going to rain later? I don't think so.

It looks clear. Do you like winter?

Not really. I don't like cold weather.

So what's your favorite season? I love summer.

Beach weather. Do you like rain?

Not really. I prefer sunshine and you?

I don't mind it. It's relaxing.

Is it always this hot where you live? In summer? Yes.

It gets really hot. Do you usually check the weather forecast?

Yes. Every morning. What do you do on rainy days?

Stay inside and watch movies. Lesson seven.

Shopping. Hi. Can I help you find anything?

Yes, I'm looking for a shirt. Do you have any?

Yes. We have many styles. What size do you need?

I'm a medium. What colors do you have?

We have blue, black, white and red. Which do you prefer?

I like blue. How much is this one?

That one is $30. Would you like to try it on?

Yes, please. Where's the fitting room? It's right over there.

Do you need a different size? Maybe a large two. Just in case.

Can I try both? Of course.

Here's the large. Take your time.

Thank you. How does this look?

It looks great. Does it fit well?

Yes. Perfect. I'll take the medium.

Is this on sale? Yes. It's 20% off today.

Great timing. Perfect.

Do you accept credit cards? Yes. We accept all major cards.

How would you like to pay? Credit card please.

Can I get a receipt? Of course.

Here's your receipt. Do you sell jeans?

Yes. Over there. What size do you wear?

Size 32. Do you have dark blue?

Yes we do. Let me grab them for you.

How about these? Perfect.

Can I try them on two? Absolutely.

Use the same fitting room. These fit great.

How much are they? They're $45.

But with your discount, they're $40.50. I'll take them.

That's everything. Perfect.

Your total is $65. Still paying with card?

Yes. Here you go. Do you do returns?

Yes. Within 30 days with receipt. Keep it safe. Great.

Thanks for your help. Lesson eight.

Restaurant. Good evening.

Table for how many? Table for two, please.

Do you have one available? Yes. Would you like a table or booth?

A booth would be nice by the window, if possible. Perfect. Right this way.

Follow me. Here you are.

Is this okay? Yes. This is great.

Can we see the menu? Of course. Here you go.

Would you like something to drink? Yes. I'll have water with lemon.

What do you want, Chris? I'll have iced tea, please.

Are you ready to order food? Not yet.

We need a few minutes, please. No problem.

Take your time. So, Chris, what are you thinking of getting?

I'm looking at the steaks. What about you?

I'm thinking pasta or fish. What looks good to you?

The ribeye looks amazing. I think I'll get the salmon.

Do you want an appetizer? Sure.

How about calamari? Perfect.

I love calamari. Are you ready to order? Yes.

I'll have the ribeye. Medium rare, please.

Excellent choice. And for you.

I'll have the grilled salmon, please. Is it spicy?

No, not at all. It's mild.

Does it come with any sides? Yes. It's served with vegetables

and your choice of rice or potatoes. I'll have mashed potatoes, please.

And we'll share the calamari. Perfect.

I'll bring the calamari first. Thank you.

How long will the food take? About 20 minutes.

Is that okay? That's fine. Thank you.

Here's your calamari. Enjoy.

This looks delicious. It tastes amazing.

And here are your main dishes. Salmon for you.

Rib eye for you. Enjoy your meal.

Thank you. This looks wonderful. How is your salmon?

Delicious. How's your steak?

Perfect. Cooked just right. Do you want dessert?

Maybe we can share one. Good idea.

Excuse me. Can we see the dessert menu?

Of course. Here you go. Everything is homemade.

The chocolate cake looks good. Want to share?

Yes. We'll have one chocolate cake, please. Great choice.

I'll bring it right out. Can we also have the bill, please?

Of course. Here's your cake. And your bill. Thank you.

The meal was fantastic. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Hope to see you again soon. Lesson nine.

Asking for directions. Excuse me.

Where is the train station? It's about three blocks from here.

Do you see that tall building? Yes, I see it.

Is the station near there? Yes. Go straight

until you reach it, then turn left. Turn left at the tall building.

Got it. How far is it? About a ten minute walk.

Is that okay? Yes. That's fine.

Is there a bus I can take? Yes, it is.

But walking is faster from here. Okay. I'll walk.

Can you show me on this map? Sure. We are here.

You go this way. Then turn here.

Oh I see. Thank you. Is there a coffee shop nearby?

Yes. There's one right next to the station. Perfect.

