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Buying Paint Supplies - LINC 2.04

Published on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Community, Lesson 29, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2, Shopping, Travel

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enough · more than enough · do we need · What else · a lot · How many · we'll need · stop off · at least · a lot of · some · pick up · let's get · enough

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CHUCK: Okay, first, we'll get the paint supplies. Then we'll at Barney's to a pizza.

WALLY: Sounds good. So, what do we need?

CHUCK: Well, the latex paint first.

WALLY: Well, how much latex ?

CHUCK: We'll need three cans for the bedroom, one can for the kitchen, and probably two cans for the living room.

WALLY: So, we need six cans altogether?

CHUCK: That's right, six cans.

WALLY: Is that for two coats?

CHUCK: Yeah, that should be .

WALLY: do we need?

CHUCK: Ah, we need trim paint, too.

WALLY: Trim paint? How many cans?

CHUCK: Two?

WALLY: No, I think we need more than that. We'll need at least three cans.

CHUCK: All right, we'll get three, then. That should be enough.

WALLY: Great, three cans of trim paint.

CHUCK: And some patching compound for the holes in the walls, and some sandpaper, too.

WALLY: containers of the patching compound? One?

CHUCK: I think we'll need more than that. There's holes in the living room wall.

WALLY: Are you sure? If we get two, we'll have left over.

CHUCK: That's okay- some for our next job anyway.

WALLY: All right, two containers. But for this much patching compound, we'll need a lot of sandpaper.

CHUCK: Right, okay. This package has five sheets. Is that ?

WALLY: I don't think so. Let's get two packages, just to be sure.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Invitation and Directions to a Party - LINC 2.05

Published on in Community, Lesson 30, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2, Small Talk, Travel

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get off · this evening · will · near · my place · to come · call · Don't · get · are · getting ready · may be · Avenue · your · doing · make · before · would love

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LUIGI: Hi, Yuriko.

YURIKO: Oh, hi, Luigi!

LUIGI: How you?

YURIKO: Not bad. How are you ?

LUIGI:: I'm fine. What, you're doing shopping?

YURIKO: Yes, I'm for a party.

LUIGI: A party?

YURIKO: Yeah, it's a dinner party, at .

LUIGI: Oh.

YURIKO: Would you like ?

LUIGI: I to come. When is it?

YURIKO: It's on Saturday night.

LUIGI: Oh, Saturday night, I don't know. I going to the movies.

YURIKO: Ahhh.

LUIGI: Can I you?

YURIKO: Sure. Call me .

LUIGI: Okay, great. What's your phone number?

YURIKO: 743-2924. Please call 9:30 (nine-thirty).

LUIGI: 743-2924. Okay, thanks, I . I'll call right after dinner.

YURIKO: Sure. call before seven. I'll be out till then.

LUIGI: Sure. Okay, in case I can it, what time is the party?

YURIKO: It's at six o'clock.

LUIGI: At six o'clock? Sounds great! What's your address, Yuriko?

YURIKO: 2760 Third .

LUIGI: 2760 Third Avenue. Where is that?

YURIKO: It's the hospital.

LUIGI: Oh, near the hospital? How do I there?

YURIKO: Take the Second Avenue bus and at Parker Street.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
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Renting an Apartment - LINC 2.08

Published on in Community, Lesson 33, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2

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the bedrooms · an apartment · the living room · a friend · the utilities · the manager · this place · a look · the dishwasher · a two-bedroom unit · the kitchen · the right size · the rent · my name

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TOMOKO: Excuse me, are you ?

MANAGER: Yes?

TOMOKO: Do you have for rent?

MANAGER: Yes, 106 is available. Would you like to see it?

TOMOKO: Yes, I would. How many bedrooms are there?

MANAGER: It's .

TOMOKO: That's perfect, just .

MANAGER: Good, let's go and have .

TOMOKO: Sure.

MANAGER: So, this is .

TOMOKO: It's nice and bright. Did you have it painted recently?

MANAGER: Yes, I did.

TOMOKO: And how much is ?

MANAGER: It's $550 (five hundred and fifty dollars) a month.

TOMOKO: I see. Are included in the rent?

MANAGER: No. You have to pay for your own light and heat.

TOMOKO: Okay. So can I look around?

MANAGER: Sure. Go ahead. If you have any questions, ask me.

TOMOKO: Thanks.

TOMOKO: Well, are nice and large. But is quite small.

