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A Car Accident - Part 2 - LINC 3.20

Published on Friday, September 13, 2013 in

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
before we do   •  all of that   •  Can you bring   •  how the accident happened   •  I don't think   •  was coming   •  at the exit   •  the other   •  will be   •  we're going to have to   •  Could I have   •  Can you give me   •  will be looking   •  brought   •  I need you to   •  before I backed out   •  do you have   •  report an accident   •  is parked   •  It happened   •  was hurt  
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At Brenda's Office
BRENDA: ICBC, ICBC ... Insurance Corporation of BC, Dial-a-Claim, 520-8222.
5-2-0-8-2-2-2.
RECEPTIONIST: Hello, ICBC. How can I help you?
BRENDA: Hello. I'd like to .
RECEPTIONIST: Okay. your name, address, and telephone number?
BRENDA: My name is Brenda Hooper, that's H-o-o-p-e-r, and my address is 1534
Pine Street, Apartment 214. And my phone number is 734-1207.
RECEPTIONIST: Okay. give me your driver's licence, your licence plate number, your registration number, and your car insurance information.
BRENDA: Yes, I think I have right here.
RECEPTIONIST: How many vehicles were in the accident?
BRENDA: Two.
RECEPTIONIST: Did you get driver's information, too?
BRENDA: Yes, I did.
RECEPTIONIST: Good. I'll need that information in a moment. But first, I'll give you your claim number.
BRENDA: Okay.
RECEPTIONIST: It's E-1-7-9-8-6-2-8
BRENDA: E-1-7-9-8-6-2-8.
RECEPTIONIST: your car in at one p.m. next Tuesday?
BRENDA: Yes, I think I can.
RECEPTIONIST: Okay. Your appointment Tuesday at one. Now when did the accident happen?
BRENDA: today, March twenty-first, at about 2:30 in the afternoon.
RECEPTIONIST: And where did it happen?
BRENDA: It happened of a parking lot on Maple Street.
RECEPTIONIST: And can you tell me ?
BRENDA: Yes, I was backing out of the parking stall ....
At ICBC
BRENDA: Hi, my name is Brenda Hooper.
ADJUSTER: Yes, yes, Ms. Hooper. your claim file, please?
BRENDA: Yes, here it is.
ADJUSTER: And all your information with you—your car insurance, your vehicle registration?
BRENDA: Yes, I everything.
ADJUSTER: Okay. An estimator at the damaged vehicle while we
double-check your claim.
BRENDA: Okay. My car right over there. And the damage is on the rear
left side.
ADJUSTER: Okay. We'll get to that later. Now, how did it happen?
BRENDA: Well, that the accident was entirely my fault. I mean, I checked for other cars . It's just, I couldn't see around that parked van. And the other truck so fast ....
ADJUSTER: Okay. Well, take a formal statement from you.
BRENDA: Fine. I'm just thankful no one .
ADJUSTER: For sure. Now, the statement, let's make sure the information in the file is correct. Could I have your documents?
BRENDA: Sure.
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At the Employment Office - Part 2 - LINC 3.19

Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
to inquire   •  when I can speak   •  job listed   •  what I did   •  typing job listed   •  keep trying   •  putting it off   •  drop it off   •  who to see   •  former employer   •  job posted   •  check out   •  as a secretary   •  dropped by   •  started looking  
Click and Drop: click on a word in the box above and then in the correct space. Check your answers. What is your score?
At CEC Counsellor's
COUNSELLOR: Mrs. Ming?
JOYCE: Yes, that's right.
COUNSELLOR: Please have a seat.
JOYCE: Thank you.
COUNSELLOR: I'm Mrs. O'Leary, your counsellor.
JOYCE: Nice to meet you.
COUNSELLOR: So, for a secretarial job.
JOYCE: Yes. This feels kind of strange. I for work in a long time.9
COUNSELLOR: Which hours to work?
JOYCE: Well, I regular hours.
COUNSELLOR: I see here you have experience as a secretary. What are your job skills?
JOYCE: Well, bookkeeping and payroll.
COUNSELLOR: with a computer much?
JOYCE: I'm trained on the typewriter. I'm a good typist. And to improve my computer skills.
COUNSELLOR: How well can you manage a computer?
JOYCE: Well, I'm just starting.
COUNSELLOR: Well, I should let you know that the job you're interested in requires computer skills.
JOYCE: Oh, I see.
COUNSELLOR: taking a computer course?
JOYCE: Well, a refresher typing class for the past few weeks.
COUNSELLOR: It might be a good idea to consider a computer course. Most of the secretarial jobs with us require computer skills.
JOYCE: Oh, so computer skills for most jobs.
COUNSELLOR: Well, you could check the classified ads under Help Wanted. Sometimes other jobs are advertised in the newspaper. Anyway, you're registered with us, so if anything comes up, we'll let you know.
JOYCE: Thanks.
COUNSELLOR: Can you tell me working?
JOYCE: Immediately. Well, as soon as for child care.
COUNSELLOR: Good. Here's my card. And if I can be of any assistance, please make an appointment to see me.
JOYCE: Thank you for your help.
COUNSELLOR: My pleasure. Good luck.
JOYCE: Bye-bye.
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A Plumbing Problem - Part 2 - LINC 3.18