What's it called? It's called morning Brew.

You can't miss it. Great.

Is there an ATM around here? Yes, there is one across the street from the station.

Excellent. You've been very helpful.

One more question. Is there a pharmacy nearby?

Yes. Two blocks past the station. On the right side.

Perfect. Thank you so much for your help.

You're welcome. Have a great day.

Lesson ten. Weekend plans.

Hey, David. What are you doing this weekend?

I'm not sure yet. Do you have any plans?

I'm thinking about going to the movies. Want to come?

Sure. What movie do you want to see?

The new action movie. Have you heard about it?

Yes, I've heard. It's really good. What time?

How about Saturday night? Are you free? Yes. I'm free.

What time should we meet? The movie starts at 730.

How about seven? Perfect.

Where should we meet? Let's meet at the theater.

Is that okay? Yes. Do you want to get dinner first?

Good idea. There's a good restaurant nearby.

Should we eat at 530? Sounds perfect.

I'll see you Saturday at 530. Great. I'm looking forward to it.

See you then. Me too. Have a good week.

Lesson 11. Health.

Hey, Maya. Do you exercise regularly?

Yes. I go to the gym three times a week. How about you?

I try to run every morning. Do you like running?

Not really. I prefer weightlifting.

Are you healthy? I try to be.

I eat lots of vegetables. Do you eat healthy food?

Most of the time. I love fruits and salads.

Do you take vitamins? Yes. Vitamin C and D, you.

Just a multivitamin? Do you get sick often?

Not really. Maybe once a year.

Same here. I rarely get sick.

Do you drink enough water? Yes. I carry a water bottle everywhere.

How many hours do you sleep? About 7 to 8 hours.

Is that enough? That's perfect.

I sleep eight hours too. Do you feel tired during the day?

Sometimes after lunch. Same.

I usually drink coffee then. Do you play any sports?

I play volleyball with friends. It's so fun. Are you stressed?

Sometimes with work. How do you relax?

I do yoga and meditation. You should try it.

That sounds great. Where do you do yoga?

At home with YouTube videos. It's very relaxing.

I'll try that. Do you have any health problems?

No. I'm lucky to be healthy. Lesson 12 Internet and technology.

Do you use social media? Yes. I'm on Instagram and Facebook.

How about. You? Just Instagram for me.

Do you post often? A few times a week?

Do you take many photos? Yes, I love photography.

What phone do you have? I have an iPhone.

What about you? Android user here.

Do you watch YouTube. All the time?

What channels do you watch? Cooking and music videos mostly.

Do you play video games? Sometimes on my phone.

Do you use a laptop or desktop? Laptop for work and home.

And you. Both.

Desktop for gaming. Laptop for travel.

Do you shop online? Yes. It's so convenient.

Do you shop online too? All the time. Amazon is my favorite.

Is your internet fast? Pretty fast, but sometimes slow.

How is yours? Super fast.

I pay extra for speed. Do you use Wi-Fi everywhere? Yes.

I always look for free Wi-Fi. Lesson 13 travel.

Are you planning any trips this year? Yes. I want to visit Japan in spring.

How about you? I'm thinking about Europe this summer.

Have you been to Japan before? No. It will be my first time.

Have you been to Europe? Yes. I went to France last year.

Do you like traveling? I love it.

It's my favorite hobby. Where do you want to go in Europe?

Maybe Italy or Spain. Do you prefer beaches or mountains?

I love both, but beaches are more relaxing. How about you? Mountains for me.

I love hiking. Do you travel alone or with friends?

Usually with friends. It's more fun. You?

I like solo travel sometimes. It's very peaceful. Do you stay in hotels?

Sometimes, but I prefer Airbnb. What about you?

I like hostels when traveling alone. They're cheap and social.

How long are your trips? Usually

about one week. I can't take more time off work.

Do you take many photos when traveling? Hundreds.

I document everything. Do you plan everything in advance?

I plan the basics, but like to be spontaneous. Do you try local food?

Always. It's the best part of traveling.

What's the best place you visited? Thailand was amazing.

The people were so friendly. Do you want to live abroad someday?

Maybe for a year or two. It would be an adventure.

How about you? I'd love to.

Maybe in New Zealand or Canada. Have you ever lived abroad?

No, but I dream about it. Where would you want to live?

Maybe somewhere tropical, like Costa Rica. That's the end of the video.

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