MANAGER: Did you notice ?

TOMOKO: A dishwasher! No, I didn't notice it. That's great. Well, I really like . Can I put down?

MANAGER: Sure. Is it just for you?

TOMOKO: No, I'll be sharing it with .

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
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Jobs Vocabulary

Published on in Community, Jobs, Lesson 34, Lessons, Vocabulary, Work

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Changing Shifts - LINC 2.09

Published on in Community, Jobs, Lesson 34, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2, Verb Review, Work

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I'd like · could trade · work · want to ask · were · to ask · are you feeling · can take · work · will · was · did · is · is · should get · have to · I'll be · am · what can I do · isn't · should be · have to call

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MERRIL: Hi, Manuel.

MANUEL: Oh, hi, Merril.

MERRIL: How ?

MANUEL: A lot better, thanks. back at work tomorrow morning.

MERRIL: That's good, we worried about you.

MERRIL: So, what the doctor say?

MANUEL: Oh, she said the wrist broken. But I careful with it for the next few days.

MERRIL: You the boss to give you some easier work.

MANUEL: I , at least until I go back for my checkup.

MERRIL: When that?

MANUEL: Next week. I the doctor's office to confirm my appointment.

MERRIL: I see.

MANUEL: Merril, I want you a favor.

MERRIL: Sure, for you?

MANUEL: It's about this doctor's appointment. Next week, the doctor's office only open in the mornings. But I on the morning shift all week.

MERRIL: And?

MANUEL: And, I you if you could change shifts with me on Monday.

MERRIL: Monday morning?

MANUEL: Yes, Monday morning.

MERRIL: Oh, I'm sorry, Manuel. to help, but I can't.

MANUEL: But I thought Monday your day off.

MERRIL: It is, but I go to the dentist in the morning.

MANUEL: Oh, that's too bad.

MERRIL: But Wednesday's good.

MANUEL: Wednesday?

MERRIL: Yeah, I afternoon shifts. And, we shifts.

MANUEL: Oh, that would be great. So, you my morning shift, and I'll in the afternoon.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Buying a Used Bike - LINC 2.19

Published on in Community, Lesson 41, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2, Shopping

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a deal · we've looked · a receipt · fixed it up · How about · more expensive than · a lot of · the color · like new · ago · bring it back · a cheque · a nice bike

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TASHA It looks like a nice bike. How much is it?

LUIGI: I'm asking $95 (ninety-five dollars). I bought it from the neighbor two years and I .

TASHA: It's the third bike at. It's the other bikes.

LUIGI: Well, I mean, it's a mountain bike. And it's .

TASHA: I realize that, but $95 (ninety-five dollars) is. money.How about $75 (seventy-five)?

LUIGI: Seventy-five ($75)? That wouldn't even cover my expenses.

TASHA: I don't know.

LUIGI: I'll tell you what. I'll let you have it for eighty-five.

TASHA: Well ...

LISA: Mom, this bike is great! And I like , too.

TASHA: Oh, that's good.

LISA: Can I get it?

TASHA: It is , but ... $80 (eighty)?

LUIGI: Okay. But only for you, and for Lisa, of course.

TASHA: Okay, it's !

LISA: Thanks, Mom! I really like it.

TASHA: Can I give you ?

LUIGI: Of course. I have in the garage.

TASHA: Great. Thanks!

LUIGI: Thank you! And if you ever need any repairs, just .

LISA: Free of charge?

LUIGI: For you, Lisa, anytime!

LISA: It's a deal!

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
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Using a Bank Machine - LINC 2.29

Published on in Community, Lesson 45, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2

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asks · make · has to be · show · enter · put · don't you · never used · to withdraw · Like this · Now what · can cancel · press

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KUSHEK: I've a bank machine before.

DONNA: Okay, let me you how it works.

KUSHEK: Thanks, that would be nice.

DONNA: Okay. First, you your card in here.

KUSHEK: ?

DONNA: No, the card facing up.

KUSHEK: And the strip points down, right?

DONNA: Right. Good. Next, you your P-I-N number. You remember your P-I-N number, ?

KUSHEK: Yes, I do.

DONNA: Okay. Enter it in.

KUSHEK: ?

DONNA: Well, what would you like to do? Deposit or withdraw money?

KUSHEK: I'd like some money.

DONNA: Okay. Look at the screen. The machine you what you want to do, and you want to withdraw some money, right?