Published on Monday, September 9, 2013 in ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
have to fix   •  have to shower   •  need the pipe fixed   •  would call   •  you'll have to be   •  have it repaired   •  he'll be obliged   •  get some repairs done   •  fill it out   •  If you win   •  long enough  
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Two Days Later
ESTER: Mr. Carmichael! I need to talk to you.
MANAGER: Sure. What can I do for you?
ESTER: It's been four days now, and I still don't have any hot water. I at my friend's.
MANAGER: Well, don't worry. I'll by tomorrow.
ESTER: You said that two days ago! You've been saying that since the pipe broke.
MANAGER: Well, patient. Plumbers take their time.
ESTER: I've been patient . I want hot water by tomorrow.
MANAGER: No problem.
Six Days Later
RECEPTIONIST: Yes?
ESTER: I'm a tenant. Can you help me in my apartment?
RECEPTIONIST: What's the problem?
ESTER: Well, a pipe started to leak underneath the kitchen sink. I called my landlord and he tried to fix it. Then he said he a plumber.
RECEPTIONIST: Well, how long has this been?
ESTER: About six days. I have no hot water. I have to take shower at a friend's. Doesn't the landlord it?
RECEPTIONIST: Yes, he does. Now what was your name?
ESTER: Ester Gueverra.
RECEPTIONIST: Miss Gueverra, if you'd just like to have a seat, I'll have an information officer speak to you right away.
ESTER: Thanks.
INFORMATION OFFICER: Ms. Gueverra?
ESTER: Yes?
INFORMATION OFFICER: Hi, I'm George Simpson. So, how long have you been without hot water?
ESTER: It's been about six days now.
INFORMATION OFFICER: Have you informed the landlord in writing that you ?
ESTER: No, but I've told him over and over again. He keeps promising to get it fixed, then he doesn't.
INFORMATION OFFICER: Okay. You can make an application under section nine to bring the case to arbitration. , then he'll have to fix the leak immediately…
ESTER: Okay, how do I make an application?
INFORMATION OFFICER: Fill out this form. Leave one with me and take two for yourself. Give one to the manager. Then by law to come to the hearing.
ESTER: Okay. Can I fill it out here?
INFORMATION OFFICER: Sure. This paper here has the time and place of the hearing, so just come back at the time on that paper.
ESTER: Okay, I'll right away.
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Verb Machine

Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in ,


Click on the picture to play the game. Read the sentence and choose the correct verb tense. Submit. Do you know your verb tenses?
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Greetings, Small Talk, and Saying Goodbye

Published on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in , , ,

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Greeting Neighbours on a Sunny Day - LINC 1.01

Published on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in , , , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.
right   ·  problem   ·  sure   ·  late   ·  isn't   ·  see   ·  is   ·  is   ·  now   ·  care   ·  I'd better   ·  too   ·  the sunshine   ·  later   ·  are   ·  lovely   ·  eh   ·  Going   ·  And  
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TASHA: Hello, Mrs. Wong.
MRS. WONG: Oh, hello, Tasha.
TASHA: How you?
MRS. WONG: Fine, thanks and you?
TASHA: I'm okay. It's a nice day, it?
MRS. WONG: Yes, it's a day.
LUIGI: Hello, Mrs. Wong. Hello, Tasha. Nice day, ?
MRS. WONG: Hello, Luigi.
TASHA: Hi, Luigi. Yes, it is nice.
LUIGI: How are you, Tasha?
TASHA: Oh, I'm fine, thanks, and you?
LUIGI: Great!
TASHA: Well, you. Have a nice day.
LUIGI: You, too, Tasha. Bye.
MRS.WONG: Bye, now, Tasha. See you .
LUIGI: Oh, I love .
MRS. WONG: Me !
MANSOUREH: Hi, Luigi. Hello, Mrs. Wong.
LUIGI: Hello, Mansoureh.
MRS. WONG: Good afternoon.
MANSOUREH: Sure a warm day; isn't it?
MRS. WONG: Yes, it is warm.
LUIGI: Yeah, it's a beautiful day. How it going?
MANSOUREH: Oh, good, thanks. you?
LUIGI: Not bad, not bad.
MANSOUREH: to work?
LUIGI: Yes. And I'm .
MANSOUREH: Oh.
LUIGI: See you.
MRS. WONG: Good-bye.
LUIGI: Bye.
MANSOUREH: Take .
LUIGI: Will do.
MANSOUREH: And how are you, Mrs. Wong?
MRS. WONG: I'm fine, thanks. It's a lovely day.
MANSOUREH: Well, go.
MRS.WONG: All . See you later.
MANSOUREH: Here's your paper.
MRS. WONG: Oh-oh. Oh, thank you, Mansoureh.
MANSOUREH: No . Bye.
MRS. WONG: Bye .
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Greeting Neighbours on a Sunny Day - Tag Questions

Published on Monday, August 27, 2012 in , , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.
don't   ·  love   ·  isn't   ·  wasn't   ·  eh   ·  it   ·  is   ·  doesn't   ·  you   ·  he  
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It's a nice day, it?
Nice day, ?
Sure a warm day; isn't it?
I love the sunshine, you?
Yesterday was beautiful, it?
I Vancouver in the summer, don't you?
You live nearby, don't ?
Your daughter lives in Victoria, she?
Your son works at the swimming pool, doesn't ?
The weather is just fantastic, isn't ?
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