KUSHEK: Right.

DONNA: Okay, to withdraw money you "Withdraw." Right here. See?

Okay. Now you enter in the amount you'd like to withdraw.

KUSHEK: Okay. I enter in the amount here, right?

DONNA: That's right.

KUSHEK: Oh, what if I a mistake?

DONNA: That's okay. You your entry and do it over again.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
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Skating Lessons - LINC 2.31

Published on in Community, Lesson 47, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2

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them · two of us · are taking · is · don't skate · cost · will be · can pay · start · per person · go · me · like · fill out · register · don't have · costs · have never skated

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CLERK: Hi, can I help you?

TASHA: Yes. We'd some information about skating lessons.

CLERK: Our skating lessons the first week in January. Is it for your daughter?

TASHA: Yes, it's for my daughter and for .

CLERK: Oh, okay! Let's see.

LISA: Can we together?

CLERK: Yes, you can go together if you like. Our family class Thursday evening from 7:45 (seven forty-five) until 8:15 (eight fifteen).

LISA: Would you like that, Mom?

TASHA: Sure! And how much does it ?

CLERK: It $22 (twenty-two dollars) for six lessons.

TASHA: That's for the ?

CLERK: No, that's $22 (twenty-two dollars) .

TASHA: Oh, I see.

LISA: But we any skates.

TASHA: That's right. Can you tell me how much it costs to rent ?

CLERK: Skates are $1.50 (one dollar and fifty cents) per session. But you get a discount while you the lessons.

TASHA: Oh, and how much is the discount?

CLERK: The rental $7 (seven dollars) per person for the length of the course.

TASHA: Oh, that's pretty good. And how do we pay?

CLERK: You right now, and then you bring your receipt to your class to get your skates.

TASHA: Oh, good. Now, we at all. Can that be a problem?

CLERK: No. It's a beginner's class, so most of the people in the class before.

LISA: It sounds great. Let's do it, Mom!

TASHA: All right. And how do we ?

CLERK: Just this form.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Spring Weather Report - LINC 2.28

Published on in Community, Lesson 49, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2

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Buying Appliances - LINC 2.33

Published on in Community, Home, Lesson 50, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2, Shopping

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better than · a little bit more than · a little bit more expensive · better · more capacity · this one · more expensive · larger than · larger than · large · the best · a little bit more than · cheaper · a cheaper model · bigger than

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CLERK: Can I help you?

MANSOUREH: Oh, hi, thanks. Yeah, we're looking for a new stove. This one is $649 (six hundred and forty-nine dollars) and that one is $789 (seven hundred and eighty-nine dollars). Why is this one ?

CLERK: Well, this one's cheaper because it has standard heating elements.

MANSOUREH: I see. Well, what about ?

CLERK: This one's because it has special heating elements that prevent the food from burning. And it has an electronic timer.

MANSOUREH: Hmm, that sounds like a good feature.

CLERK: Well, it's very handy.

ALI: Hey, take a look at this stove. The oven is . Looks the other ovens.

CLERK: Well, it is a larger oven. It's standard size. It's got .

ALI: I like that. It's perfect for baking.

MANSOUREH: My husband likes to bake bread. It's his hobby.

CLERK: Baking? Then you'll definitely like this stove. It is the other two.

MANSOUREH: Well, why is this one better?

CLERK: Well, it's because it has the standard size oven, and it has a self-cleaning cycle.

ALI: Hmm! A self-cleaning feature? I like that! Does it cost the others?

CLERK: It's regularly $899 (eight hundred and ninety-nine dollars). It's , but that's because of the self-cleaning oven.

MANSOUREH: Do you have ?

CLERK: With a self-cleaning oven?

MANSOUREH: Yes.

CLERK: No, we don't. But this one is on sale for $830 (eight hundred and thirty dollars).

ALI: Well, which one do you like ?

MANSOUREH: I like them all. What about you?

ALI: I like this one the best. But it costs we were willing to pay.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

Buying Paint Supplies - LINC 2.04

Invitation and Directions to a Party - LINC 2.05

Renting an Apartment - LINC 2.08

Jobs Vocabulary

Changing Shifts - LINC 2.09

Buying a Used Bike - LINC 2.19

Using a Bank Machine - LINC 2.29

Skating Lessons - LINC 2.31

Spring Weather Report - LINC 2.28

Buying Appliances - LINC 2.33

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